Harley-Davidson Softail
Harley-Davidson Softail
Standard
₱1.2 Million
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Honda NX500
Honda NX500
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₱409,000
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Harley-Davidson Softail vs Honda NX500 Comparison

Find below the detailed Motorcycles comparison of Harley-Davidson Softail and Honda NX500, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Harley-Davidson Softail priced at ₱1.2 Million, while Honda NX500 is priced at ₱409,000 . If we compare the technical specifications, Harley-Davidson Softail houses 1745 engine whereas Honda NX500 engine displacement stands at 471.

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Overview: Softail vs NX500

Key Features

Front Brake Disc Dual Disc
Start Option Electric Electric
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Ground Clearance 125 mm 181 mm
Displacement 1745 cc 471 cc
Maximum Power - 49.7 hp
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.57/5
7 reviews
3.8/5
5 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Advanced electronics and responsive throttle

    For weekend rides, I purchased the Harley-Davidson Softail, and it has proven to be phenomenal in every way. Its engine is very powerful, ensuring...

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    Arturo Sep 04, 2025 for Harley-Davidson Softail
  • Thin seat padding, bad wind protection

    I do not like the Honda NX 500 at all. It is one of the worst mistakes of my life. The main complaint about this bike is its seat. Within a couple of...

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    Cirilo Sep 22, 2025 for Honda NX500

From The Experts

Things we like
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Engine refinement and performance

Well-sorted ride quality

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Things we don't like
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Slightly expensive

Restricted off-road riding ability

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1745 cc 471 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 L 17.7 L
Maximum Torque 149 Nm 44.7 Nm
Drive Type Belt Drive Chain Drive
Exhaust Pipes Dual Exhaust 2 Into 1 Exhaust
Cooling System Air Cooled Liquid Cooled
Injection Type Fuel Injection --
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin Engine
Bore X Stroke 100 mm x 111.1 mm 67.0 mm x 66.8 mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.7:1
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Fuel Consumption 18.1 kmpl 29.9 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Torque 3000 rpm 6600 rpm
Maximum Power -- 49.7 hp
Clutch Type -- Wet, Multiplate Clutch
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
RPM at Maximum Power -- 8500 rpm
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Dimension

Category Cruiser Adventure Touring
Dry Weight 291 kg --
Seating Capacity 1 2
Ground Clearance 125 mm 181 mm
Wheel Base 1630 mm 1443 mm
Kerb Weight 297 kg 196 kg
Length 2320 mm 2163 mm
Seat Height 655 mm 834 mm
Oil Tank Capacity 4.7 L --
Height -- 1417 mm
Width -- 830 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel Supply System EFI --

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre 150/80 R16 160/60 R17
Rear Wheel Size R19 R17
Front Wheel Size R19 R19
Front Tyre 100/90 R19 110/80 R19
Tyre Type Radial, Tubel Radial, Tubeless

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V --

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension -- Prolink Mono
Front Suspension -- Showa SFF BP USD Forks

Safety & Security

ABS Yes 2-Channel 2-Channel
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Back Rest No No
Launch Control No --
Leg Guards No --
Shutter Lock No --
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Riding Modes Street, Road Street, Road Street, Road, Sport Street, Road, Sport
Advanced Safety Features -- Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) Honda Ignition Security System (HISS)
Anti-Theft Alarm -- Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back -- No
Slipper Clutch -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Navigator No Yes
Speedometer Analog Analog Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator Yes --
Display Screen Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge -- Digital Digital
Tachometer -- Yes
Tripmeter -- Yes
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Electrical

Indicator Light Yes --
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Seat Type Single Seat Single Seat Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings No Yes
Body Frame Type -- Diamond Diamond

Brake

Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc
Front Brake Disc Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No No

Harley-Davidson Softail vs Honda NX500 FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between Harley-Davidson Softail vs Honda NX500?

Softail is priced at ₱1.2 Million and NX500 is priced at ₱409,000. Hence NX500 is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Softail vs NX500?

The Softail comes with a ground clearance of 125 mm , on the other hand the NX500 comes with a ground clearance of 181 mm , hence the Honda NX500 has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities..

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Which Motorcycle has more safety features between Harley-Davidson Softail vs Honda NX500?

Softail safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Engine Check Warning and Side Reflectors

NX500 safety features: Pass Switch, Engine Check Warning, Anti-Theft Alarm, Side Reflectors and Slipper Clutch

The Honda NX500 has higher number of sefety features than Softail, hence Honda NX500 is more safer than Harley-Davidson Softail.

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