Honda NX500
Honda NX500
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₱409,000
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
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₱1.02 Million
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Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Comparison

Find below the detailed Motorcycles comparison of Honda NX500 and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Honda NX500 priced at ₱409,000, while Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is priced at ₱1.02 Million . If we compare the technical specifications, Honda NX500 houses 471 engine whereas Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R engine displacement stands at 998.

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Overview: NX500 vs Ninja ZX-10R

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc
Displacement 471 cc 998 cc
Ground Clearance 181 mm 135 mm
Maximum Power 49.7 hp 197.2 hp
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

3.8/5
5 reviews
4.63/5
24 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • 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
  • Offers an addictive riding experience

    Before buying the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, you need to know two things. Firstly, it is very addictive, and secondly, new owners should stay away from...

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    Nathanie Oct 07, 2025 for Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

From The Experts

Things we like

Engine refinement and performance

Well-sorted ride quality

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The engine is extremely powerful

More affordable than its competitors

Race-tuned Showa suspension

Amazing aerodynamic design

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Things we don't like

Slightly expensive

Restricted off-road riding ability

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Dated design (unless the 2019 model comes to the fore)

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 471 cc 998 cc
Maximum Power 49.7 hp 197.2 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.7 L 17 L
Compression Ratio 10.7:1 13.0:1
Maximum Torque 44.7 Nm 113.5 Nm
Engine Type Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin Engine In-Line Four, 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC Engine
Clutch Type Wet, Multiplate Clutch Wet, Multi-Plate
Bore X Stroke 67.0 mm x 66.8 mm 76 mm x 55 mm
Exhaust Pipes 2 Into 1 Exhaust Single Exhaust
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
No. Of Cylinder 2 4
RPM at Maximum Torque 6600 rpm 11500 rpm
Fuel Consumption 29.9 kmpl 12-17 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Power 8500 rpm 13000 rpm
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection
Lubrication System -- Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Super Sport
Length 2163 mm 2085 mm
Height 1417 mm 1185 mm
Width 830 mm 750 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
Seat Height 834 mm 835 mm
Ground Clearance 181 mm 135 mm
Wheel Base 1443 mm --
Kerb Weight 196 kg 206 kg
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Ignition System -- Digital
Fuel Supply System -- Fuel Injection

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Runf
Rear Tyre 160/60 R17 190/55 ZR17
Rear Wheel Size R17 R17
Front Wheel Size R19 R17
Front Tyre 110/80 R19 120/70 ZR17

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Prolink Mono Back Link
Front Suspension Showa SFF BP USD Forks Inverted Fork

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage -- 12 V

Safety & Security

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

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

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

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type Diamond Diamond Twin Spar Twin Spar
Side Wings Yes Yes
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Alloy Alloy
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish -- Yes

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No No
Additional Features -- KIBS, KLCM, S-KTRC, KCMF KIBS, KLCM, S-KTRC, KCMF
Cruise Control -- No

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Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

NX500 is priced at ₱409,000 and Ninja ZX-10R is priced at ₱1.02 Million. Hence NX500 is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has more power between Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

The Honda NX500 has power of 49.7 hp with 44.7 Nm torque and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has power of 197.2 hp with 113.5 Nm torque. Thus making Ninja ZX-10R the more powerful as compared to NX500.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between NX500 vs Ninja ZX-10R?

The NX500 comes with a ground clearance of 181 mm , on the other hand the Ninja ZX-10R comes with a ground clearance of 135 mm , hence the Honda NX500 has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities..

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Which Motorcycle has more safety features between Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

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

Ninja ZX-10R safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Traction Control, Stability Control, Side Reflectors and Engine Check Warning

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has higher number of sefety features than NX500, hence Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is more safer than Honda NX500.

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