BMW S 1000 XR vs Honda NX500 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Advanced oil cooling system for optimal temperature in engine Adjustable windshield for optimal visibility Read More	Engine refinement and performance Agile handling Read More
Things we don't like	Seat height cannot be adjusted Read More	Slightly pricey Limited off-road riding ability Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	471 cc
Maximum Power	162 hp	50 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	20 L	17.5 L
Exhaust Pipes	4 In 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	114 Nm	45 Nm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Engine Type	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8 Valves, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate Slipper Clutch
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	10.7:1
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Injection Type	Electronic	Fuel Injection
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 49.7 mm	67 mm x 66.8 mm
RPM at Maximum Power	11000 rpm	8500 rpm
Fuel Consumption	20 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	9250 rpm	6500 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Height	1411 mm	1415 mm
Dry Weight	205 kg	--
Kerb Weight	226 kg	196 kg
Length	2333 mm	2165 mm
Width	917 mm	830 mm
Seat Height	840 mm	--
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1522 mm	1445 mm
Ground Clearance	--	180 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	Full Transisterized

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	150 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Prolink Mono
Suspension Travel(Front)	150 mm	--
Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	USD Fork

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	9 Ah	--

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Touring Touring	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Back Rest	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Central Locking	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	--
Launch Control	--	No

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Optional Optional	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Bridge-type Bridge-type	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Brake

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