Honda NX500 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Engine refinement and performance Agile handling Read More	--
Things we don't like	Slightly pricey Limited off-road riding ability Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	471 cc	1301 cc
Maximum Power	50 hp	158 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17.5 L	23 L
Engine Type	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8 Valves, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine	2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate Slipper Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Maximum Torque	45 Nm	138 Nm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	67 mm x 66.8 mm	108 mm x 71 mm
Compression Ratio	10.7:1	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Forced Oil

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Width	830 mm	--
Wheel Base	1445 mm	--
Kerb Weight	196 kg	--
Ground Clearance	180 mm	242 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1415 mm	--
Length	2165 mm	--
Seat Height	--	880 mm
Dry Weight	--	221 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Full Transisterized	Twin Ignition
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18
Rear Tyre	160/60 R17	150/70 ZR18
Front Tyre	110/80 R19	90/90 ZR21
Front Wheel Size	R19	R21
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat

Gear & Transmission

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Fork	WP XPLOR-USD
Rear Suspension	Prolink Mono	WP Xplor PDS Shock Absorber
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	220 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	220 mm

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes
Riding Modes	--	Street, Sport, Road Street, Sport, Road
Shutter Lock	--	No
Advanced Safety Features	--	Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation
Leg Guards	--	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	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
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Navigator	Yes	No
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Chrome Garnish	--	No
Body Frame Type	--	Chrome-moly tubular Chrome-moly tubular

Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	Yes