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

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Dimension

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

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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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

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
Riding Modes	--	Street, Sport, Road Street, Sport, Road
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Leg Guards	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	--	Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation
Shutter Lock	--	No

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	Yes

Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Brake

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