Buying the New HONDA NX500 - My HONEST Opinion
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- čas přidán 22. 01. 2024
- The All new Honda NX500 is Launched in India. Here is my opinion comparing with Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and KTM 390 Adv
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I own a CB 500X
I bought after the price drop
Best decision of my life
Hondas reliability
Cheap to maintain
Good power
Killer looks
Awesome mileage (Doon Shimla Manali Doon only 27 ltrs)
Love Honda
Pls dont compare with RE or KTM
Hi Brother,
What's the spare parts availablity status of CB 500X after discontinuation ? Do you face any delay or have to wait to get the spare parts ?
Actually I'm planning to buy NX500 but kinda confused by thinking that Honda might discontinue this one anytime as well 😢
@dipandebnath5393
Till now i have not faced but yes there will be a delay in case you break something and it will depend where you as it will take time to be shipped...
@@himailsangha3973 Thanks Brother 🙏❤️
Hondas are delicate.
I too own the cb500x . Great bike.
Thanks for sharing details with so much clarity.
Looking forward to see ride review.
May I know if we will get the crash guard as a part of standard fitted accessory?
Me too presently own CB 350 highness. Butterly smooth and reliable machine. Since I have done a lots of long rides on this and I feel, I do deserve an upgrade with more power. Hence I have been doing lot's of market research on my new buy. And believe me as Ballu Bhai said, I too was anxiously waiting for this particular model. Now since Honda has fulfilled it's promise. I am sure.... I am going for this machine. God be with all of us.
How's your experience with Highness?
Honda may lower the price after one year
See I feel bikes reflect your inner personality.
Its a superb bike, low maintenance cost, stable on all terrains. Never ever stalled on any of my rides. Iam still confident to takes this bike any part of country.
@@durgarai8705 Thanks a lot for replying.
Just Do It
@bulu bhai well said. I waited a year for this bike and did not buy any other bike. Worth the wait and it is the best bike globally. And the maintenance of this bike is also reasonable. I've booked it and you don't need to test ride a Honda.
Very underrated motorcycle! Hope it does well in its 2nd stint in India.
Needs localisation
Does physical damage of the motorcycle happen while shipping via trains? What are the other options? Thank you
Is the engine E20 compliant?
What is best way for shipping bike? Bullu bhai batao..
Namaste Sir
I have been watching your vlogs since 2021 and have started to make my travel vlogs wher i travel solo in my car across India
My question is about a product you had shared a few years back when you had just purchased your Scorpion N & you had shared a GoPro car mount that was installed on the front rear view mirror and i remember you saying it can easily rotate 360 degrees and can be used as a dashcam or record in cabin whenever required by just turning it around
It will be great if you could share that product or ots link or even that vlog link with me
Regards
Very very good presentation and a comparison… very clear…. 👍👍👍👍
Honda = Quality, Reliability, Comfortable, Looks, Refinement.
First time commenting on one of your vlogs and totally agree with you. Am coming from a Tiger 800 XCX and a Speed Twin 1200 but surprisingly quite happy with a Dominar. Really wanted the CB500X but pricing issues and availability was a downer. Would get this in a jiffy if I can work out finances. This one ticks all the boxes for me.
Yes sir same to same
Great points. It all comes down to the budget, usage and our priorities. I have owned multiple RE, Bajaj and KTM models. Was least worried only with KTM. While looking at cost effectiveness, we end up spending more time visiting showroom for trouble shoot. If we are lucky, we night get a good set or we end up worrying a lot. Honda is expensive but quality and reliability is default. So at the end as you said, if we can afford it, its a great bike.
I love how honest and detailed your reviews are. Big fan of your work. I am convinced with the quality and performance of the Japanese manufacturer bikes but a friend of mine who owns a CB300R has had terrible experience in terms of part availablity and after-sales service.
His bike has spent months in the service centre and has returned with issues still unresolved and parts unavailable. This is more a Honda problem coz it is not the case with Kawasaki.
I am sure I want to upgrade to an adventure tourer and NX500 sits in that sweet spot.
But I am very concerned with the part availablity, service quality and in general attitude of Honda BigWing.
Can we expect Honda BigWing to improve on this front?
Secondly, my purpose is city riding and highway touring in a 50:50 ratio. I don't do offroading or even trails and not interested in it too. So, in that case is it worth spending extra on NX500 or a 390 Adv (2025 ideally) or a Himalaya (tuneless wheels) do the job for me?
I own a FZ250 and have done over 2000kms long trips on it.
Would be great to know your thoughts on these
RE Roadster 450 jo ki himi 450 pe based hai uske upar aapka kya suggestion hai kya wo versatile ho payega against triumph scrambler 400x? (*based on the spy shots and rumor specs)
Please dont compare RE with brands like Triumph. 400x wipes the floor with any RE, even the 650.
Bulu bhai is it worth the extra 2.5L for the nx500? Or the Himalayan would be more practical choise? I understand the fit and finish and quality is better in nx500 but is it worth the extra amount ?
Sir value for money definitely Himalayan, but if u want a slightly more classy bike then Honda
Hi Bulu Bhai,
Considering Transalp also is on the borderline of 200kg, is the incremental riding experience worth the price of additional 6+lacs? Top 3 qualities I am looking for are Refinement, Agility and Comfort. Ride distribution is 50% highway, 40% country roads and 10% offroad.
Yes sir its good bike, but I m not in need of that much power. For me anything around 40bhp is good.
Plus transalp comes with tube spoke wheels
Versys 650 or nx 500? Which is better?
@BuluBiker
Bhai, I saw your videos of honda 350 and later when i saw your video of cb500 i was really impressed with the inputs you gave
Whatever improvements you described in that video, I think honda ne kai chije add krdi isme and definitely I’m gonna buy this motorcycle bcz of your detailed video which is very helpful
I am eagerly waiting to see your ownership video for nx500 soon to understand how comfortable it is for pillion seat
😊
Can you please let us know the best ways to ship our bikes from Bangalore to Chandigarh?
do you have somewhere in your video where you show how you fit on NX500 and how is your ground touch?
Hi congratulations 🎉on your new nx500. I was waiting long for this bike. Can you please help me with service interval (kms) and cost of maintenance. As its CBU hope spares like brake pad chain sprockets should cost more
@Bulu Pattnaik Bro: Honda's reliability, fit and finish are what I am attracted to. my 1st bike bought and currently in use Honda SP125 OBD2 E20 2023 model. I am planning to upgrade to a higher cc for touring purposes. Honda NX500 seems perfect for me, would you suggest to jump directly from 125cc to 500cc? Please share your insight in any of your coming videos.
No buy cb350 then go for 500nx.
Honda recently launched Transalp 750 in last September or October 2023. Now it has launched NX500 replacing old CB version. This Transalp & NX500 looks very similar in styling but both have their differences but not too far from eachother except on road price. What are your thoughts on these two comparisons? Internationally transalp is much preferred as they see it as baby Africa Twin and has great power for everyday use. If you do side by side comparison then that'd be great for people who are confused within these 2 hondas. Im glad you are taking your time to do such in-depth videos to make people understand about motorcycles unbiased 👏.
Hi Transalp is better in all ways except that it comes with tubes spokes and has the worst ever headlamp in the segment
How about interceptor? It offers more torque and a parallel twin engine in almost half the price
sir kya lagta hai price drop hoga kya ???
Hello Bulu bhai. I have been following your channel more than 1 year. I need a suggestion from you . Aş I am looking for a bike mostly city but in future will do touring definitely. So confused between scrambler 400x and now nx500. Can nx500 be a daily one bike garage. I mean for daily city commutes to touring and all . Please reply 🙏
Bullu bhai East ke himalayan vs north ke himalayan touring ka difference batao please from the perspective of safety. Locale, expenses, Thanks
Bhai ...what do you suggest on whether once should go for nx500 or Transalp 750. What's your views. I am confused between the two!! Pls guide
Wait till V Strom 800DE is launched. Then decide between Transalp and that one.
@@NikhilKumarM i am sure of the fact that I want to go with honda and am sure that it's going to be either nx or Transalp.. vstrom is not in my reckoning.
Thanks bulu I would like to know know for which bike I should go Himalayan 450 of Honda 500
Bro if u have the budget then nothing like the Honda 500
@@BuluBiker ok bulu bhai, jai jaganath
@@BuluBikeris the suspension too soft to destroy handling?
Brother, I have a question for you? Honda NX 500, ride by-wire or cable? Please answer me .
Cable
What about Triumph Tiger Sport if the budget is a little higher?
Sherpa engine needs to be detuned to make 30-35 bhp? Might help in refinement?
makes sense
@@SOCKETBHAI12 ikr
A big single cylinder engine with high compression will never be reliable nor smooth, until its a race bike like crf 450 rally or yamaha wr 450. Honestly I'm disappointed with new himalayan.
@@subhajit1128 I'm disappointed too now, I was looking for Hunter/Roadster 450 with 17" wheels, i hope re changes something
Good video bullu bhai,,even i am thinking to go and test ride it at big wings.
Congratulations brother
Bulu bhai detailed review diya Engine immobilizer is not mentioned in the brochure of this bike on the website where would you find it?
HISS system is imobilizer
One time purchase ka sonch tha Versys 1000 ya 800de ya Honda 750 ?? Wife will be pillion most of the time.
Versys 1000 is dated. 800DE and 750 Transalp are a good option.
Very valid points covered in this video.
Japanese engineering is top class😊
I think Honda Nx 500 is a jack of all trades. Can be ur daily driver, trails, and ofcourse highways.Maine asian market ki videos dekhi and u can see the quality, just too notch.
Yes sir
❤@@BuluBiker
Ho many bike do you own in total??
Bhai what is the news on white colour?? Will they ever launch or not ?
Please provide video on bluetooth connectivity & Navigation process, lighting and Accessories details asap.
Bulu bhai….plz give ur comparison opinion on Interceptor 650 and Honda NX 500
M planning to buy an ADV and this comes exactly in my expectations. But m still eager to know ur view between NX500 & TRK502.
Bulu bhaai aap aise videos banaya karo informative hota hai practical hota hai aur experience se aata hai 🎉🎉 bohot se log on paper ya reviews aur launch videos dekh kar fan ban jaayenge jisme se 2 ya 4 percent log sach me purchase karenge baaki ke splendor aur passion hi chalayenge. I am not saying ki aapki videos dekh kar mai purchase kar raha kyuki information to kahi se bhi mil jaayega lekin experience to ek experienced rider se hi milega, jo ki future me kaam aayega better overall bike purchase ya car purchase karne me. Aapki ek baat hai jo mujhe bohot jagah par kaam aati hai "ki exceptions dekh kar kabhi bike car nahi lena chahiye" kyuki jo kaam months me ek baar karna hai uske liye bike nahi lena hai. 😊😊
Dhanyabad sir 🙏
@@BuluBiker are bhayiya aap sir nahi boliye mai aapse chota hu. 😅😅😅🙂
Hello bulu bhai, I have been following you on CZcams,you are being providing good valueable content .you 1st had 390 avd now u are riding 450 Himalayan ,I just had a small question hence Himalayan 450 suspension is better than 390adv can we fit 450 suspension for 390 adv .
Ro instead if u can get the adjustable suspension of 390adv that is better then every other suspension
Bulu Bhai, please tell me, I am a normal commuter, Honda hness 350 or cb 350
Higbess is more comfortable for regular commuting
Nice editing for thumbnail 👍👍
Sir big fan here!!! Thanks for the video.
Hum aate hain aapke paas beacuse you are the last word in motorcycle reviews and opinion. I trust you blindly. Thanks for your efforts. 😊
Sir, one question is about seat height. I'm 5'4 and own Hness CB350, i ride comfortably with one foot on the ground.
I want to get the NX500❤❤❤ will it be comfortable for me?
Thanks😊
Sir, can you please do a review on husqvarna svartpilen 401 2024 model.?
Please make a comparison video of Honda Transalp 750 vs Suzuki 650T / 800DE vs Kawasaki Versys 650 vs BMW F850GS vs Honda Africa Twin
Bulu bhai compared to Benelli TRK 502 how is this bike
Bulu vai can you please suggest between Translap 750 and NX500 which one to go for? Today only I went to Kolkata Topline showroom to check Transalp 750
Bro anyday Transalp is the better bike if the seat height is ok for u
I am very much confused among some bikes like I booked ZX-6R which is my personal favourite but this will not serve my touring purpose as I want to do touring. So now I need some bike counselling 😂. Is there any way to discuss with you?
@@scrlifestyle9498 What's the onroad price of nx500
@@manu2sv might be around 7L in Kolkata.
If we buy bike from different states, would there be any problem or not?
Get BH registration if that's your plan.
Nicely described ❤
Waiting for your detailed review on the scrambler 400 x
Can you make a video on transalp 750 please?
Bulu bhai Does Honda have any plans to upgrade from CB350 and RS to Honda’s 500 cc engines ???
No sir
Sir nx500 hope its not boring bike to ride....is it as much fun as Himalayan or 390? Since test ride is not yet there i am not sure to book it.
It has loads of fun to ride elements. You can go as fast as a 390 and also this is much more tractable. 40 kmph in 6th gear and pull it hard from that speed to 160 kmph, it will not demand you a downshift. Such a gem of a engine it is. I would love to own it onw day.
Guru ji apke is review ke liye main kab se wait kar rha tha……apki advice is like gods voice…..in this motorcycle world…thanks a lot..Guruji 👍🙏🏻
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My height is 5.4fts..is it fit for me
@bulu Bhai.. big fan of you.. echoing the same sentiments... I would like to understand your thoughts on the Tiger 660 against the NX500..
Tiger 660 is sports tourer sir, NX is do it all bike
Any chance of cbr 500? India
Are you telling till 390 adv is best then him 450
Am always in agreement with your views... Waiting for riding reviews...
Very nicely explained 😸
Bukku bhai, I already own a KTM adv 390 , I'll be keeping the ktm, wanted to buy an upgrade ... would the NX500 be a sensible second bike to own? or what options should I consider?? my budget is around 9 lacs.
Sir u can sell the ktm n buy the NX, no point of keeping it. As both the bikes will do same stuff
You may feel nx500 bit underpowered while coming from a 390adv as the power will be linear in nx as compared to burst pull in 390. It isn't a great upgrade from 390 adv in terms of power
Please make a review of Svartpilien 401 next!
Drive comfort and value for money: himalayan 450 or nx500??
Value for money definitely Himalayan
What about spares. If we buy we use atleast for 5-6 yrs. Spares ka problem hoga
Bhai Splendor Xtec Ka bhi spares nahi milta till 2 months. Saare bikes waise hi suffer kar rahe hain, model update each year....
Very good information👍👍👍
if only peope understood the value of NX500
i will buy it after saving some money for sure.
hope they stay in market till next year
Lots of love from Assam
Bulu bhai, please make a video on bike shipping.
Trk 502 ko kyon add nhi kiya comparison mein?
Nice review 👍
Waiting for the test Ride of it
Bulu Bhai le lo .. .. best bike hai .. for long rides with tested engine.. less maintenance.. 😊
Nice photoshop 😀
Your analysis was spot on.
Bulu bhai, kya CRF300 Rally aayega India main?
Transalp v accha hai lekin tube tyre hai. Aur ap uska ek 1st ride vdo banaye
Bulu sir, I need perfect bike for long touring purpose. In don't go for off-roading but worst rate roads are encountered where I expect ride to be comfortable. My needs are 1) reasonable power and pick up on highways - engine can be upto 400 CC, 2) Most comfortable ride quality, 3) best quality suspension, 4) flawless breaking, 5) It should not have any problems if I fit the bike with aluminium top box and saddle boxes - no vibrations and handle wobbling, 6) It should be easy to ride during occasional traffic encounters.
I usually drive in the speed range of 80 to 120 only and don't like raving at very high speed. The bike to be pleasure to ride and reasonable maintenance expenses. Kindly suggest suitable bike. I don't have brand preference - any brand would do. Thanks
bulu bhina jay jaganath and yesterday feeling 🥰for ram temple inaguration and apana gote new bike kinile whrere is this ❤
Kinini hhai kinibi bike 😁
Bulu vie, new jawa 350 kaysa hay? Turing k liya
Its actually good bro... They have improved the suspension setup with new touring seat and continental braking system de rahe he.. Plus power figure has changed too..
Awaiting your ride review of NX 500
Bulu bhai can you ask Honda if they will bring DCT version of NX500 to India?
No sir
@@BuluBiker will they bring DCT 750cc then?
grt decision, honda is honda.........waiting to meet u sir
Please make a same kind of review for the new yamaha R3
But the question is, will Honda be able to handle the spareparts & service aspect of this machine? Is Bigwing capable enough?
With cb500x I had to wait for 2.5months to change a clutch liver in 2022.. Indeed it's a great machine but once you damage even a lil thing , well be ready for the long wait if those parts are not available locally..the import time is way to long.. that's what made me sell the bike finally and get a versys 650 recently ..
@@lonewolf8798 yes that's the prime concern. Even HMSI is not providing spare parts of it's budget segment bikes in time. Let's see what happens
Toh next 500 NX le rahe hai Bulu bhai?
Btw, need some suggestion on where to get electrical accessories connected to battery supply and ignition safely on Triumph 400? I'm going to check with Khivraj Triumph EC, but I have a feeling they'll decline to do that.
U can get it done at Highlander
@@BuluBiker Thank you so much!
NX500, take it and ride for a decade ❤.
Refined reliable, economical to maintain, good mileage too .
Hello guys confused between himalayan 450 and nx500 please help me
Sir agar budget hai NX ke liye tho fir nothing g like it, its the best
@@BuluBiker sir main concern I have is nx500 is not E20 compliant and also not sure about maintenance and spare part availability.
bro, banglore se kyon nhi buy karenge? is it cheaper in kolkata?
One bike I want to keep with Odisha registration that I will use only for long distance touring.
Highlights : "...ye kar kya raha he :P " "...paisa kharch kahan hua he"
100% practical points and the exact thoughts that were in my mind when I rejected Himalayan 450 & Versys 650 and booked NX500. Its a Do-it-all machine and can be used and taken anywhere effortlessly and without any worries. Yes, we pay a big premium but again, we are getting quality product, bulletproof smooth honda engine, parallel twin, honda's reliability and cheap maintenance compared to kawasaki and others. Overall its a good machine if you are going through mid life crisis ;) and have average budget and want an all rounder and keeper motorcycle.
Absolutely
Bullu Bhai... Booked it last week from Indranagar showroom... let catchup for a ride sometime😉
I wanted to buy a twin adv
And according to my budget CB500x was the highest I could have afford but.. they discontinued and then I recently bought SM650 because twin was my 1st priority didn't wanted any single so compromised the ADV and choose cruiser..
Am satisfied with sm650 bo regret but i wish honda launched it or any leak syad mai wait kar leta..
Same problem for mid range vibration in 390adv too. 90 se kam chalao, no vibe, and 110+ chalao, no vibe!
eagerly waiting..
Yeah we demand and Bulu bhaiya on it.