A correction, the ground clearance of the Honda NX500 is 181mm.

At 7.5L onroad, the NX500 is a very poor package. Yes you can argue about its reliability, engineering and badge value, but for what the bike offers at that price Honda is just trying to make money.

@rikupatra1452

Ай бұрын

It’s not honda it’s our government taxes

@nitishgain7655

Ай бұрын

​​@@rikupatra1452 our government taxes also apply to other bikes like KTM 390 Adv and Aprilia RS 400 still they manage to get in an excellent price bracket offering all the features you can ask for.. Honda is actually costly be it the NX500 or Transalp 750 ,Transalp costs around 14.2 lakhs on road in Mumbai...does not even offer quickshifter...

@christoph_fer

Ай бұрын

it's taxes bro

@AS_7419

Ай бұрын

Pray to Ola that original janeudhari came to power after election, Then everything will be free along with inheritance taxes ​@@rikupatra1452

@malgikarable

Ай бұрын

Taxes are there for a reason ..to discourage manufacturers from completely importing units and rather build them here in India and export them to other countries. This is also to ensure we earn foreign exchange and balance out our trade deficit. So the next time you say taxes.. it is there to earn revenue for us Indians so as patriots let us support it.

I am glad to see that Honda is finally making efforts to provide the journalists with a long term fleet. Kudos Honda! Thanks Autocar India for this review. This was helpful.

@GavinRodrigues

Ай бұрын

It wasn't part of a long term fleet. We had the motorcycle for less than a week during which we clocked 500kms

@Itzmesuryaa

Ай бұрын

@@GavinRodrigues Nonetheles, great review! Thanks.

So from when 6lakh Ex-Showroom become affordable????😂😂😂

@mangeshdhore

Ай бұрын

Shayad uska pagar badha hai 😂

@shaikhfareed1072

Ай бұрын

It's CBU unit bike but still the price is low compared to cb500x

@RDd188

Ай бұрын

Compared with other tourers it's quite affordable. Plus Gariobo ke liya nahi hai ye.

@lil_smash

Ай бұрын

​@@RDd188 Himalayan and 390 ADV: What about us?

@nokiaairtel5311

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the price, just saw the first 20 sec of the video. Will not see the rest😄

Ground clearance shown in the video was wrong. It is 181mm & not 168mm

@sumeetghai8867

Күн бұрын

181 is unladen

I own this bike and have done 6000kms on it till now and still watching this review ❤

@saurabhcoomar6120

7 күн бұрын

Booked this bike yesterday. Delivery may happen in December or after.. long wait 😂

Great review Gavin! Glad to see you with Autocar 😁

@GavinRodrigues

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

As much as the internet screams about launching higher cc bikes here in India they are never going to achieve mainstream success because of the duties cgst sgst and what not. Sad state of affairs.

Another Gavin at Autocar, nice.

@adarshshivam2096

Ай бұрын

Hi Gavin 😅

@GavinRodrigues

Ай бұрын

Us Gavins gotta stick together 😌

@gavinmendonza

Ай бұрын

@@GavinRodrigues 🫂

@gavinmendonza

Ай бұрын

@@adarshshivam2096 hello Adarsh :)

i am interested in road version of 400 adv that hero used in dakar, that is if they ever make one

Cb300x at 3-3.2 lakh on road would have made more sense and pulled many first time buyers towards Honda. Honda is always Honda 😅

@mg1721

Ай бұрын

it's in development with CB 350 engine

@saravanaganesh8748

Ай бұрын

@@mg1721 350 is a long stroke engine and doesn't suit adventure tourer, they have 300 CC engine in two different tuning in cb 300r and cb 300f

@drury2d8

Ай бұрын

@@saravanaganesh8748 That 350 is what most people will be happy with if they figure out the gearing. You can barely hit 100 kmph without risking collision with a cycle or cow.

Half of the folks commenting here can't even afford a Himalayan or 390adv

@SaidalaviKv-do2pq

Ай бұрын

😅😅😅😅😮😮

@vishaalpamulapati7035

20 күн бұрын

Well said

It would have been really great if the bike cost one lakh less, at this price point, you could get two Himalayas and two 390 adventures and need to tell the cost of accessories are really high. If it is properly speced , then it’s gonna be 10,00,000.

@radarroi27

Ай бұрын

Then go buy it. . . Who's stopping you? It's a CBU unit, of course it costs that much n what's with the comparison with Himalayan and 390ADV, they both aren't even close to this, this bike competes with the likes of TRK502 and the bigger 650cc out there, not single cylinder 390-450cc bikes. . .

honda should start making 500cc platform in india

Review was great, but at this point if you are taking a dig at the Himalayan 450 maybe a comparo video would have been great.

@GavinRodrigues

Ай бұрын

There were no digs taken in this video

Hi bro can u do a video on Honda rebal 500 😊

plzzzzzz review the indian scout lineup 2025

Where is Rishad Mody?

@mithunkartha

Ай бұрын

Sleeping

@aravindbnr

Ай бұрын

He was doing Transalp review

@tathagatahalder

Ай бұрын

That I know! I made that comment so that AI knows that we expect Rishad to give two wheeler reviews.

@GavinRodrigues

Ай бұрын

Don't like me already? 🥲

@gnanasabaapatirg7376

Ай бұрын

Ur review was good. Good nice voice u got unlike his​@@GavinRodrigues

Welcome Gavin❤🎉.

@GavinRodrigues

Ай бұрын

Thank you

@GavinRodrigues

Ай бұрын

Glad to be here

This 500cc engine is a very old engine the Honda's line up overseas. Mainly available with the A2 or Beginner bikes there...for the lerning purpose...so its easy and forgiving. But its also feels tasteless to the seasoned riders...the old 180 degree cylinder firing order...To the sound lovers also ...it will still sound like Hero Splendor even if you add a custom/ full system exhaust..it sounds like a single Cylinder. Today when 270 degree crank is a norm for the Parellel twins...Honda should make this also with the 270..like TransAlp and Africa... Funny thing is Bonneville and Interceptor are also following the 270 pattern, forgetting there historical legacy of 360 crank

@shahrukhshaikh2737

Ай бұрын

This one returns 36KMPL that's why they won't change

Ex-showroom price itself 5.9 lakh it’s too high..

7g Activa kab lunch hoga

Easy babies Everywhere social media shouting Honda. HONDA NX 500 but not in showrooms May be will be seen year end or next year....... If in this time Honda secretly starts manufacturing here n gets VFM pricing n after sales service n support What an idea Power of Wings company 😊😊

Does it come with traction control?

@gopaldas6323

Ай бұрын

Yes it does.

No slipper assisted clutch?

@gopaldas6323

Ай бұрын

It does have slipper assisted clutch.

In my opinion, it's still expensive. 5 lac ex showroom would be great. Given that KTM 390 ADV and Himalayan around, Honda should be price conscious. Even if it's twin cylinder. Price shouldn't be double. Max 1.5 X. as in most of the countries, Honda NX 500 is only 1.3 X more than 390 Adventure

@rv6569

Ай бұрын

well 5.3 in thailand. so we can expect similar pricing. 60k less so that they can sell more units and make profit.

@barun9665

Ай бұрын

@@rv6569 yup.

@shahrukhshaikh2737

Ай бұрын

It returns 36kmpl... It is worth purchasing

@barun9665

Ай бұрын

@@shahrukhshaikh2737 yes mileage is good. But can can compensate for 2.5 lacs from 390 ADV with just mileage. 25 for 390 ADV vs 35 for NX 500 ?

@ceebeell

17 күн бұрын

​​@@barun9665 I own CB300R for 3yrs. When comparing newly launched 400cc bikes with similar pricing, I understand why Honda demands premium charges.. Its engine refinement and reliability 🙂

I think it's not worth spending 7L for a Linear powered 500cc twin Cylinder. Better to buy a used Versys 650 at 5L for road trips (it will have all accessories) and a new xpulse worth 1.5L for city and offroad. U still left with 1.5L amount (saved 1L from buying all touring accessories for Nx500 i.e. guards, light, top box ) use that amount for fuel and wear n tear parts.

seems like all gavins are grouping up at autocar 🤣😅😂 to take over autocar

@GavinRodrigues

Ай бұрын

😂😂

Countries impose taxes on imports to not compromise on their sovereignty, to increase local employment and to develop domestic R&D capability. As a biking enthusiast, I am more excited about the KTMs, the Royal Enfields, the Aprilias and the Triumphs which are going to come out of India and are going to be affordable for Indians. Honda has just not done enough for the premium segment, in India, unless they are content to sell Activas and Shines, which they anyways do in huge numbers.

Honda doesn't appear to be serious about India. Just encashing the 'reliability' tag for decades now. They killed some good products like CB300 with initial premium pricing.

@GavinRodrigues

Ай бұрын

The price is down but no one seems to be interested. The Japanese have a reputation to live upto.

@gnanasabaapatirg7376

Ай бұрын

They killed cbr 250 r. That was enough for me to move from them as a bike company

@amolshenoy6745

Ай бұрын

@@gnanasabaapatirg7376 I have one and I can relate to you

Great Premium class Bike

How tall is driver?

@GavinRodrigues

Ай бұрын

About 6 feet

@PervinIrani

Ай бұрын

You don't drive a bike you ride a bike

In price conscious Indian market and recently launched RS 457 n Pulsar 400 VFM pricing, it looks overpriced Honda should manufacture here for VFM or this would also fade away like other Hondas Or Honda try launching NX400 with right price n options for standard n featured deluxe models

Its a premium pricing.

Great Bike - Overpriced for Indian Market

@shahrukhshaikh2737

Ай бұрын

36kmpl aur kya chahiye😂

An RE Himalayan would be a sensible choice over this any time. It’s half d price, almost half.

Sorry but this in no sense a competitor to himalyan. Yes could be a competitor to the likes of benelli trx 500x or moto morini which is better bike with poor brand value. I think the closest competitor for it is suzuli v storm 650 but that an aging horse now. So honda has a winner in hand only if they keep the peicing right

I will go for eliminator 450..and i can afford it

Honda's USP was VALUE-FOR-MONEY. This CBU simply isn't. It's good, but not 7.4 lakhs OTR good. In my opinion, the new Himalayan 450 makes this bike unnecessarily expensive and only appealing to someone who REALLY love's Honda bikes. I'd trade a cylinder and some of the performance for what the Himmo has to offer at less than half the price.

@saikatdas1139

Ай бұрын

It's an experience brother. Like xiaomi and apple. That feather clutch that pull through all rev range, that dual cylinder grunt, with 30kmpl mileage , the chasis it's an experience. Cylinder trade kar ne alawa bhi bohot differences hai😂

@anirbanghosh5066

Ай бұрын

@@saikatdas1139well put together..100 % agreed

@shubhamthakur8530

Ай бұрын

Since when has Honda's USP been value for money, they have always been expensive

@AmalDevYT

Ай бұрын

Honda VFM when ?

Llong waiting. no answer and communication w.r.t. delivery neither from dealer nor from honda india

Remember the CB500X? first a step price cut, then sudden withdrawal from the market. This time, again the bike has disappeared from the showrooms. They are saying no more deliveries this year. Can't trust Honda, the are just NOT serious about this bike. It IS an awesome bike....But just not woth it. Leaning towards the desi H450 at less than half the cost....and that ain't half the bike, 80% maybe but certainly not half. Good luck selling this , Honda. You've screwed up..again.

Bajaj launch 400cc for 1.85 lacs ex showroom..... Wait for 5 more years we will get 1000cc for 6 lacs 😂

Looks are subjective 😂😂. This is far away from good looks

@neo3823

Ай бұрын

Your view

5 lakh at best

To know more about the Honda NX500, click here - www.autocarindia.com/bikes/honda-bikes/nx500

First

No way this is worth 5.9 lakhs

Rishad modi?

@mithunkartha

Ай бұрын

Sleeping

@GavinRodrigues

Ай бұрын

Don't like me? 🥲

@FakeAIB

Ай бұрын

​@@GavinRodrigues You were lovely presenting this. Have been watching him present for so long have gotten used to seeing him😆

@GavinRodrigues

Ай бұрын

@@FakeAIB I can imagine. I'm glad you enjoyed the video

@FakeAIB

Ай бұрын

@@GavinRodrigues Everything was amazing except the PRICEE🫠

2 lakh overpriced

Bekar hai bhaiya main to Tut Gaya

@GavinRodrigues

Ай бұрын

😢

*@ ₹ 7 Lac+ HONDA NX500 is a very poor choice for Indian riders. Though ₹ 4 Lac cheaper, 450 Himalayan is a way better alternative & 'VALUE FOR MONEY' !* 👎🏼👎🏼

@GavinRodrigues

Ай бұрын

I think there's a niche of premium buyers that want the extra refinement and reliability which RE doesn't seem to provide at the moment.

@Navyguy

Ай бұрын

@@GavinRodrigues i 'm a motorcycle collector & own from Yamaha RX 100 to Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R - ain't no "refinement & reliability" worth ₹4.5 Lac premium ! Cut the crap !

@GavinRodrigues

Ай бұрын

@@Navyguy I beg to differ. You're only looking at the initial buy in price and not the low maintenance and quality of service people associate with a Honda. Besides how often do you ride your ZX10r?

@shrinivasgujar974

Ай бұрын

​@@GavinRodrigues Compare the maintenance cost of both bikes, in case of failure of some part how much is the delay and cost, in case of breakdown Honda Big Wing is not present across Bharat whereas RE is. Think all this and then takk

The design language sucks, TBH!! 🤮

.......... 👎🏻

I would rather buy Himalayan 450 and keep the remaining 4 lakhs

@Ichogil

Ай бұрын

But Xpulse and save 6 lac!😆