Honda NX500NX500 · ₹7.44 Lakh
Moto Morini X-Cape650 · ₹6.4 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
NX500: ₹7.44 Lakh
X-Cape: ₹6.4 Lakh (ahead)
X-Cape ₹1.04 lakh cheaper
Braking
NX500: Dual-channel ABS
X-Cape: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage
NX500: Not published
X-Cape: 23.92 kmpl
Claimed
Power
NX500: 46.9 bhp
X-Cape: 60 PS (ahead)
Torque 43 vs 54 Nm
Weight
NX500: 196 kg
X-Cape: 215 kg
Seat height 830 vs 810 mm
Versions
NX500: 1
X-Cape: 2 (ahead)
Pick the X-Cape for the lower price, more power and more versions.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹7.44 Lakh
₹6.4 Lakh
On-road in
₹8.31 Lakh
₹7.17 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹13,965 a month
₹12,050 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
46.9 bhp
60 PS
Torque
43 Nm
54 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
6-Speed Manual
Mileage
Not published
23.92 kmpl
Engine & Transmission
Displacement
471.0 cc
649 cc
Engine Type
4-Stroke, 8-Valve DOHC Liquid-Cooled Parallel Twin
Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC
Bore x Stroke
67.0 x 66.8 mm
83 mm x 60 mm
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
11.2:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate (Slipper Clutch)
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Brakes & Wheels
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual 296 mm Floating Discs with Nissin Axial-Mount 2-Piston Calipers
Dual Disc, 298 mm, 4-piston floating calipers (Brembo)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
240 mm Disc with 1-Piston Caliper
Single Disc, 255 mm, 2-piston caliper (Brembo)
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Switchable Dual Channel ABS (Bosch 9.1 MB)
Wheel Type
Lightweight Cast Aluminium Wheels (19-inch Front / 17-inch Rear)
Alloy (650) / Tubeless Spoke (650X)
Front Tyre Size
110/80R19 M/C 59H (Tubeless Trail Pattern)
110/80-19 Tubeless (Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR)
Rear Tyre Size
160/60R17 M/C 69H (Tubeless)
150/70-17 Tubeless (Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR)
Suspension & Chassis
Front Suspension
Showa 41 mm Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) USD Forks (135 mm travel)
50 mm Marzocchi USD Fork (Fully Adjustable: Preload, Compression, Rebound)
Rear Suspension
Prolink Monoshock with 5-Stage Preload Adjustment (135 mm travel)
KYB Monoshock (Adjustable Preload and Rebound)
Frame Type
Steel Diamond Tube Frame
High-Strength Steel Trellis Frame
Wheelbase
1,445 mm
1480 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
175 mm
Dimensions
Length
2,165 mm
2200 mm
Width
830 mm
900 mm
Height
1,415 mm
1390 mm
Seat Height
830 mm
810 mm (Standard) / 835 mm (High Seat option)
Kerb Weight
196 kg
215 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.5 Litres (450+ km range)
18 L (Reserve 3.6 L)
Instrument Cluster
Display Type
5.0-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with Optical Bonding & Honda RoadSync Connectivity
7-inch Full-Colour TFT Display
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Honda RoadSync Bluetooth)
Yes
Navigation
Turn-by-Turn Navigation (on-screen map display via app)
Yes (Screen Mirroring / App support)
USB Charging
Type-C USB Charging Port
Yes (Dual USB Ports)
Safety & Convenience
Riding Modes
No
Ride and Off-Road (Off-Road disables rear ABS)
Traction Control
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC with Traction Control Off mode)
No
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Lights
Headlight
Full LED Rally-Style Headlamp with Aggressive Compact Fairing
Full LED (Split Projector)
Taillight
Compact LED Tail Lamp
Full LED
Turn Indicators
LED Indicators
Full LED
Seat & Storage
Seat Type
Contoured Upright Adventure Touring Seat
Split Seat with Rear Luggage Rack
Under-Seat Storage
None
Minimal tool space
Choice
Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹7.44 Lakh
₹6.4 Lakh – ₹6.7 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
2 colours
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
Same engine and gearbox, closest price
Pick a pair to compare those two versions
Petrol, manual
NX500₹7.44 Lakh 650X₹6.7 Lakh X-Cape ₹73,900 lessOn-road price by city
NX500 NX500 against X-Cape 650
| City | NX500 | X-Cape | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹8.61 Lakh | ₹7.43 Lakh | X-Cape ₹1.18 lakh less |
| Pune | ₹8.61 Lakh | ₹7.43 Lakh | X-Cape ₹1.18 lakh less |
| New Delhi | ₹8.31 Lakh | ₹7.17 Lakh | X-Cape ₹1.14 lakh less |
| Bengaluru | ₹9.06 Lakh | ₹7.81 Lakh | X-Cape ₹1.24 lakh less |
| Chennai | ₹8.61 Lakh | ₹7.43 Lakh | X-Cape ₹1.18 lakh less |
| Hyderabad | ₹9.06 Lakh | ₹7.81 Lakh | X-Cape ₹1.24 lakh less |
Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the NX500 or the X-Cape?
The X-Cape, by ₹1.04 lakh on the versions compared here: NX500 NX500 at ₹7.44 Lakh against X-Cape 650 at ₹6.4 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹8.31 Lakh against ₹7.17 Lakh.
Which is more powerful?
The NX500 NX500 makes 46.9 bhp and 43 Nm and the X-Cape 650 makes 60 PS and 54 Nm.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹13,965 a month for the NX500 and ₹12,050 for the X-Cape, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.
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