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2026 NX500

2026 NX500

Description

Adventure touring has never been easier. The 2026 NX500 now comes with a lower MSRP, making go-anywhere confidence more accessible than ever. No compromises here: you still get approachable twin-cylinder power, standard ABS, long-travel suspension, and rugged adventure styling built for everyday exploration. So ride free and go far, because the hard part isn’t the bike. It’s deciding where to point it.

Specifications

  • ENGINE
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    • Engine Type
      Parallel Twin
    • Cylinders
      2
    • Engine Stroke
      4-Stroke
    • Horsepower (bhp)
      47
    • Torque (Ft Lbs)
      31.8
    • Torque (Nm)
      43.1
    • Cooling
      Liquid
    • Valves
      8
    • Valves Per Cylinder
      4
    • Valve Configuration
      DOHC
    • Bore (in)
      2.64
    • Stroke (in)
      2.63
    • Displacement (cc)
      471
    • Carburetion Type
      Fuel Injected
    • Turbocharged
      No
    • Supercharged
      No
    • Number Of Carburetors
      0
    • Compression Ratio
      10.7:1
  • TRANSMISSION
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    • Transmission Type
      Manual
    • Number Of Speeds
      6
    • Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
      Chain
    • Reverse
      No
  • TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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    • Wheelbase (in)
      55.8
    • Fuel Capacity (gal)
      4.7
    • Length (in)
      85.2
    • Width (in)
      32.7
    • Height (in)
      56.8
    • Ground Clearance (in)
      7.1
    • Wet Weight (lbs)
      432
  • SUSPENSION
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    • Front Suspension Type
      Inverted Fork
    • Front Suspension Size (in)
      1.6
    • Front Travel (in)
      5.9
    • Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
      Yes
    • Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
      No
    • Front Central Suspension Strut
      No
    • Steering Damper
      No
    • Rear Suspension Type
      Twin Sided Swing Arm
    • Rear Suspension Material
      Steel
    • Rear Travel (in)
      5.3
    • Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
      Yes
    • Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
      No
    • Number Rear Shock Absorbers
      1
    • Rear Suspension Brand Name
      Pro Link®
    • Air Adjustable
      No
    • Front Suspension Brand Name
      Showa® SFF-BP®
  • WHEELS & TIRES
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    • Wheels Composition
      Aluminum
    • Chromed
      No
    • Tube / Tubeless
      Tubeless
    • Front Tire (Full Spec)
      Dunlop® Trailmax: 110/80-19 59H
    • Rear Tire (Full Spec)
      Dunlop® Trailmax: 160/60-17 69H
    • Spare Tire
      Not Available
  • BRAKES
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    • Front Brake Type
      Hydraulic Disc
    • Front Brake Diameter (in)
      11.7
    • Rear Brake Type
      Hydraulic Disc
    • Rear Brake Diameter (in)
      9.4
    • Anti-Lock Brakes
      Standard
    • Linked Brake System Front to Rear
      Standard
    • Brake Brand Name
      Nissin
  • Color options
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    • Pearl White