Honda NX500 vs KTM 85 SX

Last Updated: September 12, 2026

KTM 85 SX price starts at Rs. 6.69 Lakh, which is Rs. 74,900 cheaper than the base variant of Honda NX500, priced at Rs. 7.44 Lakh. On the performance front, the NX500 uses a 471cc engine producing 47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm and the 85 SX a 84.9cc engine producing 16.4 PS @ 11500 rpm. If you're deciding between the NX500 and 85 SX, the 85 SX is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the NX500 stands out for performance.

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NX500 vs 85 SX Comparison Summary

Specification Honda NX500KTM 85 SX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 7.44 LakhRs. 6.69 Lakh
Engine 471 cc84.9 cc
Max power 47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm16.4 PS @ 11500 rpm
Kerb weight 199 Kg75 Kg

NX500 vs 85 SX Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda NX500 E-ClutchKTM 85 SX STD
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Brand Name Honda KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 7.44 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 6.69 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder Single Cylinder, 2 Stroke
Max Power 47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm 16.4 PS @ 11500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda NX500 Colors
KTM 85 SX Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Kick Start Only
Speedometer Digital Not Available
EMI
Rs. 20,368 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 18,317 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 28,678 NX500 Insurance Rs. 17,293 85 SX Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder
Single Cylinder, 2 Stroke
Engine Displacement
471 cc
84.9 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm
16.4 PS @ 11500 rpm
Max Torque
43 Nm @ 6500 rpm
14 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Bore
67 mm
47 mm
Stroke
66.8 mm
48.95 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Carburetor
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
MEDJ Digital
Compression Ratio
10.7± 0.2
Not Available

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Fuel Gauge
Digital
Not Available

Suspension-Front
41 mm Showa SFF-BP USD Forks
Xact 43 Wp Upside Down Fork, Ø 43 mm, Travel - 278 mm
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock with Pro- Link Linkage, 5 Stage Preload Adjuster
Xact Wp Pds Mono Shock, Travel - 305 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
15 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
29 psi
15 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
15 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
15 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/80-19, Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-70/100-17, Rear :-90/100-14
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-355.6 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
67 kg
Seat height
830 mm
865 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
1.3 L
Length*Width*Height
2165*830*1415 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1445 mm
1290 mm
Length
2165 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
180 mm
336 mm
Height
1415 mm
Not Available
Width
830 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.5 L
5.2 L
Kerb Weight
199 Kg
75 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Not Available
Front Brake Size
296 mm
240 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
Not Available
Battery Capacity
12V / 7.4AH
Not Available

Frame Type
Steel Diamond
Double Grinded Central Double Cradle Type Frame, Aluminium-reinforced Polyamide
Digital Display Type
Coloured TFT
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Honda RoadSync, Android and iOS, Honda Selectable Torque Control
Not Available
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Not Available
Handlebar type
Not Available
Tapered Aluminum
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Dirt Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Not Available
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Not Available
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
2 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
50000
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Honda NX500 Vs KTM 85 SX FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Honda NX500 vs KTM 85 SX?
The KTM 85 SX is cheaper than Honda NX500 by ₹74,900.
Which bike offers better performance Honda NX500 vs KTM 85 SX?
For the E-Clutch version, 471 cc Petrol engine of NX500 produces 47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm of power and 43 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 84.9 cc Petrol engine of 85 SX produces 16.4 PS @ 11500 rpm of power and 14 Nm @ 8500 rpm of torque

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