Excellent review Bulu ji. I test rode the Versys 650 and Honda 500 NX today. I presently have a Triumph Tiger 800 XR (2015). I have been planning to buy the BMW 1250 GS. Went and test rode that a month ago. As one is growing older (55+, 5'8", 72kg) I realised the CC, BHP, Torque is meant for serious riders and of course bragging rights. I am one who simply loves to ride and that has stopped. That is because today i find the Triumph Tiger 800 XR a little heavy, I do not require that high speed, that high torque and the unbearable engine heat in a warm/hot country like India. When I test rode the Versys 650 and Honda 500 NX, I found the Honda more suitable for me. I loved the ease with which I could manoeuvre, there is zero engine heat (Versys 650 had little), the weight and seat height is just right for me (Versys felt little heavier) and most importantly I felt nice - nice is after all, a feeling. As for the price tag - It's a Honda and they are globally known for most reliable machines and the slight premium (compared to RE or KTM) is for the brand name. Now I will sell my Tiger and buy the Honda and hoping to start riding again.
Bulu Brother after seeing your Honest Opinion Video on this Bike, I cancelled the Himalayan 450 and booked this bike even without taking a test drive. Thanks for your advice on this bike. This my first bike.
Trust me bro u will not be disappointed, wait for my friends expression after riding on highway. He has also booked the NX after riding the Dominar for 5yrs
I gotta ask, with so many options for touring bikes, why go with Himalayan? A bike that people have started complaining already with 2-3 months of launch
@@baburavganpatravapte Actually, I had booked the bike after launch on 26 Nov. Himalayan was sitting on the high value for the money quotient. So only took that decision.
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If Honda ever wakes up and decides to localise production it would disrupt market, people are already willing to pay a premium for Honda, its actually price should have been 5.5 max.
@@kankit230 wow I want to buy the Aprilia too but no money now. But yes except Honda n Yamaha don't take a chance with initial kms.. just ride smoothly
Arre Billu bhai kitna hi jhoot bologe...bole ki Paisa nahi hai nahi toh Triumph aur Himalayan dono le leta ...1 mahine baad himalayan ka delivery le liye ....aur ab Honda....kitna short karogey market ko @@BuluBiker
I have a doubt while I checked in person. It says recommended fuel is E5 / E10. As we transition to E20. Can we go ahead and purchase this one? This parameter is concerning and showroom guys doesn’t have any clue about it.
Better then himalayan and ktm for sure. But if i get good condition used versys 650 is it good to buy this or versys confused Used versys 650 or new honda nx500?
Best part of your video is aap pehle try karte ho then you talks about it. For example you told that you will let us know about low end torque when you ride in city. But people here drive slow on highway and judge the bike for city which is point less
Bulu Bhai based on review by a couple of other people (one of them owned a CB500x for a long time before buying a BMW 850), I have a few questions. They have the mentioned a few cons, some of which seem important. What is your opinion? Or it just nit picking or are they comparing outside the segment? One more thing, should we and can you compare 500NX to versys 650? 1. Seat not that comfortable for long touring. 2. Handle bar position bit far, brings some kinds of discomfort in hands 3. Suspension poorer than enfield and in their words "suspension is most important while touring) 4. less vibration than Himalayan as well as CB500X but still some vibration on left footrest above 100 Km/h. 5. 100 only at 5000rpm in 6th compared to BMW and even Himalayan and that is a problem 6. 10 hp short in power given the displacement.
Bullu Bhai I am planning to move to nx500 from interceptor because of the handling and comfort it offers. Whats your take on accessories etc and parts availability for Nx 500 ?
Hi bulu bhai iam planning to buy versys 650 2024 model but Honda cb 500nx also im looking. which one is good and price point it almost 3 lakhs differences its ok for me my budget was under 10lakhs. which bike was less vibrations at 130-140 kmph.some TH-cam channels say's versys 650 had vibrations but you owned 2 bikes you know very well even TH-cam reviews plz suggest me
Thanks for your valuable insights, what is the tyre cost and life ? I heard it is in the range of 25-30k for front and rear and lasts around 12-15k depending on usage ?
Yes sir superbike segment tyres so cost b jyada n kms b kam because of softer compound. But good thing is on this bike we can also install 150segment tyres n then we have a wide variety of tyres
Owning ktm adv 390. After seeing your review on this bike I would pick up adv 390 any day. Regardless of pricing mileage and features. Saw your review on aerox and kept that for city
Price is one of the major factor. Again the instrument cluster and other perks . After paying 2-3 lakhs more you are not getting those. Not much difference in the power
Bullu Bhai, do you have any idea about the accessories, showroom has no idea about it... crash guard. .. also i know you get ppf done at auto triz, are you going to take thus there too
Explanation about the price comparison is awesome and perfect, if someone still does not understand and say “ yea price mein 8 splendor ajayega” just 1 min silence for them😂
thank you for the video . honda is a sweet spot for me - my budget is almost touching vstrom 800de and honda transalp then i thought those bikes are too powerful in many cases plus high maintenance and parts even suzuki accessories are expensive also when we are touring countryside these big bikes are not that easy to manage and maintain. yes can not compare NX500 with Himalayan and ktm 390 because this nx is higher on the cost which is justified by twin cylinder motor, better instrument cluster, better suspension, better weight management, better riding posture, brakes are good and head turning looks. so yes i am going for NX500. also i wish that Honda should priced it somewhere 5 to 5.5 lakh range.
Congratulations again, Bulu bhai! Embarking on a long trip right out the showroom, what else could you ask for! Btw, need your insight on another topic. I am unable to connect my Bluarmor C30 to my Android Auto unit. It detects the unit, shows connecting, and then times out. Bluetooth speaker can be connected without any issues though (was checking if issue was with Android Auto unit or C30). It does not work out if I connect to phone and select media and call output only for the C30 either, until Android Auto is disconnected. There is no pairing confirmation popup coming up on the Android Auto device either, like I see when I connect to phone directly. I have sent mail to Bluarmor support 2 times without any response from them. Can you confirm if it works for your C30 and Sena (phone connected to Android Auto, and Android Auto unit connected to C30/Sena)?
People will never understand quality in India, very few peole understands quality and refinement, only they are concernrd of geting something to showoff with zero knowledge in motors comparing power and try to fing justification in priceing. Bro good decition keep it up..
Himalayan is a stupid bike, serves no purpose with full confidence, in city, weight and long wheelbase becomes a problem along with the poor low end response from the engine, in highways it's too vibey, you take it to off road, still weight becomes a problem for people of India with no off road skills.
People very much understand quality, but are conscious of VALUE. It would be foolish to ignore price and what competition has to offer. This bike doesn't offer any 'quality' that justifies a 3 lakh premium over similarly capable bikes. Besides, much of this premium is not for quality, but instead taxes.
Quick request. Could you make a video on Highway touring. How you decide what's the right speed in a particular patch, what if four wheelers are driving at the same speed as yours etc. Most just say go with the flow but there surely is a logic behind everything that needs to be decoded for optimum touring.
I was thinking to get this bike but somehow not able to convince myself even though I have the budget. So I will instead be getting the H450 & Scrambler 400x both instead of 1 NX500. There are some situations where the brain takes over than the heart and this is one of them. If they had given 10-15bhp more (which they could've easily) , then this would've been a no brainer. Also the other things to consider are its not just the 1 time cost to buy this - because the bike is expensive, the accessories will also be expensive which would bring it close to 8.5L after all necessary touring accessories. Great video though Bulu bhai! Would love to ride together with you in one of your next trips - I'm also from Bangalore!
Dear bullu bhai, I got dom 400 2018 model, clocked 90k kms. I am looking for upgrade. I had an eye on Himalayan 450, hence I went one of the RE showroom near Uppal in HYD. The moment I actuated the clutch, inspite of Slipper ones, it's harder than my Dom. I do not mind spending Vitamin M(money) on Honda NX 500, however I am looking for a machine that will stay with me fo atleast 10 yrs. Pls let me know the initial insurance no of yrs covered, the engine warranty(I know its a stupid Q as it's a Honda). This will help me to convince my home finance minister(my wife😊) to approve my NX 500 tender😊
Hi bro, my friend Nitya was also at the same confusion n he booked the NX. This is a bike for longterm. Warranty standard is 2 years and extened 3 more years Insurance differs from company to company so kindly confirm with ur dealer
Bulu bhai...i own suzuki vstrom 250 (already covred 25k kms,still bike feels brand new from fit n finish and engine smoothness pont of view ,not even single sound from panels and engine )bike is amazing 95 to 105 kmph is crusing speed without any vinbrations (motul 300v engine oil)..from 105 to 120kmph bit buzz, can go upto 135kmph..but on open highways i feel lack of crusing speed...not able to cover good distances like 800 to 1000kms per day.. im planning to switch to nx 500, is it worth?
For the price and being a twin cylinder, this bike should have had atleast 20% more power (about 55 HP) to justify the huge premium over single cylinder bikes like KTP 390.
Cruise control keliye ride by wire bhi tho hona chahiye. There is no ride by wire unfortunately. This would have been a perfect tourer with those additions btw. But nonetheless this is still a great tourer if you've the budget.
I test rode this bike today in Mallya road Bangalore, topline and I agree with all your points, weight management is simply awesome. But I was very disappointed with the foot peg position. I feel it's a bit too rear set for long distance touring. Hness is so much more comfortable. The knee bends too much in this I felt. I'm a shade less than 5'8, not too tall, but I felt my knee more bent than even in 300r which feels like a dwarf in front of this. Deal breaker enough for me sadly. I have a unicorn 160 and I want an upgrade desperately. I thought instead of 300r or h'ness I'll stretch my budget and go for this but I was not comfortable. Hness is most comfortable but less power. 300r is pretty zippy but very tiny and 17 inch wheels. This bike is great but not comfortable for my legs.
@@Pratap.shiven already done that. High compression ratio, gets pretty hot around the legs, fan kicks in within 5 mins after some revving to just under 6000rpm that too from a cold start, 11 am Bangalore Nov temp. Can't imagine the heat in summers and office hour traffic. Hondas usually run 10.7:1, that's why the engine feels calm. Hness runs 9.5:1 infact. Thanks for responding 😊
@@srinathtg4623 hey bro... Me too felt the same... I am confused between H450 and Nx500, even the cost is more than double for the same spec engine and lower grade technology.... Don't know what to do
@@hafeezsheikh7567 can't beat the H450 in terms of vfm. Nx500 is for people who care more about refinement and reliability for long-term use, of course with a bigger pocket. If you want to do lots of off-road and live with certain level of vibrations and the top heavy issues in city traffic, h450 is perfect. If I had the leg comfort on the nx500 I would never compare it with the h450 for a second, especially since I won't keep off roading regularly. Don't buy for once in a lifetime Ladakh trip in mind. Buy with all the other roads in mind. I have been riding a Honda for 9 years now and therefore have no tolerance for vibes, it immediately spoils my mood to push the bike. For many others it's not such a big deal. Once you get used to a Honda its very difficult to accept rough sounding or feeling machines. So you have to take your call. I'm looking forward to what the Maverick has to offer on reviews. I'm stuck now between 300r for power and cb350s for comfort 🤔
man gaye apke riding skill ko ajkal ke rider hota to car ke right side se nikal jata apne thik se handle kiya . ek yeh jo chiz hain sikhaya nehi ja shakta bohot chalane ke baad develop hoti hain
Ride Comfort, adequate power, reasonable mileage, easy on pocket in terms of service and spare parts cost and availability, durability, premium feel, touring on highways and capable of taking on some trails, good tank capacity to munch more miles……. I think these are boxes which gets ticked up with this bike…. A companion for life…. Do we then really consider or worry about paying 2 Lakhs more for this bike ?…. I think these things make this the best bike…
i am little confused about this and versys 650. Need comfort for my wife as pillion. And this bike is not available for test ride so cant decide. Last time mustang ride dekh ke xpulse lia tha :) tabhi wait kar raha hun
I did 430kms in 5hrs crusing at 120 - 130kmph in himalayan 450, didn’t got tired, yes the vibrations are there but they don’t annoy, Between 90 to 120 the vibrations are more, you either cruise at 80 or above 120
Tiger I do on and often watch your video's. There is maturity in your voice and language. Logical and rational narrative rather than the supposedly self styled biking Guru's who are jumping left right like 10yr old boy. They have no logical narrative with proper flow of words. And majority of them have now become family counseling experts with their kids and wife or girlfriends jumping into the bandwagon.
Tiger i have owned honda highness and Africa twin, versys 650 and the worst with these motorcycles eas availability of ASC for these bikes and Africa twin, versys spare parts is headache. Riding in remote parts of India the fear of something goes wrong and one is stuck till eternity. I at last bought ktm 390 adventure and it does everything and the best i ride it with confidence everywhere alone as I know I will be able to hit the road in no time if anything goes wrong. The fear of unknown has vanished and I enjoy riding the motorcycle.
As per Your Logic ITCHY BOOTS aka Noraly should not buy any Bikes. She has completed 60k KM on Honda Crf the lowest model in AFRICA REMOTE area. You should trust your Bike. Just check her Videos, she trust her bike more than her life and that bike never disappoint, peace
@@guri-0000 friend the lady on TH-cam earns her monetary benefits from social media. More masala more money. As a common person who has job, family, one is bound by apprehension s, fear, time factor, monetary limits etc etc. Comparison with social media hero is no win situation. So i leave it to your finer wisdom to make deductions and carry on in life.
I love Honda but I don’t like their approach with normal and bigwing showrooms. And some effortless copy-paste designs turns me down on honda . These things dooms the brand value . Thank you for the honest talk. I saw a video of carwow where the honda engine runs the most without engine oil. I myself am a fan of these engines . I like africa twin , cb 650 r and cb 300 r . Iconic designs but belongs to bigwing cadre .
@@BuluBiker you clearly stated what is nx500 all about but everyone else was like RE & KTM are more powerful and honda is overpriced 😅 That’s why i said influencers.
Can you do a review on unpaved roads experience , more likely the review on how it will behave on routes like Zanskar new route or sach pass kind of roads. Is it easy to handle in such condition ? And what to expect from NX500 on such routes will be really helpful one. I have done those routes on Duke390 & Xpulse of course it won’t be as smooth as xpulse. But still it can give some idea of vehicle. Let’s see if i can get test ride in my city so far i have not heard of Nx500 at my local bigwig dealership.
Sir fab 19 ko book ki hai mene bike abhi tk delivery nhi mili. Maan lo agr delivery mil gyi ab toh or breakdown hoti h toh part ka milna toh impossible h jo delivery nhi depa rhe parts availability toh bhul hi jao Form my side it’s a big no for nx500 very disappointed with Honda
@@wandererunchained9805 it's obvious... 2 lac more gets you the versys which is in a different league altogether in terms of power, size, equipment etc. There is a huge community, Kawasaki isn't bad in terms of parts availability and the bike itself has been around for ages in India in its earlier version
Why are we even comparing single cylinder with twin cylinders and atleast check out the price difference.price is almost doubled between these two bikes😅.If you have money who is stopping you from buying a Honda.
Bhai ek chij gaur karo 126 pe acche se baat kar rahee hain billu bhai isee pataa chalta hai ye bike ka kya level hai. Bhai single cylinder kitna bhi kuch kar le but jab dual cylinder ki baat aati hai to single cylinder kuch hai iske capability ke samne. Main to Anyday honda lunga compare to RE
Bro has some issues with Royal Enfield and people who are saying they had booked Himalayan now they canceled it and going to book nx500 😹😹😹it means they have started riding yesterday 😹😸😺they don’t even think about their budget before planning a bike but Mr Patnaik has really some issues with RE I guess he mustn’t have been treated well in any RE dealership 😹😸😺😹and it happens with most of people but most of people r not influencer like mr paitnaik 😹😸😺
Bulu sir no offense, I hope ap ye comment dekho ge bhi nehi, lekin jo bike apke pas jab rehti hain ap uskeee tarif main itna bol dettee ho ki log influence ho jate hain, jab RE aya tab bohot acheee bat bole, ab NX500 ab ap apna kuch opinion de rahe ho RE ke comparison main and KTM ke comparison main, fir ayega KTM tab app uski tarif karoge, sir main apko bohot saal se follow kar ta hoon lekin apse iss tarah ki opinion expect nehi tha specially jab ap himalayan 450 liye thee, very disappointed with your thoughts. Abhi ap bol rahe ho ki iske comparison main nehi a sakta kiyun ki ye full finished hain compared to RE, jab RE ne laya tha wo map navigation wala tab ap bohot kush theee tab RE RE kare ja rahee the, for this reason Im unsbcribing you. Its really dont matter to you I know but some how I felt you are spreading negative thoughts in good way.
Bhai yehi cheez tho samajh me nahi athi hI aapko, main ownership experience detha hoon. And ownership experience me har cheez bash achha nahi hotha hai. Jo bura hai wo bi sun neka patience rakho. Yaar jindegi me practical Bano, tabhi age badhoge. Naa mujhe Honda paisa detha hai naa RE, naa Ktm, har bike maine apne paiso se kharida hai. Aggar sab kuch achha sun na hai aap bilkul ye channel ko unfollow kar sakthe hain
@@BuluBiker sir nahi Maine apko paise ki Baat bola hain nahi kuch aur!!! Sir apbhi thoda followers se kuch cheez e sunne ki thoda sahash rakhiye, aisa nehi Hota hain ki sab apko Acha bole Maine apna opinion apko share Kiya sir ki mujhr itne Sal o main kya bura laga agar ye sunneee ya seh ne ki thoda bohot guts nehi hain to I'm very sorry ap bhi practical nehi ho sir honestly!!!
Excellent review Bulu ji. I test rode the Versys 650 and Honda 500 NX today. I presently have a Triumph Tiger 800 XR (2015). I have been planning to buy the BMW 1250 GS. Went and test rode that a month ago. As one is growing older (55+, 5'8", 72kg) I realised the CC, BHP, Torque is meant for serious riders and of course bragging rights. I am one who simply loves to ride and that has stopped. That is because today i find the Triumph Tiger 800 XR a little heavy, I do not require that high speed, that high torque and the unbearable engine heat in a warm/hot country like India. When I test rode the Versys 650 and Honda 500 NX, I found the Honda more suitable for me. I loved the ease with which I could manoeuvre, there is zero engine heat (Versys 650 had little), the weight and seat height is just right for me (Versys felt little heavier) and most importantly I felt nice - nice is after all, a feeling. As for the price tag - It's a Honda and they are globally known for most reliable machines and the slight premium (compared to RE or KTM) is for the brand name. Now I will sell my Tiger and buy the Honda and hoping to start riding again.
The best bike is the one that makes you want to ride.
Wise decision...
Because of you brother I bought Honda Cb350 classic version, great recommendation.
Mujhe bhi kaafi pasand hai CB350 Classic ❤Lekin twin cyclinder ki vajah se mai NX500 lunga😢But abhi paise save kr rha hun
How is the suspension? Is it soft or hard?
i would say balanced, not sporty but not too soft
Bulu Brother after seeing your Honest Opinion Video on this Bike, I cancelled the Himalayan 450 and booked this bike even without taking a test drive. Thanks for your advice on this bike. This my first bike.
Trust me bro u will not be disappointed, wait for my friends expression after riding on highway. He has also booked the NX after riding the Dominar for 5yrs
I gotta ask, with so many options for touring bikes, why go with Himalayan? A bike that people have started complaining already with 2-3 months of launch
@@baburavganpatravapte everyone has their budget
@@baburavganpatravapte Actually, I had booked the bike after launch on 26 Nov. Himalayan was sitting on the high value for the money quotient. So only took that decision.
Good
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Ill get mine sometime this week.... i cancelled RE H450 and sold my interceptor 650.... hope to catchup for a ride sometime
Same with my other friend riding with me, will share his experience in next video
Bulu Bhai.
How is suzuki vstro 650???
If Honda ever wakes up and decides to localise production it would disrupt market, people are already willing to pay a premium for Honda, its actually price should have been 5.5 max.
I think bro for Honda n Yamaha Govt is not making it easy
@@BuluBiker also a question, is it ok to ride new bike for such long distances? I'm planning to ride my Aprilia rs457 from bhubaneswar to rourkela
@@kankit230 wow I want to buy the Aprilia too but no money now. But yes except Honda n Yamaha don't take a chance with initial kms.. just ride smoothly
Arre Billu bhai kitna hi jhoot bologe...bole ki Paisa nahi hai nahi toh Triumph aur Himalayan dono le leta ...1 mahine baad himalayan ka delivery le liye ....aur ab Honda....kitna short karogey market ko @@BuluBiker
Aprilia is a city bike. If you ride for longer distance, it'll hurt your back
I have a doubt while I checked in person. It says recommended fuel is E5 / E10. As we transition to E20. Can we go ahead and purchase this one? This parameter is concerning and showroom guys doesn’t have any clue about it.
Better then himalayan and ktm for sure.
But if i get good condition used versys 650 is it good to buy this or versys confused
Used versys 650 or new honda nx500?
comparison video please
New is new.
Second hand you never know what you get.
Best part of your video is aap pehle try karte ho then you talks about it.
For example you told that you will let us know about low end torque when you ride in city.
But people here drive slow on highway and judge the bike for city which is point less
Bulu Bhai based on review by a couple of other people (one of them owned a CB500x for a long time before buying a BMW 850), I have a few questions. They have the mentioned a few cons, some of which seem important. What is your opinion? Or it just nit picking or are they comparing outside the segment? One more thing, should we and can you compare 500NX to versys 650?
1. Seat not that comfortable for long touring.
2. Handle bar position bit far, brings some kinds of discomfort in hands
3. Suspension poorer than enfield and in their words "suspension is most important while touring)
4. less vibration than Himalayan as well as CB500X but still some vibration on left footrest above 100 Km/h.
5. 100 only at 5000rpm in 6th compared to BMW and even Himalayan and that is a problem
6. 10 hp short in power given the displacement.
This has just 41mm front forks, H450 and
Triumph scramblerX both have 43mm....so how does Honda compare?
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Did you sell your Himalayan or keeping both ?
Does it have engine cutoff due to side stand?
Bullu Bhai I am planning to move to nx500 from interceptor because of the handling and comfort it offers. Whats your take on accessories etc and parts availability for Nx 500 ?
At 5.5 lakhs i would have gone with my eyes closed. Now I'm going with my eyes open and booking this one and cancelling my RE450 booking.
Bulu bro
Did u checked low end torque on Scrambler 400 x?
What's about fuel consumption?
Which bike best for highway and of roading under 3lakh ??
Hi bulu bhai iam planning to buy versys 650 2024 model but Honda cb 500nx also im looking. which one is good and price point it almost 3 lakhs differences its ok for me my budget was under 10lakhs. which bike was less vibrations at 130-140 kmph.some TH-cam channels say's versys 650 had vibrations but you owned 2 bikes you know very well even TH-cam reviews plz suggest me
Thanks for your valuable insights, what is the tyre cost and life ? I heard it is in the range of 25-30k for front and rear and lasts around 12-15k depending on usage ?
Yes sir superbike segment tyres so cost b jyada n kms b kam because of softer compound.
But good thing is on this bike we can also install 150segment tyres n then we have a wide variety of tyres
Owning ktm adv 390.
After seeing your review on this bike I would pick up adv 390 any day.
Regardless of pricing mileage and features.
Saw your review on aerox and kept that for city
Why is that so? Because of the price to performance proposition of the ADV?
Price is one of the major factor.
Again the instrument cluster and other perks .
After paying 2-3 lakhs more you are not getting those.
Not much difference in the power
Bullu Bhai, do you have any idea about the accessories, showroom has no idea about it... crash guard. .. also i know you get ppf done at auto triz, are you going to take thus there too
Even I m trying to to figure out bro, need the protection as soon as possible. Ppf this time I did at Odisha as I was passing by
Bulu Bhai kitta effort-less Vlog hai!😍🤩. Vlog dekh ke feel hora hai NX500 hi lelu!🫶💯
Explanation about the price comparison is awesome and perfect, if someone still does not understand and say “ yea price mein 8 splendor ajayega” just 1 min silence for them😂
😂
thank you for the video . honda is a sweet spot for me - my budget is almost touching vstrom 800de and honda transalp then i thought those bikes are too powerful in many cases plus high maintenance and parts even suzuki accessories are expensive also when we are touring countryside these big bikes are not that easy to manage and maintain. yes can not compare NX500 with Himalayan and ktm 390 because this nx is higher on the cost which is justified by twin cylinder motor, better instrument cluster, better suspension, better weight management, better riding posture, brakes are good and head turning looks. so yes i am going for NX500. also i wish that Honda should priced it somewhere 5 to 5.5 lakh range.
Congratulations again, Bulu bhai! Embarking on a long trip right out the showroom, what else could you ask for!
Btw, need your insight on another topic. I am unable to connect my Bluarmor C30 to my Android Auto unit. It detects the unit, shows connecting, and then times out. Bluetooth speaker can be connected without any issues though (was checking if issue was with Android Auto unit or C30). It does not work out if I connect to phone and select media and call output only for the C30 either, until Android Auto is disconnected. There is no pairing confirmation popup coming up on the Android Auto device either, like I see when I connect to phone directly. I have sent mail to Bluarmor support 2 times without any response from them.
Can you confirm if it works for your C30 and Sena (phone connected to Android Auto, and Android Auto unit connected to C30/Sena)?
People will never understand quality in India, very few peole understands quality and refinement, only they are concernrd of geting something to showoff with zero knowledge in motors comparing power and try to fing justification in priceing. Bro good decition keep it up..
Himalayan is a stupid bike, serves no purpose with full confidence, in city, weight and long wheelbase becomes a problem along with the poor low end response from the engine, in highways it's too vibey, you take it to off road, still weight becomes a problem for people of India with no off road skills.
People very much understand quality, but are conscious of VALUE. It would be foolish to ignore price and what competition has to offer. This bike doesn't offer any 'quality' that justifies a 3 lakh premium over similarly capable bikes. Besides, much of this premium is not for quality, but instead taxes.
Well said
Budget also matters , and honestly the nx 500 is way overpriced mostly due to import tax
Quick request. Could you make a video on Highway touring. How you decide what's the right speed in a particular patch, what if four wheelers are driving at the same speed as yours etc. Most just say go with the flow but there surely is a logic behind everything that needs to be decoded for optimum touring.
Sir G meter console full features ki video kab aayegi
@bulubiker what’s the mobile holder you are using? Spconnect?
Bulu bhai, how is it when compared with Interceptor 650? If possible please make a comparison video.
Honda k pass positive point maintainence hai.Islye Forget about interceptor
I just got this bike today. Excited
How is the experience i have also booked
Does this bike has quick shifter and ride by wire?
I was thinking to get this bike but somehow not able to convince myself even though I have the budget. So I will instead be getting the H450 & Scrambler 400x both instead of 1 NX500. There are some situations where the brain takes over than the heart and this is one of them. If they had given 10-15bhp more (which they could've easily) , then this would've been a no brainer. Also the other things to consider are its not just the 1 time cost to buy this - because the bike is expensive, the accessories will also be expensive which would bring it close to 8.5L after all necessary touring accessories. Great video though Bulu bhai!
Would love to ride together with you in one of your next trips - I'm also from Bangalore!
I can totally understand bro
Drop the stock exhaust +6hp ……ecu tune +10 hp ……there’s a will then there’s a way
@@rikupatra1452 the point is why to pay extra money for it.
Pls discuss similarities between ktm390 and Transalp 750
Can Transalp engine behaviour be an animal like ktm390.
Can you comment on the suspension travel? This seems to have quite less of travel for adventure.. isn’t that a deal breaker for this price ?
Bullu bhai, I'm also short rider like you but not as skilled as you are. Do you feel we can shave the seat and make it lower??
Yes yes u can
Dear bullu bhai, I got dom 400 2018 model, clocked 90k kms. I am looking for upgrade. I had an eye on Himalayan 450, hence I went one of the RE showroom near Uppal in HYD. The moment I actuated the clutch, inspite of Slipper ones, it's harder than my Dom. I do not mind spending Vitamin M(money) on Honda NX 500, however I am looking for a machine that will stay with me fo atleast 10 yrs. Pls let me know the initial insurance no of yrs covered, the engine warranty(I know its a stupid Q as it's a Honda). This will help me to convince my home finance minister(my wife😊) to approve my NX 500 tender😊
Hi bro, my friend Nitya was also at the same confusion n he booked the NX. This is a bike for longterm.
Warranty standard is 2 years and extened 3 more years
Insurance differs from company to company so kindly confirm with ur dealer
Hi @bulubiker. Is there any wind buffeting issue in the stock screen ? I am 6ft and this is the only thing thats keeping me from booking.
A higher screen is easy and cheap to buy.
But i am 5,8 and the buffeting was fine with stock screen.
Bulu bhai...i own suzuki vstrom 250 (already covred 25k kms,still bike feels brand new from fit n finish and engine smoothness pont of view ,not even single sound from panels and engine )bike is amazing 95 to 105 kmph is crusing speed without any vinbrations (motul 300v engine oil)..from 105 to 120kmph bit buzz, can go upto 135kmph..but on open highways i feel lack of crusing speed...not able to cover good distances like 800 to 1000kms per day.. im planning to switch to nx 500, is it worth?
Yes bro it is worth for sure but take a test ride
How do you climb the bike 😅
It is a cheap and simple no nonsense bike.
Reliable and easy to ride, low fuel consumption.
Thats all there is to say about it.
For the price and being a twin cylinder, this bike should have had atleast 20% more power (about 55 HP) to justify the huge premium over single cylinder bikes like KTP 390.
Quality over feature set. This engine although less powerful, is more reliable and will last longer.
@@asitkhanda
3 lakh premium is not for quality over features. Much of it is for taxes and duties, and that makes it a poor value proposition.
@@Sridhar.Ananthanarayanannx is cheaper than adv 390 in some regions, which makes it harder to digest the price. Though this bike is very good.
Woww. Wonderful ride . Ghar baithe enjoy keya. Just 1 question, bike ko running period may 120 speed say damage nahee hoga ?
Already 1k kms chal chuka hai aaraam se... rest Honda hai koi tension nahi hai with regards to engine, that is why they r expensive
@@BuluBiker1st service?
Kitna mileage nikla tha bhai after that second full tank ??
28sir on an average for 1500kms
How is wind blast at 120+ ?
Nx500 first service cost please
And mileage per litter ❤
Best video bulu bhaina👍
NX or Scrambler 400 ?
Boht he Honest review diya bro aapne
Baat to sahi hai bulu bhai Lekin price ke hisab se Honda kuchh aur advance features Dena chahie jaise ki quickshifter, cruise control .
Cruise control keliye ride by wire bhi tho hona chahiye. There is no ride by wire unfortunately. This would have been a perfect tourer with those additions btw. But nonetheless this is still a great tourer if you've the budget.
I test rode this bike today in Mallya road Bangalore, topline and I agree with all your points, weight management is simply awesome. But I was very disappointed with the foot peg position. I feel it's a bit too rear set for long distance touring. Hness is so much more comfortable. The knee bends too much in this I felt. I'm a shade less than 5'8, not too tall, but I felt my knee more bent than even in 300r which feels like a dwarf in front of this. Deal breaker enough for me sadly. I have a unicorn 160 and I want an upgrade desperately. I thought instead of 300r or h'ness I'll stretch my budget and go for this but I was not comfortable. Hness is most comfortable but less power. 300r is pretty zippy but very tiny and 17 inch wheels. This bike is great but not comfortable for my legs.
Hey! Test ride Triumph Scrambler 400 once. I think it will fit your use case
@@Pratap.shiven already done that. High compression ratio, gets pretty hot around the legs, fan kicks in within 5 mins after some revving to just under 6000rpm that too from a cold start, 11 am Bangalore Nov temp. Can't imagine the heat in summers and office hour traffic. Hondas usually run 10.7:1, that's why the engine feels calm. Hness runs 9.5:1 infact. Thanks for responding 😊
@@srinathtg4623 hey bro... Me too felt the same... I am confused between H450 and Nx500, even the cost is more than double for the same spec engine and lower grade technology.... Don't know what to do
@@hafeezsheikh7567 can't beat the H450 in terms of vfm. Nx500 is for people who care more about refinement and reliability for long-term use, of course with a bigger pocket. If you want to do lots of off-road and live with certain level of vibrations and the top heavy issues in city traffic, h450 is perfect. If I had the leg comfort on the nx500 I would never compare it with the h450 for a second, especially since I won't keep off roading regularly. Don't buy for once in a lifetime Ladakh trip in mind. Buy with all the other roads in mind. I have been riding a Honda for 9 years now and therefore have no tolerance for vibes, it immediately spoils my mood to push the bike. For many others it's not such a big deal. Once you get used to a Honda its very difficult to accept rough sounding or feeling machines. So you have to take your call. I'm looking forward to what the Maverick has to offer on reviews. I'm stuck now between 300r for power and cb350s for comfort 🤔
How much time to take 0 to 100
man gaye apke riding skill ko ajkal ke rider hota to car ke right side se nikal jata apne thik se handle kiya . ek yeh jo chiz hain sikhaya nehi ja shakta bohot chalane ke baad develop hoti hain
Balu bhai, what's your opinion on X440 for touring?
I will have the X440 for sometime with me, will be able to answer
@@BuluBikerok Bulu..will be waiting
Love from Hyderabad Bhai ❤
Kabhi NX leke Hyderabad bhi aana..
ବୁଲୁ ଭାଇ ...... Honda nx 500 or benali 502 trk x ?
Bhai no Benelli, kama nuha se gadi, khali dekhibaku huge but very boring to ride
@@BuluBiker ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ ଭାଇ...... 🙏
What if RE launch Himalayan 650. What is your opinion?
RE I always say produce value for money motorcycles, it will be good choice but they have to work on their weight management somehow
Ride Comfort, adequate power, reasonable mileage, easy on pocket in terms of service and spare parts cost and availability, durability, premium feel, touring on highways and capable of taking on some trails, good tank capacity to munch more miles……. I think these are boxes which gets ticked up with this bike…. A companion for life…. Do we then really consider or worry about paying 2 Lakhs more for this bike ?…. I think these things make this the best bike…
Exactly
Bulu bhai plz made one block on your bike collection. 😊
i am little confused about this and versys 650. Need comfort for my wife as pillion. And this bike is not available for test ride so cant decide. Last time mustang ride dekh ke xpulse lia tha :) tabhi wait kar raha hun
Comfort wise Versys is best, but issue is again top heavy that is where this bike has advantage
Congratulations Bulu da❤
I did 430kms in 5hrs crusing at 120 - 130kmph in himalayan 450, didn’t got tired, yes the vibrations are there but they don’t annoy,
Between 90 to 120 the vibrations are more, you either cruise at 80 or above 120
SUZUKI V STROM KE SATH COMPARISON CHAHIYE ❤🎉🎉😊
Tiger I do on and often watch your video's. There is maturity in your voice and language. Logical and rational narrative rather than the supposedly self styled biking Guru's who are jumping left right like 10yr old boy. They have no logical narrative with proper flow of words. And majority of them have now become family counseling experts with their kids and wife or girlfriends jumping into the bandwagon.
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Ride hard & safe Bullu
Mirrors were unblurred even at 6000 rpm
Above 130kmh they blurr
Tiger i have owned honda highness and Africa twin, versys 650 and the worst with these motorcycles eas availability of ASC for these bikes and Africa twin, versys spare parts is headache. Riding in remote parts of India the fear of something goes wrong and one is stuck till eternity. I at last bought ktm 390 adventure and it does everything and the best i ride it with confidence everywhere alone as I know I will be able to hit the road in no time if anything goes wrong. The fear of unknown has vanished and I enjoy riding the motorcycle.
As per Your Logic ITCHY BOOTS aka Noraly should not buy any Bikes. She has completed 60k KM on Honda Crf the lowest model in AFRICA REMOTE area. You should trust your Bike. Just check her Videos, she trust her bike more than her life and that bike never disappoint, peace
@@guri-0000 friend the lady on TH-cam earns her monetary benefits from social media. More masala more money. As a common person who has job, family, one is bound by apprehension s, fear, time factor, monetary limits etc etc. Comparison with social media hero is no win situation. So i leave it to your finer wisdom to make deductions and carry on in life.
@@ravigaganrytashas4531Her life depends on her bike dude.
Arre Billu bhai ..subah wali aawaz mein bhi mithaas hai aapki aawaz mein
I love Honda but I don’t like their approach with normal and bigwing showrooms. And some effortless copy-paste designs turns me down on honda . These things dooms the brand value . Thank you for the honest talk. I saw a video of carwow where the honda engine runs the most without engine oil. I myself am a fan of these engines . I like africa twin , cb 650 r and cb 300 r . Iconic designs but belongs to bigwing cadre .
Bulu u had mentioned that you will not be buying any expensive bikes any more, then why buy this bike...
I am actually tired of videos of comparing this with 450 & 390 singles. almost every single influencer is doing this😂
Thats because the audience is asking about the same
@@BuluBiker you clearly stated what is nx500 all about but everyone else was like RE & KTM are more powerful and honda is overpriced 😅 That’s why i said influencers.
@@vatsalkonkani yes sir, no one is getting the point its a bike one segment ahead.
Can you do a review on unpaved roads experience , more likely the review on how it will behave on routes like Zanskar new route or sach pass kind of roads. Is it easy to handle in such condition ? And what to expect from NX500 on such routes will be really helpful one.
I have done those routes on Duke390 & Xpulse of course it won’t be as smooth as xpulse. But still it can give some idea of vehicle.
Let’s see if i can get test ride in my city so far i have not heard of Nx500 at my local bigwig dealership.
Safe Travels Bulu Bhai 👍
Congratulations Bulu Bhai
Sir fab 19 ko book ki hai mene bike abhi tk delivery nhi mili. Maan lo agr delivery mil gyi ab toh or breakdown hoti h toh part ka milna toh impossible h jo delivery nhi depa rhe parts availability toh bhul hi jao
Form my side it’s a big no for nx500 very disappointed with Honda
Very well explained … thank you
Nx500 makes the best case for Versys 650
comparison video ?
@@wandererunchained9805 it's obvious... 2 lac more gets you the versys which is in a different league altogether in terms of power, size, equipment etc.
There is a huge community, Kawasaki isn't bad in terms of parts availability and the bike itself has been around for ages in India in its earlier version
See what will happen with their new copy of the Himalayan which is coming.😂🤫
i am talking about the leaked cb350 adventure
Japanese bikes have no comparison wth others... Ter engines don't get tired ever
Ktm is like Chinese phones one plus, vivo etc...Honda is like sony, nokia, Samsung kind.. Not much gimmicks but relevant items only..
Highness 350 is best for cruising at 120kmph with zero vibration
I thought it was the old karizma in the thumbnail
Why are we even comparing single cylinder with twin cylinders and atleast check out the price difference.price is almost doubled between these two bikes😅.If you have money who is stopping you from buying a Honda.
Honda should have given the cruise control at this price
But why are you riding wrong way? If you see maximum over takes are from wrong side.But, You are the expert 😊😊😊. May be I am wrong
Ak i bat bolungi honda is honda bas bat khatm ❤
Bhai ek chij gaur karo 126 pe acche se baat kar rahee hain billu bhai isee pataa chalta hai ye bike ka kya level hai. Bhai single cylinder kitna bhi kuch kar le but jab dual cylinder ki baat aati hai to single cylinder kuch hai iske capability ke samne. Main to Anyday honda lunga compare to RE
Sahi baat bro, good observation
Bro has some issues with Royal Enfield and people who are saying they had booked Himalayan now they canceled it and going to book nx500 😹😹😹it means they have started riding yesterday 😹😸😺they don’t even think about their budget before planning a bike but Mr Patnaik has really some issues with RE I guess he mustn’t have been treated well in any RE dealership 😹😸😺😹and it happens with most of people but most of people r not influencer like mr paitnaik 😹😸😺
Too much high price i expect that this bike come under 5 lkh .so i realy want to buy this machine for travelling
400cc me ktm is the best bike all over Relaible future proof and service . Then Honda bhai mey to yehi dektahu
compare with versys 650,
👏👏👏👏👏
Bahut mehngi h Bro.... Or power b kuch khas nhi h
Honda enna summava
Bulu sir no offense, I hope ap ye comment dekho ge bhi nehi, lekin jo bike apke pas jab rehti hain ap uskeee tarif main itna bol dettee ho ki log influence ho jate hain, jab RE aya tab bohot acheee bat bole, ab NX500 ab ap apna kuch opinion de rahe ho RE ke comparison main and KTM ke comparison main, fir ayega KTM tab app uski tarif karoge, sir main apko bohot saal se follow kar ta hoon lekin apse iss tarah ki opinion expect nehi tha specially jab ap himalayan 450 liye thee, very disappointed with your thoughts. Abhi ap bol rahe ho ki iske comparison main nehi a sakta kiyun ki ye full finished hain compared to RE, jab RE ne laya tha wo map navigation wala tab ap bohot kush theee tab RE RE kare ja rahee the, for this reason Im unsbcribing you. Its really dont matter to you I know but some how I felt you are spreading negative thoughts in good way.
Bhai yehi cheez tho samajh me nahi athi hI aapko, main ownership experience detha hoon. And ownership experience me har cheez bash achha nahi hotha hai. Jo bura hai wo bi sun neka patience rakho.
Yaar jindegi me practical Bano, tabhi age badhoge.
Naa mujhe Honda paisa detha hai naa RE, naa Ktm, har bike maine apne paiso se kharida hai. Aggar sab kuch achha sun na hai aap bilkul ye channel ko unfollow kar sakthe hain
@@BuluBiker sir nahi Maine apko paise ki Baat bola hain nahi kuch aur!!! Sir apbhi thoda followers se kuch cheez e sunne ki thoda sahash rakhiye, aisa nehi Hota hain ki sab apko Acha bole Maine apna opinion apko share Kiya sir ki mujhr itne Sal o main kya bura laga agar ye sunneee ya seh ne ki thoda bohot guts nehi hain to I'm very sorry ap bhi practical nehi ho sir honestly!!!
Hi bro 🎉🎉🎉❤