What is the News?
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd has launched the E-Clutch variant of its middleweight adventure touring motorcycle: Honda NX500.
What is the Honda NX500 E-Clutch?
Honda NX500 E-Clutch is a variant of Honda’s NX500 middle-weight adventure-touring motorcycle, which pairs Honda’s E-Clutch system with a conventional 6-speed manual gearbox, delivering easier commuting, smoother low-speed riding, and less fatigue in traffic without giving up manual gear control.
What is Honda E-Clutch, and how does it work?
E-Clutch is Honda’s electronic clutch-control system for motorcycles that retains a normal manual gearbox while automating clutch operation, allowing riders to select gears without pulling the clutch, delivering a hassle-free and fatigue-free riding experience, especially on motorcycles with bigger displacement and weight classification.
How does it work?
An electronically controlled actuator inside the engine cover manages clutch operation, working with fuel-cut and ignition timing control to deliver quick, smooth, low-shock gear changes.
What are the main features of the Honda NX500 E-Clutch?
The Honda NX500 E-Clutch feature list includes: a 5-inch full-colour TFT display with smart connectivity and navigation, Honda RoadSync connectivity, full-LED lighting and Honda Selectable Torque Control.
What type of mechanical hardware does the bike get?
TheHonda NX500 E-Clutch continues with a steel diamond frame suspended by Showa SFF-BP upside-down front forks and a preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear. The motorcycle rides on a proper adventure setup featuring a 19-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear wheel. The braking hardware boasts dual front disc brakes and a rear disc assisted by dual-channel ABS.
What engine does the Honda NX500 E-Clutch use?
The Honda NX500 E-Clutch uses the same 471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine seen on the regular NX500 paired to a 6-speed gearbox. The parallel-twin produces an output of 47 bhp at 8,500 rpm and peak torque at 43 Nm at 6,500 rpm.
What is the price and availability of the Honda NX500 E-Clutch in India?
The Honda NX500 E-Clutch is priced at Rs 7,43,900 ex-showroom. Interested buyers can now purchase in India, with bookings open through Honda BigWing dealerships across the country.
