| General |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Make Model | Honda NX 500 | KTM 890 Adventure R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 830 mm / 32.7 in | 880 mm / 34.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1445 mm / 56.9 in | 1528 mm / 60.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm / 7.0 in | 263 mm / 10.4 in |
| Height | 1415 mm / 55.7 in | - |
| Length | 2165 mm / 84.8 in | - |
| Width | 830 mm / 32.6 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 198 | 210 |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Oil Capacity | 3.2 Litres | - |
| Wet Weight | 198 kg / 437 lbs | 210 kg / 464 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 46.9 hp / 35 kW @ 8600 rpm | 78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 43 Nm / 31.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 471 cc / 28.7 cu-in | 889 cc / 54.3 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 67.0 x 66.8 mm | 90.7 x 68.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | EURO5 | Euro 5 |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Exhaust | - | Stainless-steel |
| Fuel Induction | PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies | DKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance | - |
| Lubrication | - | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate, assisted slipper clutch | PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
| Final Drive | #520 O-ring sealed chain | 45:16 Chain 520 X-Ring |
| Primary Drive | - | 39:75 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed (quickshifter optional) |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Steel diamond | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD forks, pre-load adjustable | 48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks |
| Suspension - Rear | Prolink mono with 5 stage preload adjuster, steel hollow cross swingarm | Linkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock |
| Rake | 27.5° | 26.3° |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 63.7° |
| Trail | 108 mm / 4.25 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 296mm wave disc with Nissin radial-mount two piston calipers | 2x 320mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 240mm wave disc 1 piston calipers | Single 260mm disc |
| ABS | 2 Channel system | Bosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable |
| Rims - Front | 19 X MT2.5 | - |
| Rims - Rear | 17 X MT4.5 | - |
| Tyres - Front | 110/80R19M/C (59H) | 90/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80 |
| Tyres - Rear | 160/60R17M/C (69H) | 150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80 |
| Wheels | Multi-spoke cast aluminium | Wire-spoked with aluminium rim |
| Wheels - Front | - | 2.50 x 21 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 4.50 x 18 |