Honda NX500 ABS vs Macbor Montana XR5 500 (2025)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda NX500 ABSstacks up against the Macbor Montana XR5 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda NX500 ABS | Macbor Montana XR5 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Price | — | $6,999 |
| Engine | 471 cc | 471 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 47 hp |
| Torque | — | 43 Nm |
| Weight | 196 kg | 178 kg |
| Seat height | — | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 5.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | — | Double disc. Nissin double piston. ABS. |
| Rear brakes | — | Single disc. Nissin single piston. ABS |
| Tires | Dunlop® Trailmax: 110/80-19 59H / Dunlop® Trailmax: 160/60-17 69H | 110/80-R19 / 150/70-R17 |
Honda NX500 ABS vs Macbor Montana XR5 500 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda NX500 ABS and the Macbor Montana XR5 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda NX500 ABS brings its published horsepower in a 196 kg package, while the Macbor Montana XR5 500 counters with 47 hp at 178 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: