Honda CB500X ABS vs NSU Neckarsulmer 4PS (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB500X ABSstacks up against the NSU Neckarsulmer 4PS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB500X ABSNSU Neckarsulmer 4PS
Model year20151908
Price
Engine471 cc482 cc
Horsepower47 hp4 hp
Torque43 Nm
Weight182 kg80 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Wave disc. Two-piston calipers. Combined ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. Wave disc. Combined ABS
Tires120/70-17 / 160/60-17 2.25-26 / 2.25-26

Honda CB500X ABS vs NSU Neckarsulmer 4PS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB500X ABS and the NSU Neckarsulmer 4PS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB500X ABS brings 47 hp in a 182 kg package, while the NSU Neckarsulmer 4PS counters with 4 hp at 80 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: