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NX500 2024 vs DR200S 2024

If straight-line speed is your priority, the NX500 takes the lead. With 27 HP more than the DR200S, it offers a more spirited ride that will be noticeable on highway overtakes or track days. When it comes to agility, the DR200S has a clear advantage. Weighing in 70kg less than the NX500, it will feel significantly easier to handle in low-speed traffic, parking maneuvers, and twisty corners. Riders with a shorter inseam should lean towards the NX500. Its seat height is 15mm lower than the DR200S, making it much easier to flat-foot at stoplights and increasing confidence during stops. Bottom Line: While both are capable, the nx500 offers a superior power-to-weight ratio, making it the more exciting machine for experienced riders.

Honda NX500 2024NX500
2024471 cc • 47 hp
Suzuki DR200S 2024DR200S
2024199 cc • 20 hp
SpecNX500DR200S
Displacement471199
Power4720
Cylinders21
Weight196126
Seat height830845