Long Distance With Passenger, can the CB500X handle it? | Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
- My girlfriend and I went for a 6 hour trip, 5 hours of which on the road. At the end of the video she shares her review on the back of the CBX.
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When you said, “girlfriend” I only saw the dog. I was concerned for a second.
:) I'm happy for you both! When i was your apparent age my wife and i went roundtrip US cross country camping for a few weeks from Florida to Utah on a 1982 Honda GL500 Silver Wing. It was an experience but clearly doable. Many years and motorcycles later, I now have moved into the realm of comfortable luxury on a 2018 Honda Gold Wing. But i fondly look back on my early riding and that trip! If you're ever in the US, let's ride! Keep enjoying and stay safe! - Richard Phinney, FL, US
Thanks for sharing. I've been searching for a video on 2 up riding with the CB500X and I'm glad that you were able to ride for such a long ride. This definitely peaks my interest in buying this bike.
Not sure of you've bought it yet, but I bought a used 2016 model a few months ago and love it to pieces. These bikes are heavily undervalued in the US, and I got mine at 3K miles for a rediculous price, a little more than a quarter of its showroom price.
I think if I could tell myself something pre-purchase it would be that this bike is misunderstood - in a good way. It is probably one of the most versatile machines out there today. It does everything pretty well, but nothing perfect.
A lot of reviewers using this bike are beginners or people retiring from 1,000+ cc machines. Neither are putting it to the test, and as a result people claim it can't do this or that. But truthfully it can do anything, it's a goldilocks bike that can be ridden offroad (I've tested it myself!), toured, or go for a quick spin. You won't regret it, I don't think I'll ever get rid of mine.
I feel that your girlfriend was a very polite and self sacrificing to agree to go on a lengthy ride like that , especially since she had not ridden much before that.
She deserves kudos !!!
Nice video and beautiful scenery.
Thank you !
Yes that's partly true, though she really wants to travel on the bike also, so she wants to do stuff like this before we go for longer periods
Hey, what GPS is that mounted on the handlebar? Still working fine today?
This is the end of 2020.
It is a 500cc motorbike .
In the past mods ,scooter boys were doing weekend trips two up with camping stuff dressed for a nightclub .
They did it on 125cc lambrettas , or vespas , some had 200cc.
Most could hit the speed of this 500cc bike.
Rockers ,greasers , were mainly on Triumph Bonnevilles .
Never heard anyone talking about engine vibration , handler bar shudders or wind from a crap windshield.
They just enjoyed the ride .
If you want car like comfort , buy a convertible .
Having frozen mits , and nuts was all part and parcel of the fun .
As was fixing it at the side of the road or leaving it at a farm and hitching home .
Great video!
Touring on a motorcycle and enjoying it doesn’t need a lot of cc.
The most memorable one I had was one where I toured the south of India with a pillion.
The bike was a Bajaj Pulsar 150cc with 12-15BHP of power at the most, no top box, no panniers. It was super reliable and that was pretty much all that mattered to me.
Keep riding!
"I don`t understand women", my friend I will tell you something: Don`t try to understand them, just love them
Thanks for the video. It is always my concern (her comfort) as my wife rides with me on at least 70 % of my rides and way to little information is found on 2 up travel. Cheers. Ride safe
I have ridden two-up quite a bit on a Crf250L. Longest day was 825 kms and with a lot of luggage too. So why shouldnt a 500 cc bike handle it?
Anyhow - good on you...👍
Nice trip and pretty passenger but where is the dog on the motorbike, How do you transport it ??
Wow your travels look like a dream simply an amazing adventure! Always best when you can bring the ones you love...
Thankiiiii bud wanted to see this content for longggggggg
I am watching n writing t message
Not even seen this blog fully but thanks for t two up content ....ride safe
The girl did good! When you guys have done more trips, the old butt gets tougher and tolerates longer journeys.
I do enjoy your videos, they make me smile!
That's why I do it! Thanks :)
@@thebrightrider ah nice one bud! thank you. i look forward to your next one!
Go for ecu tuning to get more ummph on the mid torque..I downgraded from KTM adventure 1190 to CB500X and my Honda got tons of accessories like skid plate,hand guards,Crashbar,Centre stand with 42L Bumot aluminium top box..Sometime my wife follow me on lon trips of we decided to leave our 4x4 SUV..I can maintain 130-145kmh on long straight road with full load without any engine stressing after the tuning..
As always, love your videos man. Keep it up !!
BTW, I can't help but wonder where was your dog staying along on the bike? Haha
On the back in the dog carrier ;)
Great video thanks for sharing I have a 2020 CB500X in Red great all around bike!
Of course it's possible. Me and my wife went for a 4000 km on an mz etc. All back roads, no rush, fully loaded
Is not the ideal bike for ridding duo but is ok. The CB500X is pretty small, because of that is light a nimble and with enought power plant but feels the passenger too close sometimes.
For me is a perfect 'solo bike'.
I agree, it's not ideal but it's doable
Little question! How much was your complete load? (Driver, passenger and luggage)
A modern 2020+ 500cc Honda should be no problem to ride for long distance. 30yrs+ ago two of us went down to the Dorset coast from Cheshire (255mls one way) in a single go with a full load of camping gear on board for two week stint, that was no problem. we were on an "R" registered Honda cb400/4 (the blue one) brilliant bike. So a modern Honda with a bigger engine, should be a breeze. We had two weeks touring round before another 255mls ride home, Re- Aches and pains, is not allways the bike fault but is also health and fitness of a person.
I agree, that’s a given though: you can do anything with any bike, it just a question of how much it is suited/comfortable for a certain type of riding :)
Great video! Just got the same bike. What's the rare rack soft pet bag you're using? I noticed your accessories link doesn't include it. And do you recommend it? Thanks!
Thanks! It's this one :) www.kuryakyn.com/products/5163/grand-pet-palace Thanks for letting me know, I added it to the accessories list :)
Your video's keep getting better, nice job! Being on the road is more important then the destination when you ride a motorbike, so yeah, f**k the corona-virus 😉
ps, nice to see your girlfriend in the videos 😊
I figured it should be fine for two people of fit weight. Probably cost some zippiness with pillion weight plus luggage. Sweet girl. Ride on...
Hello, nice video and thanks for sharing. More or less how much weight the bike was carrying ?
Probably around 135kg (me, my gf, and panniers)
That was a great effort, did the short screen create any buffeting? if so, did it bother you?
Yeah a bit, I have an extra windshield now :)
The Bright Rider - Didn't quite understand the very last part. You want soft lugguge because of the extra weight felt on the bike and want the bike to struggle less?
How much do you guys weight? Thinking to buy one to travel with my gf too.
Hello! What do you think about the rear shock? Doesn t feel any swing down and up? Thanks!
With the preload at max, and a light passenger, it's not bad :)
Did you ever find that you were a bit low on power. How was overtaking? What about breaking? Are the break decent with two-up? Given that you were riding in the Netherlands (I assume from Belgium?) did you do any hills?
You feel that the bike has less power, but still enough to overtake. Breaking is very good, even with passenger. We did some hills in the south of Belgium, it was no problem but you feel even more decrease of power going up.
Go with a heavier spring for rear shock. Another seat option like comfort seat of one brand or another.👍
Please, show the way, how you carry the dog ? My dog has a similar size Shih-tzu. We would like to take him for mototrip as well , but afraid to scarry him.
You are very positive man. I like yours video.
Cheers from Gdansk. Ride safe
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Tomasz B Dziekuje :) I’ll upload a video in the future where I show the dog in the dog carrier!
Hello just wondering where you placed the dog on bike thanks
Nice video man keep it up
Hello, how was the dog nested on the bike ?
wish that i live in Europe... ride in cool weather... so nice..so relaxing..
Yeah but imagine not being able to ride for a few months because they actually have real winter... I'll stick with my sweaty hot middle eastern summers to ride longer
@Robbie D yeah, sad being a weak human being. we cant really choose where we born, where we live and etc etc... as for my case, i wish for a cooler weather not winter of course as now i live in the equator which is dead centre of the earth and it is freaking hot, when its almost noon, i no more in the mood to ride.. afraid getting a heat stroke if riding with jacket with this kind of heat and weather. dont know, hopefully heaven is a better place to ride..😄
@@thanos9880 First off, calling someone "weak" and then complaining about the weather in your own country? Pretty weak yourself, dude.
Second, you CAN choose where you live in a LOT of cases. Hell, even warm countries have mountains and colder places.
@@BassOutcast relax man. i mean us all as human beings.. no offense here.
Useful info. At 130kg I'm the rider AND the passenger, so this bike can carry me! Maybe... :D
It should ;)
Great film👍😀 im yust by a x500 today
Congrats! Enjoy the bike!
Loved the cinematography
Love from India
How about the rider? Can cb500x make the rider comfort enough for long journey?
Where exactly is the road at 8:50 please?
Good video, yeah be mindful of the weight allowance but other than that it looks fun with regular 'leg stretching' stops. Also the movie quote is from 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes', just before Caesar says 'NO!' to Draco Malfoy
Thanks! And I'm glad I'm not the only one that gets this quote from 'The Rise of the Planet of the Apes' with 'Draco Malfoy' XD I think most people know it from the original movie, which is also very cool! Your comment will be in my next video
Dope video keep going bro btw love from Assam ❤️
Keep safe you two
Wow love your travel 😍
Nice vid as usual bud! 👍 The 500x looks like it would work well 2 up as long as the passenger isn’t too big, so I imagine you two will be fine! The Mosko moto soft luggage looks excellent! 👀
I’m guessing planet of the Apes for the quote!?
Thanks! I also like your channel and your Himalayan footage :) Mosko Moto is definitely an option, they would fit on the rack :) and yes! Your comment will be in my next video!
Did you adjust the suspension preload for the added weight?
Yes is was at max
@@thebrightrider can get an aftermarket spring with a bit higher capacity also.👍 Replaces rear shock spring for higher weight and less sag
@@kevinnashskitchen3517 hello! Can you show me the link? Tks
How does the bike handle on the dirt riding 2up?
Don't recommend that.. then the weight becomes an issue
How much do you both weigh, just for reference? I'm trying to assess the possibility with me as passenger, I guess we both would be heavier
We have a combined weight of around 130kg
May i know which tank Bag are you using?
Link for my gear is in the description ;)
I'm not sure where you started, maybe Denmark? Anyway, the luggage is pretty important for the trip, as you noted, and maybe you can find something that will allow the passenger more room, or a better seating position...if you take the dog along, it forces you to have a lot more luggage space than "normal" for two people? I used a 'tank bag' for some items that I needed to be able to get at easily, or to take off the bike when parked, like batteries, chargers, camera gear, documents... depending on the size, and leg length, of the passenger, you might even consider moving the passenger foot-pegs, via welded, or bolted-on plates? Have Spaß !
Belgium and the Netherlands (and Denmark) are pretty flat, and if you stick to those areas,
you should do OK with a passenger. Don't plan on doing the Alps or the autobahns with
such a setup, though.
I must admit i skipped some of the video. What speeds were you riding at and how often did you take a rest? Thanks.
Planet of the Apes with Charleton Heston . Your Nova is quite lovely!
Thanks! Your comment will be in the next video :)
great video!!
How long did it take for you, to learn ride safe with passenger? :) Very nice video, thanks for it!
It took some practice on the parking lot for sure! I'd always advice to practice first on the parking lot. Do some U-turns, figure 8, weaves, ... Much different with a passenger on board
thank you for this tyoe of video,and let your girlfriend say how she feels 'cause i have this moto and i dont know if someone can sit comfortbly for 3-4 hours, ty so much
Very well done, thank you!
Thank you so much for the subtitles in spanish !! Hi from México
You can tell it's a comfortable ride when your girl wasn't even paying attention or worried to the bumps and stuffs on the road 🤣
Hey, when u ride long distance with that bike do u have any back pain problems? I have alot! Thumbs up for the video ofcourse:)
I have also back problems, if I ride longer distances about 300km with the Honda cb500x 2019 🙈
In the beginning it was more painful but it's gotten better being more used to it now :) though my knees tend to hurt sometimes because the pegs are a bit too high for me..
Good review!🔥
Has to be "Planet of Apes"
I had shortlisted same jacket as ur gf for my wife :). Also, riding pillion is more challenging than the rider, therefore take frequent breaks than you would usually do if travelling together for long.
Sharad Talekar Yep I agree, and the quote is correct ;)
Nice wievs with excellent bike. good trip
I wonder how such a small motor would handle two people when crossing the Alps
We went to the Alps last year but decided that the CB500X isn't powerful enough for 2 people + camping gear so we went with 2 bikes :)
😂 Me pareció ver unas llamas o alpacas acostadas en el campo!!!
Bonita CB500x
what is the brand of your suitcases? What capacity?
Awak 84 Link to all my accessories is in the description :) they are the givi outback trekker 37L panniers
The consumption of the bike is below 3 liters? It is excellent for a 500 cc. Nice video, thanks.
My average is 3,2 liters / 100km so with a 17l tank, that's a 530km range. The fuel consumption is definitely a plus on this bike!
@@thebrightrider I will just jump in and ask you what was the average on this particular trip? I also average at maximum 3.5 when a ride alone but when I ride with a pillion and luggage I see numbers closer to 4.
love your video
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what is your height? Thank you
was the rear suspention preloaded for a pillion ?
Yes it was maxed out
Original suspension or aftermarket?
Original, preload on max
did you ask the dog what his thinking about the ride? where did you put the dog and did hie stay put all the time, this is great.
In the special dog carrier on the rack and he's a really calm dog so yes :)
i made it with my wife for 10 days in italy.
And how was the bike ride, Charlie?
You are not alone, no one understand women. 😂
Was it too long of a ride for her?
At the end she says what she thinks :) The last hour, she had pain in her knees and lower back
All flat riding though. I wonder how it would cope with Devon hills.
What if my girlfriend is 300lbs? Will this bike move her?
I think it would be safer to buy a higher cc bike if you plan to ride a lot with her on the back. Also something with a bit more preload travel. I haven’t done lots of research on bikes that are the best choice for that but I think the big GS, the big Africa Twin and the Triumph Tiger 900 are gonna be perfect (expensive though)
I am pritty sure that the movie quote is from the lion king, it must be 🤔
Actually, no :D
Where is a place for a dog in cb500x ???
On the back in a dog carrier
You guys are quite slim. I wonder how it would be with people that weight 200lbs.
Probably not to be honest.. 1 would be perfect but to big people, not so much
Planet of the apes 😃 Paul from Western Australia 👍
Let's see... You maybe 65 Kg, girlfriend maybe 52 Kg, sure a 500cc bike handled you both just fine. If I remember correctly, the Netherlands has a 130Kmh top speed on its freeways, but you're going the scenic route so top speed doesn't matter.
It is good to have the decision made by your passenger. I don't know if there is a backrest made for that bike, but maybe that would make her more comfortable after a few hours.
2 foot long sandwiches each in one day? You really worked up an appetite on that ride!
5 Hours is a long trip? When I lived in Germany, I would take visiting Americans on a 5 country tour in one day (in a BMW, not a motorcycle).
The top speed is 100km they changed it a year ago
@@kevindb47 So I guess the Nederlaendisch Highway Patrol has to sell their Porsche 911 now? (the very first police car I saw there)
@@mueckenhoeffer never seen that one before 😂😂 but probably yeah
Nice guys 👍🏻
'I don't understand women' : Join the club.
Wow..smart motor
10:42 This is what I say to all my pillions
Very Tchill Videos Nice ! :)
I rode my wife around the block with it. I didn’t care for it.
How tall is your girlfriend?
about 172cm
Nice couple
You can even have passanger in 100cc bike in India too...
It's possible with every bike of course :) this is just an opinion on the level of comfort on the CBX
Where does the dog sit
In the dog carrier where the top box would be
Is is suitable for fatty peoples? I have 98 kg weight
Not going to be a problem :) maybe avoid going 2up on this one though
@@thebrightrider 👍🌹
We're the panniers expensive.
It’s ok to put the dog in a pannier while you ride? The movie quote is from the Planet of the Apes with Charlton Heston
In a pannier? I wouldn't do that.. This bag is specially made for taking dogs on the bike :) it's got ventilation, protection and a strap from within so he has a sort of seatbelt.
You won’t save much weight with soft luggage, and you have much more security with the hard panniers.
Just my thoughts 👍
And oh yes, in 25 years time...... you still won’t understand women 😂
Good
was she holding that dog the whole ride or she is holding something else?
The dog is behind her in the dog carrier