Another great video. 🙏 I sat on one of these at the NEC show, personally I still prefer the look of the 2023 CB500X but the TFT screen is a very nice upgrade. These are the perfect first bike and more than enough for most people. Shame they haven’t t solved the turbulent air problem that plagued the previous generation also.
I had to get a wind deflector for my '22 as the OEM screen and even the taller touring screen had unbearable buffeting. It's almost completely solved it but it does look a bit dorky. The shorter WRS windscreen also worked decently but leaves you in the cleaner wind.
@@Thirsty_Fox I’m also running a deflector on my 2023 CB500x which does help, but it has serious “commuter vibes” which kills the adventure look. I fitted a rugged looking headlight guard (see profile pic) to distract from it 😂 Weirdly, my 2014 CB500x didn’t have this buffeting problem at all 🤷
@@UKbiker73 I have a 19 with the stock screen and have no buffeting issues at all, it is a taller screen though and I'm not the most vertically blessed individual.
Thanks for bringing this ride review out Dan. I recently had the opportunity to ride a friend’s 2023 CB500X and thoroughly enjoyed it. So tempted with new NX500, and if funds ever became available I would have a difficult choice deciding on the outgoing model, which can be bought for just under £6200 (plus otr), or push the boat out for the NX. Looking forward to your long term review. Cheers
I have a 2023 NC750x and before I made my purchase I drove the NC500x and was stunned. Only reason I went with the NC is because its more capable of 2up + lugguage but can't stop thinking of getting the NX500 as well. Talk me out of it!
Just a shame that Honda only offers cruise control as an option on their larger bikes, so this and the Transalp etc have to go with out. It's annoying as the smaller bikes are still great touring machines. I'm a current CB500x owner and its the reason I will have to look elsewhere when I decide to upgrade.
@@leeinwisAsk Aprillia - they add cruise control to their smaller bikes (sometimes admitedly as a £400 option - although that can be fitted later when you have the cash), and they still sell just as many big bikes. We just want choice.
Nice comparison with the Dominator. I remember it from the beginning of the 90s like it would be yesterday. The black model of this bike looks very nice and elegant. Honda made a great line with this one. Cheers. Nice video bro, like always.
@toobenjittoquit7711 oh yeah, i rided 12500km from april to october 2024, is the most refined revision of the cb500x lineup, not the cheapest, not many fancy accessories but everything is well balanced, well engineered and well built, feels quite agile and nimble (compared to chinese 500cc rivals), maybe deserve more top end power but overall is a great package. No problem even with 800km of highway in one day, with average highway speed of 140kmh. The very only issues is the windshield not suitable for fairly tall riders because cause severe buffeting , so i removed the windshield the very first day and everything went fine. Suspensions works quite good for the price point, beign progressive in compression and nicely damped in the rebound, if you are not seeking blasting accellerations and 200+ kmh speeds, is a very good motorcycle to travel around, with the plus of not beign overly heavy or too bulky.
Nice review. Thank you. NX500 ? Hilarious. It’s a CB500X with an iPad mini and an uglier front end. Same engine, frame, seat, exhaust etc etc. it’s even got the same peg / handlebar vibes over 75 mph. Nothing wrong with that, the CB500X is a totally excellent machine. Shame on Honda for trying to pass this off as a new model.
You said it. Another CB500 twin sibling that's put on a pretty, new frock. Let's just churn out essentially the same bike but with different styling. (No one will notice.) Not saying these bikes are bad, but.... You were never like this once, Honda. You lead, you innovated. Why? Because you could. Lazy, lazy Honda. You're losing your way. 😔 Really looking forward to the upcoming CB1000 Hornet. Yes, it's powered by a derivative of an earlier 'Blade engine but still hoping it'll be infused with some Honda magic of old. 🤞
Biggest issue is name change like they've done with the new Hornet 500 making it appear to be a brand new model but both are slightly updated existing models.
If they put their new 750 parallel twin in this exact bike, with its tubeless cast wheels, and maybe a 170-180 section rear wheel, I'd throw my money at Honda.
@@problemslayer3538 Yep, I thought that as I typed my original comment, but the Tracer 7 just seems a bit lacking compared to this; no TC, no rider modes, no usd forks, no quick shifter - that includes auto blipper for down shifts anyway- and no slipper clutch. Not that you really need any of that, but it would be nice these days.
I have the last cb500 x in green and had the old Honda nx 650 single back in the day ,if people think these twins are viby you wanted to ride the dominator but I did love that just the same ,nice review but al stick to what a got ,which was a great deal and a think it’s because of this new one is out now 😊
I realy like this bike. Had a Dominator 650 long time ago. Would trade my gs 1200 for this one. Looks great too. Cheap for a big bike.When I started riding a 500cc was a big bike. in the urly 80'. Cheers sir, nice review. Greatings from Belgium.
Great job as always biker Dan and glad to see someone who can go fast on the duel carriage ways and actually show speed on the screen and will it be able to have a pillian and get it up to speed on the carriage way for distance thanks Dan
First just the sheer power. I came from a CB650r and wanted a more straight up bike with more comfort. So the dealer let me switch bikes for free. I thought that the 500 was fun enough but I really missed the power on long highway roads with a passenger. And the bike running just 3800 rpm at 100kmh. And yes I want to hooligan around sometimes and the 48 hp wat not fun enough for me.
lets be honest my dude.the nx500 have nothing to do with the transalp.the nx500 is a city bike and personally i ride both and i can say that the nx500 is better overall bike.ok its no cheap but i prefer to give 2000 euros more than to buy a chinese brand.all those if you dont care about perfomance as i do.
Such a shame they don't do a more road biased Transalp as EBD said. To not have tubeless in 2024 is just nuts. The motorcycling industry is so slow to change when compared to either car or bicycle manufacturers. But then thy seem to get a lot more customer push back against change too. It's an odd thing.
I'm attracted to this bike, I'm looking for a lighter and easier bike to replace my Versys 650, this just might be the one...I had considered Himalayan 450 but now feel that the NX is a better proposition
@@leeinwisVersys 650 boring? You might wanna try thrashing it a bit, superb handling and amazing wheelies. Versys 650 is one of the best handling, superfun bikes I've ever owned, proper hairpin hooligan (speaking after 38 years of riding and 50+ bikes).
I have had my CB500X for 4 years now, love the bike, this looks like essentially a better version with HTCS, a better dash and new clothes. hard to top the CB.
Had a look at these in the flesh yesterday and was quite impressed. At the price point the only real competition I can see is the new Himalayan, but that’s an off road bike. Saying that the cb500l is probably the closest competitor; some good offers on those as it’s the least popular of the Honda 500 series
I want to like the CB500l but just something about it's looks, for me (although most scramblers are a bit off in my mind), put me off. Bigger scramblers look alright.
Bought an Updated 2016 Model [Thunder Road Cardiff] Brand new and had to sell because of Limited Mobility but SAD to see her go. Great little bike and Honda Won;t break down. Now had my back sorted [Chiropractor] I;m thinking of getting a New one SOON.
I’m sure they can squeeze a few more BHP out of that motor or increase its capacity slightly for very little cost then market two different power variants thus appealing to an even wider market. Imagine a 550 or 600 with 60hp or more I’m sure it would sell.
It's basically a small Transalp. No reason to make the NX bigger when you have the Transalp that's exactly that. The CB500X and the NX500 are limited to 47hp on purpose, and that's what people forget when reviewing these bikes. They're A2 bikes, that's how they're marketed. A2 is limited at 47 horsepower, so obviously they can't make it any faster. These two models are dominating the A2 market, and that's exactly their purpose.
@@AmnesiacBanana Very true. The A2 market needs this model and it should be A2 from the factory. :) Anyway I like it. A nice looking bike, especially the black version. Can check my content when you can. Cheers.
Great real world review Dan. Have you seen / rode the new Voge DS525X which has a stroked version of the CB500 engine. This looks an excellent proposition from the few reviews posted so far. Lots more equipment than the NX, a bit more oomph from the engine, a low seat height and £5.5k. It would be good if someone could do a comparison between the Voge & the Honda.
I have the cb500x.. with this bike they have added a lot of electronics that are totally unnecessary. Breaking is ok but we don't need a bunch of crap that is always not what you need at the time... I'll just be keeping my 2023.
Re stop buying NX500, I live in Australia, had an NX500 on order in April, told it wouldn't be delivered until June, June came and went, advised Honda have them in stock in Australia, but won't release until Sept 24. Apparently there is an issue with them requiring a fix ??? Hoping the wait is worth it.
its a lovely bike ,comfort,safe,beautiful bike.i will buy one very soon and i will give away my 300 cc scooter and my tdm .since the nx500 is pretty good for everything.city ,small tours,etc. for me that beauty seems to be the best choice for the roads and the small distance travels at greece.wonderful bike
Great review! 👍 The information about the vibration levels at motorway speeds is what interests me at the moment. I have a super vibrator, cb125 R at the moment and as soon as I get my full license I will buy something that vibrates as little as possible! 😂
Nice review. I am looking at downsizing in the future as finding the GSX1250 ( an awesome bike that I love) a lump to push around as the years sadly advance on me.. The 500 would keep me riding many more years. The only observation I have as a solo tourer is how 'stressed' the bike feels at legit road speeds (70mph) without getting tiresome.. typical speeds i ride at when abroad.. I saw on your video (21:45) at 64mph doing 5K revs in 6th... other reviews sort of indicate over 70 not its best place..
Hello Dan, is there any posibilities that you could get 2024 cbr600rr for a testride when they some day arrive in UK? And do a little review on it? Thank you in advanse.
As a Life long Royal enfield fan. I got to say there is something about how this bike looks have got to me. I haven't ridden it, but my preference for next touring bike has switched from Himalayan 450 to this one purely on aesthetics. I usually prefer classic looks but there is something about this. I cannot even explain why I like how this looks, just one of those things. A bit like saying my type of woman is A and falling for B.
yes ,meanwhile the 500x is the same bike is not wise to make anything stupid.tbh i like both models the same so i will go for the new one only because its new
It’s funny. Here in New Zealand we only have two roads that are 110kph (68 mph), everything else is 100 (62) or slower so even this little 500 will go way faster than I’ll ever go on a public road
Is the riding position the same as the previous 2022 CB500X? It looks the same, but not sure if they've changed bar height, position, seat etc. Excellent video as always!
honda just patented its design for the upcoming 350cc adventure bike. The engine is from its predecessors CB 350, highness CB 350 and CB 350 RS. The design resembles the himalayan 411 which is a big success in indian markets. If honda had placed this bike's price in correct segment like its competitors in india we would have seen this bike more often on indian roads. It's price is of double the cost of himalayan 450 in india which is a major drawback for this bike. other than that this is a awesome bike. i love the weight distribution in this bike and handles so easy and smooth.
Man, one day I will be riding these pretty hedgerow roads in England. I am in the prairies of Canada and I would be terrified about wildlife jumping out anytime. But it doesn't seem to be a problem. These kind of bikes is what I actually want, they will unfortunately kill you on long north American highways. Guess I have to keep my old GS 1200 for as long as I can get it upright.
Good review! I was first interested in the Himalayan 450 or Triumph 400x and the Honda CL500. I've had a lot of single cilinder bikes (royal Enfield Meteor 350, Duke 390, Vitpilen 401 and loooong time ago a Dominator (SLR, Vigor 650). I like the smoothness of the twin cilinder engine. Did you tested the CL500 and is there engine wise any different between the NX500 and the CL500? Thx for your answer and keep on going with these reviews. Best regards from Belgium
Hey, yeah I have tested the CL500. There's a vid on my channel. They have the same engine but might be geared/mapped differently. I can't remember now. Thanks!
This has to be in the running for the best all rounder. Shops, work commute, weekend scratch, foreign touring. Comfy, bomb proof 500, 75mpg. I mean why would you buy a versys 650 over this ? Or a v strom 650 ? The NX build quality is certainly better than the suzukis, as is the screen and the versys wont get anywhere near 75-80 mpg. Im struggling between an ADV 350 or this. The underseat storage on the ADV is a big sacrifice. Mostly il be commuting to work with a few weekend rides and 1 or 2 foreign tours. Tough choice especially when the nx isnt too far behind the mpg of the ADV
It’s on my short list for my first big bike, but I keep comparing it to the Skoda Yeti; wonderful specs and all round capability, but it’s missing something.
I currently own a CB500 2019. Does the 2024 come with a centre stand. I had to get one put on my bike together with a Givi 56 litre topbox. Is it worth the extra dosh for an upgrade?
Yeah cb500x in green would be my pick I do have a 2019 model so has been improved but now they have released this model I would worry about owning a short lived discontinued cb500x in green improved suspension and twin rotors didn’t really need this front end fairing which with upper crash protection looks iffy in my opinion, on the fence sorry Honda
Why quite heavy bike? I'd rather say it's on the mid-low range. Of course it's not as light as a KTM 390 Adventure, but it's less than 200kg wet. A lot of naked bikes are heavier than that; not to mention very popular adv bikes.
I tried this bike and as much as I wanted to like it I just couldn't get on with the thumpy engine,I wouldn't like to do motor way miles on it as I found there was to much vibration. What's your opinion
Just need to brag about my seat on the Speed Twin. It’s the optional comfort seat but the bike isn’t really a tourer. BUT I just came back from a 700mile tour and the bike and seating was just Awesome! Would a Tiger do it better even the 660, of course they would but… still dang amazed at what a modern classic can do. Nice up. Third bike Will be either the bike you just rode OR the Tiger 660… yes more expensive but the Honda clocks are Way better than the Tiger 660
@@EnglishbikerdanI totally knows that but it’s not enough. My 350 in its day was 40bhp. My daughter had a suzuki gladius A2 compliant (suzuki supplied A2 ecu) and when passed her test put the original ecu back in backto 70bhp. It’s utterly pathetic
Can't go wrong with the Versys. 60 + bhp.. very good brakes (Nissin ). Very very comfy. No vibration. Handles great, and just a lovely thing to ride. Try one of each, then decide.
It's interesting that you said it has very little engine vibration. Rocket Man said he wished Honda improved the vibration since they updated it from the CB500X.
Rocket man irritates me. He looks for perfection in every bike he rides and nit picks the slightest fault. He rides a 70 bhp bike and bellyaches he wish it had 100 bhp. In reality he doesn’t commute on his bikes and rarely tours any further than the Algarve with his old fart mates on their pristine under used bikes en route to the nearest Starbucks.
I’m a little miffed as to why Honda is scrapping the CB500X and moving it to a NX500? Doesn’t seem to have fundamentally changed the bike. (Made some things much nicer - I’ll admit) Saying that these have always been excellent series of bikes - I think Honda knocked it out of the park with the 500. I’m a 100% a Honda rider and can comfortably see one in my future. (Once I am forced to give up Honda super fours)
Have some nostalgic now 😢. Have the cb500x and change for the Hornet. It have an excelent engine, really nice, but have my best time in the 500X. Power is not all. Maybe i change again. 😊
450mt seems a very good bike and cheap.i agree.but i dont trust much the chinese brands.there are many chances to pay those 2000 euros of price difference at near future .nobody knows tho
So the same bike with higher price! And still no hand and crash guards, engine plate, laguage rack included... Thats insult for me as a consumer. I do off-roading on TET with my cb500x, but next bike I try will be chinese! (450MT, royal 450...) and I just dont care if they broke up.
Another great video. 🙏 I sat on one of these at the NEC show, personally I still prefer the look of the 2023 CB500X but the TFT screen is a very nice upgrade. These are the perfect first bike and more than enough for most people. Shame they haven’t t solved the turbulent air problem that plagued the previous generation also.
I had to get a wind deflector for my '22 as the OEM screen and even the taller touring screen had unbearable buffeting. It's almost completely solved it but it does look a bit dorky. The shorter WRS windscreen also worked decently but leaves you in the cleaner wind.
@@Thirsty_Fox I’m also running a deflector on my 2023 CB500x which does help, but it has serious “commuter vibes” which kills the adventure look. I fitted a rugged looking headlight guard (see profile pic) to distract from it 😂 Weirdly, my 2014 CB500x didn’t have this buffeting problem at all 🤷
@@UKbiker73 I have a 19 with the stock screen and have no buffeting issues at all, it is a taller screen though and I'm not the most vertically blessed individual.
I'm an old CB500X guy, (and knowing Dan is too it's an interesting perspective). Great platform and worthy evolution.
Thanks for bringing this ride review out Dan. I recently had the opportunity to ride a friend’s 2023 CB500X and thoroughly enjoyed it. So tempted with new NX500, and if funds ever became available I would have a difficult choice deciding on the outgoing model, which can be bought for just under £6200 (plus otr), or push the boat out for the NX. Looking forward to your long term review. Cheers
I have a 2023 NC750x and before I made my purchase I drove the NC500x and was stunned. Only reason I went with the NC is because its more capable of 2up + lugguage but can't stop thinking of getting the NX500 as well.
Talk me out of it!
The NC 750 has the DCT, which is for me a big advantage
I’ve got a 2013 Goldwing and I am tempted to trade for either the NC750X or the NX500
Great review as ever. The NX500 looks like a great bike. It's also nice to see someone riding on roads I am familiar with.
Finally! The name of those gloves!
Thanks Dan!
check out gold top leather incl gloves
Just a shame that Honda only offers cruise control as an option on their larger bikes, so this and the Transalp etc have to go with out. It's annoying as the smaller bikes are still great touring machines. I'm a current CB500x owner and its the reason I will have to look elsewhere when I decide to upgrade.
@@leeinwisAsk Aprillia - they add cruise control to their smaller bikes (sometimes admitedly as a £400 option - although that can be fitted later when you have the cash), and they still sell just as many big bikes.
We just want choice.
Nice comparison with the Dominator. I remember it from the beginning of the 90s like it would be yesterday. The black model of this bike looks very nice and elegant. Honda made a great line with this one. Cheers. Nice video bro, like always.
Thanks bro, appreciate it!
@@Englishbikerdan You are welcome. Cheers.
adventure bikes and off-road riding ain't really my thing, but if it was i'd consider it, hard to go too wrong with a honda. Thanks for the review
cant wait to picking up my nx500 next thursday
How have you liked it?
@toobenjittoquit7711 oh yeah, i rided 12500km from april to october 2024, is the most refined revision of the cb500x lineup, not the cheapest, not many fancy accessories but everything is well balanced, well engineered and well built, feels quite agile and nimble (compared to chinese 500cc rivals), maybe deserve more top end power but overall is a great package. No problem even with 800km of highway in one day, with average highway speed of 140kmh.
The very only issues is the windshield not suitable for fairly tall riders because cause severe buffeting , so i removed the windshield the very first day and everything went fine.
Suspensions works quite good for the price point, beign progressive in compression and nicely damped in the rebound, if you are not seeking blasting accellerations and 200+ kmh speeds, is a very good motorcycle to travel around, with the plus of not beign overly heavy or too bulky.
Nice review. Thank you. NX500 ? Hilarious. It’s a CB500X with an iPad mini and an uglier front end. Same engine, frame, seat, exhaust etc etc. it’s even got the same peg / handlebar vibes over 75 mph.
Nothing wrong with that, the CB500X is a totally excellent machine.
Shame on Honda for trying to pass this off as a new model.
pretty much spot on to my thinking. By the looks alone I would prefer the CB500X.
You said it. Another CB500 twin sibling that's put on a pretty, new frock.
Let's just churn out essentially the same bike but with different styling. (No one will notice.)
Not saying these bikes are bad, but....
You were never like this once, Honda. You lead, you innovated. Why? Because you could.
Lazy, lazy Honda. You're losing your way. 😔
Really looking forward to the upcoming CB1000 Hornet. Yes, it's powered by a derivative of an earlier 'Blade engine but still hoping it'll be infused with some Honda magic of old. 🤞
dude nobody said that honda trying to sell it as new motor bike.its kinda face lift of cb500x
It’s not like they are saying it is a different model.
Your comment is sour and dumb
Biggest issue is name change like they've done with the new Hornet 500 making it appear to be a brand new model but both are slightly updated existing models.
If they put their new 750 parallel twin in this exact bike, with its tubeless cast wheels, and maybe a 170-180 section rear wheel, I'd throw my money at Honda.
Isn’t that basically the Transalp?
@@UKbiker73 Pretty much 😂. Except for the tubed wheels with the skinny 150 on the back...
We definitely need a road biased Transalp a la VStrom 800 RE.
Or just consider the Tracer 7
@@problemslayer3538 Yep, I thought that as I typed my original comment, but the Tracer 7 just seems a bit lacking compared to this; no TC, no rider modes, no usd forks, no quick shifter - that includes auto blipper for down shifts anyway- and no slipper clutch.
Not that you really need any of that, but it would be nice these days.
I have the last cb500 x in green and had the old Honda nx 650 single back in the day ,if people think these twins are viby you wanted to ride the dominator but I did love that just the same ,nice review but al stick to what a got ,which was a great deal and a think it’s because of this new one is out now 😊
The vibes are strange, because my 2020 500x had bad vibes at 63 to 68 mph, but my 2023 500f doesn't do that it for some odd reason!
Did you change x to f model? How do you feel on F, is it better overall? @@jimmyjam8795
Everyone here, please stop buying the NX500. I called five branches near my area, and they are all sold out 🥲. I want one so bad.
Honda just don’t deliver the bikes to the dealers.
it's that hot?!
😆😆😆
Fantastic TH-cam review, looks like a great bike. Thank You 👍 🧡
Thanks very much!
I prefer the looks of CB500X.
I agree as an owner of a 2023 CB 500X 😊
Absolutely. I've heard others say this is a step up. It's not, looks dorky.
I realy like this bike. Had a Dominator 650 long time ago. Would trade my gs 1200 for this one. Looks great too. Cheap for a big bike.When I started riding a 500cc was a big bike. in the urly 80'. Cheers sir, nice review. Greatings from Belgium.
A had a dominator too these 500 twin riders don’t know what vibrations are the single 650 shook ma bones of but I still loved it 😊
Great job as always biker Dan and glad to see someone who can go fast on the duel carriage ways and actually show speed on the screen and will it be able to have a pillian and get it up to speed on the carriage way for distance thanks Dan
Last week changed my 2023 CB500x to a new Transalp, like the new transalp nose on the NX500. Now it a proper miniAlp:)
What do you think of the trans compared with the cb? I’m trying to decide which one I would like better!
First just the sheer power. I came from a CB650r and wanted a more straight up bike with more comfort. So the dealer let me switch bikes for free. I thought that the 500 was fun enough but I really missed the power on long highway roads with a passenger. And the bike running just 3800 rpm at 100kmh. And yes I want to hooligan around sometimes and the 48 hp wat not fun enough for me.
lets be honest my dude.the nx500 have nothing to do with the transalp.the nx500 is a city bike and personally i ride both and i can say that the nx500 is better overall bike.ok its no cheap but i prefer to give 2000 euros more than to buy a chinese brand.all those if you dont care about perfomance as i do.
Such a shame they don't do a more road biased Transalp as EBD said.
To not have tubeless in 2024 is just nuts.
The motorcycling industry is so slow to change when compared to either car or bicycle manufacturers. But then thy seem to get a lot more customer push back against change too. It's an odd thing.
Looks much better than previous, would be good to see it compared with the new Voge 525 DSX like for like spec and price etc. 👍
I'm attracted to this bike, I'm looking for a lighter and easier bike to replace my Versys 650, this just might be the one...I had considered Himalayan 450 but now feel that the NX is a better proposition
The versys 650 was so boring of a bike when I test rode it ,almost nanny state ,great mile muncher tho.
This would fit the bill if they were sold in the UK th-cam.com/video/ij0mt5nfaUk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=l4a4szLBdXssmhDz
@@leeinwisVersys 650 boring? You might wanna try thrashing it a bit, superb handling and amazing wheelies. Versys 650 is one of the best handling, superfun bikes I've ever owned, proper hairpin hooligan (speaking after 38 years of riding and 50+ bikes).
Completely agree Jon..mine is all day comfy and good fun on twisties…
Versys boring!?
The white colour is not launched in India yet ! I have booked the bike bike and waiting for it to arrive. Nice informative video .
Use Barkbusters hand guards,Invest some quality skid plate and centre stand..
I don't have the bike yet.
Skid plate is a must for CB500X and NX500 to protect the vulnerable exhaust headers
I have had my CB500X for 4 years now, love the bike, this looks like essentially a better version with HTCS, a better dash and new clothes. hard to top the CB.
Great review cheers Dan
Had a look at these in the flesh yesterday and was quite impressed.
At the price point the only real competition I can see is the new Himalayan, but that’s an off road bike.
Saying that the cb500l is probably the closest competitor; some good offers on those as it’s the least popular of the Honda 500 series
I want to like the CB500l but just something about it's looks, for me (although most scramblers are a bit off in my mind), put me off. Bigger scramblers look alright.
Bought an Updated 2016 Model [Thunder Road Cardiff] Brand new and had to sell because of Limited Mobility but SAD to see her go. Great little bike and Honda Won;t break down. Now had my back sorted [Chiropractor] I;m thinking of getting a New one SOON.
Hope you can get back on two wheels soon!
I do prefer the CL500 Scrambler - with Pirelli Scorpion STRs und the H2C Under Guard on it. 😍🏍️
i dont .nx seems way smarter and superior choice
CL is too skinny and footpegs are standing in the way at standstill.
@@Antodyfootpeg placement put me off that model.
Great little bike & a Fantastic review
Great review. Thanks😊
I’m sure they can squeeze a few more BHP out of that motor or increase its capacity slightly for very little cost then market two different power variants thus appealing to an even wider market. Imagine a 550 or 600 with 60hp or more I’m sure it would sell.
It's basically a small Transalp. No reason to make the NX bigger when you have the Transalp that's exactly that.
The CB500X and the NX500 are limited to 47hp on purpose, and that's what people forget when reviewing these bikes. They're A2 bikes, that's how they're marketed. A2 is limited at 47 horsepower, so obviously they can't make it any faster. These two models are dominating the A2 market, and that's exactly their purpose.
@@AmnesiacBanana Very true. The A2 market needs this model and it should be A2 from the factory. :) Anyway I like it. A nice looking bike, especially the black version. Can check my content when you can. Cheers.
Great real world review Dan. Have you seen / rode the new Voge DS525X which has a stroked version of the CB500 engine. This looks an excellent proposition from the few reviews posted so far. Lots more equipment than the NX, a bit more oomph from the engine, a low seat height and £5.5k. It would be good if someone could do a comparison between the Voge & the Honda.
not a fan of the red accents but that white is lovely, wish the cb500x had a white colour option
The CB500X looks great. This new one looks great too. If they had a 270 twin, I'd seriously consider one.
Hi have 29 inside leg dropped the forks through yokes 8 mm just right for me love my 500x
I have the cb500x.. with this bike they have added a lot of electronics that are totally unnecessary. Breaking is ok but we don't need a bunch of crap that is always not what you need at the time... I'll just be keeping my 2023.
TC is a good addition. The voice stuff doesn't interest me.
Re stop buying NX500, I live in Australia, had an NX500 on order in April, told it wouldn't be delivered until June, June came and went, advised Honda have them in stock in Australia, but won't release until Sept 24. Apparently there is an issue with them requiring a fix ??? Hoping the wait is worth it.
nice little bike..its in my realm too 😊
its a lovely bike ,comfort,safe,beautiful bike.i will buy one very soon and i will give away my 300 cc scooter and my tdm .since the nx500 is pretty good for everything.city ,small tours,etc.
for me that beauty seems to be the best choice for the roads and the small distance travels at greece.wonderful bike
@@kousoulosN sounds lovely mate. enjoy!
Great review! 👍
The information about the vibration levels at motorway speeds is what interests me at the moment.
I have a super vibrator, cb125 R at the moment and as soon as I get my full license I will buy something that vibrates as little as possible! 😂
Nice review. Unfortunately it seems like Honda sees the US as a after thought and this bike is not available here.
Nice review. I am looking at downsizing in the future as finding the GSX1250 ( an awesome bike that I love) a lump to push around as the years sadly advance on me.. The 500 would keep me riding many more years. The only observation I have as a solo tourer is how 'stressed' the bike feels at legit road speeds (70mph) without getting tiresome.. typical speeds i ride at when abroad.. I saw on your video (21:45) at 64mph doing 5K revs in 6th... other reviews sort of indicate over 70 not its best place..
Hello Dan, is there any posibilities that you could get 2024 cbr600rr for a testride when they some day arrive in UK? And do a little review on it? Thank you in advanse.
5:29 I really hoped it's just a tad lighter...
As a Life long Royal enfield fan. I got to say there is something about how this bike looks have got to me. I haven't ridden it, but my preference for next touring bike has switched from Himalayan 450 to this one purely on aesthetics. I usually prefer classic looks but there is something about this. I cannot even explain why I like how this looks, just one of those things. A bit like saying my type of woman is A and falling for B.
I went for the Himalayan and came home with this one.
It isn’t even a contest, this Honda is way way better.
I bought last generation of 500X last year, to be honest not much different this NX. Waiting for the Transalp for upgrade ;) Great review as always 😁
yes ,meanwhile the 500x is the same bike is not wise to make anything stupid.tbh i like both models the same so i will go for the new one only because its new
I think it look very nice.
Should i buy it or Vstrom 650?
I do not know which one???
NX or Vstrom 650
It’s funny. Here in New Zealand we only have two roads that are 110kph (68 mph), everything else is 100 (62) or slower so even this little 500 will go way faster than I’ll ever go on a public road
Is the riding position the same as the previous 2022 CB500X? It looks the same, but not sure if they've changed bar height, position, seat etc.
Excellent video as always!
@@Bavenbushcraft Yeah it felt very similar. Thanks!
honda just patented its design for the upcoming 350cc adventure bike. The engine is from its predecessors CB 350, highness CB 350 and CB 350 RS. The design resembles the himalayan 411 which is a big success in indian markets. If honda had placed this bike's price in correct segment like its competitors in india we would have seen this bike more often on indian roads. It's price is of double the cost of himalayan 450 in india which is a major drawback for this bike. other than that this is a awesome bike. i love the weight distribution in this bike and handles so easy and smooth.
Are these basically the suv's of bikes? Look a bit off roady but aren't really 😊
for gravel roads I'd add a bash plate and mudguard extender and I reckon it'd do quite nicely. the lightness and mileage are big plusses for me.
Man, one day I will be riding these pretty hedgerow roads in England. I am in the prairies of Canada and I would be terrified about wildlife jumping out anytime. But it doesn't seem to be a problem. These kind of bikes is what I actually want, they will unfortunately kill you on long north American highways. Guess I have to keep my old GS 1200 for as long as I can get it upright.
If you buy which you buy NX or Vstrom 650?
Probably Honda NX500. There's something about that 471cc engine which is just lovely.
Is it still 'snatchy' at lower speeds like the previous models?
I'll address this in my next NX500 vid. Cheers.
So its 30inch from the inside leg till the ground barefoot right? Just to clear the definition of inseam. And whats ur shoe size uk? Thanks
Nice to see an old-school 180° crank for a change. Not every parallel twin has to pretend it's a V twin 😆
I have a 750 Italian V twin. The 180 deg firing order of the 500 is silky smooth compared to the former.
180 degree is authentic Japanese design, a lot of people don't know that
Here, here. Good comments, gentlemen. 👍
i like my v twin
I like my 270 degree. It’s about the sound. But still wouldn’t mind the Honda 180.
Good review! I was first interested in the Himalayan 450 or Triumph 400x and the Honda CL500. I've had a lot of single cilinder bikes (royal Enfield Meteor 350, Duke 390, Vitpilen 401 and loooong time ago a Dominator (SLR, Vigor 650).
I like the smoothness of the twin cilinder engine.
Did you tested the CL500 and is there engine wise any different between the NX500 and the CL500?
Thx for your answer and keep on going with these reviews.
Best regards from Belgium
Hey, yeah I have tested the CL500. There's a vid on my channel. They have the same engine but might be geared/mapped differently. I can't remember now. Thanks!
Dan mate, what's the headlight like? Is it an improvement on the cbx ? Im thinking of downsizing next year. Thanks.
It's definitely better than the 500X. That thing was awful at night.
This has to be in the running for the best all rounder. Shops, work commute, weekend scratch, foreign touring. Comfy, bomb proof 500, 75mpg. I mean why would you buy a versys 650 over this ? Or a v strom 650 ? The NX build quality is certainly better than the suzukis, as is the screen and the versys wont get anywhere near 75-80 mpg. Im struggling between an ADV 350 or this. The underseat storage on the ADV is a big sacrifice. Mostly il be commuting to work with a few weekend rides and 1 or 2 foreign tours. Tough choice especially when the nx isnt too far behind the mpg of the ADV
It’s on my short list for my first big bike, but I keep comparing it to the Skoda Yeti; wonderful specs and all round capability, but it’s missing something.
i like it, the look i mean
...but is it any fun? I mean, as opposed to "does the job". Thanks Dan, safe rides. 👍🏻
So do we expect to see discounts on the CB 500X? I quite like the green one.
yes ,honda already took it at 7300 ,at least here at greece
Green was 2022 color. That is long gone
I currently own a CB500 2019. Does the 2024 come with a centre stand. I had to get one put on my bike together with a Givi 56 litre topbox. Is it worth the extra dosh for an upgrade?
Sadly not, it's an optional extra. Not too pricey though.
I don't like that it's just a 500 cc bike but damn i like this design soo much 😂 wish there was a 600 cc version of this 😂
Patiently waiting for the 2024 Honda CB650R video... 👀
I very nearly bought one as my first biggish bike but ended up with a street twin
Yeah cb500x in green would be my pick I do have a 2019 model so has been improved but now they have released this model I would worry about owning a short lived discontinued cb500x in green improved suspension and twin rotors didn’t really need this front end fairing which with upper crash protection looks iffy in my opinion, on the fence sorry Honda
Dan Dan the biker man, sticks his finger wherever he can !
Good lord, that's an odd comment
Why quite heavy bike? I'd rather say it's on the mid-low range. Of course it's not as light as a KTM 390 Adventure, but it's less than 200kg wet. A lot of naked bikes are heavier than that; not to mention very popular adv bikes.
Be interesting to see how this compares with tye cfmoto 450mt
I tried this bike and as much as I wanted to like it I just couldn't get on with the thumpy engine,I wouldn't like to do motor way miles on it as I found there was to much vibration. What's your opinion
How can they make traction control so easy to switch off on this yet such a faff on the transalp? Its like there are two completely development teams
Right?!
Just need to brag about my seat on the Speed Twin. It’s the optional comfort seat but the bike isn’t really a tourer. BUT I just came back from a 700mile tour and the bike and seating was just Awesome! Would a Tiger do it better even the 660, of course they would but… still dang amazed at what a modern classic can do.
Nice up. Third bike Will be either the bike you just rode OR the Tiger 660… yes more expensive but the Honda clocks are Way better than the Tiger 660
if they put 270° crank same as transalp this is might good
My original 500 honda twin had 60 bhp not 48 why not keep it at that
A2 license is why.
@@EnglishbikerdanI totally knows that but it’s not enough. My 350 in its day was 40bhp. My daughter had a suzuki gladius A2 compliant (suzuki supplied A2 ecu) and when passed
her test put the original ecu back in backto 70bhp. It’s utterly pathetic
Wtih many new middle weight model , i kinda wish they made cl500 variant with more rally touch
I’m debating between this motorcycle and the 650 Versys.
Can't go wrong with the Versys. 60 + bhp.. very good brakes (Nissin ). Very very comfy. No vibration. Handles great, and just a lovely thing to ride. Try one of each, then decide.
I prefer the look of the CB500X. Depends on how much extra theyd charge for this.
It's interesting that you said it has very little engine vibration. Rocket Man said he wished Honda improved the vibration since they updated it from the CB500X.
A friend of mine do some ECU AFR and tuning…Suprisingly there’s little vibration only even over 80mph
Rocket man irritates me. He looks for perfection in every bike he rides and nit picks the slightest fault. He rides a 70 bhp bike and bellyaches he wish it had 100 bhp.
In reality he doesn’t commute on his bikes and rarely tours any further than the Algarve with his old fart mates on their pristine under used bikes en route to the nearest Starbucks.
It’s the nature of 180 degree crank engine. A rocking couple is going to have a resonance rpm where vibrations are more prominent.
@@warrenr4 Ha. A bit harsh, but not entirely incorrect :-)
Harley Davidson will give you great vibration to your soul and wallet....
One good looking bike.
I’m a little miffed as to why Honda is scrapping the CB500X and moving it to a NX500?
Doesn’t seem to have fundamentally changed the bike. (Made some things much nicer - I’ll admit)
Saying that these have always been excellent series of bikes - I think Honda knocked it out of the park with the 500.
I’m a 100% a Honda rider and can comfortably see one in my future. (Once I am forced to give up Honda super fours)
Have some nostalgic now 😢. Have the cb500x and change for the Hornet. It have an excelent engine, really nice, but have my best time in the 500X. Power is not all. Maybe i change again. 😊
Where did the term colourway come from ? The bike has a specific colour. White.
Colourway refers to a design/range of colours in which something is available.
Hope you get to ride the CF Moto 450 MT.
Seems like stiff competition against this in price and specs...
450mt seems a very good bike and cheap.i agree.but i dont trust much the chinese brands.there are many chances to pay those 2000 euros of price difference at near future .nobody knows tho
I am interested in the CFMotos 450MT which was just launched. I watched the quick review and it is impressive especially with the 270 deg engine.
communist
yup 😍@@leeinwis
Typed from a device probably made in China. 😂
@@Englishbikerdan 🤭😂
@@Englishbikerdan ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a Taiwanese multinational computer, phone hardware and electronics manufacturer .
what mic did you plug into your Ace Pro? Im having trouble capturing audio while riding big time. Btw, in the discription it says GoPro Hero 11
Do you plan to review the 2024 CB500 as well Dan?
Edit: for those wondering the fork travel on the NX500 is 150mm
Yeah got the CB500 coming next.
@@Englishbikerdan Great, looking forward to it. Love your reviews, i find they have the perfect balance between emotion and technicality.
The crash bars spoil the look, no need for them if you are NOT going off road.
Good looking bike. I think it is prettier than CB500X
Great review!
The power point of Honda's are engines. I guess they will start with crude oil let alone gas. I like the 1100 the most.
How is it on the highway?
Great!
Strange seeing her with cast wheels rather than wire spokes. Your gloves are sexy AF 😄❤
Did you take it off road ?
I did, bit of light green laning.
What is 5 foot 8? It that 172cm?
In my head, 5' is 5x30cm = 150cm and 8" is 20cm so yes, that's about right (12 inches = 1 foot) 🙂
Hey there dan does the cb 500 hornet have more power than the nx 500
Personally I prefer the look of the NX over the old CB “beaky” look,it’s now got a much more “Dakar rally” look.
So the same bike with higher price! And still no hand and crash guards, engine plate, laguage rack included... Thats insult for me as a consumer. I do off-roading on TET with my cb500x, but next bike I try will be chinese! (450MT, royal 450...) and I just dont care if they broke up.
If Honda puts better off road suspension wheels and tires on this model, it will sell like tacos.
Mi like tacos
I see tacos. I eat tacos.