is Honda CB500X Big enough for a Man ?
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I have owned everything from a honda sport 90 to a goldwing with a trailer over 55 years. They all serve a purpose. Currently driving a cb500x ane its perfect, nimble enough, light enough, powerful enough economical enough. I use it to run errands and make the 4 hour drive to my mountain cabin. This bike fits my current driving style. Probably owned 20 bikes in my life and none fit as perfectly at this stage in life. 6 feet 225lbs and it handles all.
Looking at one for a 400 mile commute twice a month. How does it ride at 80 to 90 mph?
i just bought mine 5 days ago great bike in those 5 days
@@dgaleno2012 You better look at something more like a Yamaha Tracer. Late, I know lol
@@mmaaddict78 Lol
You just sold me on this bike.
Or is the question are you a big enough man to ride just a 500?
I'm 6 ft 220 lbs and ride a 300. People shit on me 24/7 but idc. It can go 90+ and get 70 mpg. Having a fast bike and only riding on public roads is like having a 10/10 wife and never getting to have sex with her. What's the point?
I'm a big guy, and I ride a mere 650 (Versys 650). Nothing more hilarious/annoying than being held up around a corner by a dude on a 600 who barely leans it haha.
@@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials I'm 6' and 230 lbs. and currently ride a '17 500F. It's a great bike and honestly all anyone would need unless you have to, want to do a lot of interstate riding. I don't. That said I am trading for another standard or naked in the 650cc neighborhood. Just want a little more. Only one complaint on my F. Geared too short and would definitely swap a 16t sprocket onto the front if I was keeping it. Cheers!
I have a 2003 honda helix I ride around haha
6'5" 250 pounds, I've seriously considered a Ninja 400 but right now ride a 650. "outgrowing" a bike is one of the things I hate hearing in addition to the usual comments regarding power/displacement
Ride what makes you happy, regardless of displacement or bike style
You can go around the world on this bike because it will not break down, you may also be able to afford the petrol as it is very economical. If you do get chased by bad guys, you will have the power to run away.
@Drone Strike That's about right, I would agree with all that. Never ridden a CBX500, but I do own a '79 Honda CX500, which is a twin, and it tops out right around 105, depending on headwind and if there is a hill or not. But on level ground with no wind, it will hit 105, at around 9600rpm. But it's not going to run away from anybody, that's for sure. I have a friend who owns an '05 BMW R1200 or something like that, it's a beautiful bike, sort of a sport touring style bike. Very nice and very fast. He just blasts around me and he's gone! And without making hardly any noise, it's amazing.
Lol
what if bad guys are chasing you on CB500X as well?
Kinda bummed I didn't know about this before I bought another KLR650
im a new rider and i bought one and i have absolutely no regrets whatsoever, go for it new riders
I'm looking at the cb500x and the xr650l, it's a tough choice haha.
@@Cw0346 have you decided yet? I’m Having the same dilemma
I am a new rider as well and I got the cb model 2023. I found it perfect size, and I love it.
Back in the '60's and '70's, real men were riding Honda 160's cross country, and 350s were considered full sized bikes. Now, 100hp 600cc bikes are beginners bikes. No wonder so many beginners get killed and/or maimed. The product is so far beyond the skill level needed to control the machines that incidents, I refuse to call them accidents as accidents can happen to anyone, but incidents occur because of arrogance or ignorance, are bound to happen.
I partly agree, however the ease of use has also drastically changed and arguably has kept up with the shift to larger capacity
Nobody considers a 600 super sport bike a beginner's bike.
I totally agree
My father had a Yamaha 180 in 1971. He was 6’2” and 180 pounds. Used it around town. But traffic was slower, the 55 mph speed limit began in 1973, and there were no electronics, ABS, Riding modes, rear disc brakes, and so on to help a beginner rider. Of course cars now have 150 hp or more and trucks/SUVs clog the roads. Times change.
yeah, here in Asia usually people ride mopeds/scooters that aren't even above 150cc most of the time and in my country you need to have a specific license for bigger bikes above 250cc. road law in the US scares me.
Honestly if you're a light person even a 125cc can be fun. I recently crashed my ninja 250 turned it into a street fighter and I'm still riding it today nothing beats 400km a tank for only $15 bucks!
I ride a GSX-S 125 around the countryside and in the city and it’s so much fun, I’m 17, 5”10 and 135 lbs though
I weigh 230 and have this bike. I love it. I ride on the interstate, curves, dirt and gravel.
"People just want to complain," ugh, too true. Anyways, I want this to be my first bike
With today’s bike 500 is fine for cruising and daily ride. Also the savings in gas is unmatched.
Real men ride Groms
Girlie boys ride Harley’s
The Grom only counts if you're riding it on one wheel haha
What is a Grom.... please excuse the ignorance I’m a noob
darnell rogers
Honda Grom
Stewart Brown
I love the GROM and it is on my short list..... but first I need a bike I can commute to work on, and my work commute is 440 miles.
Grom is a child's bike.
Itchy Boots is riding one all over Iceland and Europe. It's a perfect all around motorcycle with a great price point.
Strongest post it note i have seen
The theologians stole that post it notes bible verse from the book of Ludacris 20:04 Cant turn a hoe into a housewife, ho’s don’t act right.
If you can' quote the Bible without a post it note, don't quote. Jim 1:1
@@Jim553just why?
Please read the 'words of wisdom' before getting on the bike! Keep those eyeballs on the road :) Great review - I am thinking of getting the CB500X...
And "brother" at 5:16...you were doing almost 20 over the posted speed limit in a residential area. You are a witness in EVERYTHING you do! Keep up the honest reviews...I'm still flipping a coin over this rig and the AT (ie: will I use the AT enough to justify the additional funds as it won't be the only steed in the stable).
Get one
I own this bike. When I made my purchase I had the budget for a much larger bike. But after trying a few out back to back with the 500X I decided it just wasn't worth the extra money to me. I will also add that this bike is one of 3 for me. The other two being a cafe bike and a Dual Sport so I wanted something that was going to work on the daily commute and the occasional weekend camping trip.
Just purchased the 2013 version of this bike last month. It handles great on the streets and interstate...gets up to 90mph in no time at all and has problems with pulling by cars. This is the largest sport I'll ever need. 6ft 230lbs and this bike fits me PERFECT. Thanks for all of your informative videos.
"...has problems with pulling by cars..." Do you mean that the bike has a hard time/difficult passing cars? Please clarify.
I'm a dude on a CB300F. I'm happy with what I use it for and how I ride. I can get a speeding ticket just like everyone else. It just takes me 5 sec longer to get it.
+Ladybug Adventures yes you can! Great bikes be safe
Cb300r here, just come home from a 7 hour trip, very light and nimble for mountain roads, nice milleage too
My wife moved out in April 2021. She definitely decays my soul and my bones. But hey at least now I have an excuse to do all the crazy shit I've always wanted to do and buy a bike! Hell yes
Just Dew It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Freedom is best achieved on a motorcycle.
a 360 degree crank and a 180 degree crank can both be inline twins . parallel and inline are the same thing. has nothing to do with the crank degree
And the CB500, like most Japanese twins is a 180 degree crank. 360 degree cranks are mostly an old Triumph thing or BMW F800 thing. The 180 degree twins also sound like psychotic dirt bikes with an aftermarket exhaust
Not quite. The accepted definition of an inline twin is where the cylinders are one behind the other, not side by side.
you have no idea what you you are talking about
Then literally every single 4 cylinder car other than a Subaru would be a "Parallel 4 cylinder" rather than an Inline 4. Using that logic. Parallel and Inline twins are the same thing.
yes parallel and inline twins are the same thing . I am glad we can agree on that
05:59 this made me buy it!
Wait too you see the new CB500X 2019 think you’ll like it even better , larger front wheel, gear indicator, slip clutch..............
can't wait!
They are awesome.
Best bike I've had in 15 years of riding.
Awesome all-rounder
I just got the 2020. Love it of course
I rode this bike 10,000 miles across the country and back in a month - lots of people were impressed that the 500 made it but my cb500x never slouched. I could hit the slab going 90 for hours at a time but still have fun on dirt roads, tight city traffic and twisty switchbacks- a really solid all-rounder.
Phoebe DeGroot how was the seat? Could you ride for hours and hours on it?
@@JudoAndrewcb500x the seat is very comfortable for a stock seat my nc750x seat is like a forward leaning rock compared to my wife's cb500x seat. She never complains about her ass hurting as were an hour into a ride my ass starts hurting I have a cushion.
The Honda CB500X is the world's best commute bike. I have a 2016 with 71k miles on it (with zero mechanical issues) riding 100miles a day, all year round with an avarage of 94 MPG (UK) every day, the best being 104 !!!
With a 17.5 lts tank sitting at 55mph with good weather conditions you would get 340-350ish miles on a full tank!!!
My rear Bridgestone T31's lasted 37700 miles !!! Drinks zero fuel & zero oil !!!!
I think your suspension argument was quite unfounded, and I'm not sure you know much about the adventure bike community. If you can buy this bike, put a couple grand into it, and turn it into a very capable mid-size off road machine, and STILL be paying way less than a new KTM or BMW adventure bike, then why the hell not get one? Saying you should get a different bike because the suspension isn't strong enough doesn't make any sense at all. Why do you NEED something that's off road capable out the door, if you're not afraid to just upgrade your bike for less of an investment? Some of us even enjoy modifying our bikes. Sure, someone discounting the bike entirely for it's suspension is a moron, because they aren't considering how affordable it is, but I don't think you should be lumping in the people who see it as an excellent starting platform for a seriously capable overland vehicle.
I own a 2018 CB500x & a 2018 CRF250L Rally, both are great bikes!
I am torn between the two as my first bike purchase. Any advice? Can the 500 do close to everything the 250l can off-road?
@@kylebradshaw8218 have you found an answer to this. personally, I would say cb500 better on-road, 250 better off-road, but both will do the job in either condition
I know this is an old video, but just for clarity this is an inline twin. The Honda 500 twin cylinder actually uses a 180 degree crankshaft and the cylinders fire at different times. Great video, thanks.
I thought so too. It doesn't sound like a 360 crank twin.
Another happy CB500X owner here. Just came back (to the UK) from an 11,000 mile, 22 State (and 2 Canadian Provinces) trip round the US, including the TAT. The CB was a perfect bike for the trip. Could 'slab' all day on the highway, then ride gravel the next.
Tim,
What part of the TAT and what mods on bike?
Pretty much all of it. I started my trip in Montreal, then down the East Coast to NC. Picked up the TAT in Mars Hill, then followed it to Moab. Diverted down to Vegas, then L.A for week off, Up PCH, through Yosemite and along Highway 50 to Baker, NV to rejoin the TAT all the way to Port Orford. Once I finished the TAT, I continued on up to Portland, then Seattle, before taking a ferry up to Vancouver Island and on to Vancouver for the flight home.
Route here: www.shareyouradventure.com/map/78129/UKJeeper/UKJeeper-does-the-USA-on-a-motorcycle-?type=
I bought the bike from Rally Raid. It's their Level 1 demo bike, so upgraded (but not lifted) suspension, spoked wheels, engine guard etc. Added USB charging, Cree lights, Givi tank bag, SW Motech rear bag, etc.
@@ukjeeper
What is TAT? Did you like your US/Canadian trip? You didn’t speak on this.
@@travelinman482 Trans American Trail
I am 6’ 1” at 190 pounds and me and my wife ride this bike very comfortably. Still easy to handle and still got plenty of power and you really can’t beat the versatility of this bike for the price. This is not a race bike and was never intended as such and really is a one of a kind. Don’t feel intimidated by these types of “you’re not a man if you don’t ride ”. I get plenty of compliments on mine and what kind of bike you ride does not masculinity equal.
Wanting to get my wife into riding, you said your wife rides this bike well? Would you recommend this bike for a new female rider?
I have the rebel 500 and I love it. I use it mostly in the city, but it's perfect for zipping around philly. Same engine in all these new 500cc hondas. They're just tuned differently. The rebel is tuned for a little more low end power.
I was JUST looking at the cb500f, the naked version of this, when I got the notification.
I got mine a couple weeks ago, im 6'1" and it's perfectly comfortable for me more then enough power for me as well
If you find the 500f a little cramped the 500X might actually be a better choice, it is a little taller and has more legroom.
I have the Cb500f, and I'm 6'4" and fine.
Love this bike. Mine is a 2016 model. A couple of weeks ago I rode a 1,900 mile trip carrying my bicycle ( 2x2 cycles, if anyone is interested ) and 60 pounds of gear. For fast "supersport" riding I've got a Zero SR. For touring/long distance, CB500X is all I need.
+David Hysom wow that’s a cool couple of bikes. I need to get my hands on a zero
@@Srkcycles
First, learn how to properly reply to someone’s comments correctly. Secondly, you’re title for this video is a bit sexist in the wording of it. Is SRK Cycles “man enough” to admit it? That you have a ‘small penis complex’? I don’t think that Jesus would act like this. Nor would he tell his “flock” to spend their time riding motorcycles.
I started on a Honda Trail 70 back in 1972. Have had 125s 250s. 900s and 1000s. Then had an 1803 which is the 110ci Harley and now a 1250cc BMW. A 500-600 is not a beginner bike. A 250-350 is a beginner bike for a grownup. Europe, well Britain, makes you go through a progression and you have to start out on a small cc bike and work your way up. I don’t have a problem with that. Consider a new rider that buys a liter Ninja and then tries to do 150 mph on the interstate. Never having ridden a bike before. Do you want that on the road near you? No different than the rich kid whose father buys him a new Vette. It’s just crazy.
It IS "big enough" the problem for many of us is how Honda REFUSES to package and market more as a true "adventure" bike. I don't understand even why they willfully neglect a market? Simply do an "Africa Twin" version, Mark it up 20% having it slightly detuned for less high RPM horse power in favor of mid-range torque...redo frame geometry to allow for off-road prowess ....spoked wheels, dual sport tires, adequate ground clearance and front and rear suspension travel....more of a a'rally raid" style fairing and windshield, some nice footpegs/handlebars...ya know? Some rudimentary crash bars ...maybe in the rear doing double duty a panniers racks? ......I'm telling ya IF they kept the weight sub 400llbs? (185kg?) and the horse power at around 50ish with good mid-range torque? The fuel capacity ample to do a nice high mileage run? The bike would be an instant SMASH Home run! Why I personally believe that Honda and KTM and others REFUSE to give us such as this NO BRAINER? It's the MORON marketing guys that have these preconceived marketing ideas and price points stuck in their pea brains that say "oh a 500 twin will be a learner's bike...has to be ultra cheap with cheap components and low seat height"....All they can think of is selling HIGHER price point bikes to more advanced riders in the neighborhood or 12 to 15K for a Japanese bike model. ...What they don't get is that LOTS of us are DONE with overwise ghat bikes offroad ....SO WHAT if we don't spend 15k! Soon as someone FINALLY gives us a lightweight twin? Then they can SHOVE the 600llbs beasts where the sun don't shine!
Not exactly what your talking about, but the 2019 version really got them on the right track with this bike. Of course they didn't fuse it's DNA with the AT and XR like we all want, but it's a big improvement over a 17 17 wheel "adventure styled bike." They threw a 19" front wheel, which basically makes it a light vstrom. They did increase ground clearance by lifting the rear, though they dropped the front which I don't fully understand not being an engineer. They also did the tune you mentioned. I'm pretty happy with this compromise, but I do fully agree, KLR replacements or mid cost light adventure bikes have been seriously needed. I definitely don't want to be rolling the dice on tipping a 12k and up bike off road. I don't even want to know what the fairing on a AT would cost to replace.
You pretty much answered your own question.
They don't make light ADVs because then the bigger models wouldn't sell.
Look at BMW's GS310, it's not a true ADV like their bigger models and they did that on purpose because otherwise less people would buy them.
Just bought one, absolutely love it.. Great honest review ..
This is not a review, just random ramblings.
And not all of the ramblings are accurate or illuminating!
Who said it was ar review? Still tells you a lot about the bike
Nobody said it was a review
Great video, I was just wondering if you've ever done a review of a Suzuki V Strom 650 ?
Thank You !
Double dare you to convert the crank to 180 degrees
Well I can only tell you I have had this bike 3 years go out offten with lads on bigger hevey bikes none can loose me I can ride like a 2 year old and Carry a good weight to insidenly I'm 79 years old one can travel for hours on this bike it handles like a baby
I like Honda 500cc line up because these are well balanced motorcycle and so I mostly agree with you. But your tangent at 9:10 about MT07 complaints is not true. Forks on these motorcycle are not well set up from factory and if you want an explanation on that subject I would direct you to Dave Moss video regarding that issue.
Beardman, quit being a hypocrit! You give knowledge of the Word yet you break the law by speeding, popping wheelies and not using your turn signals. What would you say to Jesus if He called you in this when it's your time knocking on the doors of His heavenly home, if, you get there?
I’d rather buy this bike then 2 Grom’s witch is close to that MSRP new
A lot more power best bike for both city and Highway maybe better even off road I’d have to test that
But other then as a starting point for let’s say a 16 year old who needs to get school and work no one really needs a Grom it’s a toy bike at street legal prices
And out off all the MiniMoto’s Honda is selling in there USA right now I think The Trail 125 far out classes all the others the thing is basically a Scrambler that you can put a lot of camping gear on it if you want
And the Super Cub 125 does look better then both bikes in the city
But the CB500X that’s an Everyday rides Motorcycle if I ever saw one And it even seems smarter to buy then a sports bike where your killing your back all day
And from the look of it this CB500X also looks very good for people who ride with there Wife
I am looking for a fast bike that I can rid eon the street and off road in Bogota Colombia . Any recommendations would be appreciated. Something smooth ON AND OFF ROAD and super fast incase I should need to get away from anyone
Just returned to riding after more than 20 yrs. I almost 70. This bike is perfect for me.
+Arnold Schertzer that’s awesome
I had a 30 year hiatus. Two and a half years ago, to celebrate my 74th birthday, I bought a gorgeous, wonderful 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT ABS sport bike. I'm LOVING IT! Now I'm interested in buying a cruiser (in addition), but not a big 'n' heavy beast like a Harley. So that's why I'm looking into a CB500X or 500 Rebel.
Dont understand this size thing.
I toured on a honda 50 in the 70s.
If you want shit off a shovel ride yes bigger the better but its all relative .
If you are carving its so much easier with 200 hp
To do it on a 350 500 ect you have to maintain momentum which takes a different skill set.
These are simple ultra reliable mile chewers .
Each bike has its merits
Im an old rider not a new one but ive done the cafe racer thing in the late 60s im now not long from hanging up my skid lid and an easy gentle ride suits me perfectly.
These are great little bikes for the purpose they were designed for.
I think this question is only applicable for Americans. The rest of the world has no issue with riding a 500 cc bike. In some cases, 500 cc is not considered a beginner bike.
fun fact, you dont need a bike with 100hp to drive normally, see way to many people get their liscense and instantly buy a 800cc + and is scared shitless as they drive it, most riders need a bike they can comfortably drive and not accidently make it carthweel by dropping the clutch a bit too fast
That's not what a parallel twin is, nor is cb500 engines what u said. They're the exact opposite actually, being 180-degree parallel-twins. Do some research before making review videos.
even a 125 is a mans bike have you seen the crazy stuff you can do on it more than a 500 plus adv bike, where most men drive it never off road and just cruise on motorways :))
Is 500 CC enough.. im onley aloud to ride a 125 CC until i turn 20. Despite i ride 500/1000 CC on the tracks. 500 is just perfekt for road use. :)
A bike is a bike and each bike has its own design, not happy with it maybe you have the wrong bike 💯 % delusional bikers who think they are racing drivers with full leathers and super sports bikes eventually find out the hard way sooner or later that racing is for track days and professionals
Very astute, man. 9:36 this is actually common in a lot of hobbies. There's always that guy who tries to talk down about something just to make himself look better. On the other hand, tho, a very experienced person Will be more perceptive to subtle differences. Doesn't mean they have to be a dick about it lol. Good review
pulling wheelies isnt really a mature thing to be teaching the youngsters when you go on so much about saftey and plugging your gloves for sale on your website. its not a unicycle with an engine for a reason.
I was watching this and I was thinking that the area you were riding around looked really familiar, and then I realized you were in Lancaster. Then I saw the dealership was in Landisville, PA.
2:50 he really means, do NOT get married, wait for a unicorn, but they don't exist, so do no get married. listen between the lines of what he's saying.
0 to 60 ? I have a 300 versys and am thinking about buying this for my son to ride with maybe a little off road action. Can the Honda handle it?
Versys 300x is more off road capable but with 2019 update off-road capabilieties on 500x has been improved.
How tall are you dude I have one to return home to I'm 6ft3 concerned il be to big for it
2015 mine is
Thankyou
In my opinion theres too many people who worry about what everyone thinks. If you realize people ride around the world on a moped then whats the prob with a 500 or sportster or anything else
Beginner bike is a 125cc manual. Or a 125cc honda click scooter Yamaha Mio. It's literally a beginner that doesn't have any clue or experience on any bike. If they crash at speeds 50, it's fine. They won't have the increase in ego due to higher power and speed, so they won't crash to anything fatal that easily.
It's got better power to weight ratio than a Mazda MX-5 (Miata). If you want to believe you need more... go ahead, but you don't.
Old Polish proverb chose you wife in the field working, not on the dance floor. Don't rely on religion when you need it it will not work.
*slaps gastank* You can fit so many miles in this bad boy. If youre trying to be gas conscious you can get 80mpg
500cc is forbidden to drive in many countries because it’s powerful, but most reviewers say its a little motorcycle 😅😅😂
Major props for wearing gloves.
Mike Hancock in my country it's actually illegal to ride a motorcycle without homologated gloves.
Kagua Here in Florida the only requirement is eye protection.
Mike Hancock yeah but nothing will stop Florida Man!
Usually the people that talk bad about suspension are way over weight .
Proverbs 12:4, amen brother
Parallel twin and Inline twin are the same thing. You just described a 360 vs 180° crank
Nice I was looking at this bike as I got a 125cc supermoto and on ling rides back ks is killing me lol 😆 . Like this bike need to do full test
First of all try riding it like a man. Not like a teenager. Maybe itchy boots will teach you.
Great review, one of the things we seem to never see is riding geometry. IE how far forward are your feet etc. Thanks!
how do you release the clutch so fast? but everyone says to do it slow I don't get it.
OK, which one would you choose for a new rider, the Honda CB500x or the Kawasaki Versys 300?
Either one would be a great beginner bike. But keep in mind, a lot of these people keep saying "oh it's just a 500, it's not fast".. But hey, to a true beginner who is used to a regular car or pickup truck, these bikes can accelerate extremely quick. A beginner can get into serious trouble in no time if they aren't careful with the throttle until they get used to how it reacts.
I got a cb 500 F recently after driving a cb 600 F for some years. The cb 500 is great for beginners it is a pretty forgiving bike on which you don't have to worry to much about opening the trothle to quickly
All the bikes I ride are the best because I’m Shawn and I need to sell it....😂
hear nothing but good things on this 500 engine. the boys at honda use it on several different models. this is possible thanks to the engine management system and electronic tuning. loads of aftermarket mods for this model and others that use this engine. and yes, you can tour on this.
Wpuld this be a good option for a 5 foot 7 inch tall guy? I'm sure I could lower it
I absolutely love this as my first bike. A bit torquey but very nimble.
WOW.This video and review was ridiculously fun and well made. Keep going with cool videos.Subscribed.
I just bought my 2013 cb500f last week and I love it
Yes,500cc is ebough i think.
Well actually i have 250cc V Twin 30hp (28 at wheel) VTR 250 2009
-i ride 250cc, i feel like uts nuff, sufficient.
You can use 100% of the power anytime, thus aking it Reeeeaaly Fun :D
I just bought this bike a couple weeks ago. Bought it in Arkansas and rode it back to Florida over 3 days. What a great bike! Very comfortable, easy to ride, great fuel economy. This bike is a real swiss army knife of bikes that does so many things well. I'm 5'9" and 215lbs fits me perfectly. I've been riding for 35 years and this bike is all I need at this point.
Nice, is it ok to take off road....meaning dirt roads in the desert. Not like anything crazy but that's what I'm looking for. Something close to dual sport yuh know?
For the Americans out there...........
At 2:52 there are 2 green lights but the incoming truck has right of way.
What're the two lights for?
Sounds really daft to an American I'm sure but just out of interest? Maybe even daft to everyone else and I'm just being stupid
Surprised your question hasn’t been answered yet.
The light on the right is for the right lane, which allows drivers to go straight or turn right.
The light on the left is for the left turn lane.
When 2 vehicles meet at a intersection, such at 2:52, the vehicle turning right or traveling through the intersection has the right of way and the vehicle turning left must yield.
Sometimes lights can have staggered timing where the trucks traffic signal could be Red while the motorcycles is Green. The motorcycle would still yield until certain that turning in front of traffic is safe.
After them words of wisdom, have to get rid of the X for sure...
Not for touring, need the v strom or versys as a minimum for that
Lol the 2022 version of the cb500x is even better again
Babbles Bible quotes.
Proceeds to do wheelies on a residential area.
Dude stop looking at your post it note and look at the road!
Wish you would show how you look sitting on the bike.
wtf has marriage to do with anything? thumbs down.
I'm 6'9 and ride a 2019 Honda CB500X, apart from having to raise the seat...It's pretty much perfect.
You didn.t even had to lower the footpegs? doesn't the bike feel to small when you sit on it?
@@deepeegg I actually sold it when the new Yamaha Tenere came out, that bike is actual perfection. The CB500X is an amazing bike if you're under 6'2-ish, the seat is just made for tiny people to be able to ride them
i have the cb500f too, it's not something where you'd consider slow. of course it's not 1000cc supersport fast, but it'll still finish every other car on the road
I have a cb500f also, I really enjoy it. it will pushy back when accelerating hard but won't go too fast
I have the cb300f. If a cb500r comes out ill get it.
i dunno if it's economically smart to do that? because you're paying quite abit more for not much more..
maybe is a cb650r comes out?
Anyone add a 16 tooth? What is your experience?
3:32-3:36... I think she was more like "Is he insane?!" ;D
Its an inline twin engine... Crank angle is at 180°...
Walker Shirley Martinez Matthew Martin David
Love the fuel economy. Would endure the dearth of power if the engine sounded interesting (270 degree crank phase like the NC750X).
I'll stick to my 650 V-Strom for slightly more of everything (weight, purchase price, power, fuel usage) with a nice note to it. I think it's the sweet spot!
The new 2019 CB500X is VERY interesting, but for the uncouth engine sound when revved hard. (I thrashed too many Kwack 250 parallel twins in my youth)
2019 also has a new exhaust that sounds...slightly.. better.
Rumor is honda might make cb 700x, in the near future. just a rumor
@@JohnMChew I'd be all over that like "white on rice"! A CB700x (I'd be happy with the NC700x motor) or whatever Suzuki designs around their newly designed parallel twin of circa 700cc. As long as it strikes a good balance between street chops and rough road capability.
that weight category is the sweet spot - now add a 6 gallon tank and spoked wheels......wabam! make it legit
Consumption is pretty low so with his 17.5 liters fuel tank has more range than motorcycle with 6 gallon tank...
Are you talking about your bike or your wife
So, the CB500 actually is the 180 degree crank inline twin (cylinders moving opposite each other) like the Ninja/Versys 650 is. Still it's basically like a Honda flavor, slightly smaller Versys.
it's not a sports bike...an adventure bike.
Well, it's a Honda, so you don't get to see what they can do, just what they did do... They build almost all their bikes for reliability, not performance!
Ouch man I came here to review a bike I wanted to buy. Proverbs 12:4 hurts more than the thought of crashing.
I used to tour around Thailand on a versys 650 but did not like the low/medium power band...specially on highways. I then got a CBR500R and went around the country for a while and found out that the bike was more than enough1! Also I could go for hours without my butt getting destroyed!! I think the CB500X, which was the bike I actually was looking for 2nd hand, has the same comfy seat and has enough of everything to take you where you want to go! These 500s are also very easy to get through traffic with ease and uses little gasoline! Why struggle with a 250 kilo beast!! And much cheaper and of course HONDA quality and reliability!!!