2019 Honda CBR 500R | First Ride
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0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Bike Introduction
0:53 - Bike Cinematics
1:36 - Sound Check
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3:58 - Start up/Rider Stats
4:13 - Join Discord
4:40 - First Rip/Overiew
5:15 - Body Position/Ergonomics
6:03 - Rider Modes/ City Riding Impressions
9:03 - Highway Run/40 to 80 Pull
9:36 - Highway riding Impressions
11:08 - Big Turn
11:35 - Cardo Camera Car Spot
12:35 - Power Delivery/Suspension
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14:37 - Dash/Controls
16:30 - Walk Around
18:23 - Final Thoughts
20:15 - Outro
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Can u ride the rebel 1100 even tho I know u ride sports bikes I would love to see you opinion on that motorcycle! Thank you keep up the amazing content
A slight correction: This bike is competing with the Ninja 400/R3/RC 390, not the Ninja 650/R7. This is Honda's A2 competitor in Europe.
This bike indeed doesn't compete with most of those bikes. Most of them weigh noticeably less, with comparable power out of a smaller and more efficient engine.
I'd really rather have them produce a 500cc inline 4 with say 75hp if I have to deal with the weight of a supersport but want less power than a supersport for some reason.
Not really a slight correction, he is way off on this.
Exactly
Seems his perception of power is off...
@@Quantum- it's definitely a ninja 400 competitor just because they couldn't get the weight down doesn't mean it's not in the same class.
Chase comparing this bike to the R7 and ninja 650, meanwhile...
Cbr650: *exists*
Just too many models lol
Honda makes a lot of stuff that just doesn’t smack right
I've been looking everywhere for a cbr650r and I think they might be discontinued. No luck at all finding one. I see these 500rs everywhere, but I'm not a huge fan of them. I want that inline 4
@@snop6176 might be your location, I tried to find out if they were discontinued but found nothing. However, you can still seemingly get one through the official Honda website, although it basically ends up directing you to a dealership it does let you "build" a 2022 or 2021 model cbr650r. All that being said I do know for sure the current cbr600r is currently not sold in the U.S. for some strange reason. Might be a similar issue with the 650.
Sv650 is probably similar it has no fairings and its older but i bet its similar speed wise
Doesn't the cbr500r actually compete with r3 and ninja 400?
It doesn't really directly compete with much of anything. The Ninja 400 and R3 are more track bikes, whereas the CBR500R is more of a fully-faired standard bike.
No. It competes with mopeds. Cuz that’s really how exciting this bike is. Oh but wait, $7K is the entry fee. 😁
@@tg8150 mopeds cant hold a candle to its fuel efficiency
@@Thirsty_Fox it technically does compete with the Ninja and R3. I sat in the CBR500R and a Ninja 400 at a dealership and they were very similar in terms of bar position and foot peg position. The Hondas cockpit felt slightly bigger, but that’s about it. The Ninja and Honda also make the same peak power figures, the Honda just had a more torque first power curve and redlines like 4000 rpm less, where the Ninja is more of a rev happy engine that likes to get flogged a little more. The Honda also does feel heavier as it is. I’d buy the Ninja if I had to choose, it’s just more fun and flickable
Yes, at best. Honda’s 300 is made to go up against the old 250 class. The 500 is made to go up against the old 300-400 class. The motor could technically manage against the r3 & z400 for example but the bike is too heavy and it’s insanely under tuned. The mileage is the only excuse to buy this thing. But yes Honda’s 650 competes in the 650 class chase, not the 500 😑😑😑
I got a 2022 right off the truck in early May. Nearly 900 miles on the bike already. It's a dream for my commuting. 72 mpg and keeps up extremely well. And I completely agree with the body position. So well made for us that are in the 5'8" - 5'11" range. Great review!
Sad 5'6 and 5'2 dudes why so negative in the comment ?
Haha just kidding
Would I be tip-toeing with this bike? I’m just about 5’6” , so kind of a bit shorter than most
@@mossyfire4993 it'd be close.
@@mossyfire4993 not so short just average
@@mossyfire4993 no you wouldn’t. It’s not really any taller it’s just longer ergo wise. That said it’s a terrible and terribly over priced bike and chase screwed up big comparing it to the 650 class. Only thing it competes with the 650 class on is price. Honda’s 650 competes with the 650 class, this lines up w/the ninja 400 etc but it’s heavier and way more $$. Anyone who buys this over an mt07 for the same price ot a used cb650r etc is high or not paying attention
I've had the 2022 CBR500R for just over 3 months now and absolutely love it. With the 2022 model upgraded with Showa inverted forks and dual front discs, which perform better than the previous models, being the main reason I got it over the previous models. I looked at a Ninja 400, but at 6'3" tall, it was small and too cramped for my size. The weight of the bike doesn't bother me as I've been able to move it around without any issue. I would recommend this for taller riders from 6'.
thanks mate...i'm also above 6ft...xdd
Exact model I want once I have my down payment, license and insurance covered I'm getting one
@@soumyomondal4368 don’t do it. This is not the bike to get for taller riders who want to enjoy it more than a year. Chase was completely inaccurate and mistakingly compared this to the 650 class. That is way off. Honda’s 650’s compete in the 650 class, not this. This ancient 500 competes in the 300-400cc class, being exactly comparable to the power to weight of the 321cc R3 and MT03. Honda’s rebel 300 competes with the old 250cc class that no longer exists from most manufacturers in most markets. I’m not a fan of the ninja 650 but the one comparison it wins is vs this. Any 650 wipes the floor with this. The mt07 word the floor with every 650 torque wise except for the KTM, so you have plenty of choice, but if you want a modest 650 the z650/ninja 650 and even the royal enfield 650’s are a huge jump over this, but still a major degree more tame than say they mt07.
If you want a Honda their 650 is a absolute peach and the last 650 inline 4 I can think of atm, so definitely go for that over this. Really Honda should feel a little embarrassed for not having updated & replaced the 300 & 500 bikes yet
@@Fee.1 thank you for the information.... Honda cbr 650r
I wanted a ninja 400 but I'm 6ft 5 210 lb and it is seem like a toy to me. I'm going to go sit on a cbr500r to see if it suits me better
I love my 2018 Honda Cbr 500r. Good enough power for commuting an hour to work. Looks sleek, plus I bought it with only 1500 miles. It’s awesome
Incredibly underrated . Well balanced bike capable of holding it down in a lot of scenarios
I started on a CB500F which is the naked bike version. It was a great starter bike that I would recommend to anyone. Enough grunt for the highway but not enough to get you into trouble. There's also the fact that it is a Honda which means you can't kill it, it's easy to work on, and you can get parts cheap.
I did 15,500 km on it in two seasons on my 2019 before recently trading to try out the CB500X (same bike but with some off-road ability). I absolutely love these, but it's important to understand what it's not -- a track bike. To me it's perfect for commuting, country backroads and twisties, light touring, and pretty much everything outside of the track (Ninja 400 or R3 would be better for track). I got 2.5 to 3.5 L/100 km (65 to 95 US MPG) with most tanks being around 3.1 using regular fuel, with a tank range of about 500 km (300 mi). The engine is very neutral and relatively detuned, so they're exceptionally reliable (even for a Honda) but lack some of the excitement of a higher-revving bike, but with the reward of a nice amount of low-end power. They're happy from 2,000 RPM onwards. I found it comfortable for 4-5 hour trips with no real stops, unlike my X with its overly soft seat.
Only thing I changed was the stock windscreen to a Puig as the stock one pushed all the air into the bottom of my helmet, and I removed the little intake snorkel which made it sound and feel so much better under wide open throttle. Overall it was the best bike I've owned so far and I think I like it more than my '22 500X, which feels slower and more vibey. The 500R once broken in had a real sweetness to it that I really liked, and the ride and engine were so compliant it was up for anything. Fun in the twisties (up to reasonable speeds), but it's even happy doing light off-road with its compliant suspension and incredibly easy power delivery. Just don't buy one expecting it to be a track bike because they don't really feel like one... they don't rev all that high, power delivery is very flat, they're on the heavier side, and the stock tires are pretty bad (the 2022 now has Roads which are so much better). But in the real world on public roads, that means you get a very easy and fun to ride bike with exceptionally low running costs that has extra legroom and stability. Insurance was lower for me with this than it would have been for either an R3 or Ninja 400 here in Ontario (C$730 vs C$1,050).
It doesn't really compete directly with anything since it's really a fully-faired standard bike of a size you don't often see these days.
Do you think it can also become a track bike if you fit better tires on it?
@@goaboy99 It absolutely can in fact there are a few youtubers who record their track days with one.
Does getting rid of the snorkel thing affect performance? Thinking of removing it from mine.
@@rafiqrosli3967 Powerwiese the intake mod is barley noticeable on mine. What you do get is a deeper, growlier intake sound. The sound certainly fits the bike very well, just don't expect any power miracles.
@@goaboy99 Definitely needs better tires for the track and even the road -- the OEM Dunlops were awful. But I still wouldn't buy it specifically for the track. You can still take it to the track, especially tracks that are a bit tighter, and have a lot of fun, but there's better and cheaper options for the track for sure. Its strong suits are all on the roads in daily riding on public roads.
Got my 2022 500r a week ago and just rolled over 700miles on it. This is an awesome bike for a daily. I'm 6'1 and 220lbs. No other bike fits and rides as good as the honda in this class. Still has plenty of get up and go and worth every extra penny over the ninja 400.
Would you recommend it to returning adult rider I'm 5'11" 150lb?
I'm not looking at ming blowing take offs, but I like power get up and goes but without hands ripping punches.
@@dmitryc760 oh yeah. This bike has plenty of power without having to worry about babying the throttle. I just rolled over 2,300miles in the first month I've owned it now and have no regrets.
I am trading it in for a 650r but that won't be for at least another year or more until my dealership can actually get one. Only because I'm a sucker for inline 4 cylinders.
@@upnorth5465 Thank you for response, I'm also in love with inline 4's, ideally it is cb650r, I'm dying for that neo naked look, just not sure if it'll be OK to start on cb650r rather than this 500. If they were to have 400cc in line 4 in this cbr500r that would be an insanely great bike though.
@@upnorth5465 update, I was able to find 2019 cbr650r for the price of new cbr500r, looking forward to test ride it as I haven't yet. If it won't scare shit out of me I think 650 is a better deal and something you'd keep longer I assume.
Will see. Love cbr500r in sword silver grey, but hey, red 650r also gorgeous.
@@dmitryc760 I'd go for it. Funny thing is I actually found a new 2022 cbr650r and traded my 500r with 3500 miles on it for it 4 days ago.
It's definitely got a lot more power but completely manageable. I had no plans of doing it but my dealer only sees a 650 once every couple years so I pounced.
I love how you gave this bike an honest unbiased review unlike Yamminoob who just craps on this bike every time he opens his mouth
I’ve had one of these and for the money there are much better offerings out there. The cost of this new, plus dealer fees and whatnot, is more than a late model used 650 class bike with low miles
Yammie was spot on … for the money it’s slow, boring, sounds bad, and expensive… it’s only redeeming factor is it’s reliability and build quality
Lmaooo what do you mean he was right, the cbr500 has as much horsepower and torque that my z400 had and my z400 weighed a whole lot less
Yammer is a child with zip for actual real world experience and is still in his “muh liter bike” stage. He needs many more years before holding forth on what’s crap and what isn’t. Thinks the R3 is too small. Right
@@MrTaylormadetech It's also way more comfortable than the Ninja 400 and R3, gets much better fuel economy, much more low-end power, is more stable in the wind, has proper sized tires, more compliant ride, and better for two-up. Basically if you want track, go 400 or R3, but if you're just doing normal things on public roads, the 500R is a great choice. They've made them since 2013 and haven't changed all that much so you can have a second-hand one for quite little and they last forever (seen some with over 250,000 km so far).
love the footage from the car. it makes you truly have something that few others have.
R3, Ninja 400 is the bracket for this bike. Not R7 or 650
Great bike, and great review! This bike is my daily rider for a 45 minute commute. I find it does everything that I need very well. Not the fastest, but fast enough. And the commuting prowess, comfort, ease in city traffic, reliability, looks, gas mileage, etc far outweigh a few hp. Perfect bike for my needs. I was a returning rider when I got this a few years ago, planning to ride for a season and upgrade. I may add another bike someday, but no upgrade is necessary.
You ringed almost all my bells, I'm also returning rider looking at it to buy, local dealer has one. I'm 38 yo not crazy guy lol, 5'11" 150lb, would you think its a right shot for commute and joy rides on a weekends? I mean it's very pricey new, but it's new. I'm dying love the looks of it. Only engine sound is meh.
Would you recommend it?
I'd appreciate detailed response.
I just got mine a couple of weeks ago and loving it. Feels nimble and low key. My previous 97 ninja 500XR definitely felt more powerful but I like the maneuverability of the CBR better. Riding position also felt so much easier to get used to
Major gaffe saying it's competitors lol, I'm surprised nobody picked that up in post. Also, Honda do have the CBR650/650R models which would be very formidable against the R7 and Kawi 650. Ok, so I let my friend ride my CB1000R a few days ago and I hoped back on my 2019 500F. It's obviously day and night....however, it reminded me why this bike was so good. It does everything well and doesn't complain. I put 17,000 km on it and had zero issues. Is where I think people go wrong with this bike thinking it's a sport bike based on it's appearance; versus the X or the F. Because you and others will view it as a "race bike"...it will always disappoint. The other model variants don't project that same level of performance and are better choices for that reason.
I agree he messed up majorly but don’t agree this dated bike and motor have any saving qualities or justifications. Only in a vacuum. But it’s insane to buy a bike that competes with the r3 and ninja 400 but is heavier and slower & costs MT07 money or used CBR650R money.
Screen brightness can be turned up in the settings. New model updates for 2022 make this a great bike for everything except speed- more torque, gold inverted forks, duel radially mounted front discs and pops and crackles from the stock exhaust. I think Chase would like the naked version. Thing is it makes good torque for urban and suburban rides starting off in 2nd, when you consider how economical the engine is, and you rarely get to use the extra power of a bigger bike on commutes anyway.
I have the 2022 Honda CB 500 F and I absolutely love it. Everything you said is true!
Bought a 2019 a month ago, black, LOVE IT. Perfect bike for my size and use. 77mpg on the dash currently. Looks clean too. Will definitely keep long-term.
77 mpg is impressive
Sweet man, how much did you pay?
Great info and demo. I agree on daily commute bike. I’ve had many bikes and ended up ordering the CB500f. Bigger bikes are fun for weekends but I wanted daily riding.
My first bike, it's been to Italy and back, the wild Atlantic way, the Nc500 in Scotland and across France...TWICE. THE BEST first bike
this bike is probably best for someone getting back into riding after a break. they'll have the money for this bike and will fancy the premium features that come with this bike.
Premium features? Like the rubber brake lines?🙄
Honestly I think I'm the one, I'm sold on looks, would love slightly more hp in a range of 60-65 in it and 50 in torque. If those engines would be tunable it would be cool, but as far as I researched they are not.
@@dmitryc760 ninja 650 is a very good fit for the power and torque ranges that you desire.
@@tocaracer8066 the looks of ninja is not settling on me unfortunately.
Great production quality!
I ride this in a 2021 model in white. Great 2nd bike. Couldn’t find a cbr650r to buy, so I rode this and loved it.
Thing I miss most about the 500r is the fuel range. Most of the time I’d get 170-185 miles to a tank. Not so much on a sportster but you win some you lose some.
ugh, ive owned a sportster, i would take this Honda over a sporty all day and twice on sundays.
Have a 2013 cbr500r. Absolutely love it. Awesome review.
Man I just got this bike as my first bike. I love it.
This is the grown up version of the ninja 400. More refined and more weight for commuting on highways but around the same performance besides cornering
A good review of a an absolutely superb bike. If you dont chase numbers but instead just ride this bike you will find it to be an absolutely splendid machine in every way
Yammie Noob would be so proud 😂
Yam: *punches air VIOLENTLY
Those guys prefer bikes as toys just for fun. The 500s are boringly too practical and sensible for them, but are a solid platform to hone your riding skills on and do the daily rides.
Yammie would get an anxiety attack if he saw his review lol
@@Random_Tangent no chase screwed up and forgot about the CBR650. Honda’s 650 competes in the 650 class, not the 500, the 500 competes with the r3 & ninja 400 with more weight and at mt07 prices. It makes no sense to buy this bike.
the new 500s look so nice. I had a 2013 (old style) and really wanted one of these when they first came out in 2017 (I think) but I just waited and bought an R6
OC That would be my daily without a shadow of a doubt but if that did not exist then it would be a Honda CB500F. At last you have got on the CBR500R! This is one my favourite bikes. It is a great machine with good power, handling and the fuel economy is amazing. The 2022 model is even more better. Honda have updated the forks to SFF-BP forks and they have added twin front brake discs which make it look like a "big boy" bike. Love it so much! Great review Chase.
I chose this over the gsxr 600. I ride 6 days a week and this is way more comfortable and gas mileage is awesome especially right now. Still get my kicks and smiles even tho its not very fast. It works for me! And I get compliments from normies all the time!
Same with me. I’ve owned 600s. For the riding I do the 500r has been perfect since I’m older now.
Great review! I have this bike it’s a tweener. R7 and Ninja 650 have about 20 more hp. This is a fair assessment in my opinion!! Good job Chase! OC ⬆️
OC: Easy answer. My daily is my MT09 SP. Love it for commuting on the highway and still great for getting around the city.
I can't bend over tanks anymore but my choice for a daily commuter is the Honda NC-750X especially here in NYC it can't be beat. I picked up 2020 left over non DCT and absolutely love it. OC
I daily an 05 600f4i.
Might get an mt03 for longer commutes.
Dude, I didn't know you were in Atlanta! Next big ride you have, ill be there! Really enjoy the videos!
Finally!!! Cbr500r!!!
I’ve had the 2019 CB500F since October of 23’ and it’s been a solid bike! 100% a good city bike, great amount of power since you can use a lot of it in city making, it more fun haha. Highway wise it’s good it can handle it, would recommend doing a 16t front 39t rear (15t, 41t stock) conversion to make it less stressful for the engine longevity wise if you’re like me doing 80-90% highway
I love this video.
Daily ride a 2008 Ninja 250R not because I'm inexperienced it gets 72 miles per gallon super easy to ride very cheap to maintain and a lot of fun running around town I actually have two of them I changed the gear ratio to make it have way more low-end great video !!!! I have thought about buying that exact bike because I love the reliability of Honda and an obviously better choice if I wanted to hit the interstate
OC✌🏾✌🏾 Just picked up a 2022 500r and love it for the commute and daily ride
I really like the 2022 model. It has dual-discs at the front.
Everybody always complains about basically every Honda gauge in the sunlight. You can brighten the screen. I did have never had any issues
Looking forward to making this my next ride once I sell my 883 Sportster. Hoping to keep the 500 for 2-3 years then upgrade to the 650f as my forever bike.
Thank you for this and the other videos on your list. I am a new rider currently In the market for a new or used motorcycle, and I am having a hard time deciding which type of bike to buy. Sport or Cruiser.
Would like to see your thoughts on the Honda PCX, the perfect in town commuter with crazy gas mileage. Sure it’s not suited for the freeway, but for everything else it’s great and easy to use and maintain.
OC, if I am picking a daily then it is going to be an MT-07 (my current daily, thank you Puig touring windscreen for making the highway bearable and being easily removable), an R7 or Tenere 700 depending on what style of bike I want. I'm not a Yamaha fan boy, but the CP2 is a fantastic engine and every bike Yamaha has put it in is amazing.
OC: I'd prefer a nekkid bike for daily riding, like a MT-07 or SV650. The Honda CBR500R is a sharp looking ride though. If I wanted a sporty fairing street bike, I'd get a Ninja 650. It's a lot like the 500R but a little bigger in all the right ways.
@chase good review but just on thing this bike is euro A2 compliant so really it’s competition is Kawasaki 400, KTM390 etc not R7 and Kawasaki 650.
I would like to see your observed mpg on future tests and reviews. One big reason to daily a small displacement motorcycle is to save on gas. Especially now that gas prices have risen so much. Thanks.
Always in my sights to add in the stable. I consider it more of a gentleman’s sport tour. I’ve had my hair on fire enough and as much as arrest me red is one of my favorite colors I need to see the sword solve metallic for the 2022. Only changes for me would be a higher windscreen, aftermarket slip on preferable then GPR Deeptone and maybe a tail tidy.
OC: My office is about 7 miles away with about 2 miles in the highway, which can be ridden on the feeder. So that's why I'm planning on doing s Restomod CT70 with a 140cc motor for a "daily" and sprinkle in a ride on the 150cc swapped ruckus here and there.
The brightness of the dash display is adjustable
👍🏾 I would love to hear your thoughts on the upgraded CB500F as well if you can get your hand on one and maybe do a comparison???
Haven't watched it... Still pressed that like button!
Hi Chase, The daily I would choose/try is the CFMOTO 700CL-X Heritage.
Nice review! How tall are you?
400cc 4 cylinder is all it needs! Would be golden machine! Slap 400 from cb super four, and it's a winner in all aspects in my book.
What jacket do you have?? In the market for one and can’t find one I like
Nice review! How is the comfort compared to the 650R? Looks the same :)
that bike is so handsome man
Chase, what would I daily? My '98 vfr Interceptor or my '07 ST1300. I do like this cbr500r and I might just get one. Thanks for the review.
Can you please do a first ride review of the Ducati SuperSport S - I watched your old Supersport review and I feel like the S version would be a lot better than the basic model you test drove! Would be super interested to see your thoughts on it! Thanks
This is a good commuter bike especially with the current price of gas
I´m looking at eighter a brand new CBR500R or a second hand NC750X DCT as an alternative. What do you think? What would you go for?
OC, ive ridden this bike a handful of times and the first time i was excited but good lord, dont ever waste money buying this bike new.. caveat to my view is that im 6'4" / 200lbs athletic build, to me it was too heavy for a beginner marketed bike, sluggish on the accel, slow to turn in and the brakes were spongey for the price you pay. i know its supposed to be a budget/beginner bike but you may as well get the ninja 650 cus its the same price, similar weight, more power and you can keep it for longer. beginner bikes are supposed to be small cc, light weight and cheap to learn on, and this dont really check off the boxes. maybe i could see using it as a first track bike but its heavier, slower, and more expensive than other bikes its competing against. the one thing i will say is that if youre a bigger person, like 6 ft pushing 185+ lbs, then this is gona fit you better than all the 300s, but so would the ninja 400 for $1000 less.
OC. Good review, nice turn of pace, lightweight and relatively economical, but you are placing the bike in the wrong category. You should use the CBR650 in your comparison, that is Honda's model in the range. This CBR 500R should be the king of the range against other makes' 300cc-500cc, but (imo) falls a little short in comparison. That being said, this can tick most boxes as a daily commuter and it only remains for the prospective buyer to include it in the short list.
Oc: ? 1 year experience riding, started on 900 vulcan custom, looking for a new bike, 4 bikes to choose from Ninja 650, cbr 500, or mt07/09. Which would you choose for next bike? Mostly city riding but do take an hr trip to visit family.
What link in the description is he talking about that provides a discount on a motorcycle?
ok so i am going to be getting my first bike very soon. Would you pick a CBR500R or Ninja 400 ?? Im 6'2 btw...
Looks pretty mean!👍
OC: I currently daily this bike. I have no plans to replace it, if I do it would be the tuono 660 Factory or MT-09 SP.
No mention of the cf moto 450ss that kinda beats it?
Can you do a first ride of the Harley low rider st with the 117 motor
Please do a first ride video of the india ftr 1200 carbon r.
I love my cbr500r
Yammie noob almost put me off of buying this bike in favour of the R3. They cost about the same around here. The Honda has to be the better bike for me, i need a bile for commuting and riding on the weekends and i’m almost a complete noob at this. I will buy the Honda, no doubt.
My bike is perfect for my daily 😜🤙🏻
Is this thing running an axial mounted caliper in the front?!
Some months back I bought a used 2020 cbr500r that pretty much looks exactly like this bike. Before I bought it it was sitting right next to a ninja 400. I stepped back for quite a while looking at both of the bikes back and forth back and forth. With the two bikes sitting side by side the ninja 400 definitely looks like a more dinky bike. And the view from the back with the cbr500rs wider back tire made it look like a more powerful bike than the ninja 400. So I got no f**** to give when it comes to any other bike out performing the cbr500r I can care less. To me personally my opinion the Honda is much sexier. And by the way I don't know who's more annoying Harley fanboys or Yamaha Kawasaki fanboys. I've been starting to realize a pattern honestly that unless you ride a Honda you hate Hondas
It’s okay you don’t have to justify. We all know you overpaid for a beginner bike.
Trust me it doesn’t look more powerful, it has a single brake rotor up front.
Lol. So you’re saying you’re proud to pay $2K more for same power, lower tech engine, and more rubber? Lol.
Only a Honda fanboy would enjoy doing that. Meanwhile, an old Ninja 300 can outrun this POS while getting better mpg and cost half.
😂😂..... Poor butthurt Honda haters be like.......
I guess you cry babies didn't read the whole thing and get to the part where I don't have any f**** to give LOL
@@tg8150 Well he bought a used one....so I don't think he paid 2k more??? :) also maybe he could be a bigger rider? the torque down low makes this better for touring and larger people ya know.
that and the ninja's are pretty ugly and they are called ninja 😀@@KpopNiDontStop
Can you do a first ride of the MT-10 sp
Should do a first ride on a indian scout bobber
Here’s a question for you, for reference, I’m a 6’1” 260lb rider, I’m not “fat” per se, but a larger guy in general. Body positioning is a big concern as I’m looking for a bike as per some back issues, it looks rather comfortable as your riding but I’m looking for reference, about how tall are you?
American speeds always surprise me. On a road like that in Australia it’s like 60-70kph
1:54 , appreciate the robot moves
Please do a 2022 model and compare it to the previous model due to dual disk brakes and inverted front forks…etc.?
how dows it compare to the cbr650r
Hi,
Please make video with CB500X 2022 model.
Thanks!
I do more highway then city, 23 kms highway and 7 kms on City..
Would you still get it?
I ride all year and Wanna change my diversion F off 2011.
Although Price its near hornet 500 € cheaper thé a 750 hornet , dont know what to do ahah
Mpg Its important for me
Can the handle be lowered?
OC i know this might shock a few people. But I am thinking of a Royal Enfield Continental GT650 as my new daily bike
You like it better than your beloved r3?
New version looks good with upside-down forks
It looks good, but it needs a lot of improvement. It feels like an appliance. It has negligible power over the 300/400 class competition and suffers a huge weight penalty when compared to the competition. Honda needs to either give it a massive rework or dump it completely and focus on making the 300 a viable option by ditching the single. Or better yet, a parallel twin CBR400. Or surprise us all with an inline 4 300 or 400.
In line 4 400-500 cc in this bike would be golden!
400rr
OC: I picked a Moto Guzzi V7 to daily. They got a really nice update in 2021. If you can find one I'd recommend trying it out.
I believe the CBR500R competes more with bikes like a Ninja 400 more than the R7 or the Ninja 650. It has it's own little pocket in the market. At the same time, the CBR650R has an inline 4 so it has its own little pocket in the mid-class as well because inline-4's are psychopaths to me LOL. I don't know. Honda loves doing this kinda stuff finding unique spots in the market with their models. You can't beat Honda reliability either. I'm actually torn between the Rebel 500 and the CBR500R myself for a daily rider. I haven't decided yet
Hmmmm if i were to be honest with myself and i'd pick a bike to daily, regardless of any category, it will probably be the CB400 SUPERFOUR. Theres nothing like an inline four with vtec screaming but also subtle enough to take you to your office
Sucks we don't have CB SF 400 in US, would buy it in a blink of an eye. I imagine if this cbr would be tamed 4 cylinder 500 it would be golden.
@@dmitryc760 really they don't have the superfour in the US not even the 1300SF? Well that sucks. Probably right about it being 4 cylinder but they do have CB 650 a bit of an upgrade but still works
I hope im gonna get him one day 🤗🤩 Next to Ducati Multistrada 😏🛸🏍💨
1:36 I fell in love with this cutie