Done nearly 3000 miles on this bike now and no regrets. It's the right bike for me! Light clutch, smooth gear box, commanding riding position, great mpg and an all-round easy bike to ride, which is what I need in the congested roads around where I live Down side, seat is a bit hard and the screen could be easier to adjust. Otherwise it's a thumbs up !
The bike's done just over 6000 miles now and I think the seat seems to have softened up a bit. I did buy a padded cushion, but rarely use it, so all seems ok now 👍
They are a great bike. I had to take my wifes new CB500x on an 8000klm outback trip here in Australia after I blew my "indestructible" modified DR650 up. I loved that bike, but I loved the Honda better in very quick time. In fact after about 2000klms if you had asked if I wanted the DR back, I would have said NO. There are plenty of aftermarket options out there to make these into a very capable and fun ADV bike. If I had not been able to get my KTM790 at the right price this was going to be a real option for a ADV bike build.
I had to convert 8000klm to miles and wow 5k miles on the cb500x is insane. I plan on buying the cb500x but I will probably never go on that long of a trip
With with such soft suspension & low ground clearance, could you really enjoy this bike off road, like a DR? Not hating, but it sounds like a 90% street bike people are trying to push into the "adventure bike" category, where it just doesn't belong.
With with such soft suspension & low ground clearance, could you really enjoy this bike off road, like a DR? Not hating, but it sounds like a 90% street bike people are trying to push into the "adventure bike" category, where it just doesn't belong.
Love your videos. I’m waiting for a Green 2022. At 57, I need something a little lighter. Bought a helmet, gloves and boots and taking the course for FL endorsement this weekend. Keep up the great work. You guys are a lot of fun!
Looks more glamorous in the off-road setting with nice extras but certainly not just form, extremely functional and everything about the bike is encouraging you to ride further and adventure more often.
Every bike has its purpose, the CB, decent cruiser, decent off road, decent price, lots of fun, bullet proof engine. If you want more there are plenty of choices, just pick one. I think this would cover a lot of expectations, thinking in getting one, looks like a really great machine.
I love the 500 engine, started on a '15 CB500F and it was a peach, really. Boringly reliable, which is a MUST on a daily or ADV touring bike. I might be stepping out of line for most but as a commuter/daily, the CB500_ line holds the bar right now... just depends which style jumps out at you.
After nearly a year of research,have just bought one here in Australia.For me,it is the only one that fits my criteria for what I want to do,mainly hit some dirt roads.For my height.5'9" and weight,just under 80kg,not many choices without some modification.So I wanted a bike that had a comfortable seat, could travel on the highway fully loaded comfortably,give a good range fuel-wise,be able to put both feet on the ground,and be capable off road whilst being reliable.I like the fact it doesn't have whiz bang electronics like the KTM390,cheaper than a BMW310,and only has ABS,wish you could have the option of turning off,but believe there is an after market solution.I'm too old and busted up to try anything too gnarly or technical,so perfect to go away on and see more of my lovely country.My only negatives so far,the TFT is not that great,hard to read at times,no cover for the oil filter,(skid plate going on will deal with that),and not being able to turn off ABS.So really not much,and hey,no bike is perfect.It's the smallest bike power-wise in my collection,notice that,but ride accordingly,not going to be blowing off anything at the lights.Love riding it,very nimble,a lot of fun,and not bad on price.I think this mid-range niche in the market is only going to take off,we will be seeing more offerings in the future.
The KTM 390 Adventure is more of a direct competitor to this, I believe ... Than the Versys 300 I like Honda's 500-series ... They are approachable for any riders
I have this bike and I love it. Honda does not make a crash bar for this bike, they call it a light bar. I would have loved to see lights on the light bar. The front of the engine is extremely vulnerable to road debris, rocks and UFO's. I got more protection.
@@chadkline4268 Well, if the MSRP is $7000 and then you add $350 for the center stand, $300 for crash bars, and $1000 or more for those panniers, by the time you also pay the destination charge, dealer prep, and whatever other nickel and dime crap they throw in, you're looking at almost $10k for a 500cc bike and nobody would buy that. Of course, most people add that junk, do a tail tidy, and spend another grand on a muffler it doesn't need so, they are in it for over $10k anyway but, it's the MSRP that brings people into the showroom. Personally, I wish dealerships advertised their out-the-door price but for whatever reason, they won't. Here in Hawaii, you can get the $4100 MSRP Honda Monkey for $6000. It's a freaking joke.
That was the first thought that went to my mind when I saw that oil filter sticking out and no skid plate. I'm sure the aftermarket will address that quickly.
I have one of these and it's great on the street. But not much of an offroad bike. I still have the stock tires on though. When I fit new tires I think I'll just commit to what this thing does best and put some sporty pavement only tires on it. Handles great on the street. Would be incredible if Honda fitted a dry sump oiling system to this engine to take 6 inches out of the oil pan height and stuck it in a serious dual sport chassis. Like if this engine was just in a DRZ frame, it would be fine if it was 380 or 400lbs, whatever it needs to be to add a cush drive hub and a beefy subframe, that would be an awesome thing to behold.
@@GarysnewYT Keep in mind that vibration has never been a problem for me on any bike, but I think the CB engine is very smooth. Definitely not something I've ever noticed on the bike even after a 200+ mile day. Also keep in mind I'm not going highway speeds most of the time. BTW I put Pirelli Angel GTs on the bike early last spring and those have been a great match with the bike IMO.
Thanks for the info about side panniers, I’ve watched so many vids about the 500 and not one has given any info about the panniers, I’ve got the stays and the cases are on there way, just to add, you can get 2 lock barrels which you configure to your ignition key, I’ve already done that with my top box, so one key fits all
If they only had a much lower seat height! My BMW has a "low" seat ht of just over 30", without lowering the suspension. With my 29" legs, I still tip toe it, but it works for me.
I have CB500X 2020 and I am 29” legs. I can say that the bike height is manageable for me. I just put one leg on the ground and the other leg stays on the rear brake. When I have to jump on the bike I step on the foot peg with my left leg and trough the other leg around. It takes some time to get use to it but I am really Ok with the bike.
Great video. Like they way that You present the good and the Bad, for a 500cc do it all bike under 7k. Please advice the fuel consumption with a happy troutle. Regards from Honduras, Central América. And remember... Every day is an adventure on any bike. Ride with God.
Good overall review except for the comment regarding other competing bikes in this class. KTM 390 Adventure has many more features, besides having a bit more fun factor and a color TFT screen. Agree a skid plate is definitely missing. I kind of regard the Honda CB500X as a mini-Africa, minus all the bells and whistles.
The Honda saddlebags shown in the video appear to operate much like the ones BMW uses for their street going motorcycles. They're fairly straightforward to use.
My 2 cents if you're actually going to ride *offroad*: forget the "ADV" bikes. Get a dual sport. If you want a cheap, RELIABLE, dirt capable Honda workhorse that will cruise all day long at 70mph on the slab if needed, just get a CRF300L/300L Rally. The 500 is marginally better for the highway , but nobody wants the extra weight and minimal suspension travel on even simple dirt roads. You can make it work *better* by spending thousands of dollars, but why? Most "ADV" bikes are styling exercises and are just silly anywhere but asphalt. Like I said, my 2 cents.
Peter, Take a look at the KTM 890 Adventure it will go almost any where, with ease, also if you don't want to go fast the KTM 390 Adventure will do just fine, and handle more than most people will ever use it for, Take a look at the Video KTM 390 Adventure vs KTM 890 Adventure, What I find with most Duel sports is the gas tank is way to small, I put a 20 liter on my DR650 to get good range,(close to 500 Km: 300 Miles per tank of gas ) My KTM 390 Adventure with Trekker 33/46 hard bags will give me close to 400 Km per tank (250 Miles ) with the 14.5 liter gas tank. I want to go out and just ride not having to look for gas all the time. Also the ADV bikes are much more comfortable on them long ride. Me I love bough the duel sports and the ADV bikes, all depends on what I want to do, to which one I pick for the days ride. But for long tours 3 or more days I will pick the ADV with no wind screen, want to feel the wind on my chest. But to each his or her own, as long as it puts a smile on your face you have the wright bike. Having 3 in my stable is great.
I completely agree with this with one caveat. They are good for country back *roads* - meaning a place cars drive. Ones with poor pavement, sometimes packed dirt/gravel and so on. They are not good for *off road* at all. So if you live in the country, and have poorly maintained and sometimes gravel or mix of gravel / asphalt on your way to the paved roads and so on, these are good for that. But all these reviews put these bikes in situations they are no good at, only idiots ride these bikes on real off road trails. You can drop a DR 650 or KLR 650 10x and have zero damage, try that with this bike or any of the other "adv" bikes and you'll be paying out the nose to fix it.
of course, motorcycle like this one are just capable of riding on gravel roads and not much more, but unlike crf300l, the performance and confort on road is much better, at least double fuel range too, windshield and street oriented wheels, for over 90% of riders a dual sport is not worth.
@@dumbestbiscuit Not every one wants to race off road, some of just enjoy a nice slow off road ride, and these bikes are fine, but if you want to go fast the KTM 890 R will do more than most people are capable of. But for me I like light and don't need speed so will go with the KTM 390 Adventure, it will take you most places just not fast. It is nice to slow down and enjoy the scenery some times. I also enjoy my DR 650 with a 20 liter gas tank, when I want to get into the really rough stuff, but I mostly just like, easy going trails and fire roads, and bough the KTK 390 Adventure and the Suzuki DR650 have never let me down.
@@hiltonmcconnell2563 If you want to go 'fast' off road, any 250 dual sport will destroy any of these big displacement adv bikes. And when they hit the ground - and they will - the 250 will get up and keep going while the big displacement bikes will cost thousands to repair. They are no good for off road.
The KTM 390adv is a competitor. However..It depends on what you will drive. I do a lot of highway, and the cb500x is more suited for that. Less vibration. more wind protection. Did a test with the 390 and that kinda sucked on the highway. However, the 390adv does have a lot of good kit as standard. It's KTM though...don't know about reliability
Just bought a 2013 cb500x.. it's pretty nice for a city commuter. I will probably never go off-road... Some things I don't like .: The stock seat is really bad. I can't stand it for even half an hour.. Hard thin, narrow, angles your hips forward causing you to slide into the tank.. (I ordered a seat concepts tall hopefully that will help when it arrives) First gear is so short it's practically useless. Somethings I really like: Great size overall, good enough wind and rain protection, and decent power without sacrificing lane splitability or mpg. First bike I have that has hazard lights. This was mind blowing..
Thanks for your input. How is the gas mileage on the highway? A lot of smaller engine bikes that do great on back roads, have horrible mileage on the highway because the engine is working so hard. I'm curious about the CB500x in this regard. Additionally, consider going up a tooth on the front sprocket. I did that on my Bonneville and it was a cheap ($29) upgrade that was fantastic. First gear became much more useable, revs went down on the highway, and there really wasn't any appreciable loss of power in lower gears (actually revved a lot higher in 1st).
The KTM 390 Adventure and BMW G310GS are some other competitors to this bike and, especially in the case of the KTM, it’s very close power wise despite being a 390 single
Took my 2019 up Mt Washington last summer and had to stop on a very steep section due to road repairs. Glad I had the 500x instead of my old heavy Yamaha Silverado. Excellent bike!
Hi! Great review! Thanks a lot! The CB 500 X is a superb motorcycle! It was on my short list when I had to make a choice and buy a new bike 2 years ago. Unfortunately I have chosen the NC 750 X and now I regret it! Wish you all the best!
@@SeppiMaulwurf Well ... The NC is not exacty the bike I wanted. It's not a bad bike, but as I said in a few answers it's not suitable for long trips. Wind protection sucks no matter the speed. The fuell tank is placed under the seat, it is too small, and it doesn't allow you to carry things under passanger's seat (I like those flexible seat bags beacause they don't modiffy the bike's gravity center. The NC is a great bike for commuting but for what I need the CB 500 X would have been a better choice.
Good review, I just picked up a used 2019 cb500x & I just use it as a street bike daily commute so I don't have to drive my manual Tacoma that sucks down ⛽ like a 🐖 I had the 250 rally I just wanted something more of a street bike & if I want to cruise some dirt roads & explore sum I guess lol Ima put 16 🦷⚙️, crash bars & skid 🍽️ + barkbusters & call it a day.
This Honda seems to be a adequate back road type of bike, at a reasonable price. The ground clearance really cries out for a solid skid plate. As is I suspect it would be a disaster out on rough trails. This bike while relatively cheap, cuts corners on what is needed for serious adventure bikes. Better preload, better suspension travel, a skid plate, crash guards, hand protection, headlight guard, and more low end torque, are all must haves for a good boonie bike. Do all that for a decent price and sign me up!
I think what it does is get people a bit into the style and ergonomics to see if they want more. It's a decent platform to build on with accesible ride hight and power delivery. The armor bits are easily added. And personally I'd rather buy those parts choosing from aftermarket than overpriced oem.
Lee DesRosiers I guess as an entry level bike it has its uses. The power seems controllable, and that's a good thing for inexperienced riders. Put armour and better tires on it and better brakes and I guess it could work.
@@lenwenzel7440 It's great for what it is. I'm sorry you seem to have forgotten what it's like to be a beginner. Not every bike is made for you specifically.
compare the KTM 390 Adventure more ground clearance ( 7.8" ) more suspension travel front (6.69 ) and rear (6.97 ) adjustable suspension front and rear. ABS with 2 settings off road and on road, traction control you can turn off, 44 Hp. and 37 Nm torque and cost less. also comes with skid plate and crash guards, but I would up grade the skid plate to the KTM stronger one, also comes with power outlet, and a much better screen with every thing you need on it, that all changes can be made with your left thumb. The KTM 390 Adventure is what you should be comparing it to not the Versys 300 X
but ktm reliability is not the best and his 373cc single engine is not as smooth and efficient as this 471cc honda, but yeah good entry level adventure bike overall, just the ride position is awfull for off road standing up position
@@Tonyx.yt. I have no problem with the standing position, But that said I spend most of my time on my seat, I am 5' 9" in seam 32" you can get bar risers from KTM if you want them raised. Just waiting for the better bash plat to do more aggressive riding. I don't do high speed highways, like the back roads, but have did some 100 Km per hour with no problem, I did a lot of research when looking for an up grade from the Versys 300x and think for what I do it was the best choice, only have 3,500 on so far but no problems so far also got 4,500 on my DR650 this year, and hear in PEI the season for riding is just starting. I do not do high speed off road so 44 Hp and 37 Nu torque is more than enough. I would not like to go any lower for ground clearance that extra 3/4" over Honda but 7.8 is minimum, I was looking for at least 8" so that is pretty close. I would like to see a off road test between the KTM 390 Adventure and the Honda 500 X witch some Dunlop TrailMax Mission tires on bough of them to equal thing out , also turn off traction control on the KTM in the up hill climes. The KTM 390 Adventure is made in India so the reliability should be pretty good, they have come a long way in the last few years.
Uh, only been riding 42 years; I'm 65....but: HOW is a TALL Center of Gravity, first time bike a good thing for a beginner? "It likes to fall over and that gives you a lot of confidence as a new rider". Personally, looking back to 1978, my first bike; what gave me confidence then was being able to flatfoot and manage my own 500cc, a '78 Honda CX500, a sweet little shaft drive.
Thank you for the review! This bike seems to checks a lot of my boxes. Are the "off-road" videos on the way? I'd love to hear more of your thoughts on this bike for mildish off-road use.
I looked at this bike a few years back and thought that it had great potential but I was shocked that it weighed 400+. If I wanted a bike in the weight class it would make more sense to get a T700 and unlike the Honda it comes dirt ready. Yes the Honda is cheaper but it also requires alot of modifications to make it dirt ready so the difference in price is not as much as you might think. Honda could easily offer an Offroad trim from the factory that would fix this and still be thousands cheaper than the T700 but they don't. Yet, they will deliver an upgraded bike for a review. This review had me hoping this was the CB 500X ADV I know Honda can build, such a shame.
OnLy makes sense to build in to something more off roady if you buy used in the $3-4k. I’ve thought about it but end of the day I think I’d still be happier with the new Yammy.
The T7 is a completely different bike and in no way a comparison. Don’t let the “500” fool you. This bike is competing with the 390a and maybe the Hymalian. BMW 310 etc…
Got one....daily 20mile commute on B roads, had an Xjr1300 before....took some time getting used to the screen having only ever used totaly naked old bikes. Only bad point ....a bit under powered, otherwise a fab everyday bike,🙂
Hi Ray! I own a NC 750 X and I regret I didn' buy a CB 500 X. The NC is nothing but a commuter and it is a great bike if it is used as a commuter. But It isn't ADV oriented at all. Wind protection doesn't exist. The side wind is also a problem because of it's very compact engine. The fuell tank's position doesn't allow to carry a lot of things on your back sit (I prefer to use those flexible bags).And the fact that it has a few bhp s more, doesn' make it necessarily faster.
@@mihaimihai9254 does it still have a rather small tank under the seat. Seems to sacrifice everything for a bit of space where the petrol tank would normally be.
@@massmike11 they are substantially more durable off road. I DO like being able to plug a tire on a road bike without taking it off, but cast rims are much softer and can be damaged beyond repair when hitting a rock off road, or even a pothole on the pavement (not as much concern, as help is usually available on the highways). Both of my R1200GS's had tubeless laced wheels. Unfortunately that would add a huge amount to the price of a budget bike. Rally Raid makes a whole list of off road accessories for the 500x, but if yu bought all of them it would add half the purchase price!
Benelli TRK 502 is the main competition for this bike $6k/$6.4k 17 nch front wheel/19 inch front wheel here in USA. Will make a better 2nd bike because of the weight and seat height 🙋
crf300L rally is a proper dual sport, with 21-18" wheels and much better ground clearance and suspension travel, of course is less confortable and capable on the tarmac
rally 300 great for fun off road not far from your home /maybe within 50 miles, whereas cb 500 x great for riding across the continent with occassional trips off road - speed off road depending on how much adventure kit you buy aftermarket
@@501adv Many people walk long distances. The point is cb 500 x is more comfortable. Or much more comfortable. An average motorcyclist won't enjoy doing long distanes on the rally bike.
Those knobby tires are so aggressive, it would shake your teeth out on the road. lol Certainly heard it on your road ride. A shame the dash gauge is so small and hard to read. But otherwise, looks like just the right size bike for me.
That gauge is tiny, hard to read too. The other inadequacies were too glaring for me. When I saw the bird beak front look I realized they seemed to be more about style and looks. Then when I noticed the red side bar, I thought if they were really serious about looks they could have done the whole frame in red. It seems it just has enough style to appeal to Honda fans. My first bike was a Honda 125cc dual use. It was a bit of a clunker but trail rode the hell out of it. I used to have a blast on that underpowered, overweight clunker. Motocross courses, trails, boulder covered fields, it did it all.
I have the bike and never ever had a problem reading the dash gauge. And although I need reading glasses, I ride without prescription glasses and can see all info easily, sun, no sun, night. Even the tiny numbers telling me what RPM I am doing at the moment. But the only important info you need to read is your current speed and that is in HUGE numbers. Only a blind person could not see it. Much worse about this bike is the buffeting around your head. But I got an aftermarket spoiler on top of my windshield and the buffeting is gone, completely, good bye buffeting. So the weakest spot for me now is the harsh sounding engine in higher RPM.
Hey hey, its just an expression in the motorbike world. It means when you lean into a tight corner that the wheels, tyres, geometry, frame all work together well to lean into a tight turn.
Is this to big of a bike for my First??? I am 5'11 175 lbs... I drove dirt bikes as a kid but never more than 125cc. I am also considering the Versys 300 X.
Okay... I'm listening... Where is the follow-up of talking this bike off-road up in the mountains??? I'm not spotting anything labeled CB500X subsequent to this one in your catalog. But I could be blind...
Did they do any work on the 2022 seat. I find my 21 slants forward a bit and caused discomfort after an hr or so. But I still love the bike. Canadian price. $8200 plus add freight, pdi and taxes. $10,100 out the door. Will be interest to see what the 22 cost, shipping cost have gone way up. And guess who will carry that increase
Just went to a dealership in Georgetown Texas today and asked to purchase one. They had one it sold a week or to ago. Here is the deal... the dealership has no say what so ever as to when and what bikes are provided to them to sale!! Have you ever heard such nonsense in your life? What kind of business plan leaves the sales agent with little to no say about their inventory???
I am the same height and I only started to have a problem with my knees after riding 300 km without many stops. But that was the first and last time my knees hurt on this bike. I would say the ergo is perfect for a tall person. You can also choose to sit more in the front or more back. Straight up or tuck in.
If you want to tell yourself that the CB500X is an adventure bike, go for it. But that would be like saying that the Tenere 700 is a cross country tourer. Yeah it can do it (you can cross the US on a skateboard if you want to), but not with the comfort and ease a true touring bike.
Hi! As I said earlier I own a NC 750 X and I regret I didn' buy a CB 500 X. The NC is nothing but a commuter and it is a great bike if it is used as a commuter. But It isn't ADV oriented at all. Wind protection doesn't exist. The side wind is also a problem because of it's very compact engine. The fuell tank's position doesn't allow to carry a lot of things on your back sit (I prefer to use those flexible bags).And the fact that it has a few bhp s more, doesn' make it necessarily faster. I hope you don't mind for sharing this with you. Wish you all the best!
mileage is a little bit better on nc750 but cb500x has a nice fuel economy too, no point choosing one over the another just for fuel economy since both are very good
WTF is all the bullshit with TFT screen? I have had the bike for two monts and I can barely read anything on my PC without prescription glasses, yet I ride without prescription glasses and never ever do I have a problem seeing the info on my TFT screen. The people claiming the screen is hard to read must need big prescription glasses.
It's only in the motorcycle industry that a bike advertised as costing ONLY $6,999 actually costs in excess of $8,100 after they add mandatory costs for shipping ($850) and setup ($275). I've bought a half dozen autos in my lifetime, and I've NEVER had such costs added to the cost to me of the vehicle. RIDICULOUS.
I like the Honda CB500X in many ways. Just the right credentials, not big not small, but I think the CL500 scambler if it comes about, would be be more adventure capable, will have to see. Which ever way, the 471cc engine is tried and tested, a good performer.
Needs a skidplate to protect that oil filter can hanging out front and wire wheels. Come on Honda. Who is making a jug and piston package to get this thig upto, say 600cc size or so?
@@OregunAdventure Thank you. I’ve been binge watching your videos and I am seriously considering buying a CB 500 X. The Honda dealer only has the CB 500 F but that looks interesting also for a lighter bike than my 900 hornet
Done nearly 3000 miles on this bike now and no regrets. It's the right bike for me!
Light clutch, smooth gear box, commanding riding position, great mpg and an all-round easy bike to ride, which is what I need in the congested roads around where I live
Down side, seat is a bit hard and the screen could be easier to adjust.
Otherwise it's a thumbs up !
Vibration ??
@@GarysnewYT some vibration comes in at around 65 mph and disappears around 69-70 ish. Nothing particularly bothersome though !
Did you eventually replace the seat?
The bike's done just over 6000 miles now and I think the seat seems to have softened up a bit.
I did buy a padded cushion, but rarely use it, so all seems ok now 👍
They are a great bike. I had to take my wifes new CB500x on an 8000klm outback trip here in Australia after I blew my "indestructible" modified DR650 up. I loved that bike, but I loved the Honda better in very quick time. In fact after about 2000klms if you had asked if I wanted the DR back, I would have said NO. There are plenty of aftermarket options out there to make these into a very capable and fun ADV bike. If I had not been able to get my KTM790 at the right price this was going to be a real option for a ADV bike build.
I had to convert 8000klm to miles and wow 5k miles on the cb500x is insane. I plan on buying the cb500x but I will probably never go on that long of a trip
What happened to the DR?
With with such soft suspension & low ground clearance, could you really enjoy this bike off road, like a DR? Not hating, but it sounds like a 90% street bike people are trying to push into the "adventure bike" category, where it just doesn't belong.
With with such soft suspension & low ground clearance, could you really enjoy this bike off road, like a DR? Not hating, but it sounds like a 90% street bike people are trying to push into the "adventure bike" category, where it just doesn't belong.
@@walkerskiiyou can easily get a rally raid kit and set it up with two more inches of travel
Love your videos. I’m waiting for a Green 2022. At 57, I need something a little lighter. Bought a helmet, gloves and boots and taking the course for FL endorsement this weekend. Keep up the great work. You guys are a lot of fun!
Looks more glamorous in the off-road setting with nice extras but certainly not just form, extremely functional and everything about the bike is encouraging you to ride further and adventure more often.
9699 km, 2023 CB500X, from may to november! 130km/h on gravel and far upward on asphalt! Very satisfying bike for everything!
Every bike has its purpose, the CB, decent cruiser, decent off road, decent price, lots of fun, bullet proof engine. If you want more there are plenty of choices, just pick one. I think this would cover a lot of expectations, thinking in getting one, looks like a really great machine.
so you don't even own one but think it's a bullet proof engine? fanboys are the worst, dumbest kind
I love the 500 engine, started on a '15 CB500F and it was a peach, really. Boringly reliable, which is a MUST on a daily or ADV touring bike. I might be stepping out of line for most but as a commuter/daily, the CB500_ line holds the bar right now... just depends which style jumps out at you.
Makes an excellent commuter
After nearly a year of research,have just bought one here in Australia.For me,it is the only one that fits my criteria for what I want to do,mainly hit some dirt roads.For my height.5'9" and weight,just under 80kg,not many choices without some modification.So I wanted a bike that had a comfortable seat, could travel on the highway fully loaded comfortably,give a good range fuel-wise,be able to put both feet on the ground,and be capable off road whilst being reliable.I like the fact it doesn't have whiz bang electronics like the KTM390,cheaper than a BMW310,and only has ABS,wish you could have the option of turning off,but believe there is an after market solution.I'm too old and busted up to try anything too gnarly or technical,so perfect to go away on and see more of my lovely country.My only negatives so far,the TFT is not that great,hard to read at times,no cover for the oil filter,(skid plate going on will deal with that),and not being able to turn off ABS.So really not much,and hey,no bike is perfect.It's the smallest bike power-wise in my collection,notice that,but ride accordingly,not going to be blowing off anything at the lights.Love riding it,very nimble,a lot of fun,and not bad on price.I think this mid-range niche in the market is only going to take off,we will be seeing more offerings in the future.
"My lovely country" - well said, sir!
The KTM 390 Adventure is more of a direct competitor to this, I believe ... Than the Versys 300
I like Honda's 500-series ... They are approachable for any riders
exactly what i was thinking
Not really I would say, dual-cylinder plant makes a lot of difference.
I have this bike and I love it. Honda does not make a crash bar for this bike, they call it a light bar. I would have loved to see lights on the light bar. The front of the engine is extremely vulnerable to road debris, rocks and UFO's. I got more protection.
Crash protection and center stands should be a design standard, not an after-market decision.
they would just add them then charge you more genius...
@@krebgurfson5732 so, that should make everything cheaper, genius.
@@chadkline4268 what kind of math?
@@marquesboyet3281 the math of assembly lines.
@@chadkline4268 Well, if the MSRP is $7000 and then you add $350 for the center stand, $300 for crash bars, and $1000 or more for those panniers, by the time you also pay the destination charge, dealer prep, and whatever other nickel and dime crap they throw in, you're looking at almost $10k for a 500cc bike and nobody would buy that.
Of course, most people add that junk, do a tail tidy, and spend another grand on a muffler it doesn't need so, they are in it for over $10k anyway but, it's the MSRP that brings people into the showroom.
Personally, I wish dealerships advertised their out-the-door price but for whatever reason, they won't.
Here in Hawaii, you can get the $4100 MSRP Honda Monkey for $6000. It's a freaking joke.
I like the direction Honda is taking this 500 for Adventure riders, takes for the vid.
I've got a 400X as my daily in Tokyo an it absolutely kills the competition here. Can't wait to get it up in the mountains in Saitama!
Cb400x ?
Say hello to OPM for me.. cheers
@@chrishart8548 именно 400х. эта модель для японского рынка выпускалась изначально. Мощность такая же на 2 силы меньше всего
6:33 Dual brake will only dissipate heat faster. Single rotor will have plenty of stopping power, and is a lighter set up for better handling.
That exposed pan scares me at 3:30 would definitely need a skid plate.
also the exposed oil filter on the front.. just asking for trouble with those tires and rocks...
That was the first thought that went to my mind when I saw that oil filter sticking out and no skid plate. I'm sure the aftermarket will address that quickly.
There are a few sump guard options on the market that do a great job protecting the case and the filter.
Ive literally bashed the hell out of this bike and still don’t have a skid plate;)
Yeah I agree. And I really like your TH-cam name! So true!
I have one of these and it's great on the street. But not much of an offroad bike. I still have the stock tires on though. When I fit new tires I think I'll just commit to what this thing does best and put some sporty pavement only tires on it. Handles great on the street.
Would be incredible if Honda fitted a dry sump oiling system to this engine to take 6 inches out of the oil pan height and stuck it in a serious dual sport chassis. Like if this engine was just in a DRZ frame, it would be fine if it was 380 or 400lbs, whatever it needs to be to add a cush drive hub and a beefy subframe, that would be an awesome thing to behold.
Vibration?.
@@GarysnewYT Keep in mind that vibration has never been a problem for me on any bike, but I think the CB engine is very smooth. Definitely not something I've ever noticed on the bike even after a 200+ mile day. Also keep in mind I'm not going highway speeds most of the time.
BTW I put Pirelli Angel GTs on the bike early last spring and those have been a great match with the bike IMO.
Great review. Well shot and talked through. Just sent it to a friend who’s looking at this bike. Thanks!
Thanks for the info about side panniers, I’ve watched so many vids about the 500 and not one has given any info about the panniers, I’ve got the stays and the cases are on there way, just to add, you can get 2 lock barrels which you configure to your ignition key, I’ve already done that with my top box, so one key fits all
Thanks for a good, thorough review.
I think this would be the perfect compliment to my ‘21 Honda CRF300L Rally.
Happy Trails
If they only had a much lower seat height! My BMW has a "low" seat ht of just over 30", without lowering the suspension.
With my 29" legs, I still tip toe it, but it works for me.
I have CB500X 2020 and I am 29” legs. I can say that the bike height is manageable for me. I just put one leg on the ground and the other leg stays on the rear brake. When I have to jump on the bike I step on the foot peg with my left leg and trough the other leg around.
It takes some time to get use to it but I am really Ok with the bike.
@@MotoPavilion
Yup, mount the bike as if getting on a horse's saddle - stirrup first.
Did 10,000 miles on mine most of those around europe..great bike
if this bike wasn’t the same weight as a Tenere 700, it’d be a beast.
Great review. Looking fwd to seeing your vids from some dirt road adventures.
Great video.
Like they way that You present the good and the Bad, for a 500cc do it all bike under 7k.
Please advice the fuel consumption with a happy troutle.
Regards from Honduras, Central América.
And remember... Every day is an adventure on any bike.
Ride with God.
70+ in the city when ridden like a hoon, 55-60 on the highway at 80 mph
@@thecharliebravomotorcycler5335 thanks
Awesome bike, I intend to purchase a 2022and modify it for ADV. I wish it came with wire spoke wheels from factory though!
Good overall review except for the comment regarding other competing bikes in this class. KTM 390 Adventure has many more features, besides having a bit more fun factor and a color TFT screen. Agree a skid plate is definitely missing. I kind of regard the Honda CB500X as a mini-Africa, minus all the bells and whistles.
Think Honda gave you the 2019 model, the new one 2021 has upsidedowns and double brake disks. Just saying, love the video.
Absolutely fantastic video! What a great motorcycle plus you get Honda’s legendary reliability!
Hey guys! It'd be cool to have a CB500X vs 390 Adventure vs G310 GS. I guess it's the short list for everybody who's getting into adventure bikes.
And so the follow-up videos for the CB500FX are....... where? Cuz I don't see them on your page! Great bike! Want more content on this one!
The Honda saddlebags shown in the video appear to operate much like the ones BMW uses for their street going motorcycles. They're fairly straightforward to use.
I love the look of this bike and you hit the nail on the head about its use!!
This is a great size.. you don't want something humongous when adventuring.
With the rally raid kit it's probably the perfect middle of the road adv bike.
My 2 cents if you're actually going to ride *offroad*: forget the "ADV" bikes. Get a dual sport. If you want a cheap, RELIABLE, dirt capable Honda workhorse that will cruise all day long at 70mph on the slab if needed, just get a CRF300L/300L Rally.
The 500 is marginally better for the highway , but nobody wants the extra weight and minimal suspension travel on even simple dirt roads. You can make it work *better* by spending thousands of dollars, but why? Most "ADV" bikes are styling exercises and are just silly anywhere but asphalt.
Like I said, my 2 cents.
Peter, Take a look at the KTM 890 Adventure it will go almost any where, with ease, also if you don't want to go fast the KTM 390 Adventure will do just fine, and handle more than most people will ever use it for, Take a look at the Video KTM 390 Adventure vs KTM 890 Adventure, What I find with most Duel sports is the gas tank is way to small, I put a 20 liter on my DR650 to get good range,(close to 500 Km: 300 Miles per tank of gas ) My KTM 390 Adventure with Trekker 33/46 hard bags will give me close to 400 Km per tank (250 Miles ) with the 14.5 liter gas tank. I want to go out and just ride not having to look for gas all the time. Also the ADV bikes are much more comfortable on them long ride. Me I love bough the duel sports and the ADV bikes, all depends on what I want to do, to which one I pick for the days ride. But for long tours 3 or more days I will pick the ADV with no wind screen, want to feel the wind on my chest. But to each his or her own, as long as it puts a smile on your face you have the wright bike. Having 3 in my stable is great.
I completely agree with this with one caveat. They are good for country back *roads* - meaning a place cars drive. Ones with poor pavement, sometimes packed dirt/gravel and so on. They are not good for *off road* at all. So if you live in the country, and have poorly maintained and sometimes gravel or mix of gravel / asphalt on your way to the paved roads and so on, these are good for that. But all these reviews put these bikes in situations they are no good at, only idiots ride these bikes on real off road trails. You can drop a DR 650 or KLR 650 10x and have zero damage, try that with this bike or any of the other "adv" bikes and you'll be paying out the nose to fix it.
of course, motorcycle like this one are just capable of riding on gravel roads and not much more, but unlike crf300l, the performance and confort on road is much better, at least double fuel range too, windshield and street oriented wheels, for over 90% of riders a dual sport is not worth.
@@dumbestbiscuit Not every one wants to race off road, some of just enjoy a nice slow off road ride, and these bikes are fine, but if you want to go fast the KTM 890 R will do more than most people are capable of. But for me I like light and don't need speed so will go with the KTM 390 Adventure, it will take you most places just not fast. It is nice to slow down and enjoy the scenery some times. I also enjoy my DR 650 with a 20 liter gas tank, when I want to get into the really rough stuff, but I mostly just like, easy going trails and fire roads, and bough the KTK 390 Adventure and the Suzuki DR650 have never let me down.
@@hiltonmcconnell2563 If you want to go 'fast' off road, any 250 dual sport will destroy any of these big displacement adv bikes. And when they hit the ground - and they will - the 250 will get up and keep going while the big displacement bikes will cost thousands to repair. They are no good for off road.
I think I like this better than the G 310GS by BMW. They’re the same price but this one has a little more traditional motor.
Waiting for the 2022 model to arrive in Tucson. I'm getting one. Good video.
What is the make / of your hard luggage and crash bars. Thanks much.
The KTM 390adv is a competitor. However..It depends on what you will drive. I do a lot of highway, and the cb500x is more suited for that. Less vibration. more wind protection. Did a test with the 390 and that kinda sucked on the highway. However, the 390adv does have a lot of good kit as standard. It's KTM though...don't know about reliability
Just bought a 2013 cb500x.. it's pretty nice for a city commuter. I will probably never go off-road... Some things I don't like .:
The stock seat is really bad. I can't stand it for even half an hour.. Hard thin, narrow, angles your hips forward causing you to slide into the tank.. (I ordered a seat concepts tall hopefully that will help when it arrives)
First gear is so short it's practically useless.
Somethings I really like:
Great size overall, good enough wind and rain protection, and decent power without sacrificing lane splitability or mpg.
First bike I have that has hazard lights. This was mind blowing..
Thanks for your input. How is the gas mileage on the highway? A lot of smaller engine bikes that do great on back roads, have horrible mileage on the highway because the engine is working so hard. I'm curious about the CB500x in this regard. Additionally, consider going up a tooth on the front sprocket. I did that on my Bonneville and it was a cheap ($29) upgrade that was fantastic. First gear became much more useable, revs went down on the highway, and there really wasn't any appreciable loss of power in lower gears (actually revved a lot higher in 1st).
The KTM 390 Adventure and BMW G310GS are some other competitors to this bike and, especially in the case of the KTM, it’s very close power wise despite being a 390 single
This is exactly the type of bike I’m looking for some off road adventure trips & going up to the top of Mount Washington 🏔
You’ll love it! I have a ton of vids on this bike;). Over 22k on mine.
Took my 2019 up Mt Washington last summer and had to stop on a very steep section due to road repairs. Glad I had the 500x instead of my old heavy Yamaha Silverado. Excellent bike!
@Fred Wills I disagree! A good section at the top is pure unpaved dirt . I ride a 850 lb H-D ! No thanks!
@Fred Wills I usually have a passenger mixed into that equation too . I’ll do it when I get my Pan America for my second adventure bike .
Thanks for all the info about the bike.
An now i am a new follower of your channel
Greetings from Sweden
Hi! Great review! Thanks a lot! The CB 500 X is a superb motorcycle! It was on my short list when I had to make a choice and buy a new bike 2 years ago. Unfortunately I have chosen the NC 750 X and now I regret it! Wish you all the best!
Would be interesting to know why you regret it ?
@@SeppiMaulwurf Well ... The NC is not exacty the bike I wanted. It's not a bad bike, but as I said in a few answers it's not suitable for long trips. Wind protection sucks no matter the speed. The fuell tank is placed under the seat, it is too small, and it doesn't allow you to carry things under passanger's seat (I like those flexible seat bags beacause they don't modiffy the bike's gravity center. The NC is a great bike for commuting but for what I need the CB 500 X would have been a better choice.
I wish! I’ve always wanted this bike!
Good review, I just picked up a used 2019 cb500x & I just use it as a street bike daily commute so I don't have to drive my manual Tacoma that sucks down ⛽ like a 🐖 I had the 250 rally I just wanted something more of a street bike & if I want to cruise some dirt roads & explore sum I guess lol Ima put 16 🦷⚙️, crash bars & skid 🍽️ + barkbusters & call it a day.
Very good presentation. Liked it a lot. Congrats. I might get one of those for myself also.
This Honda seems to be a adequate back road type of bike, at a reasonable price. The ground clearance really cries out for a solid skid plate. As is I suspect it would be a disaster out on rough trails. This bike while relatively cheap, cuts corners on what is needed for serious adventure bikes. Better preload, better suspension travel, a skid plate, crash guards, hand protection, headlight guard, and more low end torque, are all must haves for a good boonie bike. Do all that for a decent price and sign me up!
I think what it does is get people a bit into the style and ergonomics to see if they want more. It's a decent platform to build on with accesible ride hight and power delivery. The armor bits are easily added. And personally I'd rather buy those parts choosing from aftermarket than overpriced oem.
Lee DesRosiers I guess as an entry level bike it has its uses. The power seems controllable, and that's a good thing for inexperienced riders. Put armour and better tires on it and better brakes and I guess it could work.
@@lenwenzel7440 It's great for what it is. I'm sorry you seem to have forgotten what it's like to be a beginner. Not every bike is made for you specifically.
compare the KTM 390 Adventure more ground clearance ( 7.8" ) more suspension travel front (6.69 ) and rear (6.97 ) adjustable suspension front and rear. ABS with 2 settings off road and on road, traction control you can turn off, 44 Hp. and 37 Nm torque and cost less. also comes with skid plate and crash guards, but I would up grade the skid plate to the KTM stronger one, also comes with power outlet, and a much better screen with every thing you need on it, that all changes can be made with your left thumb. The KTM 390 Adventure is what you should be comparing it to not the Versys 300 X
but ktm reliability is not the best and his 373cc single engine is not as smooth and efficient as this 471cc honda, but yeah good entry level adventure bike overall, just the ride position is awfull for off road standing up position
@@Tonyx.yt. I have no problem with the standing position, But that said I spend most of my time on my seat, I am 5' 9" in seam 32" you can get bar risers from KTM if you want them raised. Just waiting for the better bash plat to do more aggressive riding. I don't do high speed highways, like the back roads, but have did some 100 Km per hour with no problem, I did a lot of research when looking for an up grade from the Versys 300x and think for what I do it was the best choice, only have 3,500 on so far but no problems so far also got 4,500 on my DR650 this year, and hear in PEI the season for riding is just starting. I do not do high speed off road so 44 Hp and 37 Nu torque is more than enough. I would not like to go any lower for ground clearance that extra 3/4" over Honda but 7.8 is minimum, I was looking for at least 8" so that is pretty close. I would like to see a off road test between the KTM 390 Adventure and the Honda 500 X witch some Dunlop TrailMax Mission tires on bough of them to equal thing out , also turn off traction control on the KTM in the up hill climes.
The KTM 390 Adventure is made in India so the reliability should be pretty good, they have come a long way in the last few years.
Good video brother
Got confused between cb500x and sujuki v strom 650xt
Which will be better value for money buy.
Great video. I would like to see a comparison of this to the Suzuki V-Strom 650
I would like to see you do a test with a passenger on all your motorcycles
Ike gauntlet double up each bike. And Roman gets to be the passenger.
Who ever wants a passenger on a bike. Especially off road. 😂😂
I checked one out at my local Honda store a couple of weeks ago. Very nice bike.
I liked the white one with the additional green decals
Manufacturer/model/source of those crash bars, please?
Thanks
Uh, only been riding 42 years; I'm 65....but: HOW is a TALL Center of Gravity, first time bike a good thing for a beginner? "It likes to fall over and that gives you a lot of confidence as a new rider". Personally, looking back to 1978, my first bike; what gave me confidence then was being able to flatfoot and manage my own 500cc, a '78 Honda CX500, a sweet little shaft drive.
I had a cx500 as well loved that thing.
CX was fun
Thank you for the review! This bike seems to checks a lot of my boxes. Are the "off-road" videos on the way? I'd love to hear more of your thoughts on this bike for mildish off-road use.
I looked at this bike a few years back and thought that it had great potential but I was shocked that it weighed 400+. If I wanted a bike in the weight class it would make more sense to get a T700 and unlike the Honda it comes dirt ready. Yes the Honda is cheaper but it also requires alot of modifications to make it dirt ready so the difference in price is not as much as you might think. Honda could easily offer an Offroad trim from the factory that would fix this and still be thousands cheaper than the T700 but they don't. Yet, they will deliver an upgraded bike for a review. This review had me hoping this was the CB 500X ADV I know Honda can build, such a shame.
OnLy makes sense to build in to something more off roady if you buy used in the $3-4k. I’ve thought about it but end of the day I think I’d still be happier with the new Yammy.
The T7 is a completely different bike and in no way a comparison. Don’t let the “500” fool you. This bike is competing with the 390a and maybe the Hymalian. BMW 310 etc…
Very nice explanations. Thanks.
@tflbike are those side cases capable of adv touring, or when you tip over, will they crack?
I would not trust those to handle a drop. You'd want to fit metal cases
@@iz723 SOFT cases!
@@usernamemykel Soft metal cases.
@@shoechew Yes, made by the Resilient Metal Fabricators Ltd.
Itchy boots rode a Honda CB 500x around Iceland... it's a cool set of videos.
Good review, I've subscribed now. Look forward to the next one. 😊😉😎👍
I think you just sold me on Honda... I was looking at Kawasaki KLR 650!
Got one....daily 20mile commute on B roads, had an Xjr1300 before....took some time getting used to the screen having only ever used totaly naked old bikes. Only bad point ....a bit under powered, otherwise a fab everyday bike,🙂
Thank you. Great job. Good info. God bless. Happy trails.
Go up cc a bit for the NC750X available with manual clutch or dct $8.2k/$9k in USA.
And go up a lot in weight.
Hi Ray! I own a NC 750 X and I regret I didn' buy a CB 500 X. The NC is nothing but a commuter and it is a great bike if it is used as a commuter. But It isn't ADV oriented at all. Wind protection doesn't exist. The side wind is also a problem because of it's very compact engine. The fuell tank's position doesn't allow to carry a lot of things on your back sit (I prefer to use those flexible bags).And the fact that it has a few bhp s more, doesn' make it necessarily faster.
@@mihaimihai9254 does it still have a rather small tank under the seat. Seems to sacrifice everything for a bit of space where the petrol tank would normally be.
@@chrishart8548 That's true, Chris!
not really much worth, few extra hp for some extra weight, yeah better torque but 6k rpm redline too, cb500x is a little bit quicker
Definitely gonna want a skid plate! Is it available with spoke wheels?
Why would you want laced wheels? Not being mean just don’t understand why you would want laced wheels.
@@massmike11 they are substantially more durable off road. I DO like being able to plug a tire on a road bike without taking it off, but cast rims are much softer and can be damaged beyond repair when hitting a rock off road, or even a pothole on the pavement (not as much concern, as help is usually available on the highways). Both of my R1200GS's had tubeless laced wheels. Unfortunately that would add a huge amount to the price of a budget bike. Rally Raid makes a whole list of off road accessories for the 500x, but if yu bought all of them it would add half the purchase price!
@@kiplambel4052 you won’t damage the wheels. Trust me;). They are pretty beefy.
@@OregunAdventure
LOL
I HAVE damaged cast wheels, and so have many others. Cast aluminum is much softer than forged.
@@kiplambel4052 I did say “these” wheels. Check out my latest vid. The back tire had 5lbs in it🤣. Front was at 20.
Wish I could a came to the ADVfest?
Did you go and vlog?
What kind are the tires on your Motorbike, and are they competible as written in the manual??? I am looking for gravel roads.
Good video, What is the vibration in the handlebars like mate.
Like a baboon with constipation.
0:50 Don't you dare beak shame that bike 😁
I have the 2022 model and it super I could say I love it
Thanks for posting personally love all bikes but smart enough to know if Honda makes it it will work and last
Benelli TRK 502 is the main competition for this bike $6k/$6.4k 17 nch front wheel/19 inch front wheel here in USA. Will make a better 2nd bike because of the weight and seat height 🙋
yeah but benelli trk is a whooping 45 kg heavier, so much more weight and bulky motorcycle despite same engine size and suspension travel
This bike is great, I have One and I love it. Best for the price.
Instal the exhaust after market 😎
Good review !
can you compare with honda rally 300 ? thanks
Completely different bike. My buddy is picking up a 300l and I’ll have some comparisons of that soon;)
crf300L rally is a proper dual sport, with 21-18" wheels and much better ground clearance and suspension travel, of course is less confortable and capable on the tarmac
rally 300 great for fun off road not far from your home /maybe within 50 miles, whereas cb 500 x great for riding across the continent with occassional trips off road - speed off road depending on how much adventure kit you buy aftermarket
@@romanryuninvalek487 many riders traveled the world on 250 CRFL, never seen with cb500x.
I did 100.000 kms during less 4 years on Rally 250.
@@501adv Many people walk long distances. The point is cb 500 x is more comfortable. Or much more comfortable. An average motorcyclist won't enjoy doing long distanes on the rally bike.
Those knobby tires are so aggressive, it would shake your teeth out on the road. lol Certainly heard it on your road ride. A shame the dash gauge is so small and hard to read. But otherwise, looks like just the right size bike for me.
decision on the dash gauge is because Honda was building to a price point. Simple as that.
I ran Shinko 805 knobbies on mine for 3000 miles to Colorado, no problem at all with rumble or howl.
The cluster isn’t hard to read once you get used to where things are at.
That gauge is tiny, hard to read too. The other inadequacies were too glaring for me. When I saw the bird beak front look I realized they seemed to be more about style and looks. Then when I noticed the red side bar, I thought if they were really serious about looks they could have done the whole frame in red. It seems it just has enough style to appeal to Honda fans. My first bike was a Honda 125cc dual use. It was a bit of a clunker but trail rode the hell out of it. I used to have a blast on that underpowered, overweight clunker. Motocross courses, trails, boulder covered fields, it did it all.
I have the bike and never ever had a problem reading the dash gauge. And although I need reading glasses, I ride without prescription glasses and can see all info easily, sun, no sun, night. Even the tiny numbers telling me what RPM I am doing at the moment. But the only important info you need to read is your current speed and that is in HUGE numbers. Only a blind person could not see it. Much worse about this bike is the buffeting around your head. But I got an aftermarket spoiler on top of my windshield and the buffeting is gone, completely, good bye buffeting. So the weakest spot for me now is the harsh sounding engine in higher RPM.
05:43 "it likes to fall over." Did you mean that literally? Or just an expression?
Hey hey, its just an expression in the motorbike world. It means when you lean into a tight corner that the wheels, tyres, geometry, frame all work together well to lean into a tight turn.
Is this to big of a bike for my First??? I am 5'11 175 lbs... I drove dirt bikes as a kid but never more than 125cc. I am also considering the Versys 300 X.
Add on hand guards,crashbar,skid plate and centre stand..and its not that lightweight at 197kg..
Really debating between this and a Rebel 500. Like mentioned what's awesome with the price point possible to own both
Where are you located? In my country is not easy to get the accessories as good design as the bike you showed.
I believe they are in Colorado, in the USA
Okay... I'm listening...
Where is the follow-up of talking this bike off-road up in the mountains???
I'm not spotting anything labeled CB500X subsequent to this one in your catalog. But I could be blind...
Did they do any work on the 2022 seat.
I find my 21 slants forward a bit and caused discomfort after an hr or so.
But I still love the bike.
Canadian price.
$8200 plus add freight, pdi and taxes.
$10,100 out the door.
Will be interest to see what the 22 cost, shipping cost have gone way up.
And guess who will carry that increase
I got a 2022 price for 10400 out the door
Just went to a dealership in Georgetown Texas today and asked to purchase one. They had one it sold a week or to ago.
Here is the deal... the dealership has no say what so ever as to when and what bikes are provided to them to sale!!
Have you ever heard such nonsense in your life? What kind of business plan leaves the sales agent with little to no say about their inventory???
It's the supply chain, not the dealers.
Great review, man.
I am 6 foot two (around 186cm), how about the sit height, can I normal fit to this size, or do I need to look for a different ADV bike?
i think it's ok, maybe, just maybe an extra cushion for lifting the seat by 2-3 cm for reducing knees angles
I’m the same height, it’s super comfortable. I’ve ridden my 2013 model 600+kms multiple days in a row
I am the same height and I only started to have a problem with my knees after riding 300 km without many stops. But that was the first and last time my knees hurt on this bike. I would say the ergo is perfect for a tall person. You can also choose to sit more in the front or more back. Straight up or tuck in.
Do u think someone 6 foot 1 would be comfortable on this bike
If you want to tell yourself that the CB500X is an adventure bike, go for it. But that would be like saying that the Tenere 700 is a cross country tourer. Yeah it can do it (you can cross the US on a skateboard if you want to), but not with the comfort and ease a true touring bike.
If possible, comparison between Honda CB 500X & NC750X. Definitely gas mileage & which one would be better on long ride & commuting.
Hi! As I said earlier I own a NC 750 X and I regret I didn' buy a CB 500 X. The NC is nothing but a commuter and it is a great bike if it is used as a commuter. But It isn't ADV oriented at all. Wind protection doesn't exist. The side wind is also a problem because of it's very compact engine. The fuell tank's position doesn't allow to carry a lot of things on your back sit (I prefer to use those flexible bags).And the fact that it has a few bhp s more, doesn' make it necessarily faster. I hope you don't mind for sharing this with you. Wish you all the best!
mileage is a little bit better on nc750 but cb500x has a nice fuel economy too, no point choosing one over the another just for fuel economy since both are very good
This is a good question. I am undecided between both of these bikes.
Got the 500f love it!
It's been 3 years since Honda introduced that crappy TFT screen that you can't see. When will they listen to feedback and fix or replace it?
WTF is all the bullshit with TFT screen? I have had the bike for two monts and I can barely read anything on my PC without prescription glasses, yet I ride without prescription glasses and never ever do I have a problem seeing the info on my TFT screen. The people claiming the screen is hard to read must need big prescription glasses.
@@romanryuninvalek487 WTF indeed! Let's talk when you're 50. What's a 17yo doing reviewing a Cb500X anyway?
@@louvega8414 I am 54. What is it that you need to see so desperately on the screen?
One of the best all rounders on the road….and dirt!
Which has the best suspension over bumps this or NC750X? Does the NC have more suspension travel?
Not sure about the new NC but the current one has less travel and it's really bad off road, also it has a 17' front
cb500x is a little bit better, 19" front, lower weight and few extra suspension travel
@@Tonyx.yt. Cool…thanks.
It's only in the motorcycle industry that a bike advertised as costing ONLY $6,999 actually costs in excess of $8,100 after they add mandatory costs for shipping ($850) and setup ($275). I've bought a half dozen autos in my lifetime, and I've NEVER had such costs added to the cost to me of the vehicle. RIDICULOUS.
yeah, at least in europe msrp are always what you pay, just vehicle registration is not included but taxes and delivery always are
I like the Honda CB500X in many ways. Just the right credentials, not big not small, but I think the CL500 scambler if it comes about, would be be more adventure capable, will have to see.
Which ever way, the 471cc engine is tried and tested, a good performer.
What about the TRK502X?
Needs a skidplate to protect that oil filter can hanging out front and wire wheels. Come on Honda. Who is making a jug and piston package to get this thig upto, say 600cc size or so?
Great video!!
You mentioned you are 5' 10". What is your inseam? My legs are a little bit short. Totally enjoy your reviews.
I’m 5-9 with about a 30” inseam. I can’t flat foot it, but don’t really have any issues. Bike fits me really good.
@@OregunAdventure Thank you. I’ve been binge watching your videos and I am seriously considering buying a CB 500 X. The Honda dealer only has the CB 500 F but that looks interesting also for a lighter bike than my 900 hornet