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Thank You for good review. You don't seem to be one of those clueless guys who starts talk with "What is going on everybody?". Really rational, valuable and overall good review. Thanks again.
1 simple mod for better gearing is changing the front sprocket to the 16 tooth ! 1 thing for the noise levels you can do to protect your hearing is start wearing soft ear plugs that you can buy from any pharmacy or safety supplies shop ! They work great highly recommended !!
I ride a 2018 CB500F mainly in the mountains of Northern Thailand where hairpins and switchbacks are more the norm than the exception. beautiful handling bike. Light, nimble and predictable.
Weird comment, but I love your accent! You sound like you learned English from British, rather than American speakers. I just bought a CB500F, but I can't do my A2 test until lockdown ends :(
I work at a motorcycle dealership and around bikes all day, I can flat foot a bike like this, a Z650, MT07 stretches me a bit more. A Duke 200 that’s my personal fun commuter I’m on absolutely tip toe but it’s light so no issue for me. The adventure bikes, even moving them they are huge top heavy behemoths, actually hoping on them I feel like a Poodle trying to mount a Great Dane
I commute the 2017 cb500f and agree with everthing you say, good and bad except the pricing! Here in the UK everything is cheaper ie insurance, servicing ect, ride safe, great vid, thanks 👍
I agree with your evaluation of the screen. Even a small one makes quite a difference. I installed one, not much bigger than an A4 paper, and in city traffic it bundled the air and pushed it into my chest and shoulder area and I felt the turbulence. Above 100 km/h it pushed the air into my helmet but there was less turbulence over all. It looked better with that little shield but I didn't get one for my next bike. Also CB500X riders complain about the big windshield; I rode one once and it felt quite bad going below 100 km/h.
Thanks for doing this review. I have a 2019, there were some improvements made ( gear indicator and Michelin Road 5 tires - not bad ). At 178cm tall I feel the same problem you do in regards to ergonomics, just a little cramped in the legs. Cheers from Canada :D
April 2020 - My dear Jerry! I am a (dying!?) 63yo yank... planing my (last!?) spring, a kid around here is offering me a 2013 w/ 20000k for 2800 euros... this has been a great help... we trust Germans here, due to your low death rate (current), (never buy saab, anymore) and I have to do something, thanks for posting this (so a year and a half ago), really helpful.
I am glad that I could help you. :) Mine has got over 32000 km on the odometer, by now. So far there were no major machnical issues. The fuel-gauge "dried-up" once which left me stranded on the Autobahn. It has been working fine since but the trust is gone. There is also a small oil-leakage on the left crankcase-cover (not dripping just "sweaty"). The mechanic said it would not be worth replacing the seal as long as it does not worsen. Apart from that there is a bit more rust than I'd like her to have (but she is ridden through the winter with all the salt on the roads) and a few indicator bulbs that needed replacing. Not much more pops into my mind right now. I will upload a 36000 km review after the next service (probably at the end of the summer). Greetings to the US! Stay safe!
I have a 2015 CB500F with 80000km on it. I’ve ridden it year round as a commuter through everything and it’s been bullet proof. I agree on the short gearing . The rpms are too high at high speed .
Thank you for the review. I was looking to get this bike, but i want my next bike to have a gear indicator (didnt know this bike didnt havd one till watching your review).
Hi, thank for your great review, for me it was the best that I have seen, al the information etc that I needed. Just about to purchase a 2018 cb500fa and you have confirmed for me that I’ve made the right choice. Thanks again Regards Paul
Thanks! This is probably the most detailed and honest review out there for this bike. I love the look and definitely want Honda reliability so I can potentially use this as a commuter. I was also surprised to see @25:00 that those dreadful Prowlers were exported outside of the U.S. They're all automatic V6's and exclusively driven by old people that pretend they are classic cars. It was literally just a failed marketing ploy! Haha!
Thank You! :) I will record a 30.000 km review once the number appears on the odometer. That should be the case within the next few months. Since this video there have been a few "not so great"-things coming up about the bike but nothing major.
No, just a bit of engine-oil sweating at a single point on a crankcase-cover-gasket. Other than that no issues with either the engine or the transmission.
If you took the beginner course riding the common cb250 nighthawk and want a standard or sport bike/not a cruiser, this would be the next best bike for a new rider. It has a step-up in power, medium size for control, dexterity, simplicity, and a slightly more aggressive design/leaned forward sporty seating from the 250. Pricing is affordable for young adults including maintenance, insurance, use, and modification. If want a more cruiser comfortable seating bike, try the Honda Rebel 500. Same engine but tuned for more low-mid torque and relaxed seating
Thank You! :) The microphone is an affordable "speedlink" 3.5 mm lavalier microfone that is directly plugged into the audio-port on the camera. I bought the original microphone from 'Drift' (the company that made the camera) as well but that one only outputs the audio to one of the stereo channels.
I am 1,84 m, weigh about 80 kg and suspensionwise I do not have complaints. The bike is a bit small though, which makes itself noticable with a bit of knee-pain after a while. The form-factor is fantastic for a beginner though! I was able to catch her in situations where a larger bike would have probably been a bit too much to handle.
@IceCreamGecko How good is the seat comfort for longer distances? I am 1.58m and from Switzerland, concidering to buy this bike but from 2019. I did the test drive yesterday and it felt good driving around in the city but i noticed the seat being a bit hard. How ist he handling in curves for you? Did you ever drive a mountain passage or very curvy road? I think the overall dimensions of this bike really suit me, i would just change the handlebars, tires and evtl. the mirrors. Thank you for this great video, just subbed :D
Thank You. The seat is suitable for the everyday stuff but could use a bit more padding for the longer distances. I have got more of a problem with the lack of leg-room so I rarely complain about the seat. haha General handling on the twisties is nice. While those are not my usual territory (sadly) I have no complaints whatsoever when I get into the mountaineous areas from time to time. She is predictable in both handling and power delivery. I do not know if they still put the Dunlop 222's on the bike from the factory but they have been okay as long as it stays warm and dry. That being said... the Michelin Pilot Road 5's that are on her right now play in a completely different league. They have been a great improvement in every way, so far. Grüße in die Schweiz. :D
I live in the mountains of British Columbia Canada. With stock gearing the 500F rides and handles outstanding in the mountain twisties. I've been riding for 50 years and that's why I bought it. If I'm riding at the highway speed limit in the mountains, I drop it down to fifth and 6000 rpm then I have all the power I need. That bike can comfortably cruise all day at 6000 rpm.
Nice review! How high does it actually rev? It's because I fancy the nc750s too but that only revs to 6500 which I think could be a bit too low? I didn't test it tho so maybe it's great either way
It revs up to a bit over 8500 rpm. The NC certainly has got serious torque down low but it behaves a bit... car-like. Sometimes I wish that my CB would just forget about its rev limiter and go all the way up to 10k... but yeah... it is not really made for that. xD
You are right about the Dunlops, horrible tires. It should be easy to raise the gearing when you need a new chain. A simple way to do that would be to go up one tooth on the primary sprocket if that is possible on that bike. For me the gearing works great in the mountains of British Columbia. It was interesting to get a German perspective. The idiot who was driving all over the road was driving a Plymouth Prowler. That kind of explains everything.
I am glad you liked it. :) The camera is a Drift Ghost-S. The image quality is decent at 720p but at 1080p it just gets more granulated and you don't get that much more detail in the picture. The microphone is an 8€ Speedlink lavalier-mic that I bought on Amazon. (www.amazon.de/gp/product/B004YEWC22/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) I had to solder the cable to size though. There is no way to fit that long of a cable neatly inside of my helmet.
Used to have a 2002 CB500, felt like it was too revvy on the motorway, certainly on a downhill, so changed the front sprocket for the biggest i could and rear for the smallest - can't remember how many teeth they had now, was perhaps +2 front, -3 or 4 rear. In the 115kmh ballpark (70mph) it was a little over 5500rpm instead of 6500ish. It wasn't happy on a decent uphill stretch, if i didn't wind it up to nearer 6500rpm it took a wide (pretty much full) throttle opening just to maintain speed, whereas if i did speed up before hitting the hill it quite happily went up despite doing 80mph or so (around 125kmh). Obviously i could have downshifted, but that gets away from the discussion about it being geared too revvy, and i know i'm talking about an 18 year old bike that wasn't even fuel injected. I now have a 2019 CB1000r, which is an absolute masterclass of unnecessarily revvy gearing.
We are about the same height, so for regular riding the F-model should be just fine for you, too. When it comes to the X-model however... I cannot really say anything about it because I have never even sat on one. Judging from the images it should not bee too different when it comes to leg space but again, I never sat on it and cannot compare the two. Sorry. :/
Honda tested that engine to 200k. It will last as long as you. If you never seen one in person do so. Pictures don’t do it justice. When I ride around Harvey’s lake it’s a 35 mph zone and in 5th gear that motorcycle will get 110 mpg. It actually gets better gas mileage than a 250.
On mine I have fitted: Gi_pro gear indicator - agreed you are not sure what gear you are in ! Wing mirror extenders - otherwise all you see is your elbows ! Tourtecs gel seat pad - agreed the seat can be uncomfortable ! Pyramid hugger - works well ! Crash bars and centre stand - really good from a leading German company I can't remember the name of ! Fly screen, rack and topbox - very good as you would expect from Givi ! I don't really have a problem with the high gearing. As I'm 110 kg the bike probably thinks it carrying a passenger as well as a rider !
I forgot to mention the biggest single improvement I made. I replaced the standard brake pads with HH rated Ferodo Sintergrip pads as the standard rear brake in particular lacked "bite".
Yes, the rear brake certainly lacks a bit. I thought about switching the rear-brake-line to a steel-braided one. It is quite squishy. I have not yet gotten around to doing that though.
While I think about it I changed the silencer for a much louder Delkovic one on my 2015 model. The original was not only ugly but very quiet which meant that overtaking cars they were not aware I was there and would pull out. The louder silencer is definitely much safer.
Why do you need to know what gear you're in? As long as you're not in 1 until you're coming to a stop it's all good. You're probably not going to approach a red light in 6th, and if you're going too slow for a certain gear, you can hear and feel it
@@TronciM Without the gear indicator you are constantly looking for top gear when you are already in top gear. A 16 tooth front sprocket helps as well.
So far I did not need to have anything replaced out of schedule. Once, two blinker bulbs went out in rather short succession which got me anxious at first. Quite some time has passed since so I think it was just their cheap nature and not an electrical issue. I did have an issue with the fuel gauge once when it was not showing the sheer magnitude of the absence of petrol. I think leaving it on the center-stand for a week on a basically empty tank was not the best of ideas. Considering that these are the only things that pop into my mind after about 37,000 km it has been quite a reliable companion, so far.
@@icecreamgecko thanks for the update. Beautiful bike .. should get mine here in a few weeks. Honda's are famous for their reliability and it doesn't appear they let you down...
Ich muss sagen dein Englisch ist ein Traum. Endlich mal ein RUclipsr dem man zuhören kann ohne sich an den Kopf zu greifen. Bin momentan am überlegen eine CB500F zu kaufen da ich diese eigentlich für den Alltag und ein paar kleinere Ausfahrten benutzen möchte. Könntest du das Motorrad auch für einen Ende 20er, 1.85m großen Fahrer trotzdem ans Herz legen? (Vielleicht mit einer Sitzhöhen erhöhung(wenn das die richtige Bezeichnung ist^^)) Würdest du mir auch eventuell etwas über das Fahren mit einem/einer Sozius/Sozia erzählen?
Danke dir! :) Die Maschine hatte ich mir genau aus den Gründen zugelegt für die du nun auch etwas suchst. Für die täglichen 40 km (eine Richtung) auf der Autobahn ist die Sitzposition mMn okay (liege selbst bei 1,84 m). Mittlerweile, insbesondere bei längeren Touren, könnte ich allerdings mehr Beinfreiheit à la F800GS vertragen. Im Stadtverkehr finde ich es dennoch angenehm durch die geringe Sitzhöhe, beim abrupten Stoppen, immer sicheren Halt zu finden. Bezüglich Sitzerhöhung o.Ä. kann ich dir leider nicht weiterhelfen. "Damals" hatte ich zwar mal aus Jux nachgeschaut, aber nicht viel gefunden und mich dann mit dem gegebenen arrangiert. Mit Sozia/-us bin ich bis jetzt immer noch nicht gefahren. Es fehlt immer an Helmen und Schutzkleidung. Dadurch, dass die Sitzbank allerdings unterteilt und höhenversetzt ist, wird die Geschichte vielleicht unangenehmer sein als bei den durchgehenden Sitzbänken vieler vergleichbarer Modelle. Da kommt es aber eher auf die Erfahrung und den Geschmack des Beifahrers an, als auf meine Vorstellungskraft. :D
Thank-you dude for the review. Are driving the CB500F because you have the licence A2 and cannot get SV650 for almost the same price? By the way wonderful video , we feel the German high quality :) Sound music level Video beautiful Presentation cleverly breakout into different sections English , definitely better than me for a German dude :) Bravo.
I chose the CB500F for its design and the LED headlights. I just fell in love with the new F-model that they put out in 2016. If Honda had not updated their lineup I probably would have gotten one of the older SV650's with the full fairings. Those are pretty bikes too! The current SV does not appeal to me in the looks department. The sound of the SV is unbeaten in its category. But they had some issues with the front cylinder of the V-motor previously. I commute on the bike throughout the year. The "boring" but reliable Honda-parallel-twin is just what I need haha. The LED headlights were also part of the decision. The added benefit of seeing more and being seen more easily sealed the deal for me. I rarely ever have people not noticing me in the dark. LED headlights really should be on ALL new bikes. In regards to power... well I found out that I do not need more of it for what I am doing. At least for now. ;) If you buy a bike for the weekend thrill only, then there are options that might suit your needs better. You can always restrict a more powerful bike and derestrict it when you acquire the A-license (within certain parameters of course). Thank You for the compliments. I am glad you enjoyed the video. :)
Nice review on the CB500 thanks, but a very ill-informed comment re scooters. You apparently rode a 125 with what you called Variomatic....I think you mean CVT which for many peope will be the transmision of the future. So much better than using gear in town. You said it had no grunt - that's because it was a 125! Try a larger displacement sports scooter, and let me tell you a lot of bikers will be amazed. I traded down from a VFR 800 Honda to a Yamaha Xmax 300 and it;s the business! Will cruise all day at 75mph in comforrt with the amazing weather protection, has masses of underseat storage (2 full helmets and more), its fun in the twisties and I'm currently getting 103mpg - and I don;t hang around. Iy also has a comprehensive on board computer, ABS and traction control. Seriously, more folk should try them....
Thank you. :) These drive systems are called everything under the moon over here rather than CVTs so that's where that comes from on my side. Sorry if it came across as if I wanted to bad-mouth scooters alltogether, that was not my intention. I actually like that they are mechanically simpler and easier to work on but they simply do not fit the bill for most people in the western world who are looking for a two-wheeled machine for recreational use. Motorcycles (in general) are not seen as a common agreeable mode of transportation for the vast majority of people over here. Therefore the practial advantages that modern scooters offer are not as important as the feel of a tank between ones legs that you grab onto in corners, the excitement of shifting gears manually right before the engine redlines and after all (even though I dislike that very point) the "image" a traditional motorcycle delivers, regardless of its size or performance. I have ridden other scooters before that I found to be fun (although a bit ridiculous) even another 125cc one but none of them were modern ones. The one I rode/ride occasionally is a Vespa PX125 with a manual transmission and I have got a little Vespa PK50XL (from 1986) myself. Although the 2-stroke engine paired with a classic transmission is everything but practical and possibly slower than that modern PCX 125 I referred to previously it does deliver a sensation that their modern counterparts have trouble offering no matter how much storage space or electronics they come with. Here in central Europe scooters are also seen mostly as a cheap mode of transportation and truth be told they excel at that. But unless their common image changes you will not see many more people buy larger displacement scooters for recreational use. In southern Europe they are much more common but that has also got something to do with a different lifestyle, narrow roads of very old towns and brands like Piaggio being based there. Every time I am in Italy I want to hop onto one of those Beverly 300s or Aprilia Atlantics and just ride around the marble-lined city centres... one day I will... I need this pandemic to stop. 😄
When I tried it out with the bike standing still I found it to be okay. Though I never took anyone for a spin. I would imagine it being a bit too cramped for anything longer than a 30 minute ride. In terms of storage bags... the space back there is quite small. I would say that there is not enough room to secure anything solidly enough to lean on it safely.
@@icecreamgecko I'm still searching for something to take me and my girl on a weekend rides to the seaside, but still sporty enough for me to have fun. in the 500-800 ccm range
The 650s of the usual manufacturers should be perfect for that. It just depends on your engine-setup-preferences. Honda is going for the inline-four while the others stick to parallel-twins. The Suzuki 650 seems to be similarly small like the CB500F though.
i had several bikes, from 500cc to 1100cc. twins, v-twins, 4cil. nowadays i ride fz6. about the 6th gear on the cb500f, its geared to reach topspeed asap, imo, i guess u prefer low rpm, bt1100 is a good naked simple v-twin bike with 180kmh topspeed at 7Krpm.
The only things that could have been improved are weight reduction (aluminum fork &/or frame), taller 6th gear, stock windscreen, and slightly lower handle bar. Otherwise, it's a great city bike.
This is my first bike. Got it up to 110 mph(like 177kph) I agree with the stock tires not good for rain. I slipped and highsided on my first rainy commute at a red light... wasn’t even going fast at all. Not to mention the tires hadn’t been broke in so I’ll give them that, but still, not too good
I ended up keeping it stock. Here in Germany this sort of mod must be approved by the "TÜV" or a similar institution and requires a proper entry into the vehicles registration documents, since it changes the top-speed and the noise at a certain RPM. I did not want to deal with that at the time and ended up forgetting about it. Maybe it is for the better.
Oh... this video was years ago. Nevermind: Feather (what ever you call that in German, we say "Fjäder" in Swedish. Imagine it is something like that in German as well. #sprechen
@@icecreamgecko I wish I was 23 lol, been riding at my younger years now at 42 I'm about to get a bike again after 15 years. I'm eyeing the CB650r but it depends on the insurance as well. Never been to Germany it looks lovely 👍😊
Prices are crazy over here alright. A new Royal Enfield costs 4000 in Germany; 5500 in Ireland. Crazy rates of tax to pay for all the no-hopers here. Terrible.
Als ob. O.o xD Jeder zweite, der meine Videos kommentiert, kommt mittlerweile aus Deutschland. Das bestärkt mich irgendwie in dem Vorhaben vielleicht doch mal Videos auf Deutsch zu machen. xD
I am right there with you at 184cm. It certainly is a bit small at this height. On longer rides it gets uncomfortable around the knees. The added benefit of the small size is the unlikelyness of dropping it in slow manouvers. This was (and still is) nice when you suddenly step on wet autumn leaves while coming to a stop, especially for a beginner like myself. That being said, the size of the bike is the only valid reason for me to get a different one at some point.
@@icecreamgecko I am 1.74 m and this bike is just perfect for my size :D I have tested it a few months ago and I wouldn't recommand to anyone above 1.75-76 m (just too small) . it is for smaller people.
12k kiloms is roughly a little under 6k miles. About 5.65k mil or so. I've learned both 🤟 I respect the kilos though because everyone else uses it. Just would be hard to tell my own speed limit If i gotta calculate it in my head while riding all the time
@@jeffg6861 That's annoying. :/ I had a similar thing going on prior to getting mine. I had to wait for a couple of months the get the bike in all matte-black. ALL other colour-schemes were available! I think it's worth the wait though. When you finally get it you're happy to have made the right choice everytime you look at your bike. :)
It is sold by Fechter.de over here and the brand is called "Bodystyle". www.fechter.de/de/complete/honda/cb500f/2017/bodystyle-hinterradabdeckung-sportslineblack/ You have to remove the metal brackets that hold the rear-brake line in place and instead fix it to the tyre hugger. That sounds more sketchy than it is though. Just make sure that you do not squeeze the brake line too tightly. Otherwise the sharp edges of the cable-ties could chew into the brake line and/or could induce high-pressure spots that wear out a safety component prematurely. 😅 ~All the best
I agree. Sadly, in spring of 2017 the CB500X was still not updated. If they had put out the new X-model a year earlier it would have been a likely option.
@@icecreamgecko I doubt the updated 500 would work well for you. The update uses the engine from the Rebel 500 cruiser. They traded high rpm smoothness for a little more power down low. Above 6000 they vibrate. My 17 is smooth at 6000 and above. I would rather have the smoothness than 4% more power.
too bad you showed some parts in other parts of the video. but not the whole motorbike. i think this motorbike looks better with a good windshield though. at least seem some nice ones. you are not german i think ? at least no accent hahaha
NAJA, von 3 auf 2 klickt der schon anders als zb. von 6 auf5 oder 5 auf4 oder4auf 3 bei mir zumindestens, so weiß ich immer ob ich im 2. oder im 3. bin
was wigst du eigentlich, weil du das mit suspension aufgelistet hast. bzw. can you make a video about suspension adjustment when you come to tune yours?
Non retarded units? That's mean... Good video tho but I don't get the units of measurement. FYI your bike does 98mpg which is awesome. Edit Your English is amazing too, better than many natives. Do you have a British parent?
Yeah I know. Sometimes I wish I would have cut it out, back then. I did not think anyone would really care. I always used to hear Americans say the same thing to Canadians who also use metric so I wanted to join in on the fun. haha This little banter won't leave us anytime soon. 12000 km are just under 7500 miles. Thank You very much! :D No, sadly I have no connections to any English-speaking country in that regard. I just spend way too much time on the internet esp. RUclips. I need to go on a trip to the British isles sometime soon to finally put it to practice. :D
@@icecreamgecko I know it was tongue in cheek, I'm only joking. I'm even more impressed with your English in that case. You need to come visit mate, we're not as bad as they say you know. If you do come you need to spend time in Cornwall and Scotland, the top and bottom of the UK are beautiful, the rest is so so. I visited Germany last year and I loved it, some of the most beautiful places I've ever seen happened in that week. I can't wait to come back. Thanks again for the video.
Why can't you join the majority and use the metric system? It simply makes more sense and would put an end to converting stuff. Do you still measure weight in stones?
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Thank You for good review. You don't seem to be one of those clueless guys who starts talk with "What is going on everybody?". Really rational, valuable and overall good review. Thanks again.
Thank You!
nice review.... thinking of Cb500F 2019.. it got the gear indicator and slipper clutch
Yeah, the 19 got many subtle but small detail performance upgrades. Would get that or the '18 for cheaper price.
Thanks Dude, you are one of the very few ones talking about maintenance costs, great vid!!
1 simple mod for better gearing is changing the front sprocket to the 16 tooth !
1 thing for the noise levels you can do to protect your hearing is start wearing soft ear plugs that you can buy from any pharmacy or safety supplies shop !
They work great highly recommended !!
I ride a 2018 CB500F mainly in the mountains of Northern Thailand where hairpins and switchbacks are more the norm than the exception. beautiful handling bike. Light, nimble and predictable.
Weird comment, but I love your accent! You sound like you learned English from British, rather than American speakers. I just bought a CB500F, but I can't do my A2 test until lockdown ends :(
I work at a motorcycle dealership and around bikes all day, I can flat foot a bike like this, a Z650, MT07 stretches me a bit more. A Duke 200 that’s my personal fun commuter I’m on absolutely tip toe but it’s light so no issue for me.
The adventure bikes, even moving them they are huge top heavy behemoths, actually hoping on them I feel like a Poodle trying to mount a Great Dane
I commute the 2017 cb500f and agree with everthing you say, good and bad except the pricing! Here in the UK everything is cheaper ie insurance, servicing ect, ride safe, great vid, thanks 👍
it's just money, only live once ;)
I agree with your evaluation of the screen. Even a small one makes quite a difference. I installed one, not much bigger than an A4 paper, and in city traffic it bundled the air and pushed it into my chest and shoulder area and I felt the turbulence. Above 100 km/h it pushed the air into my helmet but there was less turbulence over all. It looked better with that little shield but I didn't get one for my next bike.
Also CB500X riders complain about the big windshield; I rode one once and it felt quite bad going below 100 km/h.
Thanks for doing this review. I have a 2019, there were some improvements made ( gear indicator and Michelin Road 5 tires - not bad ). At 178cm tall I feel the same problem you do in regards to ergonomics, just a little cramped in the legs. Cheers from Canada :D
Very good review thank you. I pick up my new CB500F next week.
Thank You, I am glad that I could help. :)
I'm sure that you'll have a lot of fun with the machine! :)
This just poped up in my recommended and brought back some memories.
Still got my 500f, but doing A soon.
That's great! I am glad to hear that both of our little cuties are still doing fine! 😁
@@icecreamgecko how many k's have you got on yours now considering you had 12k in the video?
I am approaching 47k atm. I am hoping to keep her far beyond the last scheduled maintenance interval at 48k.
April 2020 - My dear Jerry! I am a (dying!?) 63yo yank... planing my (last!?) spring, a kid around here is offering me a 2013 w/ 20000k for 2800 euros... this has been a great help... we trust Germans here, due to your low death rate (current), (never buy saab, anymore) and I have to do something, thanks for posting this (so a year and a half ago), really helpful.
I am glad that I could help you. :)
Mine has got over 32000 km on the odometer, by now. So far there were no major machnical issues. The fuel-gauge "dried-up" once which left me stranded on the Autobahn. It has been working fine since but the trust is gone. There is also a small oil-leakage on the left crankcase-cover (not dripping just "sweaty"). The mechanic said it would not be worth replacing the seal as long as it does not worsen. Apart from that there is a bit more rust than I'd like her to have (but she is ridden through the winter with all the salt on the roads) and a few indicator bulbs that needed replacing.
Not much more pops into my mind right now. I will upload a 36000 km review after the next service (probably at the end of the summer).
Greetings to the US! Stay safe!
Nice bike bruh I'm getting 2020 model next week just because of your review thank you very much
I am glad that I could help. :)
Same for me ✌🏻 I will get the 2021 model next month
I have 2022 500f and I absolutely love it. Put 10k on it so far. At some point I will get a cb 1000r but will still keep the little 500.
I have a 2015 CB500F with 80000km on it. I’ve ridden it year round as a commuter through everything and it’s been bullet proof. I agree on the short gearing . The rpms are too high at high speed .
Thank you for the review. I was looking to get this bike, but i want my next bike to have a gear indicator (didnt know this bike didnt havd one till watching your review).
The 2019 model has a gear indicator as well as increased power and a few other good things
@@delwilliams9042 exactly im waiting it to be available here so i can get one of those new models :D
I'm getting the 2020 version soon! So excited!!! Thanks for the video
@Redrum hard to compare the two, totally different experience
@Redrum not sure if you're bragging or what
Hi, thank for your great review, for me it was the best that I have seen, al the information etc that I needed.
Just about to purchase a 2018 cb500fa and you have confirmed for me that I’ve made the right choice. Thanks again
Regards Paul
Thank You! I am glad that I could help. :)
Thanks! This is probably the most detailed and honest review out there for this bike. I love the look and definitely want Honda reliability so I can potentially use this as a commuter.
I was also surprised to see @25:00 that those dreadful Prowlers were exported outside of the U.S. They're all automatic V6's and exclusively driven by old people that pretend they are classic cars. It was literally just a failed marketing ploy! Haha!
Thank You! :)
I will record a 30.000 km review once the number appears on the odometer. That should be the case within the next few months. Since this video there have been a few "not so great"-things coming up about the bike but nothing major.
@@icecreamgecko Great, looking forward to seeing it! Hopefully you haven't had any engine/transmission issues, even if it's under warranty.
No, just a bit of engine-oil sweating at a single point on a crankcase-cover-gasket. Other than that no issues with either the engine or the transmission.
Nice review. Right now I’m torn between the 2021 version and the kawa z400...
I feel you, i am between these two also... but leaning more on honda
Very helpful review. You said that the bike was a little to small for you. If you don't mind me asking how tall are you and in-seam?
Thank You, I am 1,84 m (about 6 ft) tall and my inseam is about 80 cm.
If you took the beginner course riding the common cb250 nighthawk and want a standard or sport bike/not a cruiser, this would be the next best bike for a new rider. It has a step-up in power, medium size for control, dexterity, simplicity, and a slightly more aggressive design/leaned forward sporty seating from the 250. Pricing is affordable for young adults including maintenance, insurance, use, and modification. If want a more cruiser comfortable seating bike, try the Honda Rebel 500. Same engine but tuned for more low-mid torque and relaxed seating
Hey man great video!
What mic/speaker are you using?? You sound super clear in the video.
Thank You! :)
The microphone is an affordable "speedlink" 3.5 mm lavalier microfone that is directly plugged into the audio-port on the camera. I bought the original microphone from 'Drift' (the company that made the camera) as well but that one only outputs the audio to one of the stereo channels.
What's your height and weight? I'm 5'10 and 86kg. How easy was it to play with the suspension?
I am 1,84 m, weigh about 80 kg and suspensionwise I do not have complaints. The bike is a bit small though, which makes itself noticable with a bit of knee-pain after a while. The form-factor is fantastic for a beginner though! I was able to catch her in situations where a larger bike would have probably been a bit too much to handle.
@IceCreamGecko How good is the seat comfort for longer distances? I am 1.58m and from Switzerland, concidering to buy this bike but from 2019. I did the test drive yesterday and it felt good driving around in the city but i noticed the seat being a bit hard. How ist he handling in curves for you? Did you ever drive a mountain passage or very curvy road? I think the overall dimensions of this bike really suit me, i would just change the handlebars, tires and evtl. the mirrors. Thank you for this great video, just subbed :D
Thank You.
The seat is suitable for the everyday stuff but could use a bit more padding for the longer distances. I have got more of a problem with the lack of leg-room so I rarely complain about the seat. haha
General handling on the twisties is nice. While those are not my usual territory (sadly) I have no complaints whatsoever when I get into the mountaineous areas from time to time. She is predictable in both handling and power delivery.
I do not know if they still put the Dunlop 222's on the bike from the factory but they have been okay as long as it stays warm and dry. That being said... the Michelin Pilot Road 5's that are on her right now play in a completely different league. They have been a great improvement in every way, so far.
Grüße in die Schweiz. :D
I live in the mountains of British Columbia Canada. With stock gearing the 500F rides and handles outstanding in the mountain twisties. I've been riding for 50 years and that's why I bought it. If I'm riding at the highway speed limit in the mountains, I drop it down to fifth and 6000 rpm then I have all the power I need. That bike can comfortably cruise all day at 6000 rpm.
All bikes used to come with a Centre stand as standard. Where did you get the windscreen from?
I bought it on ebay from a seller called "Motea". They have their own website as well.
Intelligent and insightful.
I wanna buy this bike to use it the way you do. I liked yuor video!
Thank You! :)
Nice review!
How high does it actually rev?
It's because I fancy the nc750s too but that only revs to 6500 which I think could be a bit too low? I didn't test it tho so maybe it's great either way
It revs up to a bit over 8500 rpm. The NC certainly has got serious torque down low but it behaves a bit... car-like.
Sometimes I wish that my CB would just forget about its rev limiter and go all the way up to 10k... but yeah... it is not really made for that. xD
@@icecreamgecko A bit over 8500 for me too. In 6th gear, that's about 186 km/h. Hitting the rev limiter at that speed is a bit scary.
@@tempeleng Absolutely. The first time I hit the limiter at top speed I thought that the tank was suddenly empty.
Thanks im thinking of getting my first bike cb500f 2017
Very nice review. Thank you for your work.
Thank You, I am glad that you liked it. :)
You are right about the Dunlops, horrible tires. It should be easy to raise the gearing when you need a new chain. A simple way to do that would be to go up one tooth on the primary sprocket if that is possible on that bike. For me the gearing works great in the mountains of British Columbia. It was interesting to get a German perspective. The idiot who was driving all over the road was driving a Plymouth Prowler. That kind of explains everything.
great review in terms of explanation the bike, cheers
Thank You! :)
Love the review, this is the bike I’m currently looking at. Btw I’m around 5’6 would this be too tall? Thanks
Thank You!
That might actually be the perfect height for this bike.
Still, only taking a seat on it will clear that one up for sure.
nah i have one and its perfect
I’m 5’6 too and it’s perfect
It's a very short bike
Good info and review very well presented Thanks.
What camera and microphone did you use to record this? It sounded great!
I am glad you liked it. :)
The camera is a Drift Ghost-S. The image quality is decent at 720p but at 1080p it just gets more granulated and you don't get that much more detail in the picture.
The microphone is an 8€ Speedlink lavalier-mic that I bought on Amazon. (www.amazon.de/gp/product/B004YEWC22/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
I had to solder the cable to size though. There is no way to fit that long of a cable neatly inside of my helmet.
Used to have a 2002 CB500, felt like it was too revvy on the motorway, certainly on a downhill, so changed the front sprocket for the biggest i could and rear for the smallest - can't remember how many teeth they had now, was perhaps +2 front, -3 or 4 rear. In the 115kmh ballpark (70mph) it was a little over 5500rpm instead of 6500ish. It wasn't happy on a decent uphill stretch, if i didn't wind it up to nearer 6500rpm it took a wide (pretty much full) throttle opening just to maintain speed, whereas if i did speed up before hitting the hill it quite happily went up despite doing 80mph or so (around 125kmh). Obviously i could have downshifted, but that gets away from the discussion about it being geared too revvy, and i know i'm talking about an 18 year old bike that wasn't even fuel injected.
I now have a 2019 CB1000r, which is an absolute masterclass of unnecessarily revvy gearing.
7:25 Grevenbroich!! Hast du Horst besucht?! Jokes aside, nice video, down to earth discussion of a great little bike.
Danke dir. :)
I live in town but i plan to go on trips once or twice a year.What do u suggest i get honda cb500f or honda cb500x?Im 185cm tall.
We are about the same height, so for regular riding the F-model should be just fine for you, too. When it comes to the X-model however... I cannot really say anything about it because I have never even sat on one. Judging from the images it should not bee too different when it comes to leg space but again, I never sat on it and cannot compare the two. Sorry. :/
Honda tested that engine to 200k. It will last as long as you. If you never seen one in person do so. Pictures don’t do it justice. When I ride around Harvey’s lake it’s a 35 mph zone and in 5th gear that motorcycle will get 110 mpg. It actually gets better gas mileage than a 250.
On mine I have fitted:
Gi_pro gear indicator - agreed you are not sure what gear you are in !
Wing mirror extenders - otherwise all you see is your elbows !
Tourtecs gel seat pad - agreed the seat can be uncomfortable !
Pyramid hugger - works well !
Crash bars and centre stand - really good from a leading German company I can't remember the name of !
Fly screen, rack and topbox - very good as you would expect from Givi !
I don't really have a problem with the high gearing. As I'm 110 kg the bike probably thinks it carrying a passenger as well as a rider !
I forgot to mention the biggest single improvement I made. I replaced the standard brake pads with HH rated Ferodo Sintergrip pads as the standard rear brake in particular lacked "bite".
Yes, the rear brake certainly lacks a bit. I thought about switching the rear-brake-line to a steel-braided one. It is quite squishy. I have not yet gotten around to doing that though.
While I think about it I changed the silencer for a much louder Delkovic one on my 2015 model. The original was not only ugly but very quiet which meant that overtaking cars they were not aware I was there and would pull out. The louder silencer is definitely much safer.
Why do you need to know what gear you're in? As long as you're not in 1 until you're coming to a stop it's all good. You're probably not going to approach a red light in 6th, and if you're going too slow for a certain gear, you can hear and feel it
@@TronciM Without the gear indicator you are constantly looking for top gear when you are already in top gear. A 16 tooth front sprocket helps as well.
Seeing this in 2021... how's the reliability now? Any issues other than schedule maintenance?
So far I did not need to have anything replaced out of schedule. Once, two blinker bulbs went out in rather short succession which got me anxious at first. Quite some time has passed since so I think it was just their cheap nature and not an electrical issue. I did have an issue with the fuel gauge once when it was not showing the sheer magnitude of the absence of petrol. I think leaving it on the center-stand for a week on a basically empty tank was not the best of ideas. Considering that these are the only things that pop into my mind after about 37,000 km it has been quite a reliable companion, so far.
@@icecreamgecko thanks for the update. Beautiful bike .. should get mine here in a few weeks. Honda's are famous for their reliability and it doesn't appear they let you down...
Nice review….the brand and model of your new tires? living in Denmark and I think here it rains a little more than there :-)
Thank You!
The new ones are Michelin "Pilot Road 5"s.
They have been great so far. :)
Ich muss sagen dein Englisch ist ein Traum. Endlich mal ein RUclipsr dem man zuhören kann ohne sich an den Kopf zu greifen. Bin momentan am überlegen eine CB500F zu kaufen da ich diese eigentlich für den Alltag und ein paar kleinere Ausfahrten benutzen möchte. Könntest du das Motorrad auch für einen Ende 20er, 1.85m großen Fahrer trotzdem ans Herz legen? (Vielleicht mit einer Sitzhöhen erhöhung(wenn das die richtige Bezeichnung ist^^)) Würdest du mir auch eventuell etwas über das Fahren mit einem/einer Sozius/Sozia erzählen?
Danke dir! :)
Die Maschine hatte ich mir genau aus den Gründen zugelegt für die du nun auch etwas suchst. Für die täglichen 40 km (eine Richtung) auf der Autobahn ist die Sitzposition mMn okay (liege selbst bei 1,84 m). Mittlerweile, insbesondere bei längeren Touren, könnte ich allerdings mehr Beinfreiheit à la F800GS vertragen. Im Stadtverkehr finde ich es dennoch angenehm durch die geringe Sitzhöhe, beim abrupten Stoppen, immer sicheren Halt zu finden.
Bezüglich Sitzerhöhung o.Ä. kann ich dir leider nicht weiterhelfen. "Damals" hatte ich zwar mal aus Jux nachgeschaut, aber nicht viel gefunden und mich dann mit dem gegebenen arrangiert.
Mit Sozia/-us bin ich bis jetzt immer noch nicht gefahren. Es fehlt immer an Helmen und Schutzkleidung. Dadurch, dass die Sitzbank allerdings unterteilt und höhenversetzt ist, wird die Geschichte vielleicht unangenehmer sein als bei den durchgehenden Sitzbänken vieler vergleichbarer Modelle. Da kommt es aber eher auf die Erfahrung und den Geschmack des Beifahrers an, als auf meine Vorstellungskraft. :D
12:00 The way he said it :D
What do you think of z650 ? Is it worth buying it?
It's a sweet looking bike but I have no experience whatsoever with it.
Well... other than looking at it. :D
Nice bike, good video.
Thank You. :)
You can change the front sprocket one cog (tooth) to change the gear ratio.
Thank-you dude for the review. Are driving the CB500F because you have the licence A2 and cannot get SV650 for almost the same price?
By the way wonderful video , we feel the German high quality :)
Sound music level
Video beautiful
Presentation cleverly breakout into different sections
English , definitely better than me for a German dude :) Bravo.
I chose the CB500F for its design and the LED headlights. I just fell in love with the new F-model that they put out in 2016. If Honda had not updated their lineup I probably would have gotten one of the older SV650's with the full fairings. Those are pretty bikes too! The current SV does not appeal to me in the looks department.
The sound of the SV is unbeaten in its category. But they had some issues with the front cylinder of the V-motor previously. I commute on the bike throughout the year. The "boring" but reliable Honda-parallel-twin is just what I need haha.
The LED headlights were also part of the decision. The added benefit of seeing more and being seen more easily sealed the deal for me. I rarely ever have people not noticing me in the dark. LED headlights really should be on ALL new bikes.
In regards to power... well I found out that I do not need more of it for what I am doing. At least for now. ;)
If you buy a bike for the weekend thrill only, then there are options that might suit your needs better. You can always restrict a more powerful bike and derestrict it when you acquire the A-license (within certain parameters of course).
Thank You for the compliments. I am glad you enjoyed the video. :)
Nice review on the CB500 thanks, but a very ill-informed comment re scooters. You apparently rode a 125 with what you called Variomatic....I think you mean CVT which for many peope will be the transmision of the future. So much better than using gear in town. You said it had no grunt - that's because it was a 125! Try a larger displacement sports scooter, and let me tell you a lot of bikers will be amazed. I traded down from a VFR 800 Honda to a Yamaha Xmax 300 and it;s the business! Will cruise all day at 75mph in comforrt with the amazing weather protection, has masses of underseat storage (2 full helmets and more), its fun in the twisties and I'm currently getting 103mpg - and I don;t hang around. Iy also has a comprehensive on board computer, ABS and traction control. Seriously, more folk should try them....
Thank you. :)
These drive systems are called everything under the moon over here rather than CVTs so that's where that comes from on my side. Sorry if it came across as if I wanted to bad-mouth scooters alltogether, that was not my intention. I actually like that they are mechanically simpler and easier to work on but they simply do not fit the bill for most people in the western world who are looking for a two-wheeled machine for recreational use. Motorcycles (in general) are not seen as a common agreeable mode of transportation for the vast majority of people over here. Therefore the practial advantages that modern scooters offer are not as important as the feel of a tank between ones legs that you grab onto in corners, the excitement of shifting gears manually right before the engine redlines and after all (even though I dislike that very point) the "image" a traditional motorcycle delivers, regardless of its size or performance. I have ridden other scooters before that I found to be fun (although a bit ridiculous) even another 125cc one but none of them were modern ones. The one I rode/ride occasionally is a Vespa PX125 with a manual transmission and I have got a little Vespa PK50XL (from 1986) myself. Although the 2-stroke engine paired with a classic transmission is everything but practical and possibly slower than that modern PCX 125 I referred to previously it does deliver a sensation that their modern counterparts have trouble offering no matter how much storage space or electronics they come with.
Here in central Europe scooters are also seen mostly as a cheap mode of transportation and truth be told they excel at that. But unless their common image changes you will not see many more people buy larger displacement scooters for recreational use. In southern Europe they are much more common but that has also got something to do with a different lifestyle, narrow roads of very old towns and brands like Piaggio being based there. Every time I am in Italy I want to hop onto one of those Beverly 300s or Aprilia Atlantics and just ride around the marble-lined city centres... one day I will... I need this pandemic to stop. 😄
How is the passenger comfort on this bike? Can you install a storage bag large enough to lean on it?
When I tried it out with the bike standing still I found it to be okay. Though I never took anyone for a spin. I would imagine it being a bit too cramped for anything longer than a 30 minute ride. In terms of storage bags... the space back there is quite small. I would say that there is not enough room to secure anything solidly enough to lean on it safely.
@@icecreamgecko thank you, appreciate it
@@icecreamgecko I'm still searching for something to take me and my girl on a weekend rides to the seaside, but still sporty enough for me to have fun. in the 500-800 ccm range
The 650s of the usual manufacturers should be perfect for that. It just depends on your engine-setup-preferences. Honda is going for the inline-four while the others stick to parallel-twins. The Suzuki 650 seems to be similarly small like the CB500F though.
Good review
Thank You.
i had several bikes, from 500cc to 1100cc. twins, v-twins, 4cil. nowadays i ride fz6.
about the 6th gear on the cb500f, its geared to reach topspeed asap, imo, i guess u prefer low rpm, bt1100 is a good naked simple v-twin bike with 180kmh topspeed at 7Krpm.
Yes, I noticed that later on. It is quite interesting. I have not ridden anything before that hit the rev limiter in top gear. 😄
The only things that could have been improved are weight reduction (aluminum fork &/or frame), taller 6th gear, stock windscreen, and slightly lower handle bar. Otherwise, it's a great city bike.
It really is a great city bike! The short gearing makes very capable of taking on almost anything in real world conditions within city parameters.
It's not too small. You're tall. You probably think those BMW GS bikes are average when they're actually horses to most people.
This is my first bike. Got it up to 110 mph(like 177kph) I agree with the stock tires not good for rain. I slipped and highsided on my first rainy commute at a red light... wasn’t even going fast at all. Not to mention the tires hadn’t been broke in so I’ll give them that, but still, not too good
So on the gearing swap the front sprocket up one tooth and that will drop the rpm in top
I ended up keeping it stock. Here in Germany this sort of mod must be approved by the "TÜV" or a similar institution and requires a proper entry into the vehicles registration documents, since it changes the top-speed and the noise at a certain RPM. I did not want to deal with that at the time and ended up forgetting about it. Maybe it is for the better.
Nice review I like your accent
Thank You! :)
15:37 I'd try bleeding the rear brake to ensure that you don't have any air in the line
The rear brake felt a bit better after another service but it might just be in its nature to be a bit... "unenthusiastic". 😅
Oh... this video was years ago. Nevermind: Feather (what ever you call that in German, we say "Fjäder" in Swedish. Imagine it is something like that in German as well. #sprechen
the right titles bring them views haha
du meintest engine breaking wird mehr verglichen mit niedrigerem kilometerstand?
*Fuck people, right? Fuck people* 😆 22:34
😅
Insurance does sound dear for this bike, are you less than 25 y/o?
Yes, it is quite steep for me atm.
I am turning 23 this year and it is steadily coming to a more reasonable sum. :)
@@icecreamgecko I wish I was 23 lol, been riding at my younger years now at 42 I'm about to get a bike again after 15 years. I'm eyeing the CB650r but it depends on the insurance as well. Never been to Germany it looks lovely 👍😊
The CB650R certainly seems to become prettier by the year.
It's quite alright during the summer. :D
Nice review its €7500 to buy new in ireland
Prices are crazy over here alright. A new Royal Enfield costs 4000 in Germany; 5500 in Ireland. Crazy rates of tax to pay for all the no-hopers here. Terrible.
Where are you from? Oh and i really like your videos :)
I am living in the West of Germany.
Thank You. :)
@@icecreamgecko Wow me too :D
Als ob. O.o xD
Jeder zweite, der meine Videos kommentiert, kommt mittlerweile aus Deutschland. Das bestärkt mich irgendwie in dem Vorhaben vielleicht doch mal Videos auf Deutsch zu machen. xD
@@icecreamgecko Das würde mich freuen :D
what michillin tires did you get
I ended up getting the "Michelin Road 5". I have got my second set by now.
@@icecreamgecko cool, imma upgrade to those after my dunlops wear out.
7456.454 miles
May i ask how tall you are. Does this bike fit 183 cm well?
I am right there with you at 184cm. It certainly is a bit small at this height. On longer rides it gets uncomfortable around the knees.
The added benefit of the small size is the unlikelyness of dropping it in slow manouvers.
This was (and still is) nice when you suddenly step on wet autumn leaves while coming to a stop, especially for a beginner like myself.
That being said, the size of the bike is the only valid reason for me to get a different one at some point.
@@icecreamgecko I am 1.74 m and this bike is just perfect for my size :D I have tested it a few months ago and I wouldn't recommand to anyone above 1.75-76 m (just too small) . it is for smaller people.
Is the seat comfortable? some writers have said the seat is not comfortable
I think it is fine. It could use some improvement for really long distance rides but I have not had issues with it, so far.
@@icecreamgecko ok great - thanks
12k kiloms is roughly a little under 6k miles. About 5.65k mil or so.
I've learned both 🤟
I respect the kilos though because everyone else uses it. Just would be hard to tell my own speed limit If i gotta calculate it in my head while riding all the time
I calculated for 10miles so a little bit more than what I said
it's 7.5k miles
Sounds like most of your concerns were address on the 2019 model huh?
Yes indeed.
@@icecreamgecko After months of deliberating I called my dealer today to order and... SOLD OUT. :[
@@jeffg6861 That's annoying. :/ I had a similar thing going on prior to getting mine.
I had to wait for a couple of months the get the bike in all matte-black. ALL other colour-schemes were available!
I think it's worth the wait though. When you finally get it you're happy to have made the right choice everytime you look at your bike. :)
@@icecreamgecko Exactly. I'm willing to wait for the "Matte Gunpowder Metallic". :D
I settled on the 500f as a first bike.
That's a great choice! ;D
brand of rear tire hugger?
It is sold by Fechter.de over here and the brand is called "Bodystyle". www.fechter.de/de/complete/honda/cb500f/2017/bodystyle-hinterradabdeckung-sportslineblack/
You have to remove the metal brackets that hold the rear-brake line in place and instead fix it to the tyre hugger. That sounds more sketchy than it is though. Just make sure that you do not squeeze the brake line too tightly. Otherwise the sharp edges of the cable-ties could chew into the brake line and/or could induce high-pressure spots that wear out a safety component prematurely. 😅
~All the best
Change the front sprocket to a 16 tooth. 😎
your voice reminds of of Sacha Baron Cohen, a great honor
Thank You :D
I think cb500x would be better sized bike for your size
I agree.
Sadly, in spring of 2017 the CB500X was still not updated.
If they had put out the new X-model a year earlier it would have been a likely option.
@@icecreamgecko ok I see, I have seen some videos on RUclips where X is finally updated for 2019. Nice video good luck
@@icecreamgecko I doubt the updated 500 would work well for you. The update uses the engine from the Rebel 500 cruiser. They traded high rpm smoothness for a little more power down low. Above 6000 they vibrate. My 17 is smooth at 6000 and above. I would rather have the smoothness than 4% more power.
this dude seemed so propper until he cussed =O
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I am 6'and some stupid fraction in non retarded units hahahah
too bad you showed some parts in other parts of the video. but not the whole motorbike. i think this motorbike looks better with a good windshield though. at least seem some nice ones. you are not german i think ? at least no accent hahaha
U live in Germany , and ride a 500?
Yes, indeed.
12,000 km = 7,456 miles
Can you speak German?
Yes, I can.
He calls miles retarded units, but says gas mileage 1:54
So what?
NAJA, von 3 auf 2 klickt der schon anders als zb. von 6 auf5 oder 5 auf4 oder4auf 3
bei mir zumindestens, so weiß ich immer ob ich im 2. oder im 3. bin
was wigst du eigentlich, weil du das mit suspension aufgelistet hast.
bzw. can you make a video about suspension adjustment when you come to tune yours?
yallah habibi 140 für den schmutzfänger?
Derzeit bin ich bei knapp unter 80kg (Ohne die Montur).
Jo mache ich. Dauert aber wahrscheinlich noch was.
@@icecreamgecko ok dann nimm 13kg zu, ich hab kaum probleme mit den dämpfer haha
@@icecreamgecko wo hast du das teil geholt? weil sieht nice aus
Non retarded units?
That's mean...
Good video tho but I don't get the units of measurement.
FYI your bike does 98mpg which is awesome.
Edit
Your English is amazing too, better than many natives. Do you have a British parent?
Yeah I know. Sometimes I wish I would have cut it out, back then. I did not think anyone would really care.
I always used to hear Americans say the same thing to Canadians who also use metric so I wanted to join in on the fun. haha
This little banter won't leave us anytime soon. 12000 km are just under 7500 miles.
Thank You very much! :D
No, sadly I have no connections to any English-speaking country in that regard. I just spend way too much time on the internet esp. RUclips.
I need to go on a trip to the British isles sometime soon to finally put it to practice. :D
@@icecreamgecko
I know it was tongue in cheek, I'm only joking.
I'm even more impressed with your English in that case.
You need to come visit mate, we're not as bad as they say you know.
If you do come you need to spend time in Cornwall and Scotland, the top and bottom of the UK are beautiful, the rest is so so.
I visited Germany last year and I loved it, some of the most beautiful places I've ever seen happened in that week.
I can't wait to come back.
Thanks again for the video.
Жаль, но такой мот я хер куплю спасибо
Why can't foreigners learn miles/km conversion? 120km = 75miles. Not hard.
Why can't you join the majority and use the metric system? It simply makes more sense and would put an end to converting stuff.
Do you still measure weight in stones?
@Dyn y Jawa 🤨