The motor in these is a gem. Bullet-proof reliability, enough power to have fun and great fuel economy. I have a 2014 with over 50,000 miles on it. Runs like it did back when I broke it in. Gets 62-75 mpg too. Very versatile machine that can do anything well enough to please any rider as long as blinding acceleration isn't one of those things. 0-60 mph takes a tick over 5 seconds. It's also all day comfortable. I've done several 600 mile days on mine no problems at all.
A lot of folks are using these for adventure touring bikes. You don't need 80, 100, 150, 200 hp when going off road or just general riding especially the backroads. Its all about having fun and these bikes get great reviews all over the world. You are trying to run it like a sport bike racing stop light to stop light.
I'm here! I think the Honda CB500X is my next bike. £6,000 in UK. It's a no brainer. I'm planning on riding from UK to The Gambia in West Africa where I have an apartment. It's a 14 day 3,500 mile trip from UK and this bike may be just what's needed. It's tarmac all the way now from Morroco right to Banjul in West Africa. I've driven a car there once before so I know the route. I need a smaller adventure bike with good MPG and reliability.
This being an entry level motorcycle means the expectations of a new rider would differ greatly from someone who’s ridden lots of bikes... this is a great bike for someone just starting out , enough power , good brakes, decent handling, abs..wind protection and great resale value done the road when he or she decides to up grade.... I think Honda did a great job with the revised 2019 ..just the 19” up front makes a world of difference ..put a set of Shinko 705s and it’s near perfect ..but if you’re over 5’10” the riding position is cramped . Wish I was shorter ..no I don’t but you get my drift..
Thanks for the compliment! If you haven’t yet, check out my review of the CB650R here: ruclips.net/video/cwdQRYg4cfg/видео.html Good luck with your decision!
I disagree. This review is entirely about how fast it will go. This is in no way it's produced for. I have this bike and I have never been full throttle. Not my riding style. This bike is wonderful on curvy country roads and light trails. This is a good review if you were considering it as a road bike but I don't understand why someone would. Use this bike as it was intended and it will last forever.
Just changed my oil this evening. IF you own a cb500x 2019, the engine oil drain plug is 12mm.. It's located on the left side of the bike at the rear of the oil drain pan close to the side stand. --Owner's manual says 22 pound feet of torque ( aka 30 newton meters aka 30nm) to tighten it, and yes it's horizontally screwed into the oil drain pan. Part for Fram oil filter is ph6017a, Walmart sells them for under 7 bucks USD, I use gn4 10w-30sj which is supported by Honda per the manual. Cheers.
@@DifferentSpokesTV Here's another one , that I learned the hard way, if you're leg inseam length is even half an inch or one inch shorter than the seat height...don't think you can get away with pretending to be zorro and just leap off the bike without putting down the side/kick stand... unless you're better than taekwondo experts doing a one leg jump spinning kick...you'll end hitting the tail of the bike with the back of your foot or leg calf...and it drops. xD And OF COURSE...I would be braindead in the morning arriving at work enough to have the balls to try this..BEFORE getting engine crash bars/guards Enjoy your laughter 😁
@@rosarioroberto5823 Not yet..but ah...(scratches head )..there are only so many possible bolts that are 12mm in size.. in fact I think there is only one. :) All you need do is look on the kickstand side under the engine to find it. I may make one the next time it's time to do an oil change.
I love my CB500X. It will run 85 mph all day if you wanted, but I'm happy to ride speed limit. Gravel, dirt, poorly maintained roads, it's fine. Nice even torque. Great gas mileage. If you have good throttle/clutch/brake control then it rides great on twisty roads. It's not a sports bike.
It’s not a sports bike, but on the road it will go as fast as a sport bike. This bike is plenty fast. If you’re going faster than this bike can go on the road you’re endangering your life. Great bike!
I had a '16 model for 2 years and 25k miles. It's great little bike and I loved the fuel economy. I installed some Givi crash bars that looked cool and gave me mounting options for small panniers but also an annoying buzz between 4,800 and 5k rpms. Then on a long uphill into a stiff head wind loaded up on the Trans Canada, I found the bike couldn't maintain 75. It's disheartening to run out of power, throttle wide open. My previous bike was a 650 Vstrom. It's hard to go to a bike with less power and be satisfied, even if it's enough 99% of the time. I'm not a knee dragger and I'm not big: 175 lbs. geared up. I do long distance, sometimes on highways, and I like have a reserve of power. I'm on my second season on a Tiger800XRx. I'm really happy to see the 19" front wheel on the X. . With a skilled rider and 50/50 tires, that bike is now a capable dual sport replacement for the KLR.
Funny, one of my friends just bought the Tiger and loves it. He got a great deal on a '19 and they threw in the aluminum panniers for free. I'll try to get out with him and do a review on that bike soon.
nice vids, just found them through the youtube algorithms. Nice to see a fellow Canadian as well do the reviews. The last 2 mins of your video, I'm not sure if you were driving home, but I know exactly where you were as I live just in Waterdown ;) Cheers, happy riding.
I like that it doesn't encourage you to abuse it. But then again I can't afford to lose my license (need it for work). Its comfortable and has enough torque that you don't have to rev the guts out of it
The reason for being 47hp is because it is the maximum power allowed in a restricted European licence category. So it is mapped to that standard (also for European emissions)
Great Review. QUESTION: if you had to choose between the four in the category you mention, which would be the top two candidate for you personally? (understanding that they are all smaller bikes than you would probably choose for yourself of course).
This one would be my choice every time. You get Honda quality and good on and off road performance with enough engine and a comfortable ride. You could tour around the world on this and get it fixed wherever there is a Honda dealer, which is most places.
Johan Coes thanks for the comment. Wallowy just means the suspension is a bit soft for the road if you’re pushing the bike hard. Not a big deal though. You have to be going sportbike pace to notice. And the softer suspension is great for rough roads or off road. It’s just a small compromise to make the bike more of an adventure bike.
@@dipschit66 Right?? In the US with all the areas where people go 85mph on the freeway it makes it hard to buy anything less than 600cc and up. I really want the cb500x though because it seems to be the only ADV bike I'll be able to manage at 5'3"
Didn't get to test it full out but judging by what I know about the engine and aerodynamics it's probably in the neighborhood of 180 kph or 112 mph, give or take a couple.
How tall is the woman who is sitting on the bike in the beginning of the video? Was she able to touch the ground with both feet or just one? Trying to get an idea for myself, unfortunately there are no new CB500X's near me at all to sit on just yet.
She is 5'6" - 5'7" and could sit on the bike with both feet down but not flat footed. If you can find a left over model from last year they are lower due to smaller wheels and less suspension travel. Those ones are not as good off road though. Good luck with your search!
I’ve seen better reviews frankly, but it was interesting to get another point of view. It would have been interesting seeing it from Brooke’s point of view. The roads you chose did not help, flat and urban urban. Never mind. Thanks anyway. I’m getting one as a second bike for running around. A lot of people tour long distances with these. They are very light and that slipper clutch is great. Generally they are bullet proof.
this Bike is mostly intented for us in Europe because we have 3 licences for bikes and limits. am 20 years old and currenty getting an A2 licence and I cant ride anything more powerfull then 35kw of power and this bike is exectly 35kw. I have to have this licence for 2 years before I get a full A.
Adventure touring bikes were not for speed, its they reliablity and comfort you just need enough power to overtake thats it.. its you want speed get a sports bike, at the end of the day you dont need a fast bike when touring you only need speed of 80-120 kph for cruising.. it will take you from point A to point B safely.
True, you don't need that much power, but it's fun to have :) Having said that, this bike has plenty of power for a 'small' bike. Thanks for the comment.
But did you notice that you were keeping up with every body around you...what more do you need. It's a great bike to ride through the country and see the sights.. if you want to race around and be stupid, get a sportbike...
Ok it's an ok bike but one thing I've noticed with all these reviews, where do you fit your sound system there's no where to put you music, your radio or amp. I'm used to the Deauville and at least you can fit your sound system so when your cruising along you don't get bored.
@@DifferentSpokesTV I wish motorcycle makers actually gave this some thought, I like to ride with music on, that's one of the reasons I got the Deauville. But it is time for something new I just can't find anything that interests me enough to get rid of my Deauville.
flitsies One thing you might want to try is one of those Bluetooth communicators that connects to your phone. Then you can listen to r tunes on your headphones. Most of them also have a feature where you can listen to the radio. It’s not the same experience but the next best thing.
@@motoryzen It doesn't have to be a Cadillac on wheels, but if you look at every single car produced now there is not one single car sold that does not come with at least a stereo. There is no justification for not providing a space for a motorcycle stereo, the actual radio Digital and FM plus Bluetooth connectivity can be made so small now that they could fit on the fairing and have space for a teas made and breakfast bar. So there is really no justification for not providing a standard stereo on virtually all bikes with a small fairing this includes adventure bikes. In fact the most people that will buy this kind of bike will never take it off road. Why some people are so against bike riders having the ability to listen to music while they ride is very odd. The most expensive part of a motorcycle stereo oddly enough is not the stereo it self but the speakers, the stereo you can pick those up for as little as £3 off ebay without digital and a little more with digital but all weather speakers big enough powerful enough and flat enough to fit comfortably. But hold on if bike makers incorporated a system into the bike then they could plan for that couldn't they? This bike has a big chunk of plastic pretty much doing nothing it could be useful.
Don’t understand why you need to pick up CB500x and race with the rest? I thought you knew it couldn’t catch in the first place. Why bother? And spoil an otherwise a good review>
Bee Kiong Kang, he was on a dealer test drive. Many dealers take you out in a group and don’t let you go without a representative of the dealership with you.
The motor in these is a gem. Bullet-proof reliability, enough power to have fun and great fuel economy. I have a 2014 with over 50,000 miles on it. Runs like it did back when I broke it in. Gets 62-75 mpg too. Very versatile machine that can do anything well enough to please any rider as long as blinding acceleration isn't one of those things. 0-60 mph takes a tick over 5 seconds. It's also all day comfortable. I've done several 600 mile days on mine no problems at all.
Thanks for the comment. Not surprised about the reliability. It’s a Honda after all.
i know I'm quite off topic but do anybody know a good place to watch new series online?
@Solomon Mohammad i would suggest FlixZone. You can find it on google :)
@Reid Harper Definitely, have been watching on flixzone for months myself :D
@Reid Harper Thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) Appreciate it!!
A lot of folks are using these for adventure touring bikes. You don't need 80, 100, 150, 200 hp when going off road or just general riding especially the backroads. Its all about having fun and these bikes get great reviews all over the world. You are trying to run it like a sport bike racing stop light to stop light.
I'm here! I think the Honda CB500X is my next bike. £6,000 in UK. It's a no brainer. I'm planning on riding from UK to The Gambia in West Africa where I have an apartment. It's a 14 day 3,500 mile trip from UK and this bike may be just what's needed. It's tarmac all the way now from Morroco right to Banjul in West Africa. I've driven a car there once before so I know the route. I need a smaller adventure bike with good MPG and reliability.
Awesome to hear that! Thanks!
@@DifferentSpokesTV This guy loves it too ruclips.net/video/Wl7kAm4J2o8/видео.html
sounds like an amazing trip!
This being an entry level motorcycle means the expectations of a new rider would differ greatly from someone who’s ridden lots of bikes... this is a great bike for someone just starting out , enough power , good brakes, decent handling, abs..wind protection and great resale value done the road when he or she decides to up grade....
I think Honda did a great job with the revised 2019 ..just the 19” up front makes a world of difference ..put a set of Shinko 705s and it’s near perfect ..but if you’re over 5’10” the riding position is cramped .
Wish I was shorter ..no I don’t but you get my drift..
Realize that many people choose this bike Because it doesn't have a high strung engine that loves, craves and devours high revs.
Actually, that's exactly how you need to ride it to make it go. Like 6k rpms to maintain 75 - and it will do it all day long.
Great review. You described me perfectly....a taller rider but a beginner who doesn't want to feel intimidated by a bigger, more powerful bike.
One of the best review on cb500x. I paid £250 deposit on this bike and now I have changed my mind. May go for cb650r
Thanks for the compliment! If you haven’t yet, check out my review of the CB650R here: ruclips.net/video/cwdQRYg4cfg/видео.html
Good luck with your decision!
I disagree. This review is entirely about how fast it will go. This is in no way it's produced for. I have this bike and I have never been full throttle. Not my riding style. This bike is wonderful on curvy country roads and light trails. This is a good review if you were considering it as a road bike but I don't understand why someone would. Use this bike as it was intended and it will last forever.
Riding from stop light to stop light is not the "adventure" I was looking for
Just changed my oil this evening.
IF you own a cb500x 2019, the engine oil drain plug is 12mm..
It's located on the left side of the bike at the rear of the oil drain pan close to the side stand.
--Owner's manual says 22 pound feet of torque ( aka 30 newton meters aka 30nm) to tighten it, and yes it's horizontally screwed into the oil drain pan.
Part for Fram oil filter is ph6017a, Walmart sells them for under 7 bucks USD, I use gn4 10w-30sj which is supported by Honda per the manual.
Cheers.
Thanks for the tip :)
@@DifferentSpokesTV Here's another one , that I learned the hard way, if you're leg inseam length is even half an inch or one inch shorter than the seat height...don't think you can get away with pretending to be zorro and just leap off the bike without putting down the side/kick stand...
unless you're better than taekwondo experts doing a one leg jump spinning kick...you'll end hitting the tail of the bike with the back of your foot or leg calf...and it drops. xD
And OF COURSE...I would be braindead in the morning arriving at work enough to have the balls to try this..BEFORE getting engine crash bars/guards
Enjoy your laughter 😁
Motoryzen, do you have a RUclips video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸
@@rosarioroberto5823 Not yet..but ah...(scratches head )..there are only so many possible bolts that are 12mm in size.. in fact I think there is only one. :)
All you need do is look on the kickstand side under the engine to find it.
I may make one the next time it's time to do an oil change.
I love my CB500X. It will run 85 mph all day if you wanted, but I'm happy to ride speed limit. Gravel, dirt, poorly maintained roads, it's fine. Nice even torque. Great gas mileage. If you have good throttle/clutch/brake control then it rides great on twisty roads. It's not a sports bike.
It’s not a sports bike, but on the road it will go as fast as a sport bike. This bike is plenty fast. If you’re going faster than this bike can go on the road you’re endangering your life. Great bike!
That's what I like. Strikes such a middle ground.
Great video and it looks like a competent bike.
Great bike and engine if you know how to treat it.
I had a '16 model for 2 years and 25k miles. It's great little bike and I loved the fuel economy. I installed some Givi crash bars that looked cool and gave me mounting options for small panniers but also an annoying buzz between 4,800 and 5k rpms. Then on a long uphill into a stiff head wind loaded up on the Trans Canada, I found the bike couldn't maintain 75. It's disheartening to run out of power, throttle wide open. My previous bike was a 650 Vstrom. It's hard to go to a bike with less power and be satisfied, even if it's enough 99% of the time. I'm not a knee dragger and I'm not big: 175 lbs. geared up. I do long distance, sometimes on highways, and I like have a reserve of power. I'm on my second season on a Tiger800XRx.
I'm really happy to see the 19" front wheel on the X. . With a skilled rider and 50/50 tires, that bike is now a capable dual sport replacement for the KLR.
Funny, one of my friends just bought the Tiger and loves it. He got a great deal on a '19 and they threw in the aluminum panniers for free. I'll try to get out with him and do a review on that bike soon.
Nice video....what the hell does wollowee mean...lol Good to see someone test the power of this bike...
Ha, ha. Thanks. It means soft, it wallows when cornering hard. It can do it but I a no sport bike. Not that it’s meant to be.
That Goldwing is going nice too .
They’re faster than people think.
"I've mountain biked over stuff I wouldn't walk over!" -- so true!
Christ how fast do u have to go rat racing like a road racer , it's a touring machine
nice vids, just found them through the youtube algorithms. Nice to see a fellow Canadian as well do the reviews. The last 2 mins of your video, I'm not sure if you were driving home, but I know exactly where you were as I live just in Waterdown ;) Cheers, happy riding.
Thanks! I was coming back to Toronto from Hamilton and taking the scenic route.
I own a 2015 CB 500 x.Love mine.Tons of fun
I like that it doesn't encourage you to abuse it. But then again I can't afford to lose my license (need it for work). Its comfortable and has enough torque that you don't have to rev the guts out of it
The reason for being 47hp is because it is the maximum power allowed in a restricted European licence category. So it is mapped to that standard (also for European emissions)
Hey man, do you think that´s a good bike for a beginner?
Thanks!
I’d say so. If you’re tall enough it will be a great bike that beginners and an experienced riders can enjoy.
Glad I don't need to ride that fast.
Great Review. QUESTION: if you had to choose between the four in the category you mention, which would be the top two candidate for you personally? (understanding that they are all smaller bikes than you would probably choose for yourself of course).
This one would be my choice every time. You get Honda quality and good on and off road performance with enough engine and a comfortable ride. You could tour around the world on this and get it fixed wherever there is a Honda dealer, which is most places.
Hello this bike can travel on highway on 75 miles per hour easy?
I’m guessing it would struggle with a passenger ?? Excellent video, shame you don’t have corners so we in Europe can compare your reviews 😂👍.
Great video..
Thanks :)
Good review, also can you please name the song at the start of video :) ?
Thanks. The song is called The Creek and it's in the RUclips Audio Library, free for RUclipsrs to use in their videos.
I'm just concerned about damage to the exhaust pipes and radiator from flying rocks, etc.
Hi, I don’t get the wallowe suspension. I must hear incorrectly. What is wallowe? Thks
Johan Coes thanks for the comment. Wallowy just means the suspension is a bit soft for the road if you’re pushing the bike hard. Not a big deal though. You have to be going sportbike pace to notice. And the softer suspension is great for rough roads or off road. It’s just a small compromise to make the bike more of an adventure bike.
Different Spokes TV
Ok now it makes sense. Thanks for the explanation
Blues and Bikes, you could do a lot worse. Keep up the good work. All the best from Germany. Grtz Jo
I have one and it's a great bike.
It seems to be really popular, probably because it does everything well.
Not sure where you guys are, I'm in Kansas City Missouri and pretty sure it's the only one on the road.
We're in Toronto.
@@dipschit66 Right?? In the US with all the areas where people go 85mph on the freeway it makes it hard to buy anything less than 600cc and up. I really want the cb500x though because it seems to be the only ADV bike I'll be able to manage at 5'3"
@@steelemoto4190 I'm just over 50 years old and I don't need to go fast anymore. The 500X is just what I needed.
What's the top speed of this bike at redline?
Didn't get to test it full out but judging by what I know about the engine and aerodynamics it's probably in the neighborhood of 180 kph or 112 mph, give or take a couple.
Honda site says 90mph
Richard Buckett 90 for those keeping below 5000rpm gear change,I get 103mph on the 400X
Great bike for those who have nothing to prove anymore. Lots of fun. As you say, good for rough pavements (roads).
My wife's favorite bike. She would love if we bought one.
Are the vibrations annoying with high speed?
Not that I’ve found. The parallel twin is a fairly smooth design and this is a touring bike so annoying vibrations would really harm its reputation.
What Country are you from?...Don't think the black one is available in the States...
We get the black and the red in Canada.
How tall is the woman who is sitting on the bike in the beginning of the video? Was she able to touch the ground with both feet or just one? Trying to get an idea for myself, unfortunately there are no new CB500X's near me at all to sit on just yet.
She is 5'6" - 5'7" and could sit on the bike with both feet down but not flat footed. If you can find a left over model from last year they are lower due to smaller wheels and less suspension travel. Those ones are not as good off road though. Good luck with your search!
Why do you hide the speedo?
Legal reasons.
Check the tire pressure
I’ve seen better reviews frankly, but it was interesting to get another point of view. It would have been interesting seeing it from Brooke’s point of view. The roads you chose did not help, flat and urban urban. Never mind. Thanks anyway. I’m getting one as a second bike for running around. A lot of people tour long distances with these. They are very light and that slipper clutch is great. Generally they are bullet proof.
Why not make thos an 800 or 900 cc bike?
Rumour has it that Honda is coming out with an Africa Twin in 850cc and 1100cc next year.
Or even a 650 twin
this Bike is mostly intented for us in Europe because we have 3 licences for bikes and limits. am 20 years old and currenty getting an A2 licence and I cant ride anything more powerfull then 35kw of power and this bike is exectly 35kw. I have to have this licence for 2 years before I get a full A.
@@aleksandarkoncar8280 my first bike was my zrx 1100. With Muzzy exhaust, cams and carb mods.it was 130hp. I still love it.
Should have used the engine from the NC700x. Forward cant low cog, better torque.
Pretty sure front suspension isn't adjustable. Back is for preload! Height can be dropped by lowering suspension link aftermarket stuff
Thanks.
V strom 650?
Adventure touring bikes were not for speed, its they reliablity and comfort you just need enough power to overtake thats it.. its you want speed get a sports bike, at the end of the day you dont need a fast bike when touring you only need speed of 80-120 kph for cruising.. it will take you from point A to point B safely.
True, you don't need that much power, but it's fun to have :) Having said that, this bike has plenty of power for a 'small' bike. Thanks for the comment.
carb and cable throttle....zzzzzzzz... its not quite ready yet. needs one more iteration to become a great starter adv bike.
But did you notice that you were keeping up with every body around you...what more do you need. It's a great bike to ride through the country and see the sights.. if you want to race around and be stupid, get a sportbike...
Ok it's an ok bike but one thing I've noticed with all these reviews, where do you fit your sound system there's no where to put you music, your radio or amp.
I'm used to the Deauville and at least you can fit your sound system so when your cruising along you don't get bored.
Just strap a Ghetto Blaster to the back seat :)
@@DifferentSpokesTV I wish motorcycle makers actually gave this some thought, I like to ride with music on, that's one of the reasons I got the Deauville.
But it is time for something new I just can't find anything that interests me enough to get rid of my Deauville.
flitsies One thing you might want to try is one of those Bluetooth communicators that connects to your phone. Then you can listen to r tunes on your headphones. Most of them also have a feature where you can listen to the radio. It’s not the same experience but the next best thing.
It's called a Bluetooth motorcycle headset. This is a middle weight adventure bike...not a goldwing xD ( aka Cadillac on two wheels)
@@motoryzen It doesn't have to be a Cadillac on wheels, but if you look at every single car produced now there is not one single car sold that does not come with at least a stereo.
There is no justification for not providing a space for a motorcycle stereo, the actual radio Digital and FM plus Bluetooth connectivity can be made so small now that they could fit on the fairing and have space for a teas made and breakfast bar.
So there is really no justification for not providing a standard stereo on virtually all bikes with a small fairing this includes adventure bikes.
In fact the most people that will buy this kind of bike will never take it off road.
Why some people are so against bike riders having the ability to listen to music while they ride is very odd.
The most expensive part of a motorcycle stereo oddly enough is not the stereo it self but the speakers, the stereo you can pick those up for as little as £3 off ebay without digital and a little more with digital but all weather speakers big enough powerful enough and flat enough to fit comfortably.
But hold on if bike makers incorporated a system into the bike then they could plan for that couldn't they?
This bike has a big chunk of plastic pretty much doing nothing it could be useful.
Don’t understand why you need to pick up CB500x and race with the rest? I thought you knew it couldn’t catch in the first place. Why bother? And spoil an otherwise a good review>
Bee Kiong Kang, he was on a dealer test drive. Many dealers take you out in a group and don’t let you go without a representative of the dealership with you.
Who rides like that?
that looks a lot like toronto..
Close.
@@DifferentSpokesTV how?
@@almulakimaalimalriadiat9068 Oshawa.
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aaaaaaaaahhhhhhh, so in Canada they can give you a ticket for speeding by using youtube as evidence?
Don’t want to take chances :)