![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s a power curve that’s ideally suited to novice riders and, as such, the CB500X could be considered a good entry-level bike that’s well suited to those who are just getting into adventure riding. The engine can feel a little doughy lower in the rev range, but the midrange offers decent response that improves as revs climb towards the 8500rpm redline. Getting up to cruising speed doesn’t happen in a mad rush, but there’s more than enough power on tap for modest acceleration. Loaded up and ready to roll, I was soon cruising along the highway at a 100 clicks with the tacho indicating a tad over 5000rpm. Even without these extras, I easily managed to secure my swag to the back and a tank bag up front, although for the latter I had to run the rear straps all the way down to the ’peg mounts, as the bike’s plastics don’t allow access to the frame. Well, the first thing you’ll want to do before heading on an adventure is pack and strap your luggage, and for this the CB500X’s pillion seat makes a great platform, and the generous pillion grab rails have small protrusions underneath that hold straps in place and make it easy to secure bags, swags and other gear.įor serious luggage carrying, Honda offers a range of optional accessories including panniers ($1026.36), a 36L topbox ($809.59) and base ($88.36), a rear-seat bag ($234.86), a tankbag ($198.85) and a rear carrier rack ($584.95). ![]() As Honda says, this is a bike that’s “ready for adventure”. As is the upright riding position, easy to reach and wide handlebar, neutral rider’s triangle, effective vibe-free mirrors, miserly fuel consumption, decent engine performance, light and progressive clutch, low first gear… yep, the CB500X has the commuter-bike thing nailed.īut the CB500X’s remit extends far beyond it working its way through heavy traffic in the city. Top heavy the CB500X is not, and the fact that it carries much of its weight low in the frame makes it easy to manoeuvre at low speeds, which is certainly beneficial around town. And while said seat isn’t exactly low at 834mm, it’s narrow where it meets the tank which makes it easy enough for shorties like me to plant both feet on the ground. Throw a leg over the seat and it’s easy to pull the X up off its sidestand. And light and compact the CB500X is, weighing in at just 198kg ready to ride. ![]()
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