You keep saying café racer which it is not and that's the problem. Its marketed as an affordable scrambler and i believe that is its purpose. Comparing to sport bikes seems wrong. I live on a farm surrounded by a mix of different road types such as asphalt, dirt, and gravel and that's what scramblers are good at hence the softer suspension and longer travel.
I'm so tired of these videos where people compare a 1000cc sport bike to a 500cc standard bike, like people want to hear you belly ache and complain about how it's not making 200 HP at the wheel? I didn't click on a video about this bike to listen to you compare it to a Huyabusa. You completely discredited any opinions you had about the bike. worthless click bait.
You're right. I live on a farm and the country roads and light trails are what scramblers are good at. He keeps calling it a café racer and its not. Its an affordable scrambler.
Was there a lot of vibration in the handlebars that made your hands feel buzzy? Seem like throttle was snatchy in 1st gear at the start? I own a 2021 CB500X and had some similar feelings with it? I appreciate your honest review. These just came to the US and we get no test rides. I sat on one in the showroom and the seat felt hard as well.
Hi. When you say 140 /or/ 150 is it MPH or KPH? :o (You mentioned miles (distance) before...) About the vibration, it's the first time I've heard it vibrates a lot, not only from 'official' reviewers but new owners. Maybe something's wrong with that particular CL500, since it's a demo one, with all type of "riders" using it?? Besides that, the view really is phenomenal. Thanks
Looking at the Bike being ridden it had the rally pegs with no rubber, only had mine a week, it does have vibes, nothing more than any other twin. The suspension is soft, I ended up clicking the rear pre-load up one, which helped. Not a fast bike, very comfy and great for town and smaller roads, although it can manage highway/motorway speeds although best avoided on any naked bike. Definitely not an off-road bike. Agree with the simplicity of the bike, just fire it up and ride. The brown seat is higher and less comfortable than stock. So far been getting 90mpg (UK) average for 3 fill-ups.
What the hell are you talking about. Absolutely no vibration on the CL500. That is one of the smotest bikes. Dude, you don't know too much about bikes, that is for sure.😅
How tall are you? I'm 5'9" and don't stand flat footed on this bike. I am thinking about getting it but now worried about the right engine cover sticking out. Would it interfere with a shorter rider?
@@noot7109 of course, it is bike as any other and everyone prefers something different. For me, no. Lack of power for emergency situations and overtaking possibilities, a lot of wind in higher speeds, a lot of uncomfortable vibrations in higher rpm. No. It will not explode. But highway commuting is not natural habitat for this
You keep saying café racer which it is not and that's the problem.
Its marketed as an affordable scrambler and i believe that is its purpose.
Comparing to sport bikes seems wrong.
I live on a farm surrounded by a mix of different road types such as asphalt, dirt, and gravel and that's what scramblers are good at hence the softer suspension and longer travel.
I absolutely love this bike. I think your being a bit critical. Your oviously into other style bikes. Best around town bike ive ever owned.
For sure it has its benefits. I have never said it doesnt 👍 I loved the style ✌️
I think you nailed it when you said it's for cruising around and looking cool. That's enough for me at 76. :)
In that case, perfect bike 😅 like this is perfect for city and look, like supersport is perfect for track and supermoto for fun 👍
I'm so tired of these videos where people compare a 1000cc sport bike to a 500cc standard bike, like people want to hear you belly ache and complain about how it's not making 200 HP at the wheel? I didn't click on a video about this bike to listen to you compare it to a Huyabusa. You completely discredited any opinions you had about the bike. worthless click bait.
Thank you. I appreciate the feedback 👍
You need to only review crotch rocket bikes. You have no sense of reality other than track bikes.
You are embarrassing.
You're right.
I live on a farm and the country roads and light trails are what scramblers are good at.
He keeps calling it a café racer and its not.
Its an affordable scrambler.
You're exactly right, mate!
You think a larger aftermarket windshield can be installed to reduce the air buffer to your upper body?
if someone produce them, sure...it helped me on my naked bike significantly :)
Was there a lot of vibration in the handlebars that made your hands feel buzzy? Seem like throttle was snatchy in 1st gear at the start? I own a 2021 CB500X and had some similar feelings with it? I appreciate your honest review. These just came to the US and we get no test rides. I sat on one in the showroom and the seat felt hard as well.
You can easily get used to it, but yeah. Quite buzzy. Really nice bike anyway. I liked it as a package
@@mikey_moto_channel Thank you for the honest information. Much appreciated 🙏
Hi. When you say 140 /or/ 150 is it MPH or KPH? :o (You mentioned miles (distance) before...)
About the vibration, it's the first time I've heard it vibrates a lot, not only from 'official' reviewers but new owners. Maybe something's wrong with that particular CL500, since it's a demo one, with all type of "riders" using it??
Besides that, the view really is phenomenal.
Thanks
It is kph. Maybe I am not just used to that. But I have ridden more than 50 bikes now and seemed to vibrate. Maybe my balls are too little sensitive 😁
@@mikey_moto_channel
I understand. So CL500 it's a good vibrator :D
Hugs to you. keep going :)
Looking at the Bike being ridden it had the rally pegs with no rubber, only had mine a week, it does have vibes, nothing more than any other twin. The suspension is soft, I ended up clicking the rear pre-load up one, which helped. Not a fast bike, very comfy and great for town and smaller roads, although it can manage highway/motorway speeds although best avoided on any naked bike. Definitely not an off-road bike. Agree with the simplicity of the bike, just fire it up and ride. The brown seat is higher and less comfortable than stock. So far been getting 90mpg (UK) average for 3 fill-ups.
@@shardlake thank you for the insight from owner perspective. Of course, my view is biased and within one hour cannot be so thorough
What the hell are you talking about. Absolutely no vibration on the CL500. That is one of the smotest bikes.
Dude, you don't know too much about bikes, that is for sure.😅
Yeah. Sorry. Never ridden one 😎
You are not the right guy for this bike 😂
Well. Probably not. I am sorry 😅
How tall are you? I'm 5'9" and don't stand flat footed on this bike. I am thinking about getting it but now worried about the right engine cover sticking out. Would it interfere with a shorter rider?
Hey. I am 6 foot. If you can handle to be on toes, I would not lower it. Depends on you to be comfortable 👍
It doesn't like high RPM? Say you drive it at 120 kph/ 70 mph every day for 20 minutes for 3 years? Engine explode? :V
Yes, exactly. You have never seen that before? 😅
@@mikey_moto_channel So it's not gonna be a good highway commuter? :C
@@noot7109 of course, it is bike as any other and everyone prefers something different. For me, no. Lack of power for emergency situations and overtaking possibilities, a lot of wind in higher speeds, a lot of uncomfortable vibrations in higher rpm. No. It will not explode. But highway commuting is not natural habitat for this
@@mikey_moto_channel Ok, that's all I needed to hear * Uses it on the highway until it explodes *
Stick to your sportsbike.
Noted. Will do 😅 someday 🙂
Were you drunk?
@@OliverSebe-d2j ??? 🤣
annoying
Thank you. I appreciate it ✌️