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Congratulations on riding the entire video with your turn signal on!!! LMFAO. Sign of your maturing mind!!! Rally Raid stage 3 conversion kits are available for these bikes that really address most of the issues holding this bike back for true adventure riding. Picking one of these bikes up used and adding the kit offers a very affordable and capable beginner 0ption for around 7k Canadian.
Great review, but most for people looking for an used up to 2018 model. The 2019 has got some great updates that may should be focused a bit more, I don't find the gearshift "clunky" on the 2019, it is perfect. The engine has also got some more torque. The new slipper clutch is super easy to operate, the handlebars is improved a lot too. You mention the new 19 inch front, but it also got longer travel suspension which in sum makes it better off road :-)
Hi Sven, I went riding with a T7 yesterday (I was on my '16 model CB500X) and your comments re size, weight and center of gravity were very apparent when parked side by side and on the gravel sections I was at the same speed 80 to 115 kph). I think your comments on why you went back to the 500 are sound....But I do want a 120/90 aspect on the front and new pegs.
Nice! I have a 2015 since 2016 purchased new from a Honda dealer, no mechanical issues at all. Ohlins shock/spring and stiffer Racetech fork springs helped. Loving the lightweight easy ride and fuel range!
@@crosstrainingadventure I guess nothing lasts forever. I am just jealous of the choices of bikes, I am living in Vietnam and the selection is limited. Got a Honda XR150 farm bike. That I was thinking to model a bit after the DR650ADV bile you made.
Calvin Lewis I’d rather see a SCRAMBLER version.... nobody buying these to do rallies, if you want a big wind screen to keep the wind off of you, let me suggest a Nissan Sentra....
After trawling through a slew of crap pointless reviews on this bike..who knew Barry owned a little X excellent review as I have come to expect from you boys..all I needed to know
i wasn't really connecting with the bike well, and then i did my back in that dirt riding crash and decided to sell it. when i can ride again i'll start looking at other bikes, another DR650 is certainly a contender.
We all know you don't do motorcycle reviews often so it's nice to see this one. But if ever there was an opportunity to review the new Yamaha 700 Tenere I would be very grateful if you had done it. cheers :)
HONDA, MAKE A LIGHTWEIGHT 650 VERSION, GET RID OF THE UGLY PARTS AND MAKE IT LOOK LIKE A SCRAMBLER!!! nobody is buying these to do rallies, so putting rally fairings on them is DUMB! Oh, and adjustable suspension that can adjust all the way to off-road capable would be great!!!
excellent review mate good details and from a taller riders perspective its sound like the issues you described are exactly hwat i was looking for !! ride safe
Im on my fourth season with my 2017 CB500X & i still love it. But i dream of same bike with a bigger engine & better suspensions; Honda please create a CB650X to make my dream come true 😎. 17-19 inches wheels combo please; will i need to buy a V-Strom 650 XT ? The V-Strom 650 XT stock suspensions are not very good... Lets hope Suzuki will improve it in 2021.
For bringing the clutch lever closer to the bar for cheap, a tie wrap put in between the lever and the perch work amazing and you can use different size to customize your fit for cheap.
The "exaggerated engine capacity" thing is specific to '500' bikes, nearly all of which are 470cc and 47bhp to make them A2 compliant out of the box. Nobody makes a 500cc/50bhp bike anymore. Sizes are often rounded up (often to reduce the road tax payable on them; in the UK one band starts at 400cc and another at 600, so a 397cc bike is cheaper to own than a 400cc) but this particular quirk is consistent across brands and that's the reason.
Interesting, thanks for the info. Years ago I was puzzled that my Husqvarna TE610 was only a 570. Then they called it a TE630 when they updated it but I think the engine stayed the same...
@@crosstrainingadventure im australian. not a fan of the dr in stock form. never really looked into the honda xr's, kawasaki KLR650 is the go imo but apparently that bike is coming to an end. the ktm's, the africa twins, the t700 etc are far too expensive for an entry level rider so without the likes of a KLR 650 there doesnt seem much to choose from. the 250's just dont cut it on the highway. cant even get the xr new anymore can ya? i want a new bike but im on a budget. think ima go the KLR 650 before the end of the year but i dunno..
What do you think about the new 2022 updates such as the USD forks etc? I've had a Himalayan and now coming from a Tiger 800, XCX and am seriously contemplating this. I'm a little over 5' 9" and in my 50s. Too bad the new 2022 model actually gains a few pounds despite all the weight reduction. I do like the fact that I can flat foot it even in slippers. Haven't done a test ride mainly on account of no demo bikes being available. Would appreciate your suggestion. Intend to use it as a daily commuter in India. Heat, traffic and road conditions. Occasionally for touring one up.
I am coming from scooter when take it test ride i loved it but at 120-130km/h at highway i had vibrations and at 130-140 i had vibrations on footpegs its normally for this model. Im between 300cc scooter or cb500x. If cb has not vibration i would buy it already
The CB500X is a cute little bike. The Africa Twin AS 2019, some of you mention, is pure love, true. But cheap, easy or light she ain't. And man, is she tall. No comparison here!
The standard AT is bigger and heavier but honestly with the seat in the low position it's not much taller in the saddle at all. (5'7" 30" inseam) Pretty amazing that it has so much more travel and clearance. The difference between a street bike in "adventure" style and a bike built for "adventure".
Thanks, we are trying to counter all those 'reviews' which are just big glossy ads designed to sell stuff. We miss the good old days when bike magazines seriously critiqued bikes looking for design faults and weaknesses.... discussed this issue in this vid: ua-cam.com/video/p9I_9nzQWk4/v-deo.html
A V-strom, Sam? Now that's interesting! My brother owns one so I've ridden both bikes. I always figured the V-strom was just a slightly modified road bike too, being based on an SV650 (which I've also owned).
@@crosstrainingadventure The gen 1 shared the sv650s engine but that’s about it. The gen 2 uses the engine out of the Gladius. The VStrom is definitely more street oriented than say a GS but the Honda is even more street oriented than that. (In my opinion)
Our pleasure! We are trying to be more critical to offset the majority of 'reviews' nowadays that almost seem to be written by the manufacturer themselves lol.
Great little review, would be good to see how you went about your seat modifications, had a chuckle at your bar risers, considering your other video on suggesting not to put bar risers on bikes... Have a 2016 CB500X here in Thailand, I didn't realise it was 12,000 kilometer oil changes, I've been doing it every 4-5000klms? Shame about the suspension hey! Ah well, probably kept me alive not being able to go too hard in the Twisties!
personally i would stick with your current oil changes, edgar. i usually do them twice as often on adventure and road bikes as it simply seems to long an interval otherwise. sometimes i suspect the manufacturers are pushing those figures to make the bikes look more maintenance-free? i don't have any evidence for that but i know many of us feel the same way.
If you could only have 1... CB w/ 120/90/17 front tire or DR650? The obvious CB for more pavement, DR for more offroad... but having never ridden either not sure which one covers their lesser area better. Lots of grey area but will the CB cross over into the offroad (nothing crazy) better than the DR handles pavement. (reasonable comfort is the concern) Typical day riding 1 to 1.5 hrs out to the fun stuff and then of course the same ride back. See a well farkled DR local that I may go check out.
Everyone would have a different opinion Jeff, but I don't think there's much overlap at all. The CB500X just feels like a road bike with the smallest possible mods to make it acceptable on a dirt road. Whereas the DR is great offroad but still has good legs on the highway and is comfortable once you fix the seat and get the ergos right (see our DR project series). And the DR is heaps of fun on twisty mountain roads too!
@@crosstrainingadventure Thanks for your feedback Barry. There's a nicely set up 2019 DR very close by that just popped up this morning. Might have to check it out over the weekend.
yes, have you seen the spindly cast wheels on the ktm 390 adventure? i think quite a few of those are going to break. ktm's promo vids show guys riding them aggressively offroad, all of us were cringing thinking when will the wheels collapse...
@@crosstrainingadventure indeed, I looked closely at a 390 recently, but because of said Honda wheel above, I went and bought a WR250R instead. Maybe if they release and Adventure R....
The water pump drops oil, not coolant, from 560km point. Handelbar wobble from new and the abs disc is touching the fork. In one year and 3500 km, I very close to sell it. I have a 2021 model. I thing Honda is a peace o shit those days. Now the handel bar wobble is worse, and the warranty doesn't give a shit on the customers. Maybe in other places is different, but in my country this is the situation.
Asta nu este o veste bună, Andrei. 🤔 The CB500X is made in Thailand but generally the quality control is very good. The dealer won't fix the bike under warranty? Did you contact the Romanian distributor/head office? Perhaps they might respond?
@@crosstrainingadventurei went to the warranty, they change the gaskets, but the pump still drops oil, and they tell they will solve the wobble isue, but they don't want to realy solve it. Now i'm wayting for a new pump, for over 3 weeks. I call them 4 days ago, they said that they will call me back, and thwy did not. Tomorrow i will go to them and see what I can do. Because today I put some weight in my top case, and the wobble is worse. On my old bike, a gs500e i used to put the same weight and I didn't had any problem.
@@Yowzoe I have sorted it with new tires, new stem bearings. But not on warranty. Honda did not want to change the tires even if they were garbage from factory. Only the water pump. But new bikes are more expensive in maintenance that older bikes. I bought it with the thought that 5 years I would change only the oil and filters....
@@SHT5029 I'm getting a used '22 with 1800 miles on it soon. Yes, the CB500X is supposed to be Honda-dependable. I hope you now have many trouble-free years ahead on your bike.
I wish Honda would make a mix of the CB500X and the NC750X. A real small adventure bike "a halfrica" and good competition for the new Tenere 700. A bike with 19/17 spoked wheels, NC engine and the trunk, 60-70hp and around 200kg. It would be awesome..
Very hard to say, depends on your torso/leg length and other factors.... chances are you'll be okay. Or might just want lower footpegs. Just sitting on the bike in a shop isn't much of a guide either, I felt good on the bike there. But five minutes of riding after I bought one, I knew I'd made a mistake!
Install a cheap extension to the top of the windscreen, it makes a world of difference. I put a $20 extension from Amazon on my cb500x and it’s a huge improvement.
I can't get a feel for what those routes are like without a lot of research, John. Personally, I will always opt for a lighter bike with a 21 inch front wheel. I actually don't like bikes like the 390 and CB500X.
i did sit on the bike in the shop and thought it was comfortable. but then i bought the bike and after 10 minutes it was very uncomfortable. but the mods fixed this.
@@crosstrainingadventure LOL Fair enough but it might be wise to wait and speculate on the possible-yet very belated appearance of the x 400 before forking over cash. Why oh why did Kawasaki use the 300 instead of going with the lighter and more powerful 400 that was presumably already available?
I haven't heard anything about the XR400 return but that could be good... as long as they don't slap heaps of extra weight on it! It is weird how the mid sized bikes are so neglected nowadays.
Awesome video I am looking at getting a set of those foot pegs for myself I noticed on the website they say not recommended for off-road use is that more of just a liability thing what do you think about it
don't know max, unlike my last DR650 i'm not planning on jumping this or riding aggressively on single track so i'll never find out if they would hold up or not.
Max, the part that has more known issues on the 500X are usually the kits that change out the entire footpeg bracket to a dirt stance - even Rally Raid hasn't cracked that nut quite yet (they don't sell one, but others do). That said, Jenny Morgan of Rally Raid says she very rarely stands except on the most aggressive of dirt when riding her fully-modded 500X, so I might take that approach and not stress the pegs.
@@crosstrainingadventurewith the full Rally Raid kit how well do you think these would do off-road? Mostly I commute/adventure tour, but I would also like something that can do some dual sport trail riding nothing too crazy and I don't need to be the fastest. I have a mostly Rally Raid CB500X just came without the 17" spiked rear (broken). Love your Chanel btw. I think you have one of the best for this sort of thing out there.
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As far as I'm concerned adventure bikes are the new standards. Good riding position, a little more suspension travel, nice neutral cornering manners.
Absolutely right! I sold my CBR 600rr to get this bike and have never been happier:)
No one else is gonna make fun of him for leaving his turn signal on for the entire video like a complete gumby?
Thought that was to test durability of the wanker winker
The 2019 remodel of the "Halfrica -Twin" looks like a beaut!
Congratulations on riding the entire video with your turn signal on!!! LMFAO. Sign of your maturing mind!!! Rally Raid stage 3 conversion kits are available for these bikes that really address most of the issues holding this bike back for true adventure riding. Picking one of these bikes up used and adding the kit offers a very affordable and capable beginner 0ption for around 7k Canadian.
Great review, but most for people looking for an used up to 2018 model. The 2019 has got some great updates that may should be focused a bit more, I don't find the gearshift "clunky" on the 2019, it is perfect. The engine has also got some more torque. The new slipper clutch is super easy to operate, the handlebars is improved a lot too. You mention the new 19 inch front, but it also got longer travel suspension which in sum makes it better off road :-)
Hi Sven, I went riding with a T7 yesterday (I was on my '16 model CB500X) and your comments re size, weight and center of gravity were very apparent when parked side by side and on the gravel sections I was at the same speed 80 to 115 kph). I think your comments on why you went back to the 500 are sound....But I do want a 120/90 aspect on the front and new pegs.
@@wave6413 thanks for that feedback..
They put that slipper clutch in there because they were tired of the 300x reviews harping on it like it was a new widget
Great review. Loving my 19'! I have a few videos on it too:)
Weird seeing you here haha
Nice! I have a 2015 since 2016 purchased new from a Honda dealer, no mechanical issues at all. Ohlins shock/spring and stiffer Racetech fork springs helped. Loving the lightweight easy ride and fuel range!
They should make a Rally Raid version or just a Rally version from the factory. Also, what happened to the DR650ADV bike?
sold it a few years back calvin, couldn't afford to keep it as i went full time on the vids. 😥
@@crosstrainingadventure I guess nothing lasts forever. I am just jealous of the choices of bikes, I am living in Vietnam and the selection is limited. Got a Honda XR150 farm bike. That I was thinking to model a bit after the DR650ADV bile you made.
Calvin Lewis
I’d rather see a SCRAMBLER version.... nobody buying these to do rallies, if you want a big wind screen to keep the wind off of you, let me suggest a Nissan Sentra....
After trawling through a slew of crap pointless reviews on this bike..who knew Barry owned a little X excellent review as I have come to expect from you boys..all I needed to know
i wasn't really connecting with the bike well, and then i did my back in that dirt riding crash and decided to sell it. when i can ride again i'll start looking at other bikes, another DR650 is certainly a contender.
We all know you don't do motorcycle reviews often so it's nice to see this one. But if ever there was an opportunity to review the new Yamaha 700 Tenere I would be very grateful if you had done it.
cheers :)
HONDA, MAKE A LIGHTWEIGHT 650 VERSION, GET RID OF THE UGLY PARTS AND MAKE IT LOOK LIKE A SCRAMBLER!!! nobody is buying these to do rallies, so putting rally fairings on them is DUMB! Oh, and adjustable suspension that can adjust all the way to off-road capable would be great!!!
I have a 2019 bike an it had a coolant leak on its annual service. After 4500 miles which got fixed by dealers under warranty.
excellent review mate good details and from a taller riders perspective its sound like the issues you described are exactly hwat i was looking for !! ride safe
Its a great little bike. Very very economical. Plenty enough power for everyday riding. Easy to move around.
The loose retaining bolts on rocker arm shaft is actually on the 2013 model but Honda recalled them in 2014 as guarantee issue.
Great review. I've been thinking of getting another bike and this one is on my radar. Seems like a neat bike for it's price
You'll love it. Do it!
I have one.. I love it!!
Excellent review. My wife has the 2013 and lives it.
Im on my fourth season with my 2017 CB500X & i still love it. But i dream of same bike with a bigger engine & better suspensions; Honda please create a CB650X to make my dream come true 😎. 17-19 inches wheels combo please; will i need to buy a V-Strom 650 XT ? The V-Strom 650 XT stock suspensions are not very good... Lets hope Suzuki will improve it in 2021.
They already make "same bike with a bigger engine & better suspension"
called the africa twin
me with a new CB500x 2022 inverted suspension seen this in 2022, and thinking ?????!!!! shit, im glad to just buy this new model
For bringing the clutch lever closer to the bar for cheap, a tie wrap put in between the lever and the perch work amazing and you can use different size to customize your fit for cheap.
Great wee bike, Can also get some great suspension n wheel kits from Rally Raid in the UK.
Have you done an update on the 2022 model?
If we have further comments we always post these in a pinned first comment.
this is what should a review is! love. the options to solve certain problems w the bike! pls do more of this!
The "exaggerated engine capacity" thing is specific to '500' bikes, nearly all of which are 470cc and 47bhp to make them A2 compliant out of the box. Nobody makes a 500cc/50bhp bike anymore. Sizes are often rounded up (often to reduce the road tax payable on them; in the UK one band starts at 400cc and another at 600, so a 397cc bike is cheaper to own than a 400cc) but this particular quirk is consistent across brands and that's the reason.
Interesting, thanks for the info. Years ago I was puzzled that my Husqvarna TE610 was only a 570. Then they called it a TE630 when they updated it but I think the engine stayed the same...
thx man for the detailed review, 2 yrs owner of a 2017 model, i was afraid if there is something to worry!
I don't know anyone who doesn't love their CB500X... but none of them ride "real" dirt
In my instance... we used to.Thank You 2019 Honda cb500x.
ya I only ride on fake dirt. It looks the same, but defiantly fake:)
@@OregonMotorcycle my point was that none of my mates in the UK take theirs on dirt, not that no one ever takes them offroad! 🙂
I would say the Royal Enfield Himalayan is a competitor. Especially the 2021 model which is refined.
so what is a good budget dualsport adventure bike because clearly this isnt it?
we haven't ridden that many bikes but hard to go past the old DR650 for cheap riding (see our vids) or honda's XR650L if you have it in your country.
@@crosstrainingadventure im australian. not a fan of the dr in stock form. never really looked into the honda xr's, kawasaki KLR650 is the go imo but apparently that bike is coming to an end. the ktm's, the africa twins, the t700 etc are far too expensive for an entry level rider so without the likes of a KLR 650 there doesnt seem much to choose from. the 250's just dont cut it on the highway. cant even get the xr new anymore can ya? i want a new bike but im on a budget. think ima go the KLR 650 before the end of the year but i dunno..
Africa twin life!!!!!!!!
Aren't they still made in Japan but assembled in Thailand? Sad how hard it is to find a full japanese assembled bike
It's often only the more expensive models that are made in Japan but it's interesting to see some like the DR650 are still made in Japan.
Thanks for this great review!
Our pleasure, John!
MCN indicated (02/09/20) that the CB500s are getting a tweak for 2021...
What do you think about the new 2022 updates such as the USD forks etc? I've had a Himalayan and now coming from a Tiger 800, XCX and am seriously contemplating this. I'm a little over 5' 9" and in my 50s. Too bad the new 2022 model actually gains a few pounds despite all the weight reduction.
I do like the fact that I can flat foot it even in slippers. Haven't done a test ride mainly on account of no demo bikes being available.
Would appreciate your suggestion.
Intend to use it as a daily commuter in India. Heat, traffic and road conditions.
Occasionally for touring one up.
I know nothing about the 2022 changes... I assume it wouldn't change the bike very much?
Wow, the most great review that I see so far.
I planning to get the new 2021 model and with Passanger.
Wondering if 2019 with 2" drop is better than 2018 with 1" :).
by the way, on a somewhat clean road usage even non even sprockets and chain length correct match(which usually is stock) isnt meaningless.
loved the video and info. worriedabouttailgating
Great vid, CTA. Dare I ask, VStrom 650 or CB500X?
Nice review I have a 14 I wonder should I be concerned about the rocker bolts
I am coming from scooter when take it test ride i loved it but at 120-130km/h at highway i had vibrations and at 130-140 i had vibrations on footpegs its normally for this model. Im between 300cc scooter or cb500x. If cb has not vibration i would buy it already
It's normal for the CB500X to have vibrations yes, it's a cheap bike...
The CB500X is a cute little bike. The Africa Twin AS 2019, some of you mention, is pure love, true. But cheap, easy or light she ain't. And man, is she tall. No comparison here!
The standard AT is bigger and heavier but honestly with the seat in the low position it's not much taller in the saddle at all. (5'7" 30" inseam) Pretty amazing that it has so much more travel and clearance. The difference between a street bike in "adventure" style and a bike built for "adventure".
You have the best review format around.
Thanks, we are trying to counter all those 'reviews' which are just big glossy ads designed to sell stuff. We miss the good old days when bike magazines seriously critiqued bikes looking for design faults and weaknesses.... discussed this issue in this vid: ua-cam.com/video/p9I_9nzQWk4/v-deo.html
Rip a wheelie on that thing.
It'll wheelie:)
it definitely does them. will i show this publicly? not sure yet lol
@@crosstrainingadventure Hey man it's no problem. Just zip on over to Mexico to do your stunts, like many other youtubers.
I think you do the best reviews!!
thanks john, some viewers think we are a bit too critical but i'd prefer that to the usual light and fluffy stuff. 😊
thanks for the video. very informative
Hard enduro bike for Cambodia? 🤣
This is costlist bike in india cost around US $11,000/- in 500cc segment.. N u say its budget bike. 😍😍
Why is it so expensive, Ayub? Does that segment of the market have a higher tax rate?
@@crosstrainingadventure u r so lucky people some good bikes are cheaper there...
Eh, my Storm is made in Japan, cheaper, 650V and is more of an off roader than this bike.
This is a street bike disguised as an ADV
A V-strom, Sam? Now that's interesting! My brother owns one so I've ridden both bikes. I always figured the V-strom was just a slightly modified road bike too, being based on an SV650 (which I've also owned).
@@crosstrainingadventure
The gen 1 shared the sv650s engine but that’s about it.
The gen 2 uses the engine out of the Gladius.
The VStrom is definitely more street oriented than say a GS but the Honda is even more street oriented than that.
(In my opinion)
The chart at 1:04, what is the bike to the left of the CB500x?
DR650
Thanks, this was helpful.
Any videos of that hole that needed to be drilled to fit the 705?
Sold the bike a fair while ago, Michael
Thanks for this very candid, no holds barred and thorough review.
Our pleasure! We are trying to be more critical to offset the majority of 'reviews' nowadays that almost seem to be written by the manufacturer themselves lol.
Are you/did you let the CB go now that you've gone and got another DR?
Yep, I thought my brother was keeping his V-strom 650, but he decided to swap over to a DR650 to do gnarlier adventure rides, so I did too.
It's a two wheeled Honda Civic
yep that pretty much sums it up!
@@crosstrainingadventure yea, I got one too
With regs to SUSPENSION
Which one is better
BMW 310 GS vs 500x
?
I've never ridden the Beemer. And as always it would come down to your weight, type of riding, carrying luggage or a passenger etc etc.
@@crosstrainingadventure
Gotcha.. Thanks a ton buddy
And have a fab day..
Great little review, would be good to see how you went about your seat modifications, had a chuckle at your bar risers, considering your other video on suggesting not to put bar risers on bikes...
Have a 2016 CB500X here in Thailand, I didn't realise it was 12,000 kilometer oil changes, I've been doing it every 4-5000klms?
Shame about the suspension hey! Ah well, probably kept me alive not being able to go too hard in the Twisties!
personally i would stick with your current oil changes, edgar. i usually do them twice as often on adventure and road bikes as it simply seems to long an interval otherwise. sometimes i suspect the manufacturers are pushing those figures to make the bikes look more maintenance-free? i don't have any evidence for that but i know many of us feel the same way.
@@crosstrainingadventure cheers, I'll be sticking to 4-5000 oil changes yes, it runs so hot and spends a lot of its life at 7000 rpm...
$2021 10,050 in Outback Aus.
If you could only have 1... CB w/ 120/90/17 front tire or DR650? The obvious CB for more pavement, DR for more offroad... but having never ridden either not sure which one covers their lesser area better. Lots of grey area but will the CB cross over into the offroad (nothing crazy) better than the DR handles pavement. (reasonable comfort is the concern) Typical day riding 1 to 1.5 hrs out to the fun stuff and then of course the same ride back. See a well farkled DR local that I may go check out.
Everyone would have a different opinion Jeff, but I don't think there's much overlap at all. The CB500X just feels like a road bike with the smallest possible mods to make it acceptable on a dirt road. Whereas the DR is great offroad but still has good legs on the highway and is comfortable once you fix the seat and get the ergos right (see our DR project series). And the DR is heaps of fun on twisty mountain roads too!
@@crosstrainingadventure Thanks for your feedback Barry. There's a nicely set up 2019 DR very close by that just popped up this morning. Might have to check it out over the weekend.
Hopefully he'll let you take it for a decent test ride Jeff, that way you should know pretty quickly if you'll like it or not.
I had a mate who's front wheel cracked and collapsed on a dirt ride. He escaped unscathed, but I wouldn't push them too far off gravel.
yes, have you seen the spindly cast wheels on the ktm 390 adventure? i think quite a few of those are going to break. ktm's promo vids show guys riding them aggressively offroad, all of us were cringing thinking when will the wheels collapse...
@@crosstrainingadventure indeed, I looked closely at a 390 recently, but because of said Honda wheel above, I went and bought a WR250R instead. Maybe if they release and Adventure R....
The water pump drops oil, not coolant, from 560km point. Handelbar wobble from new and the abs disc is touching the fork. In one year and 3500 km, I very close to sell it. I have a 2021 model. I thing Honda is a peace o shit those days. Now the handel bar wobble is worse, and the warranty doesn't give a shit on the customers. Maybe in other places is different, but in my country this is the situation.
Asta nu este o veste bună, Andrei. 🤔 The CB500X is made in Thailand but generally the quality control is very good. The dealer won't fix the bike under warranty? Did you contact the Romanian distributor/head office? Perhaps they might respond?
@@crosstrainingadventurei went to the warranty, they change the gaskets, but the pump still drops oil, and they tell they will solve the wobble isue, but they don't want to realy solve it. Now i'm wayting for a new pump, for over 3 weeks. I call them 4 days ago, they said that they will call me back, and thwy did not. Tomorrow i will go to them and see what I can do. Because today I put some weight in my top case, and the wobble is worse. On my old bike, a gs500e i used to put the same weight and I didn't had any problem.
@@SHT5029 Sorry to hear that. Hope you were able to get it sorted.
@@Yowzoe I have sorted it with new tires, new stem bearings. But not on warranty. Honda did not want to change the tires even if they were garbage from factory. Only the water pump. But new bikes are more expensive in maintenance that older bikes. I bought it with the thought that 5 years I would change only the oil and filters....
@@SHT5029 I'm getting a used '22 with 1800 miles on it soon. Yes, the CB500X is supposed to be Honda-dependable. I hope you now have many trouble-free years ahead on your bike.
I wish Honda would make a mix of the CB500X and the NC750X. A real small adventure bike "a halfrica" and good competition for the new Tenere 700. A bike with 19/17 spoked wheels, NC engine and the trunk, 60-70hp and around 200kg. It would be awesome..
Yes! Why not build an adventure bike around the CB650 engine to compete with the Tenere 700?
Congrats on the new bike! I can't wait for the pivot turn video!:)
i've done some little ones, not sure if it will get much bigger though lol
Would this suit 5'10 260lbs
Very hard to say, depends on your torso/leg length and other factors.... chances are you'll be okay. Or might just want lower footpegs. Just sitting on the bike in a shop isn't much of a guide either, I felt good on the bike there. But five minutes of riding after I bought one, I knew I'd made a mistake!
What is the suspension travel of this bike?
just google 'CB500X specifications'
And no gear indicator? Or what is the single digit "display" top left of the dash?
The 19' does have a gear indicator.
aftermarket one in this vid. first owner must have been a noob.
Wind buffeting to the head on the 2019.
Install a cheap extension to the top of the windscreen, it makes a world of difference. I put a $20 extension from Amazon on my cb500x and it’s a huge improvement.
For BDR travel would you choose KTM 390 or the CB500x?
What is BDR, John?
@@crosstrainingadventure "Back-country Discovery Routes" ridebdr.com
I can't get a feel for what those routes are like without a lot of research, John. Personally, I will always opt for a lighter bike with a 21 inch front wheel. I actually don't like bikes like the 390 and CB500X.
@@crosstrainingadventure Thanks for the reply.
so I am 6'0" I would it fit
you might still want the footpeg and/or seat mods... i am six feet four.
CROSS TRAINING ADVENTURE or go to the dealer and sit in it
i did sit on the bike in the shop and thought it was comfortable. but then i bought the bike and after 10 minutes it was very uncomfortable. but the mods fixed this.
Do the versys x 300
Buy me one and I will
@@crosstrainingadventure LOL Fair enough but it might be wise to wait and speculate on the possible-yet very belated appearance of the x 400 before forking over cash. Why oh why did Kawasaki use the 300 instead of going with the lighter and more powerful 400 that was presumably already available?
I haven't heard anything about the XR400 return but that could be good... as long as they don't slap heaps of extra weight on it! It is weird how the mid sized bikes are so neglected nowadays.
Love the bike, love the review, but how in the hell did you get some of those shots?
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Awesome video I am looking at getting a set of those foot pegs for myself I noticed on the website they say not recommended for off-road use is that more of just a liability thing what do you think about it
don't know max, unlike my last DR650 i'm not planning on jumping this or riding aggressively on single track so i'll never find out if they would hold up or not.
Max, the part that has more known issues on the 500X are usually the kits that change out the entire footpeg bracket to a dirt stance - even Rally Raid hasn't cracked that nut quite yet (they don't sell one, but others do). That said, Jenny Morgan of Rally Raid says she very rarely stands except on the most aggressive of dirt when riding her fully-modded 500X, so I might take that approach and not stress the pegs.
Nice bike don't be deterred by me bagging the shit out of it for 7 and a bit minutes. hahahahahahah
If you want those psychotically positive 'reviews' that are just paid advertisements you will want to stay away from my channels.
@@crosstrainingadventureFair. 😋
There are rally kits available to make it offroad worthy
I saw those but then saw the price... ouch.
@@crosstrainingadventurewith the full Rally Raid kit how well do you think these would do off-road? Mostly I commute/adventure tour, but I would also like something that can do some dual sport trail riding nothing too crazy and I don't need to be the fastest. I have a mostly Rally Raid CB500X just came without the 17" spiked rear (broken).
Love your Chanel btw. I think you have one of the best for this sort of thing out there.