New honda NX500 | Review | First impression
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- Опубліковано 13 січ 2024
- Her we have the 2024 Honda NX500 , this is the first ride in the uk ..
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this is actually the first review of the NX500 all over the world...there are some half-baked visuals from South East Asia, but this is the first proper review of the bike...
Thanks , that’s interesting
Picked my NX500 up today. Put 100 miles on it. Fantastic bike. I’m 6’2 and it feels perfect. Less than £20 to fill her up. Loads of power, torque and sounds great.
Great to hear! You’ll,have many good miles on it I’m sure
Hey Dean, I'm 6'1 and found the CB500x a little cramped. Are you implying the ergonomics are different from the CB? I hope so. Thanks, Chris
@@chrismorgan7678hi Chris, I’ve never sat on a CB500x. The bike feels perfect for me. I’m 6’2 and around 19 stone. I feel very comfortable on it and lots of room all over. The seat is 830 in height the same as the CB500. Go and sit on one and see what you think. 👍
Getting mine in the next few weeks. Can't wait! How is it?
Bloody brilliant. Done 300 miles now and the bike is feeling much better. I’m a new rider and growing in confidence.
It's not only the first UK road test ride review, it's the first European road test ride review of this bike. 😂 Nice video mate. Hello from France. ✌🏻🇫🇷
Glad you liked it! And bonjour
Wow !
Yep! For sure!! Hi all from Spain 👌. Good review
Indeed! Great review! Hi from Ro
and probably this bike is gonna sell more pieces in a small city of Greece than entire Britain
Mr. Fish, you provide the absolute best bike reviews. You stick to the stuff we really want to know. I also appreciate the fact you acknowledge that some features you show are new to you, and when someone owns a bike they will learn their bike and it will all be second nature. Finally, you took the bike on a little, worn and torn country road and that is exactly where this bike belongs. Thanks yet again from another former CB500X owner.
No worries , thanks for the kind words 🙌
Good for you being the first to review! Kind of surprised they didn’t give it to magazines first. But again, now Honda’s supporting actual customers and not fleet salesmen. 🥂
The magazines get the expenses paid sunny launches , they can’t have it all ha ha
FINALLY A REAL REVIEW OF NX500, FIRST IN THE WORLD!
Well done on getting in there first for such a major bike for the UK, great it’s gone to a “normal “ real life reviewer and not c large scale corporate machine platform. Looks a great bike , great real world review thank you 👍👍
Much appreciated! I don’t do corporate anything 😂
I have to agree with your Mr F. The honours go to you as I believe this is the first UK test of this bike. I’m quite interested in this puppy and have been waiting for it to arrive in Britain for review. As usual yet another excellent road test that has made up my mind to book a demo up here in Yorkshire. Keep up the great work.
I’ve had my NX for a week. Only been on it 3 times due to the rain, wind and work. Rides like a dream. Engine sounds really nice and got a good rumble to it. Still breaking her in but I’m very happy with it. I’m 6ft 2 and 19 stone. Fits me perfectly and lots and lots of torque.
What color is yours ?
Black
Nice one mate
Thanks for the review. Tried the CB500X and loved it. Wasn't too sure about the front end, but it's still the same bike with upgrades. Mine should be here this week. Can't wait.
I hope you enjoy it 👊
Great review, thanks Mr. F
Nice review dude, enjoyed that!
Cheers mate , we should catch up at some point … it’s been a while 😂
Was dying to hear a review in english....finally. Thanks
Same here! Let me guess…all those Thai videos 😅
Brilliant review. Thanks for the product insight.
Glad it was helpful!
First review good to see, is that TFT screen finally! Black looks better on the screen. Wow backlit control on the handlebar bonus! I see they re arranged the horn button location thats better. Good ride!
I was sitting on and looking over this bike when you came to pick it up in the showroom. So it is interesting to hear your view on it. I use to ride a Dominator in the 90s which I loved and I've been looking for something with a similar vibe as I am returning to biking. As a fairly straightforward and simple but fun bike I think this would be spot on. Thanks for the review 👍
Nice to meet you mate lol … it’s not a 650 single s won’t be the same … test ride it though
I am 6' 1" so was very interested to see how you got on. Excellent review and you are easy to listen to. Gonna have to try one now.
It looks beautiful, purposeful and solid, compact, dense. Oof I'm losing it❤
Excellent review. The first uk one I have seen 👍
Thanks! 👍 , first one to ride I believe 😉
Going to pop onto the Honda dealership to enquire about this tomorrow, then you uploaded a video on it!
Nice one Fish, look much improved on the looks front, a great all rounder, wishing you a great 2024
Thanks, you too!
I dig how it looks
I think it looks better than the outgoing.. project for you 😂
Good review. Thank you 😊
Excellent review actually. As a 6'2 guy very much appreciate the comments about how it fits you.
I appreciate that!
I really like this bike and will be buying the white colour one when it eventually arrives in Australia sometime this year.😊 Really helpful review. 😊
I'm moving to Aus later this year from the UK and planning on getting one of these as my mode of transport. What are you using yours for? Would you think it would be good for the back roads in Oz, as it is, or would you rally raid it?
These bikes are such gems. Absolutely love my '22 500X and this looks like a nice style and electronics update. I did put Trailmax Raids on this past summer and while they stick great, they take some of the zest out of the on-road experience. Definitely slower and less nimber, louder. I might try to change back to the OEMs but I wanted to try off-road. Cheers from Canada
Nice looking Bike. I do like the look of the front end. Great review, as always. See you out there. 🚂🏍👍🏻👴🏻
I’m in the US I went for the Transalp and I really like it. It’s one of the most comfortable bikes I’ve ever ridden
I like the transalp a lot
Great review sir! Hi from Ireland.
Hey, thanks!
You released this video 48 minutes ago and I am the 6th person to comment 😊! I’m actually thinking of buying this bike and actually there are no reviews of this bike anywhere on internet!,,, ❤ and you are one of the best reviewers there is ……
Thanks for the kind words … appreciate it 👊
all the reviews for the outgoing 22' CB 500 X model will be relevant. Aside from the cosmetic changes, I think it's essentially the same bike geometry/handling-wise. Wheels are marginally lighter, the fuelling should be the same...Should be a nice bike for the money!
Brilliant video, informative and in depth. I’m thinking of getting my a2 done soon, and this would be my first “big” bike, how different is it to the older cb500x? I’m just wondering if it’s worth the extra money if I’m planning on a nice uk tour
nice all rounder, looks controllable with just enough power, yet not so expensive to maintain... nice job honda, i think this will be among best selling models
awesome video mate!
Thanks a lot!
Excellent review!
Thank you kindly!
Always liked the 500x,but this is a massive improvement,looks great in Black,I didn’t have the NX650,but had the SLR650,same engine great little bike,great video enjoyed that.👍🏻
Ah yes I forgot about the slr
Massive improvement? how. its 95% the same as the CB500X
@@alexandercoll4863 The 500x is a much better looking bike. This is a horrible looking thing.
@@bobbymoffett752looks are
Always subjective. I just traded my 2023 500x for a transalp. Awesome bikes both. The ADV bike beak has fallen out of favor I think
Brilliant first impressions! We all hope Mr Fish gets on many new Hondas this year 😁👍 I'm looking forward to the new hornets
If I get them I will do it .. thanks
I speak using my hands a lot too Mr Fish. Drivers looking at you via their rear view mirror must think you're mad at them 🤣. Great vid mate and thanks for sharing. I was seriously close to ordering the CB500X but saw this at the show in Birmingham, Nov last year and was told it was replacing it. Looks very similar but needs the extras to get it bang on (imo)
They have a mind of their own 😂
I’ve been looking for reviews on this bike for a long time and this is the first English review out there.
I passed my MOD2 in December and I’m picking up my new black NX 500 next Saturday. Can’t wait but I little nervous. New bike, new tyres, new breaks and me a new rider plus it’s going to be wet.
I’ve ordered. The bike with the comfort pack. 3litre tank bag, 12v plug, heated grips, wind deflectors, knuckle guards and main stand.
I’ve got a few questions:
What’s the best way breaking in this engine.
Best way breaking in new tyres especially in the wet.
Can’t wait to finally pick it up.
Thanks for the review.
Congratulations… the dealer will tell you the run in process when you pick it up , as for the tyres just take it easy for 100 ish miles not too aggressive on the throttle ..
Very interesting to see what is under the saddle. Congrats for the video
Glad you enjoyed it
Good job. I subbed!
You deserve more subs btw
Thanks for the sub! I’m a 100% in agreement 😂
Nice intro to the bike. Yeah the 12V output should be standard, but I actually would prefer an USB outlet there. The tail light has now a red glass, previous transparent/white glass. Otherwise it looks quite similar. I like the new front fairing, the windshield is a bit different(larger also?), hopefully it gives more protection. I loved the previous TFT (many didn't) but the new seems to be OK, nice that it's possible to get info from your phone like weather and nav. The bike has now traction control.....hardly needed on such a small engine...but I its there 🙂 For most other parts the bike looks unchanged. A great bike 🙂 Congrats, you are the first (as i know) to get out some impressions, when the 2019 came I was the lucky one 😀
I think the traction is mainly for Europe as they have cobbles that can be slippery in place
Put a deposit on my NX500 yesterday, thanks for the review
Hope you enjoy it!
You're reviews are great! Taillight is different! I have the 2019 cb500X & it's badass! Obviously the 🆕 ones are BETTER but for the average rider I don't even think you can tell a difference, mine is hella smooth! Just added 1 🦷 bigger ⚙️ to spread out the gears & lower RPM on the 🛣️
Old version was good! This one a lot more beefy at front looks good reminds me abit like the Norden 901? Good video 👍
I have a 2013 CB500X and it looks just like this thing. It's kind of unbelievable how similar the body panels have remained.
Like your video, keep it up buddy… greetings from Baja Mexico.
Thanks! 👍
Great review, I just bought a new 2023 CB500x....love it...the new NX looks awesome, love the front fairing...and the computer looks awesome.
Great video!
I have been riding a CBF125 for less than year and I still have a lot to learn. On more year or so and I'll get my licence and upgrade. Right now I think I would either get a NX500 or a Hornet 500. What would you recommend for someone who mostly commutes to work, but also likes to plan some trips around the country (Portugal) and maybe even Spain or further away someday?
Also for India the only proper review enjoyed it thank you ❤
Glad you liked it!
Good old Dobles! Met John MacG there 20 years ago.....
Love from India 🇮🇳 bro ❣️
Hi 👊
Very useful review they are launching it here soon, love from India.
Thanks mate , love back to India
Great review that will be hard to top for the other vloggers! Its the NX500 or the Triumph 400X I am keen on buying i need to test ride both but i really do like the Rally Dakar look of the NX500 now it reminds me of the older Versys 650 cyclops headlight look much better looking bike than the older CBX IMO
Thanks for that 👊
Great. Thanks
Congrats on this world exclusive!
Btw the shifter is mounted on an adjustable rod and boot clearance is very easy to manage.
Afterall some will ride this bike to the Opera while others will cross the Sahara, to each their own boot 😅😅
Cheers 🍻
Useful review, slightly disappointed that CarPlay is not fully implemented. Clearly an improvement on an an already awesome platform.
That would bump up the price
Nice video Mr Fish,so good I've watched it twice👍.I was considering buying a CB500X but this NX looks an improvement over the CB500X,now I'll book a demo ride.
It should be better than my Street Triple on the 'soft road' stuff around here😀
Definitely less harsh on the bumpy roads
700 miles done on this bike. Great bike. Still the best video out there. Surprised this is the only English review out there.
Hi there..Is the engine vibey?
@@ashokn2363yeah
I sooo wanted a cb500x as my first bike... I now want this as my second bike 🤓
My dad had a dominator many years back, he took me to school on for a few years.
Nice
New subscriber, good review , I like your style of presentation made me laugh . I've got a street twin , my first biggish bike but I've always liked the cb500x, have I made the right choice? I know they are very different.
Welcome along and thanks
i rode it today. it is really an a2 license bike. pulls good, does bumps well. very much a beginners bike or for a girl; however it is a proper good bike nevertheless. brakes are good. not a bike for a seasoned crazy biker who sleeps in the woods
I'm so glad you called the things under foot pegs 'hero blobs'. I remember having a discussion about this and I told the bloke that riders from the 90s always called them 'hero blobs' and he didn't believe me (her was a millennial) 😄
What do they call them ?
peg sliders I think he said?
Thanx for the finally first review from our continent!!! I considerer to buy this bike as my first one, but the white one :) Thanx for the video and regards from Serbia :)
I meni je bijela top. Jos kad bi i onaj dio gdje je znak honda bio u bijelo, e...
@@ighost2605 Samo je cekam da konacno dodje, u martu je auto-moto sajam u Beogradu, i nadam da ce biti prisutna pa uzivo da vidim kako izgleda, posto cb500x nema vise, to je to!!! Jedva cekam veruj i pozdrav tebi :)
Glad I could help!
@@Mrfish2015 Do you think it is beginner friendly bike? Thanx
Like the look of this , look better in a different colour
I agree on the colours
Love my cb500x 2019 was considering the 2023 with improved brakes and front end little did I know they were going to do this much improved. Good review thanks. Just don’t know if I am done with this type of bike need to test more bikes before I consider new purchase. The wife is considering a triumph tiger so don’t think I can keep up on a gravel track on a retro type bike. But I good would it be to not have crash bars,hand guards,sump guard and all that expensive protection.
Buying new bikes is always a good dilemma to have 😆
Thank you so much for this comprehensive review and ride. Love the bike I'm planning to buy it this May! (1st bike) I wanted to ask you how do you feel about it as a 1st time bike?
Perfect
Todays bikes are boring black.....it looks cheap to me, but its a great bike ! Awesome review sir, thank you for sharing. Hi from Holland
Not all bikes 😉
Would love to park one next to my 1989 NX250. We need those stateside.
Great new bike review. This with a Transalp red,white, blue paint & gold rims would be sharp.
I said the black would look better with gold wheels too
Dunno why the changed the name, it's a CB500X with some nice updates, and the CB500X name tells you everyting you need to know about the rest of the bike. NX name doesn't fit but that's marketing for you I suppose. Still, nice to see it on the sort of roads it's best at in the sort of weather it'll be used in 👍
I was wondering the same thing and thinking maybe there are more NX models coming
I don’t know why either 🤷♂️
Nice looking bike. Gold spoke wheels would be my first upgrade.
Thanks for this. Here in US we are always a year behind with new Hondas - really annoying. When we finally got the Transalp we only get black and even though the web site lists "packs", clicking any of the "buy now" buttons just takes you to standard accessories page where I guess you are to figure out which bits will make up a package.
Good review and very nice changes!! The roads you ride are awesome, any chance you could share the route you took with road numbers? Please include the green lane if you can!!
All around boxhill surrey and the lanes are in coldharbour in the surrey hills
I just put down payment on mine.I have to wait for a month for him to arrive.Can't wait!
Nice one , you’ll enjoy it
와 예뻐요, 올해 꼭 사고 싶네요!!
Great review. Saw this bike at the NEC in November, and have to say, I didn’t like the front end too much. Whilst on the seat, could see a lot of road through the yolk/front end. Don’t know if this one is slightly higher than the old bike, but it certainly felt like it, and as a short legged person (28inch) seemed a bit too tall for me too. May need to do a test ride.
Yes , I’d suggest a test is always the best way to go
Yep thats much better looking than the outgoing CB500x. Shame the new Transalp looks more like the outgoing x - would be better if modeled after this one lol. I had an earlier version of the CB500x and whilst it did everything i asked of it, it wasn't the most exciting bike - another 10-20 hp and a 270 degreee crank and it (and this) would be a stormer no mistake!
I have thought the same. If it was, there would be no question for me. The size of the bike works for me and the look isn't too bad.
I actually thought the previous front end looked better.
Hi Mr Fish it looks much better than the CB500X. Very good video.
Thanks 👍
When I first saw the nx500 logo I was ready to get my wallet out and count my money.
Then I looked a little closer only to find out that this is a rebadged cb500x and not a single cylinder bike.Can't say I wasn't disappointed although I believe this is a good improvement over the 2023 model.
Yeah a strange change of name for this one
NX750 is what I want, great vid mate. (transalp engine obviously)
What helmet you wearing?
Nexx X,wed if I remember correctly
i'm lost now, if only i could get one. 🤤
Hi what did you think of the wind buffeting around 60 miles an hour
Great video 😊 I will be test riding one soon, I have a 2017 cb500xh & think the nx500 is a bit step forward, what's not like 😊
Nice one
Honda would have to try pretty hard to F*** up the CB 500 X. In some ways I was disappointed when they finally revealed the NX as many were hoping it would be a more off-road capable variant of the X, with more clearance, tubeless spoked rims and increased travel. As things stand, if owners wanted to do more involved off roading they'd have to carry out the same modifications as they do on the outgoing model. Shame Honda didn't follow the same route as Suzuki with their two versions of the same DE platform. That said, the CB is a great bike (I've owned and loved mine since 2016!) and I imagine this latest iteration will be just as much fun to own and ride. Props for the first UK road test Mr. Fish!
I guess they figured most will only use it on they road , plus probably don’t want to take sales away from the new transalp
got mine 2 days ago. it has plenty of power but it need little bit more low end torgue. when you are going and you crank the gas it moves but you slow down to the turn and the star to accelerate from 30km/h with 3rd gear and it starts to jerk. more torgue and it would not struggle with that kind of situations. the kick stand is bad because the little stick you kick it down is too close to the left foot peg. and the egnition is way down in the front so i have to hop of the bike to take of the key. windshield should be way bigger and it doesnt have fuel range
nice test as usual, so did you noticed any difference compared to cb500x?
It’s more cosmetic to be honest
Great video...Does it have a centre stand as well as a side stand please?
Only as an option not as standard
It seems a good bike, def road focussed as you mentioned. I do hope Aprilia bring out an A2 ADV bike with the new 457cc engine, but maybe a little more dirt focussed than this, but similar power and seat height, but a bit lighter
This ☝️
🙂@@CuriousGoose
You can’t have any more bikes Pete
@@Mrfish2015 he's selling one so there's room for at least one more 😁
How do you feel a vstrom 650 would suit your size in comparison to the Nx? I am virtually the same height and weight and find not many bikes are all that comfortable for taller people.
Ordered mine in the pearl white with accessories pack. Should have it 2nd week of march.
Nice , you should enjoy it
I'd like to see your opinion of the new Himmy 452 in comparison to this. The real question is if you could only have one bike (on and off-road) which would you pick, if the NX wasn't a Honda, so just on the bike alone?
I would like to hear my opinion on it too lol … if Enfield want to lend me one
I will second that, would like to hear your comparison to this NX500 as for me they are potential buys and competitors
Nice bike idol ang also ur helmet
Thanks for your excellent early review. I didn’t get your height in the video. I may have missed it. But just wondering as I’m 6’3” in height, would this bike be tad bit on the small side for someone like me?
I’m 6,2 with longish legs
Nice review! Im thinking of getting one but I need DCT I don’t think it’s available on the 500. I had the rebel 500 (same engine)for 3 years rode all year round through the worst of the uk weather! It still looked new when I sold it. I now have the Nc750x Adventure pack with DCT. I got it from Doble the best bike dealership I’ve ever used!
I had the Rebel 1100 DCT and liked it but felt cramped. I recently sold it and bought a Transalp after trying the CB500X. Both are good bikes but the Transalp took the cake.
I also have 1100 rebel DCT but it’s uncomfortable after an hour or so. I’m short and really need DCT bike due to left hand arthritis! I
They are pretty spot on … no dct on any 500s in the near future I’m afraid
A had the dominantor single loved it ,this nx has a new dash and better than the 500 x I do want one 😊
A 650 single should make a comeback
People would whinge about the vibrations that the old nx put out nowadays but the grunt that bike had from 35 to 80 was brilliant .
That bike with gold spokes 👌
No , stop it now .
👌👌👌
Reminds me of an old Vetter Quicksilver fairing.
Just googled 😂
Thank you for information test ride. About the seat; on cb 500 x it is slippery, when you go in the brakes, it looks like the same seat on nx 500 x.
Didn’t have any issues with the brakes , it’s abs front and rear (switchable)