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.
@@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. 👍
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...
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. ✌🏻🇫🇷
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. 🥂
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.
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.
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 👍👍
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.
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!
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 ……
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!
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 ..
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 👍
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.👍🏻
@@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
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'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?
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
I have a 2020 CB500X (post 19 inch front wheel and LED headlight, but pre twin discs at the front) and can testify to that being a great bike. The NX500 looks to have some styling differences but are they enough for me to think that I need to upgrade? Nope. Granted I do like the look of that new instrument panel. Honda have made the mistake of making a bike that is too good - at over 70mpg too it even beats off the temptation of bigger bikes. In answer to your question though, yes, the rear light is a different style to the past model.
Always loved the first CB500x, decent seat height for us common mortals, capable off-road although not in the hardest stuff, but with the right tires It can get you to many places.
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 👍
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?
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.
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
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!
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.
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 :)
@@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 :)
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?
I do wish you’d get one; just to see how you’d transform it. Might give us lots of some ideas. Btw, I’ve ordered one, deposit and everything. Should be home by the end of this month.
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?
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
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
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)
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'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) 😄
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
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 😀
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.
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
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.
I’ll go with the new one. Old light was famously bad, and to me the new design is more sporty, less conservative, more of a rally image. And better lighting and windshield.
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!!
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.
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.
Will you review 500 Hornet too? I'm not sure if there's anything different compared to CB500F aside from traction control and new dash/media system, still, would like to see a ride on it. Thanks!
Serious question. Can you put a skid plate on this bike at all? The engine is a stressed member. It has no frame, and therefore no frame to engine motor mounts. Skid plates generally mount under and to the bike frame rails, and crash bars use the frame to engine motor mounts as an anchor attachment point. This motor has no frame rails or motor mounts. How would a skid plate or crash bars mount? I think the engine would have to be designed to provide attachment anchor points for these, or else I don't see how.
21:25 'clutch is NON adjustable', wrong! Bought mine today and I've already adjusted the clutch, which is done by rotating a wheel to lengthen or shorten the cable. Same as on Japanese bikes in the 1970s.
As in the lever adjustment I meant (the wheel on the lever for span) the cables connections are always adjustable .. I’ll make it clear in the next one , thanks for the feedback
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
The old 650 single Dominator was a VERY desireablebike, for those who didn't earn enough to pay for a Transalp! This bike looks a good and a worthy successor! Be VERY interesting to hear your comparisin with the NEW Himalayan 452cc, from Royal Enfield?
I think my Honda CB300R would be just as good and being lower probably easier to control on that "off road" that you drove on. The Honda CB500F would be better for the road and that "off road" being lighter and lower.
size does matter, I am quite tall, and ride a kawasaky versys x300, so flat footing it is no problem/ just a bit odd to have my thighs at an angle toward the road instead of flat like my prior motos. geometry of each motorcycle just has to fit you for your choice, enjoy your ride.
people say it sounds like a sewing machine, but I am so old, to me it sounds a lot like George Jetsons Flying car. (or is that supposed to be Jorge Jetson), One reason I bought it, is simple it was in stock.@@leeinwis
The Dommy/Tenere style square'ish front fairing & screen looks promising... and then you look down & see the weedy forks, cast wheels & the boring CB500X silhouette. As a commuter? - Excellent. As an adventure bike? - No chance!
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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.
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
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
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
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 🙌
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
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 😂
FINALLY A REAL REVIEW OF NX500, FIRST IN THE WORLD!
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 👊
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!
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!
Was dying to hear a review in english....finally. Thanks
Same here! Let me guess…all those Thai videos 😅
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 ..
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 have a 2013 CB500X and it looks just like this thing. It's kind of unbelievable how similar the body panels have remained.
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 🤷♂️
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
Now that was a proper job ! … great first impressions video …
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'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
It looks beautiful, purposeful and solid, compact, dense. Oof I'm losing it❤
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
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
I have a 2020 CB500X (post 19 inch front wheel and LED headlight, but pre twin discs at the front) and can testify to that being a great bike. The NX500 looks to have some styling differences but are they enough for me to think that I need to upgrade? Nope.
Granted I do like the look of that new instrument panel.
Honda have made the mistake of making a bike that is too good - at over 70mpg too it even beats off the temptation of bigger bikes.
In answer to your question though, yes, the rear light is a different style to the past model.
Thanks for the feedback, I thought it was bait wasn’t sure
Always loved the first CB500x, decent seat height for us common mortals, capable off-road although not in the hardest stuff, but with the right tires It can get you to many places.
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.
Going to pop onto the Honda dealership to enquire about this tomorrow, then you uploaded a video on it!
Very interesting to see what is under the saddle. Congrats for the video
Glad you enjoyed it
Would love to park one next to my 1989 NX250. We need those stateside.
Nice looking Bike. I do like the look of the front end. Great review, as always. See you out there. 🚂🏍👍🏻👴🏻
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
My dad had a dominator many years back, he took me to school on for a few years.
Nice
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?
Put a deposit on my NX500 yesterday, thanks for the review
Hope you enjoy it!
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.
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 one Fish, look much improved on the looks front, a great all rounder, wishing you a great 2024
Thanks, you too!
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.
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
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.
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 😉
Excellent review actually. As a 6'2 guy very much appreciate the comments about how it fits you.
I appreciate that!
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
Nice review dude, enjoyed that!
Cheers mate , we should catch up at some point … it’s been a while 😂
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 :)
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@@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
I sooo wanted a cb500x as my first bike... I now want this as my second bike 🤓
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
I do wish you’d get one; just to see how you’d transform it. Might give us lots of some ideas. Btw, I’ve ordered one, deposit and everything. Should be home by the end of this month.
Sub to the channel you might be happy
@@Mrfish2015 I did mate
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?
15:33 The gearshift lever is adjustable for height
Most are ..
Good old Dobles! Met John MacG there 20 years ago.....
I am going to test drive one this weekend
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
Old version was good! This one a lot more beefy at front looks good reminds me abit like the Norden 901? Good video 👍
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
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 😂
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Ordered mine in the pearl white with accessories pack. Should have it 2nd week of march.
Nice , you should enjoy it
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
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?
Excellent review. The first uk one I have seen 👍
Thanks! 👍 , first one to ride I believe 😉
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
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You can’t have any more bikes Pete
@@Mrfish2015 he's selling one so there's room for at least one more 😁
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
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
Good job. I subbed!
You deserve more subs btw
Thanks for the sub! I’m a 100% in agreement 😂
I dig how it looks
I think it looks better than the outgoing.. project for you 😂
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
awesome video mate!
Thanks a lot!
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 👊
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)
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 😆
Sorry John, don't like the new front end and new headlights, I have a CB500x and can't say I would swop for the NX.
I agree. I prefer the gold USD forks on the CB500X too. The TFT dash on the NX looks like an improvement though.
It looks WAY BETTER than CB500X. CB headlight was just ugly.
@@podunkman2709 NOOO the old one looks like a rabbit.
I’ll go with the new one. Old light was famously bad, and to me the new design is more sporty, less conservative, more of a rally image. And better lighting and windshield.
By the way, I like the front end design better than the Transalp. Again, too conservative.
If only they put a Dash like that on the NC 750X.... you've even got Twin Discs upfront
Maybe next time they update it
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
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
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
Reminds me of an old Vetter Quicksilver fairing.
Just googled 😂
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
Will you review 500 Hornet too? I'm not sure if there's anything different compared to CB500F aside from traction control and new dash/media system, still, would like to see a ride on it. Thanks!
I should be on one soon
Serious question.
Can you put a skid plate on this bike at all? The engine is a stressed member.
It has no frame, and therefore no frame to engine motor mounts. Skid plates generally mount under and to the bike frame rails, and crash bars use the frame to engine motor mounts as an anchor attachment point. This motor has no frame rails or motor mounts.
How would a skid plate or crash bars mount? I think the engine would have to be designed to provide attachment anchor points for these, or else I don't see how.
I’ve got one on mine .. sw motech
When is it coming to the usa
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Brilliant review. Thanks for the product insight.
Glad it was helpful!
nice test as usual, so did you noticed any difference compared to cb500x?
It’s more cosmetic to be honest
21:25 'clutch is NON adjustable', wrong! Bought mine today and I've already adjusted the clutch, which is done by rotating a wheel to lengthen or shorten the cable. Same as on Japanese bikes in the 1970s.
Very useful review though, thanks!
As in the lever adjustment I meant (the wheel on the lever for span) the cables connections are always adjustable .. I’ll make it clear in the next one , thanks for the feedback
I like the protection the fairing offers, but... it looks like it would be a time-consuming job to take it off (to get to the valves, etc.).
Get your mate to do it 😂
Great review sir! Hi from Ireland.
Hey, 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
The previous years had adjustable windscreen, I guess they traded it for the updated dash screen.
Not a lot of people knew or bothered to do that .. an adjustment on the fly would be nice
Nice review. I had the nx650 very good bike. Can you get the e clutch for this bike.
No , normal clutch on this
NX750 is what I want, great vid mate. (transalp engine obviously)
What helmet you wearing?
Nexx X,wed if I remember correctly
Also for India the only proper review enjoyed it thank you ❤
Glad you liked it!
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
Its pretty much adventure styling on a sports bike. Would be fine as a daily commuter .
I wouldn’t call it a sport bike 😉
The old 650 single Dominator was a VERY desireablebike, for those who didn't earn enough to pay for a Transalp!
This bike looks a good and a worthy successor!
Be VERY interesting to hear your comparisin with the NEW Himalayan 452cc, from Royal Enfield?
Like I said to someone else . If Enfield want to lend me one I’ll happily ride it
I think my Honda CB300R would be just as good and being lower probably easier to control on that "off road" that you drove on.
The Honda CB500F would be better for the road and that "off road" being lighter and lower.
Being lower you’d lose the exhaust lol
size does matter, I am quite tall, and ride a kawasaky versys x300, so flat footing it is no problem/ just a bit odd to have my thighs at an angle toward the road instead of flat like my prior motos. geometry of each motorcycle just has to fit you for your choice, enjoy your ride.
The engine noise of the x300 weirded me out .
people say it sounds like a sewing machine, but I am so old, to me it sounds a lot like George Jetsons Flying car. (or is that supposed to be Jorge Jetson), One reason I bought it, is simple it was in stock.@@leeinwis
Great video...Does it have a centre stand as well as a side stand please?
Only as an option not as standard
Sorry to see the CB500X gold forks vanished on this one.
The Dommy/Tenere style square'ish front fairing & screen looks promising... and then you look down & see the weedy forks, cast wheels & the boring CB500X silhouette.
As a commuter? - Excellent.
As an adventure bike? - No chance!
Might chop my Duke 390 in on one, need a new commuter and liking everything about that (except the 19" front hoop) MPG good (assume so)?
My old cb500x used to get around 80 mpg so I’m guessing around the same or more