Use 1.25x speed for a more regular talk.

I'm a seasoned rider and ride about 25K miles/year. I've had enough of $2-3K repair visits on BMW's, Triumph's, and Ducati's. Also, I don't think that I'll every grow up enough to not go 150 mph on a bike that will do it, so I decided to downsize before I got arrested. I wanted a comfortable bike that could handle the freeway and unmaintained forest roads while carrying camping gear. I've had my 2020 CB500X for four months and it is very light, nimble, and peppy around town while being as comfortable as any large touring bike. I also was surprised at how well it does on rocky, sandy, rutted back roads and trails. This bike will just barely "ton-up" (about 105mph top speed), but has enough power to pass on two lane roads at reasonable speeds. The vibration isn't any worse the most other twins I've ridden and is hardly noticeable on my particular bike. I did buy an aftermarket center stand for the mount that is standard on the bike which makes chain cleaning easier. I don't understand your mileage because I get 63-65mpg around town and I ride it like I stole it. Lastly, I'm looking forward to many years of much lower maintenance costs. Thanks for the great review!

The perfect ‘do it all’ motorcycle; probably more than enough for anyone on the road, but who would admit that? 🤷🏻‍♂️

Best pound for pound do anything bike. Great gas mileage. The centrestand is a 10 min install, $10 grip puppies make the vibes disappear. Add the hand guards and skid plate. Wheelies, off-road, and 100+ runs are available on KZfaq. Well built.

funny that people complain about Adam's speaking style. Personally, I appreciate that he speaks in a very deliberate manner, few wasted words. Additionally, I see that his video reviews are viewed from several continents, so the deliberate pace of his speaking is probably quite appreciated. Someone commented they crank the speed of replay to 1.25. That might work for those of you who want the information delivered at a quicker pace.

I’ve owned about a dozen bikes, of all sorts. I picked up a 2014 CB500X maybe a year ago and it’s one of the first bikes I’ve had where I’m not shopping for my next bike all the time. Great, simple, unpretentious, easy to ride, easy to wring out, comfortable, efficient... if you’re past the “live fast, look cool” phase of your riding career and in the “practical old guy” phase, this is a solid choice.

A 2013 CB500x was my first bike. I built a set of pannier boxes for the back, installed a proper sump plate, put 50/50 offroad tyres on it, bark busters and engine guards, and took it on some pretty epic trips. The most intense was an 8 day offroad (and I mean off-road, we went bush) trip through Queensland in Australia. I was with two DRZ400's and two WR250R's, which were way better off road... but that little honda went absolutely everywhere those bikes went, but just a little slower. I stacked it heaps too, and it never gave up. We went through forestry roads, muddy creek beds, narrow and steep bush tracks which took us all day to go 8 kms. I had no previous off-road experience but by the end I was ok. That bike did it all. And it's very useable on the highway too. Really a great bike.

This bike is perfect for senior riders. The fact that it is so easy to ride makes it much less fatiguing on a long days ride than a more powerful bike. My 1000 V-strom was no longer fun. This bike is.

I've been looking at this bike for a few months now. Very happy to see an MC Commute on it. 💖💖👏🏼👏🏼

So many wonderful things about this bike ..That bike was made for the kind of roads we have here in Connecticut farm country . Bullet proof and 220 mile range ..

Why we ADV riders like center stand is because it can prop the entire bike up without leaning and especially heavy-A bikes on terrible surface. Great for maintenance of chain lubing/cleaning and or fixing punctured tires, super awesome to load luggage. It's not luxury but a necessity if you're going far off the beaten path.

I really appreciate you showing some night riding to highlight the headlight performance. I'd like to see that in all your ride reviews!

I have owned somewhere around 50 bikes in my life. I am an old fart. My 2014 is by far one of the best all around motorcycles I have ever owned. It is like a Swiss army knife. It does everything, not great but well. I always have 4 or 5 bikes in my stable that come and go, this one is my keeper. My only regret is I didn't get it with ABS.

Great video as always Adam. I love how calm you are all the time. :)

Adam the clarity and frankness of your reflections are wonderful 👍

Just picked one up last week, a 2021. Loving it so far

I have been waiting for this review. I have been thinking about this motorcycle for while now.

Great review. Most reviewers just have rubbish music instead of commentary. Well done!

Heed is cooler than winter xD Top dude! I love your reviews!!!

Thinking about getting one of these for daily commute/off road around the family ranch. I love these ride around reviews they are great. Thanks

Nice little all rounder... Itchy Boots has been riding this bike around Europe for six months but I think she has the 2015 model. They make an off-road kit for it also

Every time I watch one of your videos I pray you don't get hip-checked or door-jammed when you split the lanes. Thank you for your reviews and be safe.

I have a 2013 model with the Rally Raid Level 2 kit. If I only had one bike, it would be it. A great all around bike. The 2019 and later models look great.

Nice bike, nice review. Give it the weeds Adam!

Good Revue, thanks! New route today? Best, Pete.

Another great review!! Thx

I bought the 2020 model back in October. It is my first bike. Over all I love it. Only two complaints with it. Rpm's are a bit on the high side while riding highway speeds. I'll go up one size on the front sprocket. Also the handlebar could use 2inch risers. I'm 5'9 140 pounds. After about an hour of riding the center of my back tends to hurt a little. Small issues, overall I'm happy with it.

Love your video reviews Adam! I am surprised you didn't notice (or didn't comment) on the blind spots created by the horizontal LED headlight beam when you lean into curves at night. Check out 14:20 - 14:30. You might be 20 - 30 feet from a boulder or a racoon in the middle of the road and you can't see it because Honda doesn't think its important to illuminate the entire road when leaning into a curve. I have the NC750X with exactly this problem. My previous NC700x had the old standard H4 headlight and experienced no problem riding a curvy two-lane through the forest. I could see from the pavement to the trees! I love my new NC750, but the LED headlight sucks on the curves, just like you demonstrated in your video review of the 500X at 14:25. One more comment: You like value of the 500X at $6700. If that's all you've got, I agree. Spend under $2K more and get 275 more cc displacement with the NC750X, with its awesome "FRUNK", 65 MPG, ABS, and the DCT option, although the C750 is a bit larger and heavier. Nevertheless, I am interested in the 500X because at under 500lbs, I can put it on a hitch rack behind a camper van.

I like your videos and creative riding techniques Mr Waheed

Honda's resilience in mid-weight adventure, tour and city traffic fighter thus endorsed. Thanks 👍

Start researching and you will see this is a very popular bike world wide for all ages both men and women. Everyone who owns one loves it. Great for adventure off road but not extreme motorcross type trails. Great for commenting. Great for beginner bike. Great adventure type for shorter riders. Great for many purposes. Great price point.

I clicked for the bike review and then i was like, hey cool its Waheed! 👍

This is perfect ❤️

What is your experience with vibration while riding at various speeds. I heard about those bike has vibration issues.

That 500 engine is damn near perfect and all i need in my cbr. First bike bought it brand new in 2013. Never once wanted to upgrade. Its an absolute sewing machine, bulletproof, 65mpg, range 250mi. If you don't need to go 100mph, just buy this, ride it, and be happy.

Awesome ride 🔥😎

Planning to get this bike and will be an addition to my 2004 CBR 1000RR and 2019 ZX10RR. This bike is ideal to my ADV needs.

Bro I have seen rust on my 250 Duke exhaust....but my motorcycle is just 3 months old.....should i go ahead with getting it cleaned or can i claim warranty and get the ben pipe replaced? is that even possible or will my warranty claim be rejected? please let me know....it is only after your advice will I call up the service center to have a word....is this rust? and does this mean an impending quality/longevity issue on my bike? please please advice....it's not dirt or grime...it feels like rust only...powdery and brown.

I would not watch this video on such a small displacement machine but since it is you Adam doing the review you get my early thumbs up from Bloomington Indiana 🤙🏻

I really like this bike. I'm not much of an off-roader, but I like the ability to do the dirt if the notion strikes. Honda reliability at a good price. Hard to beat that combo.

Please do an MC Commute on KTM390 Adventure for comparison. Thank you, Adam for this great review. I love your reviews!

Question! What gloves do you wear in this cold weather?

that super sneaky ending

What’s the advantage of a radial-mounted caliper?

considering the CB500x and the NC750X as my next bike. Downsizing from a 96 ST100 due to the weight and seat height. Have not had a chance to ride a NC yet. which would you chose ?

This is a fantastic bike for South East Asia. I rode one of these CB500Xs around northern Thailand and it was perfect. 500cc might not be enough for some people who want to ride on American interstate highways but it's MORE than enough for chaotic SE Asian roads!

Loving my CB500x :)

Why go with cast wheels? Genuinely asking. Is it because it's cheaper than tubeless spoke wheels and they don't want to bother people with tubes?

I'd be excited to get one of these as soon as I can get into a motorcycle training class and I can get my endorsement. You can watch Oregon Motorcycle ride his off road on some semi-gnarly stuff, so this thing is certainly capable!

Such a beauty ❤

Does have quickshifter ? Because i saw you change gear without pull the clutch lever.

Spring of 2019 I wanted the updated CB500X, but there were none in my area. (and no one knew when they would get them in) I went with the Versys 650. Very top heavy bike, but at highway speeds it's almost like gliding on air. There's a little vibration in the foot pegs, but none in the seat and handlebars. Still, I always wonder what the CB500X would be like.

Have very fond memories of a 2015 cb500x. Used it for riding on dirt and secondary roads. In many ways a perfect motorbike. Ended up trading it in on a Ducati Scrambler - really enjoyable ride. Compared to the CBX it has stiffer front suspension and seat, less wind protection - not as comfy as 550x, ducati throttle feel is not as good at very slow speeds, more vibey than 500x. However, despite all that, the Ducati is an overall better ride - far more interesting and engaging. Not just talking about the power aspect. Having said all that, the 500x is a great bike in every way, if a bit of a bland experience.

Hi, can you please tell how kawasaki Vulcan fares against this bike?

I absolutely love my CB500X 👍

I think it's a nice-looking bike that is perfectly practical for those that just want to own one do-it-all motorcycle. I think the lane filtering at speed is going to shorten your lifespan. You put way too much trust in the other drivers.

I feel special! You answered my question regarding the Versys 650. I love my Versys. I was curious what you thought. A lot of people think the Versys has ADV abilities but I agree that the 500x is a bit more rounded when you include offroad/trail.

How many rear view mirrors have u clipped Ln splitting, I'd like to see. Not really.

This one or Rebel for a new riders? City, +-30 miles around the city.

How long till we are getting 7 and 8 speed bikes? It seems like this thing can handle highway speeds no problem in terms of power it's just that vibration and unnecessarily high revs to keep up kind of rule it out for California and other states with lots of highway travel (huge market). Otherwise, it's awesome.

Owned this bike for 1 year and 12000km. Makes a perfect second bike and is happy to go off road without going too crazy. I find it a bit lacking in personality but it's a great bike to hone your riding skills. I'm going to keep it until the mt09 tracer goes down in price a bit

Is the seating position dorky? Lol. To me the seating position on a sport bike is dorky and a standard is well, standard. If I didn't already have a 790 adventure s I would consider this. Especially as an errand bike. I already own a Harley and a KTM, so what's next? Either a R1250RT or maybe a Goldwing? I am getting older (60s) and looking for comfort but still light enough to comfortably control. Thank you and be safe!

There is something going on with this model in August 2022. I can’t find one in Arkansas, Oklahoma or Louisiana. Are they selling that quickly that dealers can’t keep them around? I asked here in Russellville and they had no idea when they might have one to look at. I’d like to buy in January but I’m going to have to at least sit on one.

Nice review. How would you rate this bike vs. the Kawasaki Versys 300?

Hello this bike its for travel? What's happen with vibrations? Between other bikes the versys 650 or v strom 650 have the same vibrations level? I want travels at 120 -130km per hour

How does this compare to the triumph tiger 660 if price is not an issue.

That wheelie :D

Wondering where you were at first. Then seen the del taco on the right and you come up to E Vista Way lol.

Nice review covered a lot of things I wondered about. What it like in slow moving traffic. Thanks in advance

Do you think this is a good first motorcycle for someone who’s never ridden a motorcycle before?

Updated UJM and that is not a bad thing it is why they sold so many of them

Would you be able to review the kawasaki versys 650?

Is it comfortable for someone 6'6 and 190lbs?

Own a 2017 model, very flickable but at high speed cornering you can feel the weight, its 471cc really pulls but really need to upshift very often, i'm 168cm and almost flat footed, not a cushy seat but comfortable, engine heat doesn't reach your feet, front brake surprisingly good for a single disc, decent windshield, just one negative poin for the bike which is footpeg position is way too rearward. Handlebar is decent maybe it will be better with fatbar and riser. Feels perfect with street front tire and dual sport rear tire.

Great little bike! It would be perfect if it would have spoked wheels, a little bit more ground clearance, better suspension and 20-30kg less weight (it would be ok I it would cost a little more)

This looks like the only American review of this bike on YT. Lots of Brits have covered it though. Bought a new 2021 as my first bike today.

Review the Cb500F next

11:25 Endowed! I never expected to hear the term endowed on a motorcycle review.

Top man love it

I have an xr250 and I want this to be my new bike

I have my own cbx500 2017 so far no problems at all very fuel economic and it got good torque on over 5rpm and first gear is so powerful to pop a wheelie so be careful if you are new to it. and sounds very good with SC exhaust it make sound more like Yamaha mt-07. and ofcorse instal crash bar on it because its little heavey bike I dropped it the first time I got it incase you want the bike for road only or for traveling I recommend Michelin pilot tires , personally I use pilot 2 parts are not that expensive except some parts like air filter

Having heard the new kawa300 versis is very low vibration at the handlebars that would compete with this for me

Adam, when are you going to review the Honda VFR800X Crossrunner? Who ever thought putting a V4 Vtec sports bike engine into an adventure frame must've been on something? More like they were onto something. I have one it's an excellent machine!

Perfect in all the ways possible

Is it really "only" 43 horses? Isn't it exactly the same engine as the F and R models? They're at 47 horses, I've been told.

I will definitely go for it in case if its launch between 200-300 CC segment for India.

Can you review the Vulcan s I’m looking at buying one and would love to hear your opinion

Im assuming the blue light on the dash is "high beam", do you normally ride around like that during the day?

Will be my first bike.

I would pick the Versys 650, but.....I really like the Honda. I think it's a great looking bike and well priced. I like the KTM's but I'd surely pick the Honda over the KTM hands down. I like the 6 speed gear box. I wish my ZRX had a 6 speed box with a little wider gear spacing. Thanks for posting the very informative video. I really enjoyed watching it. Barry G. Kery

I love it when Adam uses the bike lane. In 2020 there are ONLY TWO good things left in California: lane splitting & the weather. Period💯🏍🦾

Please keep doing night riding showing how good the lights are. I do a lot of night riding and am disappointed in the triumph bonneville T120. Before this was a Honda ctx700 and that had an amazing headlight.

Do you always drive around with your brights on?

Finally!

What?! Haven't ridden Versys 650 for 10 years? There is a certain channel that measures all bikes against Versys 650's commuting prowess... I thought it was mandatory for MC Commute host to ride this one... looks like there is some slack to be picked up.

It weighs around what my old CB550 did and makes about 10 less HP. Progress? But I'm sure it handles way better and brakes are in another league. I keep going between this and the 650 VStrom being lighter I keep leaning toward the CB.

Badass 4wd van alert at 1:57 !

Really good bike realy nice package

perfect bike.

Great review. I will be a new motorcycle owner hopefully soon and was wondering would this or the nc750 dtc will suite me. I am 6 foot tall and 270 pounds. I also like the automatic transmission option.