You won't be disappointed, it's (finally) an excellent bike. Have a great New Year :)

Now if they only released it for the US….

It's quite a difrence from us here in Portugal. Sun all year round. Would love to visit Norway, gave the dream to reach the Nord Cape. All the hapiness driving the New bike, best regards, Paulo

How are you liking it?

I bet that's rough. You probably only get like 3 months of comfortable riding

Thanks for that❤️

I believe the vibration issue was on later bikes. Can't have too much braking, imho. Ride safe :)

I agree with you I have a CB500F 2015 model. I replaced both front and rear single disc pads with Ferodo RR rated pads. The difference is marked and no need for double front discs imho. I could recommend a number of improvements but watching the video mirror extenders are really useful as I could see the rider has a mirror full of elbow. 15 or 16 tooth front sprocket ?

I think vibrations is something extremely subjective. I used to suffer from the vibrations I felt when I bought my 2019 CB 500 X. I got so used to them that today I don't even notice any. (Except over 6000 rpm). So what are objective vibrations? We would have to measure them with some device and compare the results - within the same model - and compare different bikes using the same method.

@@romanryuninvalek487 Well, my father has been riding since 1961, and he's been on my 500X. His answer is basically that nobody knows what they're talking about regarding vibration unless they've ridden a Triumph 650 from back in the day. 😄🤪

@@ronvaughan8041 I started seven years after your dad with a CB-350 and took it on a 2,000 mile trip, no problems. I later had a BSA 650, your dad is correct. Headlight bulbs didn't last long.

Enjoy👍

Great bike👍😊

Totally agree! Thanks for your feedback😊👍

Great little bike but went with the TransAlp

I can believe that. Enjoy👍😊

Interesting. Maybe the extra weight on the bars made the difference?

Yes, the factory seat is junk. Merely something to get it out the door. Took me a week to recover from a 200 mile ride. Bought a Corbin and it solved it, once it was broken in. 5300 miles in 11 days, no problem.

They do make great seats, but not easy to source in Europe

@@RocketMan_Moto Same problem here in the States as well.

Yeah, it could well have been the crash bars, I'll never know now. The 2022 is a good proposition for me, as I sold my 2019 2 years ago and would quite like another one, now that it has been substantially improved, but I agree that swapping a 2020 for this new model makes less sense. Feliz novo ano :)

​@@RocketMan_Moto these engines have a natural resonance between about 5200-6000rpm, which in top gear equates to around 110kph (65-70mph) - which is what I'm sure you were noticing. Had you changed down a gear or ridden a bit faster it would have subsided, but unfortunately it does correspond to a lot of riders' typical cruising speed in top gear. It also does not help to have 'crash bars' which pick up on the forward engine mounts fitted to these bikes (as Phil suggests above), as that natural resonance is amplified and transmitted all around the bike.

Thanks, Pete. Yes, the CB500X makes sense if you ride solo, especially with this most recent update. I'm quite tempted by one as a second bike. Feliz novo ano :)

Great bike

Thanks for your feedback, Peter. Good to hear the good ol’ Cb500x pulled its weight😊

Good call - as you can tell from the video, I was blown away by the progress Honda have made with this 2022 MY. Enjoy yours, Martin :)

Haha, that is strange😊

Both reviews put different weights on the improvements. I suppose it depends on the cost of the upgrades. We are being shafted in Ireland with a 400 euro hike but I am still happy to cough up the extra. Should future proof it. Happy new year...

Price does vary a lot from country to country. I've heard Ireland is among the more expensive places for vehicles in Europe?

@@RocketMan_Moto kinda. For cars were right up there with Scandinavia. Bikes not so much. I just bought a 2021 GoldWing- from Netherlands. Didn't actually save anything, but the waiting list here for a new one was 9+ months

@@RocketMan_Moto Try Denmark 150% extra taxes on bascially any car/bike that has power or uses fuel... Sighs haha

I hear you, although I think the new front forks are a big upgrade over the 2019s :)

If you would like better shocks, just buy them and install them.. Or have some mechanic shop install them. I mean c'mon, its an adv bike. Youre supposed to upgrade it to your preferences/needs. You can also get whatever color/paint scheme/decals/vinyls you want. Just buy and have them installed/painted.

Thanks. It's definitely worth a look.

Thanks. It's definitely a better proposition than previous versions. Hope you get it soon :)

They have actually, several weeks ago even if the website doesn't reflect it. I already have a deposit on a green one like in this vid. Delivery date end of Feb, 1st part of Mar.

That's great, congratulations. You won't be disappointed, it's a very nice bike :)

Thanks. I’ll be publishing a review of the new NX500 in a day or two😊

Enjoy👍😊

Good choice. Lol, we're never satisfied, are we? I'm happy with my Speed Twin, but I want to buy another bike in the next few weeks. Enjoy your CB500X when it comes :)

Thanks for your feedback. I must say I’ve never had a problem with the seat🤔

@@RocketMan_Moto I am very sensitive for all kinds of issues with ergonomic parts of bicycles, cars, road rollers. I had it from that I was a child. But if you look at the angel of the seat it is very clear that the body tends to slide in a forward direction, try to ride a hill with a seven percent slope on an bicycle, I bet after 5 minutes you will hate the slope and you will become very tired. But if I ride with my bike the sliding force causes a real strong tension on my skin and that starts to hurt. I had a Kawasaki KLE 500 a couple of years before, I changed the shape of the seat and made it level, before this modification I could make a trip for about an hour and than the fun was over. After the modification I could ride at least three hours with no problems at all! I know ergonomic is a very personal taste, but I am sure a seat with a level position benefits everybody! It is not a particular Honda issue, especially Kawasaki's suffer this problem, and a lot of other motorbikes! Here a comment about the seat in another review: Honda CB500X long term review: mods, known issues and what we like! At 6.18 they talk about the seat is too hard, but I know it is not because of the seat filling, but because of the angle of the seat, so I am not the only one with a complaint about hte seat.

Fair comment. Thanks👍

I've got a 2014 CB500X I bought new, and I've had the same issues with the seat comfort as you state for your 2022. Thirty minutes of riding and I'm ready to get off the bike. About the only thing to do is try an inflatable seat pad, or more expensive a replacement aftermarket seat.

Great to hear you're enjoying your bike. I'm seriously considering getting one (again), because the latest improvements have made it a genuinely great bike :)

Hello from Greece probably next week i take mine i prefer green colour and i am so happy because at the older model we have some issues with vibrations as you tell the new model is much better at this point some vibrations at 5200 rpm i think it's not a reason not to buy this motorcycle drive safe 😁

@@alexadrossotoglou1413 I'm sure you'll enjoy it, it's a great bike.

The first generations of the CB500X were better than the 2019-21 models, but they've got it right again this year

Mate..I had one too. And it was buttery smooth. Did they fix something that wasn't broken??? Ride on Sand Waves and hi from NZ

Congratulations, the 2022 is a major step up. I’m sure you’ll enjoy😊

Lol, thanks Richard. Praia dos Arrifes is a popular spot and great for bike photos! Good call on the 2022 CB500X, you won’t be disappointed👍😊

Interesting, I didn’t know that. Live and learn, eh. Thanks for the heads-up👍😊

Awesome info! Thank you!

My Moto Guzzi Stelvio ADV has radially mounted calipers.

It’s certainly a very accessible ´little’ bike

I agree completely, but we're always looking for 'slightly better'. The CB500X is an affordable 'little' workhorse and I applaud Honda for making it. As I said in the video, I am tempted to buy one of these 2022 models.

@@RocketMan_Moto They certainly complement as a second bike to pile on economical and practical kms. I could see having the 500X and something like a Bonneville or Z900RS for more enthusiastic rides. Safe riding from Canada

Exactly. I see the CB500X as a complement to my Speed Twin👍

Lol, vibrations are why I sold my 2019, but this 2022 feels a lot better (though, as I said, I couldn't test it at higher revs). Ride safe :)

Please feel free to :)

The VStrom is a great bike👍

The sweet spot would be a three cylinder 750, mechanically super-smooth with an extra 15hp.

Thanks. Sounds as if you’ve understood the value of a CB500X👍😊

Tyres and tyre pressures stopping vibration?.?…?

I’m sure some Michelin Road 5s would help

@@RocketMan_Moto i am a mechanic and never heard of tyres stopping me hanical vibration only suspension or wheel vibration. But if it works why not..sure wish i could afford speed twin. Test rode kwacker z900rs back to back but only one winner. Just watched your review of bikes you might buy. If you are of a certain age, that speed twin is incredible way it makes you feel. Wish they would give it thruxton suspension😂

@@volt8684 Yes. Reducing the tire pressure from the recommended 36/42 to 34/38 helped a lot. No more tread cupping and the front tire wears in the middle instead of the left side.

Completely agree: nobody NEEDS more than this... but I still wish my Triumph Speed Twin had 150hp, lol :)

@@RocketMan_Moto Yes I know that feeling!

Haha :)

Thank you. I’m sure you’ll love the Speed Twin. Enjoy that TOOOOORQUE😀

I sold many Ascots when I worked at a Honda dealer and really liked the bike. Always wish I had bought one. A wheelie machine!

I agree that, for an adventure bike, it looks good

I dropped my CB500X twice, so to me the bars were necessary😊

Haha, thanks Tony :)

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it😊

Lol, hadn't heard that one, but I'll take it :)

Agreed, much better looking

Exactly - the 500X isn't perfect and is a bit lacking in power for a main bike, but as a second bike it's a viable proposition. Only the imminent arrival of the Tiger 660 is making me hesitate. Feliz novo ano :)

Tenere 700

I am with 2020 model. Put some RR upgrades and I can say this bike can take me any place. It is not the fastest but I am really happy with it ( I talked about my CB500X love in my review). Aprilia Tuareg looks amazing but it is not Honda 😀. I wish to see Transalp

Great bike

Miss my '79 cx500 custom. so unique and smooooth. dark blue with gold trim. probably going for this bike. i was probably most at home on my xl250.

Thank you. I agree that it's not the best bike for shorter riders. Ride safe :)

Good points :)

Agree with all your points. Well said.

It sounds like you want a KLR

@@Moleskineman - A good friend has a KLR650. I like the 2022, now that it finally has fuel injection. I love the large fuel tank and the good low end torque that tractors slowly off road. KLR reliability is good too, but they should have integrated the doohickey and thermobob after market improvements. I like ultralight camping and even though I'm a big guy, I still prefer my G310GS, although the KLR is better on the highway. I don't ride on highways very often, so I prefer a lighter more nimble bike.

@@Liberty4Ever Nice! I've also been looking at a G310GS. I've also been tempted by the Zontes T310 which looks pretty incredible for the price, but I'm pretty tall too, so looked a bit silly on it. The G310 is a lot more substantial. I'm still leaning towards the CB500X though, for now.

@@Moleskineman I want a KLR... LOL

You can never have too much power/torque :)

(pause) ahh... the sweet spot. (play)

Lol, thanks for that :) Life here is pretty good, or at least it would be if we didn't have to deal with this pandemic (like everyone else). We can ride pretty much all year round normally, and the 500X makes a great little all-rounder. Ride safe :)

Thanks, Luke😊

Thanks😊

I personally think it is, but you're free to disagree. Ride safe :)

Sounds like you need a 650 cc and 450lb + bike

@@elijahbradford8254 Yes sir. BMW F900R or R1200R are my ideals for around $9000 :)

16t sprocket reduced highway rpms at speed

That’s the problem everywhere unfortunately - no bikes🤔

I think the market is opening up a bit and sales are dropping so in the coming months I think the availability will come right..... But I might be wrong 😁.. I remember being wrong about something around 1998.😉😂😂

Congratulations, you won't be disappointed. 48hp is enough for 'running around' and light touring duties, and it's only on long fast runs (i.e. motorways) that you begin to wish for more. I'm sure you'll be very happy with yours. Feliz novo ano :)

Thanks, Jeff. I agree the 500X is a great 'little' bike, but clearly can't hold a candle to the Africa Twin. Ride safe :)

How do you rate the Corbin seat, is it much better? If I look at the shape of the seat it still has a wrong seat angle, it should be level, and still it is not level!

@@walsmachinist1 For me it was much better than the stock seat for long trips.

Congratulations. You’ll love it👍😊

Thanks😊 I have ridden the NC, but only briefly, and I didn’t have my camera on me, so couldn’t publish a video. It’s a very practical, no-nonsense bike, but it just didn’t excite me. Now, if Honda would only put the new 92hp 750cc engine from the Hornet/Transalp in it…😉

Thank you😊 I agree completely about the clock - a big letdown compared to the rest of the bike. Tiger 660 coming in February hopefully🤞

tiger is a lot more expensive, at least in UK. I don't think that triumph has anything to compete with cb500x. for the tiger price you can get cb500x, add panniers, top box, heated grips and plenty of other accessories and still has some money left

@@chrisw4215 yup, here on Chile (south américa), Tiger 660 cost USD 3500 more than a CB500X brand new...

Thanks for your feedback :)

I think most of us regret selling our first bike :)

Costs, probably, or else the competition has got better, so Honda had no choice...

The NC is a great bike, too - so practical and comfortable. Enjoy :)

All valid points. Thanks, Bruce👍

The first gen CB500Xs were good, but things went downhill with the 2019-2021 models.

That explains why a lot of

I agree. Well built and good looking (for an adventure bike) :)

Yes, a centre stand would be nice

Enjoy😊

The Honda is way better than the RE 650, imho

@@RocketMan_Moto thank you for the recommendation.

It's definitely matured into a great little bike. Hope you get it soon in the US. Feliz novo ano :)

Thanks😊

Thanks, Lori. If it does make it to the US, then it would make a great choice. A very nice all-rounder and a definite improvement on the 2019 I had :)

That would work, but maybe the forthcoming TransAlp will give us something similar??

Thanks for your kind words of encouragement, much appreciated😊

i have to second that!! perfect review!

Can't disagree with that sentiment. Ride safe :)

Thank you. Tiger 660 video coming as soon as Triumph Algarve get their demonstrator😊

Avec plaisir. Feliz novo ano :)

The AT is in a different league, but yes with these improvements, the 500X is a good 'little' bike :)

The forthcoming TransAlp could be worth keeping an eye on

Thank you😊

Thanks, Willy. Yes, it's not perfect - more power and better clocks are needed for that - but still a good proposition at the price. Happy New Year to you, too, and thanks for your continued support and positive comments :)

Trust me. You do not want those 700cc and above on other brands. The fuel consumption and the heat generated are not going to be pleasant in many ways.

Heat is something I have to be wary of here in Portugal.

@@ocb05 ….. Good point. Yes, heat is definitely a factor to consider.

Was just wondering why the NC750X doesn’t fit that niche?in between both bikes at the moment, leaning on the higher cc in the NC, still undecided.

I'll try and have a go on it again in a few weeks and post my findings

The new CB500X is the perfect workhorse, or as a second bike. I'm tempted :)

@@RocketMan_Moto I am kind of tempted to have my fun for the year with Tuono and trade it in for a CB500X and CRF300L. I got such a good deal I would almost brake even. My heart would break a little though.

@@mermerac9610 You might make out really well , if supplies of Tuono are below demand!

Indeed. I sold my 5-month-ol Trident earlier this year for exactly what I'd paid for it new. Crazy!

@@mermerac9610 CB500X is really fantastic daily bike especially if speed limits are below 70mph. But, it will do spurts to 90. It is road biased though. If I would replace my cb500x and xt250 with one bike, it would be crf300l rally or klx300. A 300cc would limit daily range to 200-300 miles per day though while 500cc is 400-500 miles per day. At least for me in early 50's. One young guy did 1000 miles in 24 hours on his 300l. Crazy though.

Thanks 😊

Thanks for your feedback

That is the question - TransAlp or no TransAlp this year?

I can well believe that; fork braces are usually very effective.

It's very pretty (and warm, of course), but the road surfaces can have nasty bumps and holes in them and car drivers can sometimes be a bit 'distracted' :)

Fair enough. The main problem with the Honda is the lack of power, something the Versys addresses. Enjoy :)

@@RocketMan_Moto and as far as I can tell you can't turn off abs on the honda like you can the versys

Correct

The 2024 model is getting the TFT screen from the Transalp😊👍

The Africa Twin is about the tallest, most spacious bike I've tried. I'm 6'1".