It's a fantastic bike. Very smooth, fantastic handling, plus the best I've got is 97 to the British gallon. Gear indicator is £25 off ebay so not an issue. Will sit at 80 all day down the motorway.

I work few blocks away from there and I commute in my cb500x all year round... love the bike! 65 to 70 mpg, smooth ride and bullet proof Honda engine is a win win!

Nice to see a review of a "regular" person's bike... you know, the type I can afford.

The reason it has 47hp is that in Europe there are 3 classes of mc licenses first you can take when you are 16, the bike can only have 125cc engine and max 15hp When you are 18 you drive a bike with unlimited ccs aslong it does not have more then 47 hp

You know that he is riding this for a first time, when he press horn instead indicator, classic for beginners on this bike :D

Hi, just came across your KZfaq video. I live in Sydney Australia and own the 2014 model. Absolutely love my bike for my daily commute to work and for taking my wife for short rides on weekends or when going on club rides. I have read of other riders using it for much longer rides but haven't done these myself on this bike. In Australia we call this a "Learner Legal" bike because of it's size and specs ,ie it's suited to a new rider. Not having a gear indicator has never been a problem for me ( it does indicate neutral) . I would happily recommend it to any rider who wants a good fun bike but isn't concerned about sports style performance.

I just watched a Honda rep go over the 2019 model. It has a bunch of improvements including a 19 inch front wheel, a little more suspension and more low end torque. And Chooch, the 19 model has a shift indicator! They must have been listening to you . . . .

You can make it into a proper adventure bike raid have realest some good after market parts like the rear suspension and new wheels

"it's not a 250!" Yeah we know it's not a 250. That's why we bought it. Not because of this review. Nevertheles, I like watching this video because it helps visualize what I will be riding when I'm an arrogant experienced rider looking for my next ride. Thanks.

Add a Rally Raid kit and you have a great adventure bike that's still cheap or so I've seen. Very interesting bike with the kit.

Funny, so many poeple complain about no gear indicator...I have owned a ton of bikes, never once had a gear indicator. Really dont know why someone would need one. U should always know what gear u r in.

common complaint on the horn button/turn signal placement. They should fix that.

There was more of a highlight on your experience than who would be riding this bike. Against "us newbies." Glad you like it as a toy. Does me no good. Foreget it.. I'm just going to buy a 1200 Harley... At least when I crash, I'm on a Harley. Thanks.

All of Chooch's reviews: "This thing is really light!" Umm...not for all of us.

Yes, the switchgear is mean't to wobble! It does the same on mine, and i've checked it out with Honda UK !

gear indicators are nice but not necessary.

Good review mate have the exact same bike in Aberdeen Scotland

Chooch thanks for the rave. I have been watching this bike and you sold me in one word SMOOTH. As an older rider that's what I want . Great report almost informative enough. You could stand up but will it wheelie?

I m not used to have gear indicator , i listen to my engine . BTW , for the price , Honda should put one gear indicator as there is on smaller Kawi Versys 300X . So even i don t need , helpful for new riders and an asset for resale value .

Confused, why would you create a big for the "beginner" rider and not put a gear indicator on it?

Looks like they haven’t changed the seat at all. I own a 2016 cb500x and the seat is one of the issues I have with the bike. It’s only comfortable for about 45 minutes. The other issue I have is with the abs disc. It’s rusting and the aluminum parts started to corrode after about 3-4 months. Wish Honda would have used better materials and coatings when making this bike.

Hi Chooch di you saw : Great upgrades on the new CB500X 2019; i love it; Great Job Honda; i’m really tempted to upgrade my CB500X 2017; Honda: now please create a new version : a CB500X Adventure Sports ((kind of Rally Raid version; small Africa Twin; spokes wheels, inverted front forks, skid plate, hand guards, rear suspension with adjustable remote, engine guards, dual front brake discs, ABS switch on/off...)) & i will buy it to swap my CB500X 2017 for a CB500X Adventure Sports 2020. Or, let’s dream, i would also upgrade for a future new CB650X or for an Africa Twin 700cc (my dream bikes).

Honda could do with putting the horn and indicators back in the right place,please honda switch them back

Interesting. I am fascinated that 50 years ago in the 60s 500 cc was big bike.

Hi & Cheers; i own a 2017 CB500X; i’m 5.8 feet & i can flat feet both sides when i’m close to the gaz thank; after one year of owning i can tell you that it’s a great bike for the price range; only thing i didn’t liked much is the exhaust sound so i add an aftermarket Scorpion Slip on Pipe to be able to love my CB500X for next years 😘 Very fun & reliable bike 😎

That sounds like a change for 2018, adjustable front shocks weren't available before.

Never had a gear indicator in 37 yrs of riding. What's it for?

Great video. Looks a lot like my next bike!

Nice review, but calling it a "beginner bike" is a bit condescending to experienced riders that might use the bike for urban use, etc...

This would be it if it had DCT , so till then, its the NC750X next month.

This is a fantastic edit 😂😂💪🏻

Dude, its Ciar's bike!

Ever tried the Benelli TRK 502? Also 500cc parallel twin adventure type bike...?

1400 bucks USD is the difference in cost in this bike versus the nc750x per honda power sports website cb500x = 49.6 hp and 31.7 pound feet of torque, weighs 428 pounds wet costs $7000.00 plus your tax(es) nc750x= 54 hp and 50 pound feet of torque, weighs 478 pounds wet costs $8400.00 plus your tax(es) I'm wondering if the seat:to: peg distance or ratio is the same between these two bikes. If yes and given MotoChooch's opinion at around 3:42, and given my leg inseam is exactly the same, i'm hoping I"ll be alittle more comfy on either of these two versus my rebel 300 ( moto chooch did a similar review video on the 500 and it's the exact same bike as mine only the bigger engine) I CAN take my 300 on the interstate highway and she'll handle 60 and 65 mph plenty fine but loud buzzy imo. Is the cb500x ( with the same engine basically as the rebel 500 being the 471cc) the same buzziness at 60 and 65 mph or smoother and more silent? I'm sorry if this seems like a dumb question, but I wont be able to test ride either for a while as all my local dealers won't have either bikes in stock for a good while.

Those tires are actually 80/20 tires

Did it feel under spring for your size? I’m about the same weight and considering this or maybe the 500F.

I'm new to riding looking into a first bike problem is I'm 6'5" 215 do you think this bike will be for me?

That LED headlight is absolutely junk though, I'm a new rider, I hVe a 2016 model, and it's not that fun in the dark, even on full beam 😅

Ok so here is my question if anyone can answer. Would I be able to purchase an older second hand model of this bike and get the same positive review? I don’t know when they started to build these but what earliest year would give me this quality ? Or should I buy new? This would be my first bike.

Hello from Greece my friend! I love your videos, your voice is crystal and you are always at the point! (Enough)?? Hahahah!! So...I'm 38 years old, but I'm new at riding world! I'm 6.2 (1.88cm) and I want your advice, I'm between CB 500 2018 and NC 750 DCT 2018? HELP!!!!!!! (THANK YOU IN ADVANCE)

You should drop the "organifi" idgit from your adds.

Look into what Rally Raid ( www.rally-raidproducts.co.uk/honda-cb500x-cb500f?limit=100 ) have done with the CB500X. Suspension, wheel, etc upgrades. Makes it into a great little ADV bike. I have a 2017 ex demo RR bike, and it's done everything from the daily commute, offroaded and road tripped. Just does it all, for a LOT less money (and a lot less weight) than the 'mainstream' ADV bikes. Planning on riding the TAT later this year on it.

hi. for a beginner rider what do you think is much more recommanded the Honda CBX 500 or kawasakie versys 650 ?

how heavy are you? also how tall? Im 5' 11" 215lbs.

How tall are you Chooch? Thank you.

Can you test ride the Triumph XCA 800 ?

nice..........Honda...

This bike its a Honda global product and the most of street around the world seems a lunar street...so, this bike is not a perfect bike...but is cheap and usufull...you will save a lot of money in gas station too

MANTAP

You sound like you are doing a review for only your experienced rider buddies...to see what this is about. And maybe riding a review for yourself. To remind you that you are an experienced rider. Good. Are you ashamed of riding this motorcycle? While acting as if you are making a review of a motorcycle for a "starter"?

this bike is so cheap, too bad I'm too tall for it 6'4"

As an expert rider...you really don't say much to those who purchased this motorcycle as a first ride. You sound arrogant, even though I don't believe you mean to... what's the word... patronizing... Oh Yeah! Great bike! You're missing the point of you even riding this starter.