I just bought a CB500 X. I work at a Honda shop and fell in love with it when I saw it on the showroom floor. I haven't ridden in a few years and what a great bike to get back into it on. Looking forward to a great summer doing some weekend tours of New England.

I very much enjoy your extra-long video reviews; the typical 3-5 minute posts are appreciated, but are just too short to get a sustained good impression of the bikes. I also like your running stream-of-consciousness narrative, versus a carefully crafted script, as it shows your actual enthusiasm and immediate, candid experiences of the bike, at hand. Thanks for taking the time and effort to makes your videos, well done.

Thanks for your review! You convinced me, I'm going to get this bike. I'm kind of new to the motorcycle world, I've ridden a moped for about 8 years now and I'd like to switch to a motorcycle, for commute and and weekend trips. It looks like the perfect machine. I've read that the only con of the CB500X is that the rear suspension is a bit too soft for a sporty riding. It's not a problem though, I'm a calm driver. Thank you again and keep making videos, I like them a lot!

Got my CB500X today. What a nice bike to drive and look at. Would never considered to buy one if it was not for your reviews of the Honda 500. Keep up the good work, you reviews are much appreciated.

Thanks cager, i bought my cb500x about 6 months ago based mostly on your review. I ride everday here in edinburgh and its perfect around town and at motorway speeds. I love this bike. Thanks again and keep up the good vids. Btw your mt07 review made me laugh my socks off!!

Thank you for taking the time for an honest evaluation of this bike. Your comments are awesome. Peace, brother!

Just wanted to send you a thank you for your excellent review :) Helped me make an informed decision in which I ultimately went with the 500 as opposed to a NC750. Mostly owing to size and weight. I had a Transalp back in the 90s and it was simply too big for me and the 500 is feeling just right...

Good video and review. Camera work and quality is very good. It confirmed that I have made the right decision to purchase the Honda CB500X.

Nice review just bought my One love it.

I got to test ride a 500x last weekend at the Austin MotoGP race. I loved it! I want one! Thanks for the great review!

Great review. Certainly cleared up a few doubts that I had.

i know how do you feel, same here in my country. dealerships dont like to give test drives because there's no backup from insurances. i bought my cb500f and i felt really comfortable right away thanks to your fantastic reviews.

Wow, loved part 2 also. I heard that these also have heated grips and that the windshield is adjustable. I'm glad you showed how easy it is to turn the bike around; I have never been able to do that w/ my bike but would like to. Excellent review!! Now, all I need to do is go test ride and try to convince my hb that I WANT ONE! lol! Thanks for doing this!!

excellent review, one of the best i've seen on ytube. the bike was just release at my country malaysia and i plan to buy it for my daily commute to working place about 40miles.

Because of this video i bought this bike as a beginner bike for myself to commute to work and school. In no way did i regret purchasing this pleasant motorbike. Great review.

I really enjoyed your review on the CB500X - and I can tell you have some credibility because you favorably compared it to your own bike instead of just defaulting to the "my bike is better" approach some reviewers get stuck on. I picked up my CB500X yesterday and I think it's a great bike - I'm not a brand new rider, but a newer one - and this was a great next bike for me (I started on a Rebel). This review helped me make up my mind between the NC700X, CB500X and a Shadow Phantom 750.

again, excellent videos and has sold it for me :)

Another great review

Excellent review. Thank you.

I've road tested both the NC and the 500X and think your observations are very accurate. I have ridden big 1000cc bikes but prefer smaller lighter ones. You might enjoy some of my VanVan videos, when a few of us took them touring to the Alps. Thanks again for the time making these vids :)

Awesome review!!!

great review cager!

Again, excellent review. I am over 186 cm so I am leaning toward the 700x, but it's good to have a reasonable option.

Thank you I was just thinking of doing some long distance touring and was wondering how they would cope in windy conditions

Good review....love your intro music etc.

Thanks, and Portugal looks beautiful.

Very good review, I am so tempted to get one, its either this or a shadow

Really really nice vids Cager. Lovin' your overviews as a honda fan boi :P. I'm a starter biker and i've been riding a cb125e actively for about 6 months now. Considering to upgrade to a cb500x since i saw it... Like you mentioned i dont want to get a bike that is trying to kill me. :) (its a shame that we wont have 500 series in turkey until 2014, but i see that as an oppurtunity to get more experience on 2 wheels) Anyways i m running out of characters :D I loved the meme touch on the end :P

WOW the scenery is just breath taking. Portugal is such a beautifull country and you are very lucky guy to live in such paradise :) Awesome reviev, detailed, funny sometimes and you showed absolutely everything about the bike. I would prefer your NC700X than this though. Torque is what big boys like :) I am also thinking about buying a bike from this class and proce range and was not sure to choose cr500X or nc700x. Greetings from Poland from your new subscriber :)

I agree with everything John Smith said. Excellent video. Now to buy an X. PS your English is impressive.

Enjoy the reviews and the sunshine it's cold and wet in Ireland. Have an NC700x great bike and more comfortable over long distances than the CB 500 X

Hey Cager, thanks for the informative post, However, I'm still confused on wether to get the nc700x or the 500x. I will be communiting 30 mi. 3 times a week to work but want the versatility to go for longer rides every now and then. Any further advice would be helpful, I also may be overthinking the decision. By the way I'm about 5'8" 170lbs, novice rider

cannot wait any longer,I am going to pick up my Honda CB500X tomorrow.Cheers

you have really made me want to buy a cb500x

hey just watched the full two videos and you did a great job. nothing technical just a riders view which is 99% of us. Plenty of commentry. I am 99% going to get one just waiting for the dealer to give me a bit better deal. by the way check out skorpion cans or akrpovic or ixil or two brothers exhausts .... once agian keep up the reviews !

Hello! Would you recomend this bike for a beginer? Also, what you think about this bike on a 500km or less trip?

I bought one last May, Nice enough bike going from 125 upgrades which should be on the bike already but accept its a cheap bike are Fender extender as Im uk its always wet. centre stand. Larger screen to keep the rain off. Heated grips ( does the NC have them as standard>?) Hugger. Will buy neoprene shock/fork seal covers a top box and some luggage. Oh and the naughty valve check at 600 miles should be in the price,new 2014 ones wont require it. I love your reviews, thanks! Roy

So how does the seat compare to the NC700? I did not get the NC700 yet because there is another one in red rather than black and with bags. But, a local guy also has one of these 500X's as well for good money. I test rode one and liked it. The wind screen was noisy for me at 5'10 inches tall, so a little taller than you.

Thanks for the great review! Have you had a chance to test-ride a 2012+ V-strom 650? If so, how would you compare the two?

it's when you see this review tht you get the idea of the evolution that the new nc750x was from the original nc700x. Because people don't see much of difference from the later compared with the new 750, but can compare the cb500x with the nc700x, but in reality the gap between the cb500x and the nc750x is so huge that you finally understand what was indeed changed for the 750x coming from the 700x. IMHO the greatest of difference was the better use of the gearbox ratios which make it much different to ride and manouver either in slow speeds and in 5th or 6th gear. The higher ratios are also compensated by slightly amount of increased power and torque.

nice reviews (of all 3 500's) - am thinking of getting one to step up from my little 250 and was very seriously looking at the X as I often do 50+km each way up the freeway to work, but I kinda like the F (looks fun) and the R (bit more racy) too. Choices!! Which was your favourite of the 3?

Did you use heavier compression on these latest two videos? I always watch in 1080 and it seems that these last 2 videos have a lot more compression artifacts than your previous videos.

Cager I must also say that I like the location where you do your tests, it looks like the south of Spain or Portugal but lots of nice roads to ride on..

I can hear the gears clunking. According to other reviews this bike also has a "loud" gearbox.

Cager, lots of people are looking to compare these two bikes. So this is a great and very needed review because it would seem that they compete very strongly with each other. Your review makes the point clear as I thought it might have, the NC is a better sport touring machine and the CB500x a better commuter. how does the CB500X handle the regular highway speeds (say 120 KMH)? Gracias por el reportaje.

I'm very interested in this bike to compliment my wonderful but huge FJR. Here in Texas we don't yet have the ABS version of this bike. Is there an ABS disable button on this bike? The only bad thing I've heard about the 500X is that the first required service is very expensive due to a labor intensive valve adjustment.

"Yeah, granted, mine can do this (overtake) easier, but not as fun, not as much fun. You don't get to hear it sing. And this one does sing. Even though the exhaust is very silent, very muffled, you can still feel the vibration." It's about resonance. That one quote could guide motorcycle development and marketing to make it more successful. Make the motorcycle engine resonate best in the range where the rider will use it.

Not bad at all but my favourite remains the cbr 500 the 2016 model, what a beauty,in fact I don't know other bike more astonishing than that one in red.

How would you compare this bike to the other bikes in the 500 range? As I've booked my test in a fortnight and I have spoke with my dealer already so I will have a 500 to pick up as soon as I pass, just.. not too sure which one.

could you please test the Yamaha mt03 because I really like them as well

Your funny! I like your enthusiasm but I don't know how long you've been riding or what bikes you have ridden? What country are you in or from & where are you video recording? I'm from America & am use to 750 & 1000 up motorcycles. I think you forget that your engine on your bike is lower making your center of gravity low so this make it handle different from a regular bike & will make it harder for you to spin it on the kickstand like you do. Good review on the CB 500X makes me want to buy one.

Would you honestly go for F with windshield or X? I am weekend user/cruiser enjoying the sound raher than speed.I am on the edge of buying 2007 KLE or new CB500.Please advise

Estás de Parabéns Cager. Bom Vlog. (Comprei a minha mota seguindo o teu Vlog :D )

do you think there will be potential for more power?

Thanks for riding it like a motorcycle. I mean with passion and some aggression!

Which is better for touring the 700 or the 500 and is there much difference

I'm curious if you've ridden a new WeeStrom. I was pretty set on one but admittedly am not happy with it's size, weight, fuel economy, etc for my commuting, occasional touring/camping needs. Then Honda had to go and release this, but there is nothing nearby to test ride. Any comparison other than the obvious size difference that stands out to you personally. I don't know that I'll like the further back foot position one bit. Other than that I think the 500 X is my next bike.

What was the rpm at highspeeds? I do a lot of freeway driving and im worried the bike might vibrate too much and drink lots of fuel.

so mission accomplished Cager all the CB500 series models had there reviews, and all excellent reviews. well done indeed. now why don't do another review on different bikes?,KTM DUKE 390 maybe or CRF250L.

Grate video Cager appreciate it. I understand that your height is similar as my height ( approximately 175cm), and you can ride comfortably on the NC700X ? Keep up the good work. Safe riding.

Great review. Thank you.......Sal : )

Btw did you stop for fuel at some point ? coz i've been waiting for you to run out of fuel or stop and get some. Would you say its ok to have long rides on this bike ? Lıke international roads ? Nothing fancy, just european asphalt roads. Coz i want to travel around a lot when i get this.

Nice vids! do u have some vid where u show top speed and acceleration of ur bike(nc)? like you do in this vid! thank's man! :D

Muito bom,até agora não vi melhor. Parabéns! Interessa-me reduzir custos:seguro,IUC,manutenção e consumos, uso maioritariamente em cidade, onde os consumos disparam. Tenho uma Versys(tive 1 AT troquei pela Versys, ganhei versatilidade/-peso),mas queria algo divertido o que ficou claro que é a CBX. Faço uma condução contida nada exuberante.Não me importa descer de cilindrada (a beneficio da carteira é de ter muito em conta). Na sua opinião o que acha da possibilidade mudar para CBX? Boas curvas!

Cager, I really like this and the NC700X... I am looking for a bike that will be good in the Mountains, with some freeway (up to 70mph probably). Traveling, taking some weekend trips and such. What would you say would be better? This or the NC700X? Thank you!

Great review. It's made In Thailand.

Obrigado Cager, já fiz 1 teste na CBF, mas ainda quero fazer numa X, o que notei é que o motor é muito linear a desenvolver, ou seja não tem aquela resposta imediata como na Versys(+17CV),mas chega lá e cumpre em pleno, tem otimos travões o ABS nem se dá por ele, gostei(ainda assim)do motor, a leveza (-3kg que a X e -17kg que a versys), o consumo realmente eficaz e a maneabilidade muito boa. Fiquei muito bem impressionado. E ainda o resto que se pode poupar: revisões(12K), IUC, gasolina, seguro.

i'm standing at 168 cm, will i have problem handing the bike due to my short size???

I've noticed you complained about the side stand and how it goes under the foot stand and that you came from a CBF125. The side stand on the CBF125 works in exactly the same way so I'm not sure why it's an issue on this bike. Your videos are quite interesting, keep it up.

dude, are you in Bulgaria? what town was that?

Great review. Close to professional journalists if not better!

Cager! i got my motorcycle license yesterday! I did really good in the whole motorcycle safety course it was fun. And nice review. I was looking at 600RR's today but i dont think i would want one too much money lol. But why did you block your face in the mirrors? i felt it more distracting than what you were saying lol.

Para uma pessoa já com alguma experiência (3 anos com uma 600cc), com 1,84m e quase 100kg de peso, qual das duas aconselha?

The CTX is Lower, so the weight is much lower and riding height is lower, this would make you feel like you are going faster, the feet forward would be very comfortable Have you seen a CTX700 yet at your local dealer?

I would like to see you do a review on the Honda CTX700N Naked bike. same as the NC only LOWER, the NC seat height is 32.7", CB500X seat height is 31.9", seat height difference between NC700 & CB500 is only 3/4", weight between the two bikes is 40-Lbs. & the CTX700N seat height is 28.3", that almost 4.5" difference between the NC and the CTX seat height. weight is appx. the same, power same, everything else same, But CTX you have Feet forward, and forward controls

a minha grande duvida é entre CB500F or NC700X

thank you

boa tarde Alexandre, estou a pensar em comprar um cb500 x mas queria fazer um teste driv mas não conheço nem uma loja honda que me poça fazer isso atualmente mora na zona de Sintra com do Brasil a pouco tempo e lá tinha um honda xre 300 e agora estou a pensar em comprar então CB 500 x, seria possível me indicar uma loja para compra e teste driv. abraço boa vídeo

I think you should buy both bike ;) one for fun day and the other practical, but if i can buy only one i prefer the funniest. good video

how is it at highway speeds? vibration?

Much larger capacity gas tank then the NC. U get more gas less storage.

So you say that the 500 2 cylinder uses more fuel than the nc? O.o

Wouldn't the Yamaha FZ-07 be a better option. They are the same price here in Canada. Further, Honda only offers this bike in white here. Yamaha offers the FZ-07 in three colours. Honda must hate Canada. Though, I think the CBR500 comes standard with ABS and the FZ-07 is a $500.00 option.

CagerOnTwoWheels What camera you use to shoot your vids ?

You don’t get a better performance, motorcycle for such a little money, I love CB500x .

As a spanish that quote always make me laugh (black humor) xD

gostava de ver o vídeo em português

17:20 This bike made in Thailand

what dou you think about long trips with triple luggages and a wife? :p is there enough torque?can this stay easily in 140kmh?

I might have become 13 again momentarily, because I was listening to your review at 14:00 while typing up a letter, and I hear this: It's about in line with my nipples, and there's a big hole here...this hole is a lot smaller. Just about fell of my chair. Nice review!

boas, nesta mota é pena nao ter feito o teste em portugues!!!!

12:45 - Nah, the sticker isn't under the clear coat because they're cheap to paint over it, it's a cheap bike. :)

Mustache detected!

Cager, lots of people are looking to compare these two bikes. So this is a great and very needed review because it would seem that they compete very strongly with each other. Your review makes the point clear as I thought it might have, the NC is a better sport touring machine and the CB500x a better commuter. how does the CB500X handle the regular highway speeds (say 120 KMH)? Gracias por el reportaje.