Megan Kaptein Nice! 👍

Right on! Thanks for watching! You'll love it!

It is a fantastic bike!

Except for the 2022 one 😏.

Congrats! Yes, The riding here is pretty amazing.

Great feedback Trekky. If you didn't already own one... the 2019 is a huge improvement (purchasing new off the sales floor) but If you own one already or have access to an inexpensive used earlier model, ALL of the proper Mods are out there. I am SUPER impressed with the 500X - so fun and so functional. Thanks for watching.

Kyle Bradshaw : i still love my 2017; i know the 2019 is much much better, but i am dreaming to have the same bike as the 2019 CB500X, but with a little bigger engine (600-650cc would be perfect); cheers from Montreal!

@@trekkydelirium-vroom5821 A bigger motor - at the same weight. The 500x is still a bit heavy on paper, but handles like a dream in the real world. A true 700cc Adv would be great at the same weight of the 500X.

@@manybikes The new KTM 790 Adventure R is about there. Weighs about 20# more then the 500X, with about double the horsepower. Buuuuuuuuut, it's over double the money and not a Honda.

Such a fun bike! I keep calling it a little bike as it is about the size of my KTM 390 Duke... but performs like a much bigger bike. Honda it it out of the park with this one!

Awesome! Please report back your experience with the Mitas E07 especially the narrower tires. Very interested!

@@manybikes I will as soon as weather permits :-)

@@thetubelesschannel YES!

PhuketBungalow Info I really loved this bike!!

@@manybikes bought her after i wrote the comment about a year ago and did two phantastic trips with it from Thailand to Malaysia and inside Thailand...unfortunately CORONA hit us hard, and my planned tour from Thailand to Europe i had to cancel :/ take care buddy and cheers from Phuket

@@phuketbungalowinfo2757 your rides sound amazing... coronavirus sucks. I was out of work for 11 months! Great family time though ;)

The Versys 650 is a fantastic machine! I rode one for 6 months when it was new to the market. Fun bike. Thanks for watching. - Kyle

I love my Versys also but I wouldn't be doing the rock crawling on it; too tall and heavy for that (for me). But it will take me across the country and back.

Thanks for watching! I’m pretty mediocre actually... ;)

Your points are spot on Tosta. This bike is a super robust, super capable machine. It is a joy to ride on the highway, down dirt roads and to fill up at the gas station. I think it's a home run from Honda, I really do. Thank for watching! - Kyle

I hear you... I still think that this CB500X with a skid plate and slightly stiffer suspension... Amazing bike! And it would still be the same prices as a 390 Adventure with MUCH better longevity and road manners. Just saying.

@@manybikes I know that feeling, once you buy a motorbike, it must be the best otherwise you feel bad LOL The KTM 390 Adventurer is $400 cheaper so you're wrong, it has a very low center of gravity (road manners LOL), the engine has more torque at higher RPMs so this bike performs much better both for endurance and on fast ways, with this bike you can do adventure without spending further $1,500-1800 only for the back suspensions. It wasn't my intention to compare the CB500X with other bikes but my statement still stands that Honda saved money to make the bike "apparently" look cheaper than other similar bikes. Honda reliability? That is a marketing brand that Honda built with the made in Japan but now it's the end of it. Dude I had to sell a brand new CB330R with only 1,800Km (and lost money) because it had very strange and noisy things happening in the engine's head. Of course the distributor and the dealer let me down because they wait the things break instead of preventing it to happen even so they know the problems because this bike in the recent past had recalls. Honda reliability? I wish you have better luck than me and you enjoy your bike but I won't buy Honda anymore!

Thanks Michael. I own a 390 Duke and am in the process of making it an ADV bike. Tough choice... If the 390 Adventure is made in the same factory as my 390 Duke, I would steer you to the CB500X all day long. The fit and finish of the Honda compared to the India made KTM's ... it's HUGE. My Austrian KTM's (450exc, 950se and 1190 Adv R) are made of much better materials than the 390. From metals to fasteners... there is a HUGE difference. Once the 390 Adv lands here in the USA it will most likely be very close to the price of the 500X. The 390 motor is more fun... and it faster than the 500... but the 500x handles much better. Tough choice... All depends on what you really want to do on it I suppose. Thanks for watching! - Kyle

Thanks for that great response. I appreciate it.

@@manybikes So the 390 is indeed about to land in America in a couple of months. The price will be about $6200 which is appealing. Having said that, after exhaustive reviews of KTM bikes I am beginning to heed your advice and similar advice from others. The issue of reliability in general with the KTM products continually rears it's ugly head in online forums and reviews. The 390 Adventure is heavily laden with electronics especially for such a small bike. I also have heard that if there is even the smallest glitch it must be returned to a KTM dealer to have codes reset and you will be sitting along side the road or worse.. The Honda reputation is one of rock solid reliability. The KTM is still enticing but I am currently leaning toward the CB500X. Again thanks for the review.

Michael Supple I would never buy a 390 just based off the horror stories I’ve heard. And I would love a 390 in any flavor, if it ran.

@@OregonMotorcycle You mentioned horror stories about the KTM without mentioning a single one so your comment sound more like copy and paste from forums' trolls. I had a brand new Honda CB300R and I had to sell it after only 1,500Km because it had a strange and loud noise in the engine's head. Honda had "many" recalls like other Japanese manufacturers too so what I want to say is that people talk so much (copy & paste trolling) about Honda reliability while the bikes are no more made in Japan!

100% it’s not about the bike... but the ride? What bike is best? The bike you have... so go ride it!

Kyle Bradshaw truth

Couldn't agree more! But for about $1k you could have this bike dialed and ready for action. Not too bad...

You buy the 390? Waiting for them to hit dealers in the US.

@@kimber1911 I'm in the states as well, so I'm playing the waiting game too. I just can't get over everything that KTM is offering for the same price range as the 500x. I had my heart set on one for about a year until I saw the KTMs price and specs.

It will be really interesting TheDudeofDudes. I own a 390 Duke the fit and finish of the Duke is very "cheap" as compared to the CB500X which is solid and robust. The KTM 390 does have a more fun motor and is fantastic at high speeds. Off Road the Honda was a better bike (minus suspension). I am looking forward to testing out the 390 ADV though... I do want one to replace the Duke as it is already "ready to adventure." Thanks for watching! - Kyle

They ate surely wrong!

Yeah, me too!

Thanks for watching!

It is a sweet machine!

Glad you liked it! I love riding those trails!

You might miss the overall power of your V-star from time to time, but the smiles per mile the CB500X delivers will make up for it!

I have ridden the CB500X and the Versys 300X and the CB is way more fun on the road. The 300X just did not do it for me. Now off-road... out of the box I really like the Versys. While I wanted to LOVE the Versys... the lack of top end made me go a different route. If I line up two back to back ... I'll for sure reach out to Dunlop and request some Missions ;) Thanks for watching.

Great feedback & questions! Middle weight... ADV bikes... 500 to 800 cc Adventure style bikes. The SV650 is more this style than the DL which is a true “dual sport bike” basically a street legal dirt bike vs. this... a street / touring bike that can go off road. The CB500X is a super fun and really capable bike! Hope this answers your questions sufficiently. - Kyle

@@manybikes thanks for getting back to me. That was super helpful. I definitely see the appeal, especially as a street touring bike that can be used offroad.

Thanks for watching!

Me too!

Thank!

Points well taken Thomas. However... "most adventure bikes" were 19/17" for a really long time... Its only really the last 6 years or so that the "more adventurous bikes" are getting the 21/18 treatment. Now cast vs. spoke, I totally agree with you, but must ADV bikes never see more than a gravel fire road which cast wheels will have no problem with. Yes, this is meant to be an entry level bike, not and AT, 790 or GS. For what it is ... it a super fun, inexpensive, adventure capable machine. That's all I was trying to convey. Thanks for watching! - Kyle

I ride a 390 Duke and it compared to this CB500X... no comparison the CB500X is a way more refined machine. I would ride around the world on the CB500X WAY before I'd do it on a 390! And I am a KTM lover... just saying. Thanks for your input. - Kyle

Yes, absolutely! The CB500X feels much lighter. It's frame is smaller and the seat height is much lower... so I can do things on the CB I was not able to do on the KLR.

Maybe it was the knobby tires I was running that disguised the vibrations. But I’ve ridden two CB’s with street tires since... and didn’t notice the buzz. Interesting...

Mine buzzes very little right at 63 mph. Over or under that you can’t feel much at all.

Funny you bring this up... I live at the base of Saphire street in Rancho and that is where that trail used to come in to the City. There have been talks about opening it up (cal fire wants it open).. but the City does not. YES, the trail from the Lytle Creek side is supposed to be open... I am actually going to try it with a buddy in the next couple weeks. We will let you know! Thanks for watching... - Kyle

Kyle Bradshaw ha ha. Small world. I lived on Hermosa and Banyan st growing up in high school (Etiwanda). Top of Sapphire... we used to raise hell up there;)

Awesome!!!

Hummm great question! The F750 is quite a bit more “robust”... I can’t think of a better word. It’s stronger, faster & has more adaptable suspension... the 500X feels like a smaller, lighter version of bike in the same category. Both will work great - the GS just a bit more refined if you will... Thanks for watching! - Kyle

Man... Mostly street and some gravel BOTH bikes will work great. The F750 GS will be better for 2-up riding or for sustained higher speeds on the highway. In the gravel, I prefer the CB500X as it feels way more maneuverable than the F750GS. -- Kyle

Such a fun bike!!!

If only they used the same engine configuration used on the NC700, this 500x would be perfect. On the NC700 the engine is canted foward and helps a lot on the C/G of bike.

Totally understood! If you ride solo w/o a bunch of luggage and want a light flickable bike, I'd stick with the CB500X. If you want to eat up highway miles with a passenger or a bunch of luggage, the AT will be the better bet. Both are amazing bikes... But the do have different strong suits. Thanks for watching! -- Kyle

Kyle Bradshaw Better still the Yamaha Super Tenere. Shaft drive!👍

Thanks for watching!

Ha! Ha! It was fun, Thanks for watching!

If you hit them hard enough the will crack. If you are aware of the weakness and or if you ride fire roads only you will never have an issue. I have found a complete set of spoke wheels for just $800. Not too bad if you want to really off road it. Thanks for watching! - Kyle

@@manybikes My suggestion is to leave the bike as it is because it's cheap and once you buy this and that, it is no more cheap.

Yes Sir! The 500x would do great. Many riders have more than 100,000 on their 500x’s and all they’ve done I change the oil. Solid machine!

i did two trips from TX to CO and another from TX to UT both around 3500 miles on 7 days each, pushing my fat@ss(250lbs) + camping gear in the highway, mountains pases, gravel and dirt never have a hiccup and mine is a 2014 with 23k miles with only oil and filter... that 2019 i will take it around the world with my eyes closed!!!

Kim Cruz Yes, the AT for sure feels twice as big and maybe even three times heavier. They are very different bikes. It all depends on what you want to do with the bike. The AT is the close to the same bar width as the CB - in traffic lane filtering is no different.

Kyle Bradshaw hey man thanks for the feedback you have a really cool channel btw! Ok thanks I’ve just been considering an Africa twin recently for the extra power but seems like it might be too heavy for what I need. Perhaps the 850 Africa twin or a tenere 700 would be better! Thank you!

Kim Cruz I’m first in line for a T7! It’s going to be amazing. Thanks for watching!

Totally!!! I'd love a 350 lb killer ADV bike that could cruise the highway and kill the single track.

This video covered the Cleghorn and Lytle Creek areas here in Southern California... East and West sides of I15 near the Cajon Pass.

Yes and yes! I have used both and I prefer the 150 for two reasons. 1st, the 150 is almost 2 lbs lighter than the 170. 2ndly the side of the 170 pulled in and made the break in really steep. I liked the handling of the 150 better. In this video, the bike had the 170 installed, and it worked fine and looked AMAZING... but I like the feel of the 150 best. Cheers! Kyle

Thanks Steve! Ha! Ha!... the XR650 is a "big dirt bike" that can ride on the street and the CB500X is a little street bike that can so on the dirt... rather well too. Very different machines. As for small ADV bikes, like the GS650gs... The CB500X is a better all around bike - in my opinion. Honda did a great job with the updates. It is a street bike that "can go off road" and for a smaller stature person that can't handle the weight or seat height of an Africa Twin, or a bigger KTM or BMW... this is a great bike that can do it. That's all I was saying... Honda does know how to sell (market) bikes for sure! It was a good ride... - Kyle

This bike was a Honda press bike. A very limited number were brought into the USA. After I created this content, Chaparral Motorsports recurved customer requests for the bike and three New 2019 bikes were sold through the dealership last year. Thanks for watching!

Howdy John! I have not had the opportunity. However a good friend of mine Jesse Kimball will have all of your answers: facebook.com/headflyingmonkey

Yes, slightly taller bars would make it a little more manageable.

I'm running the 150/70. I believe Kyle went with the 170/60. Check captain cranky's channel for a comparison between the 2 sizes.

Size:110/80B-19 in the front and Size:170/60B-17 in the rear. The OEM size was a 160 in the rear... so you can go with either the 150 or the 170. Same in the front, either the 110 or the 120 will work.

Check out this video of me pushing the AX41 tires... 150 hp bike... tearing up the twisties! Super fun tire: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/acypjZmZu6fGias.html

If you already own a 2014... I’d Rally Raid it. Unless you are ready for an upgrade. The 2019 will need suspension, skid and a few other tweaks... building it how you want it is always the way to go.

Where are you at Mike? I know a dealership that ships! I really really love the CB500X and would love to own one.... BUT as I have big Adv bikes already... I think the new CRF300L Rally will be my next bike!

@@manybikes I'm in Ontario, Canada. We are locked down right now.

You and me both!!!!

Now that’s a great question. The Versys feels significantly bigger and more robust as it is taller, longer and the suspension is stiffer. The 2019 CB500X is more nimble and feels lighter. I personally would go with the CB500X... but it really depends on the type of riding you will be doing. Thanks for watching! - Kyle

Thanks for watching. I was running the 170 series tire... but If I were going to do it again I'd run the Size: 150/70B-17 as it is almost 2 lbs lighter. Such a fun ride! Thanks for watching! - Kyle

Yes, it will “fit” but the wheelbase, rake and trail don’t allow for it… makes the bike not handle well at all.

@@manybikes Thank you.

Yes, I rode this one for two weeks and had one awesome weekend Adventure on it: Totally Built Rally Raid Honda CB500X kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iN6JrbtnvaydhWg.html

I have a 2015 CB500X and there is definitely a noticeable buzz in the bars and foot pegs at certain RPMs, in the city and on the highway.

I didn’t notice that but I was running full knobbies. Hard to discern between the tires and the bike. No more viby than the other bikes in my garage.

This bike was sealed and did not have any "adjustments" that were possible. Does your have clickers?

Kyle Bradshaw i dont own one but i know that on later models they introduced adjustable spring pre load adjusters on the front as standard.

The CB500X would do fine in Europe. It cruises comfortably at 80 mph. I rode it from CA to AZ and back nearly 1000 miles nonstop except for a sleep in between. 80 - 85 mph most of the ride, no problems.

Find a used one! I’ve seen them for as low as $4500!

1. Thanks for watching! 2. The T7 would have made it up for sure! So would this bike... If I was "trying to not hurt it... 3. Better is relative to the rider... There are several riders I would totally recommend this bike over the T7... 4. I personally would take the T7 over the CB500X ;) Thanks for your comments!

@@manybikes You're welcome

The KLR has more travel but I think I'd take this over a KLR any day of the week. It is way more robust, its fuel injected and it is super comfortable. Time will tell.... Thanks for watching!

Kyle Bradshaw thanks for in put i use to have klr n love it but becz of family emergency i have to sold it now i am ready to buy bike again so looking for little more smother bike then klr becz klr has a lot of buzz at highway speed n 80 miles is not comfortable on it for long distance

Yes, that is the price before tax, license, etc... Out the door is about $8k in most places for a brand new bike.

@@manybikes Wow, i must have stole mine here in Kentucky...$6542 out the door - everything.

Ljoel McHanley mine was 8,100 OTD w/ ABS. Including licensing.

Getting lost is fun ;)

Yeah... bad design for an “off road” going motorcycle.

@@manybikes The X is Based on the older CB500F and all the CB before, that's why... But still like it , it got 250 miles of range, one of the biggest fuel range on the market for a motorcycle... Depends of what you like...

Even with soft suspension I can chase dirt bikes all day... ITS NOT a dirt bike, but it is a super fun capable machine. As for the T7... that’s an amazing machine on totally other level. And there’s no way it will be less expensive once it arrives here! Thanks for watching!

@@manybikes got it. I mean once you add the rally suspension to the 500x it'll be the same or more as a stock T7.

@@therealturbofanisme The T7 will be way more expensive that the 500x + Ohlins (if you can get them for the 500x)

@@turbofan67 Perhaps you have a line on much cheaper suspension than I've seen. Usually the rear shock is $800-1000 and the forks are $1500 or so, so $2300-2500 total. CB500x ABS is $7400 with destination. Add $2500 in suspension and you're at $9900... roughly the expected price of a T7. So yeah, some hyperbole in my initial statement, but probably not far off.

@@therealturbofanisme The T7 will be way more than $9900 when it hits the showroom. But either way the T7 is a very different bike to the 500x. The T7 is built for extreme off road, and with that comes much higher suspension. So if you're less than 5'10", don't expect to get your feet on the ground when it gets rutted. The 500x is built for comfortable dirt road touring and a few bumps and lumps. That's what I bought mine for, and it's a great little bike. If you expect to be doing snotty trails, then definitely get the T7.

There is more to come.. this was at the end of my first off-road ride on the bike.

Ha ha😅. My neighbor.... You want one of these things after seeing mine huh??

Tenere T700 is a much better off-road bike out of the gate. It also feels like it has a lot more power than the CB500X. Both are fantastic bikes! Just depends on what you are doing with them.

Ha! Ha!

That's how it felt!

It traveled off road better than a lot of other street bikes!