Thanks for the video. I have a 2021 CB500x which I bought in Chile for trips I do in Patagonia. It wasn’t my first choice but it was affordable. 3 trips and 20,000kms later I love it so much I ordered a NX to ride here in Canada. What is so great? Huge range due to 17litre tank and amazing fuel economy. Buttery smooth engine that will cruise happily all day on the highway at the speed limit and this is important because the distances are huge. Tubeless tires! Not a wheel or tire issue despite the very rough roads and tracts I’ve ridden. I use KTC80s. Light and easy to maneuver through congested towns and even into the odd hotel lobby. I’ve gone places on this bike that I would not venture on a much heavier machine. I added a Rally Raid bash plate that has seen contact a few times. Also some fork rubbers to keep the dust out. Barkbuster hand guards and soft Enduristan bags have protected the bike on the inevitable low speed crashes. The CB and NX are highly underrated rough road travel bikes. Looking forward to my new white NX.

Have one as an alternate bike to my big one 1300. Also, it is delightful to ride it all day long as an experienced rider, this could well be the very best bike for beginners! Upside down fork, double breaking discs, anti hopping Clutch, excellent display and very fine gear box for driving 450 kilometers with a Single tank-fuel......🎉🎉🎉

I don't know where the guy from (probably British) but very good and understandable, clear English voice, thanks for that in the name of not native viewers!

For the bash plate. I think CB500X's should be perfectly fit with it. Since it's technically the same bike. From Gen.3 CB500X owner.

Lovely commentary, simple and to the point. This bike ticks most of the boxes for me.

My favorite thing about my old CB500X was the engine and gas mileage. It was a beast on a tour. I was thinking of gettin a new CB500X but this NX500 is a no-brainer. This after having gone from CB500X to Africa Twin; I'm going back. An outstanding commuter bike, that you can take out for a weekend road (even dirt road) adventure. It appears to be more of a baby TransAlp then a baby Africa Twin. I love the accessory package and would still add a bash-plate and side cases.

Just been to Marrakech and back on mine.Over 5000 miles. I'm 6 feet tall and it was surprisingly comfortable. As you say its a very approachable bike and easy to ride but I'll stick to tarmac with it and use a 300Rally for off road. SW Moth have now launched their accessories.....including a bash plate.

Great first touring bike or for those just wanting a nice chill touring/commuter bike. Great work Honda 👍.

I bought this in Thailand in white. 5800€ here. Can’t get much better for that price.

Great video, lots of points other reviews have not mentioned, thank you!

Thanks for the video. The more learn about the new 'CB 500X/NX 500" the more I think it is the bike for me. CHEERS!

The NX/500X is a great real world touring bike. It certainly doesn’t need laugh out loud (sic) power, only someone who rides like a prat would consider that necessary on public roads. Why do reviewers put so much emphasis on motorway performance? Motorways are not the natural home of any motorcycle other than a cruiser, the Honda belongs on B roads where it excels. It’s seating position makes it a comfortable, capable touring bike, being perched on top would not improve it at all.

I visited honda dealership a week ago to see and check new NX500. I'm 192 cm tall and I feel great compare to my duke 390. NX500 from my perspective is perfect for me. I'm going to order soon this baby.

Great video, could listen to you talking bikes all day.

Love seeing your take on bikes ❤ but I don’t know where you got the 250mm ground clearance from?(perhaps by crossing stats with the standard Africa Twin) everywhere else I look I see it holds the same 180mm the CB500X had… No suspension length difference or chassis hence makes sense there will not be such a big difference. BTW the shifter is adjustable to fit your dancing shoes as well as your MX boots 😅

1st time visiting your channel and gotta say you have a wonderful cadence and demeanor that is very well suited to your review style. Happy to subscribe! cheers from Canada!

The reintroduced TransAlp and the NX500 both had the opportunity to be the lightweight off road capable ADV bike that's powerful enough to cruise on highways that we've been begging for but once again, the big motorcycle companies are mocking us with ADV styled street bikes.

new channel for me. have the rally. 1st bike. first and only time in Newcastle was 1990. world cup (much Mcewans after the loss) Tina Turner over the fence at Gateshead. learnt the local speak. good memories.

I would love to see 1 episode about a sportbike from you. Keep it up!

Have always been a fan of the cb500x. There’s plenty of aftermarket upgrades out there. Rally raid makes parts for suspension and chassis upgrades. Love the updates they’ve made with the NX can’t wait to see them in the US.

Disagree with the motorway comment, hence the missing bash plate. Commuting / touring first, light off roading second

It seems like a perfect beginner's bike. My son's eyeing it for his first - I approve. And just as I wanted to type something to the tune, glad it didn't fall over... Ahaha, the "Ooooh" is unforgettable! Thank you, love your reviews.

Don't really need a bash plate if you don't ride rough trails. Not all adventure bikes are designed to be off road chargers. Probably 80% might take it on a rougher trail once and never venture there again. They watch videos then try it and realize it isn't easy, even with the right bike. A gravel road is the hardest road they will ever travel.

Awesome review. Love the updates!

Дякую за чудовий огляд мотоцикла!)

The most significant new thing in this video is the lovely grey Arai Tour X5. 😂

Honda doesn't make sense. This motor could fit in a CR frame.. light, great suspension, 21in front wheel can do everything off road and cross country or motocross track..add a 500 water cooled twin and tubeless tires and it will be the best bike. The bike everyone wants.. sorry Kove. Single won't do it. Sorry CF Moto 500 pounds is not off road.. and China build quality is why people buy Honda. No reason for this bike w Transalp at $10k

There are plenty of great after market accessories so it’s not important that Honda don’t offer a baseplate. I’m sure that a lot of the bikes sold will go off the tarmac, the 500X is very capable on loose surfaces.

I bought this and sold my Triumph 900 Rally Pro what a relife!

Another excellent video and review, Dave. Great production values, as always. Keep up the great work, hope you’re well.

I just had the optional bashplate in my hand at the honda dealer. So yes they have one.

Nice video. Other things that don't match the transalp - weight and price.

I lover her more than my GS ! 🥰

Ive tested a 2023 CB500x and loved it in many ways, BUT, couldn't get past the vibration at motorway speeds....it really was an issue for me. I was hoping that Honda solved it with this bike but it doesn't sound like it. I wonder if its because of the 180 degree twin configuration on the engine. I am holding out for the CFMoto450MT in the hope that doesn't have similar issues (given its a 270 degree twin). Thoughts?

The only thing i wish to see at the future is somethin like Tenere 900 🙂 Do you hear Yamaha ? !! cheers from Greece man !! A Tenere 700 lover !!

Great review.

2:10 indeed, except 1 small "detail" they removed coolant temperature...

This new NX is a disappointment for me cause it's just an updated CB500X. Don't get me wrong. I own a CB500X and absolutely love it , and on every ride, it puts a big smile on my face. But when I heard that Honda was reviving the NX line, I was excited and hoping for a lightweight 500cc thumper. Nope. Great review by the way.

The gear lever is easily adjustable, i did that in my CB500X to fit my 44BR foot (45 EU size).

If only we could get it in Australia, then they will see plenty of dirt..

I once had a cb500x with the full rally raid level 2 kit installed. It was a fantastic small adv bike and frankly i regret selling it. The low center of gravity makes it feel light and nimble, and make it weirdly easy to pick ip when dropped. I did single track with it and it did pretty damned well comsidering it is a 430lb twin cylinder bike!

5:40 because bashplate possible mounts are not suited for absorbing impacts, due to oil pan design, if you mount a aftermarket bashplate and you hit something even at very low speed, the mounting would snap and punch a hole in the oil pan, i ready this experience just 2 days ago

Nice and succinct! Well done! I am sure the parts suppliers will design a bash plate in no time and I really think this an ideal ADV bike to start,on for a young person. In France you can buy one with an A2 license, as in all EU countries. Not sure for the UK.

It’s a great motorcycle, but it doesn’t make you dream. And when we buy a bike, the first thing we want is the dream.

i think should have been the transalp. i love my 600 transalp. had nx500 with spoked wheels 21 front wheel. it be prefect

I had cb500x great bike on fuel . Nx is a great looking bike . I now have afrcia twin but its harder on fuel but better suspension.

Very nice and honest review.

Try to use the cb500x plate bash, and engine guard is also same

Nice review.. can’t wait to get one

Ground clearance is 181 MM not 250 MM ✌️

Great video bonny lad

Looks nice, but i am awaiting cfmoto 450mt :)

hundreds of kms off road on my 2019 500x if not thousands.... if you are smart the bashguard is not needed...and there's lots of aftermarket ones to choose from.

Unfortunately, Honda USA only brings the black version to the USA.

Great review, I've been looking at these while I'm looking at selling the Tenere 700 I got for dad unfortunately it's worked out to tall an to much for him with his stage 3b/4 prostate cancer time for a lower seat an something more managable :)

That thing costs $10k in Costa Rica 😢

Great review. You from Newcastle area ??

Annoys me that Honda refuses to have cruise control as an option on Adventure bikes under than the Africa Twin. The CB500x/NX500 or NX750 or even the Transalp would greatly benefit from it as they are great touring machines. For that reason if I ever upgrade my CB500x I will be looking elsewhere.

Seems perfect for first timers, commuters, and boring riders. Also will make a first time crave more power…good marketing.

Observations: My inseam is 36"+ (huge props for including yours) so that does raise some concern for me. Although a Russell Day Long seat would cure that ASAP. Bash plate; it seems to me a decent OEM bash plate is as rare as hens teeth with people opting for after market anyway so maybe Honda just said F@#$ it, let the aftermarket supply it. Now we wait for the boys at Rally Raid to provide some juicy bits for it. :^)

a new domi that was a modern version of the drz400 would be a huge success me thinks

Nice review! Which is the difference to the CB500X? Is the NX more capable off roading or just the same? :-) cheers from Spain

So when the dealership rogered you for the new crash bars or the transalp repair, did you keep the old ones? Would have been worth a few quid after some paint...

I like the white also. Thanks

great little bike if people have their eyes open to what it really is, adventure though LOL, this = a great road tourer that will be as reliable as a cockroach. That said, the Rieju aventura legend makes mincemeat of this - same engine, better everything else

Lovely bike but it should have at least 500cc (even owners believe they have 500cc engine 😅) and optional quickShifter. It's too weak even for beginners (A2 owners could limit power with software - we are in 2024)

You seem like a very nice person, but there's some things you've missed. It has 180 mm clearance, not 250mm. This, along with cb500x, is actually very commonly used off road and it's often found globetrotting. Many people take it on serious off road because the seat is low and it's relatively light / easy to maneuver (albeit you can't ride it as fast as a proper off road bike). They probably see too much dirt for their design, and a simple google search would clear this up. It's also one of Rally Raid's "special" bikes. It's much more competent than it looks. There are TONS of skid plates, crash bars, hand guard and whatever else. I don't mean bug spoilers, I mean actual crash worthy skid plates and bars that complete the frame to make it a makeshift cradle-like structure, connecting the back of the frame to the front of the frame. Shifter can be adjusted to fit your foot. It does get low on power when on a highway, especially two up, that is right, but it is also very nippy below 60 mph. However, it has a carry capacity of 189 kg, which is on the higher side among bikes. The "decent" 17.2 l tank is actually huge if you consider the fuel efficiency. This bike can go much farther than most bikes available right now. Twin disks have been available since the 2022 model. This bike also lasts ridiculously long, most probably due to it's simplicity and low compression ratio. It sounds ok stock, but one advantage is this bike can be fitted with an aftermarket silencer / can, without changing the whole evac piping. It is on the smaller side, yes, which makes it better in the city, less so on the highway. The TFT thing, I don't know, it might be a matter of preference, but I've yet to meet riders that actually want the TFT. People I've met are more like "it's cool, yeah, but not a game breaker". You also forgot to mention the windshield, most often a little too short for proper wind protection, but easily fixable with an extender. Also, I like your presentation style :)

Thanx man 👍

honda missed the trick by not providing 21' front wheel

HimDave, do you like the new Arai?

Crazy heavy

250 mm ground cl.?,specs say 181mm.

Damn that thing is 45 kilos heavier than my DRZ400 😳

This is about the sleepiest presentation I've seen in a long time. Feels like someone is reading a kid's book about motorcycles

Prefer the black myself. The NX decal is nowhere to be seen thankfully

250mm ground clearance??? i don't believe that, my 701 has only 270mm, my g310gs with rally raid lvl2 had only 240mm. honda says it is 180mm i think in reality it is much smaller then that.

This is 7500€ in Portugal

Spoked wheels ?

These aluminum rims are not suitable for any offroad riding. To name it a baby-transalp, Honda should give us an option with steel spokes.

Best 🔥🔥

It's 30kg heavier than the nx650. It's a (very) different category to the 650. Only Honda knows why the chose to rename the cb500x

So I guess this makes Sahara 300: Fetus CB150X: Zygote

Perfect 👍 B.R. Kodi

I am not sure what's Honda's market play here but this bike is priced almost as the new Hornet, I'd rather buy that one and skip the no tarmac beautiful country roads. Transalp is the better choice in this segment if you got the budget. Overpriced , minus the minus accessories . The new CFmoto 450 MT will destroy the NX500 , comes right out the box with more accessories and better equipped for the off-road and the price gap is to be considered. They need to offer better competition. Dissapointed :(

Between you and Vtold, the negativity is almost unbearable.

ground clearance is still 180 mm same as the ougoing cb500x

It's a 500. Give it a break for not ripping your arms off.

A full price adult ride for the price of a childs ticket.

Omg you are more wooden than my garden shed

Intersting that there are a few glaring omissions that would make this bike more popular. THe lack of USB, Cruise control etc. Thing is, HOnda like all bike companies know full well that they could afford to implement these things for the minimum of cost however, chargaeble upgrades reap most financial reward rather than giving it away for free. Plus as far as the manufactures go, should a bike (ANY BIKE) come loaded with every conceivable extra and software upgrade be installed, where does that company go to follow on from that ?.. You will get a huge following of this bike (for example) so muggles like you and me will always be looking to upgrade or get the latest and greatest etc.. This is economics 101.. It would cost $2-5 to include a USB port.. so why not include it when you can charge extra for it.. Needless to say. Everybike will fall short to someone in some department. ANYHOOOOO.. Spiel over.. Loved the review, as always I'm watching from Australia (Northern Western Oz to be exact) and today's temperature was a mild 40 degrees... Now, wheres that mankini ?

Cfmoto 450MT looks better

The Rieju 500 is the better bike.

Cb 500x was the most dull tedious bike I have owned and couldn't wait to get shot of it...this is the same bike with some lipstick Honda really need to put some effort into bike design they are just lazy and completely misunderstand the market

It's all you need really

So, this bike is too short to you, huh?

Practical bike, makes sense, maybe a bit bland, not even a 270 degree crank, typical Honda. Japanese bikes need to up their game. The Chinese are coming! Look at the CFmoto 450mt, and Kove 800x Super Adventure.

Dosadno i monotono. Drvena kučica više vam odgovara od recenzija. Neki fast food. Ako ništa, možda se prilagodite i nahranite nekog. 😂

Sorry, can’t listen to this. Delivery like Jackanory and the false laughs are just creepy.

🦘 Ah, English spoken with just a hint of Geordie - the most colourful of English accents/dialects - especially in its broad form. Useful review - convincing me stick to my gorgeous 2021 Grand Prix red CB 500X .... 25,000 km young, still going smooth and strong in all terrains and surfaces (with the help of Michelin Anakee Adventures) and only drinking 3.1L/100 km.

Not “at last” twin front discs. They were there from 2022 onwards.