I am 80 years old and currently have done 56,000 km on my 2018 Suzuki VStrom 650 XT. I love the V strom however I am beginning to think that going forward I would be better off with a lighter bike, with a lower center of gravity, mainly from a ground handling point of view. The 500 NX is not available in Australia yet, and probably won’t get it until about September. I am concerned that it will feel like a small little bike after I am so used to the VStrom. Guess I should test ride the 500 CBX to see how it rides. My mate had an earlier model CBX500, with the single front wheel disc , and I didn’t like it. It felt very small after the VStrom, however as I am getting older I think I will have no option. Either a lighter bike or give up riding and I don’t want to do that.

Another very good comprehensive review Mark,I tend to agree that the rear shock looks a tad on the soft side & as you state very spongy. I have the outgoing 500x 2022 model & I’am a bigger rider at just over 100kg. All that’s needed is a couple of clicks up on the rear shock preload and the jobs a good’un. Best wishes my Friend.

Any air temprature & milage to empty indicators yet ? Air filter location ?

Great review..as ever...but have to disagree on the looks....I think the front is ugly and the CB looked much better.

Great review, some of those sky round camera loops are a little uncomfortable 😂 good stuff. I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for that little parallel twin engine

We don’t have green lanes in Australia ( just brown wide open spaces 😂😂😂) if only they brought it out with wire wheels and 21 inch front wheel, to compete with y to be CF- Moto 450 twin “ unfortunately it’s Chinese “

Seems like a great, do-anything little bike. Thanks for the review. If you don't mind feedback, all those extreme gopro 360-degree shots really don't add anything, they just make everything look very weird.

Why oh why do they not include a centre stand as standard?

What a great review. Thanks 👍 and now i think i'm seasick 😲

I'm not one that would normally talk about conspiracy theories, but I can't help but feel there is a trend with new bikes and even cars to be overpriced and totally devoid of any emotional feeling whilst riding or driving. Is it just the constant drive to reduce emissions or do they really just not want us to actually enjoy riding / driving any more? Not even sure why I even watch new bike reviews anymore, I guess I just live in hope that someone will actually bring something out that we all think Wow, now that looks different, I bet that would be exiting to ride, obviously not going to happen in the current Woke world we live in! I'll just keep riding my old Moto Guzzi and CX500, these are real bikes with lots of flaws and character that actually make you feel like you're still alive. I think I would actually have to check I still had a pulse after riding something like that NX500 and that's from someone who actually appreciates the fact that Honda make good quality bikes. Thank you for the videos, I do actually enjoy them, I guess I prefer your reviews on the older more affordable 2nd hand bikes.

In Serbia 🇷🇸 the price is 8000€ and I think it is to much for a 500cc, and is for me also a small bike!! I am 1,82cm tall...but somehow small...So I buy the new Kove 510x with almost all accessories for less money and the same engine 😎, will be nice to see your review on the Kove 510x 👍 Cheers ✌️

Thanks Mark for your review. Honda… cardigan style with reliable buttons. Need to see you hooning on the 450MT as soon as it’s released in the UK! What’s the latest on the classic purple Mustang 🤔

Thank you for an excellent review. The only thing that got to me was the weird views from the camera(s). Are you being shadowed by a MiniDrone? I got kinda-sorta "seasick" a few times and had to stop watching for a bit and come back. I am certain it is just my wimpy constitution and my aged digestive system as it also happens sometimes on other reviews I have watched. So hey...Is it a MiniDrone or is it Aliens? Again, thank you for a really good review of a very nice motobike! I look forward to more! Your reviews are informative with a touch of humor and I find that refreshing. SS

The reason or changing the cb500x to this is to make it cheaper!! Then force you to buy this because you cannot get the good one... but this one is not to bad..

196 kg is still heavy for a 471cc bike. The old bike was decent-looking. The new one is very good-looking. I prefer the CL, though. The old Dominator was a great bike. The usual excellent review. Nick

What is the bike behind you?

Good review, thank you. I would welcome a review from you on the Voge DS525X.

I've read it's vibey at cruising speed.

Great review. I like your boots. What type are they

It reminds me of the CB500X .

Well, it’s a Honda so you would expect reliability, but it cost 7k on the road, add rack and few other things and you are in 8k. The Cf moto 450mt comes with all the gizmos and better off road capabilities, and it is just 5k. Hmmm

How is it for a beginner rider?

What’s camera are you using it’s amazing 👍

5:25 not quite 90º

you own us a transalp 750 review

Lovely looking bike spoilt by the engine. I had a test ride a few weeks back and ended up with pins and needles in my right foot for two days. A horrible engine which many people seem to love though I have no idea why. I found the engine buzzy and it felt like the engine was revving far higher than it was. I remember my test ride on the first 500s Honda released the 471cc engine many years ago and even back then I found the engine to be buzzy and nothing appears to have changed.

Glad they ditched it (the CB). I passed on it cause it was top heavy.

They all look the same now.

Great motorcycle. Unfortunately if u are above 180cm it will be unfonfortable for longe rides. Offroad is also theory because handlebar is so low. Wind protection only for shrimps.

Definition of dull, the sort of bike you'd feel guilty going over the speed limit on. Decent commuter, but prey to the squads of 400's coming up from behind.

What is the situation with the vibration levels on the handle bars and footpegs at motorway speeds?