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Sitting at home killing time before I go to the Honda dealer to pick up my CB500X and this video pops up!!

I have the 2023 red version, everybody knows the red one has 1-2 hp more... It is the ultimate all-rounder, I use it to commute daily in Madrid, Spain, 20-30km. intercity highways and then dense urban traffic, and it's just the perfect combination of performance and cost. Two, three times a year I do over 1000 km. trips to the coasts, I avoid highways because it's boring as hell, and it's also absolutely perfect for national, regional and local roads. It's amazing how well balanced it is, which makes it so good at bends, it's a blast on mountain roads. The low power also allows you to open throttle way before bigger bikes, even during the passing of the curve, it never tries to kill you. I've also done hours at 150 km/h on the highway, boring as hell as I said, the engine goes up 7.500 revs out 8.800, fuel consumption shoots up to 5 liters/100 km instead of the usual and impressive not even 4, but the bike takes it, the suspension, chasis, breaks... are up to it, and feels that it could it do for ever. Obviously if your intended use is to make thousands of km. on highways a bigger engine would be the better option, but then I fill the tank of my CB500X and I feel invincible. It will take me anywhere and back.

Once again, amazing objective review by Zack. Vanilla can be good. Vanilla can even be fun. Most other journalists would have the top of their lists crowded with liter bikes. But Daily Rider isn't about that, it's about what is good to live with on a daily basis. A lot of motorcyclists would ride more, a lot more, if they picked bikes appropriate for their needs and abilities rather than their egos.

Seems like an absolutely perfect bike for a daily commute.

Only Zack could get me to watch a 1/2 hour review of this bike. Always insightful and entertaining. Zack is a treasure.

he is so good at riding. power slides on street tires in the mud and parallel twin wheelies. I aspire to the greatness of Zack and Harry.

I hired 2 of these (older models) when travelling around Thailand and Vietnam. I'm 6'5 and 280lbs, and I was super impressed with the cb500x. Surprisingly comfortable, and much more capable than I expected. I was riding 2 up in Thailand, with hard panniers, and even then it was really good. Adventure potential if not a true adv, a lot of Northern Vietnam was unsealed roads, and i'm not an experienced adv rider. The cb500x never missed a beat and I was very much at ease. My home bike at the time was a Yamaha xt1200z super Tenere, so I was a little sceptical of a 500cc bike, but I would happily own one of these, maybe not for 3000 mile tarmac touring, but a really good little bike. Exciting? Probably not. But a real pleasant surprise. Simple pleasure. 100%. Well said Zac. 👍

No way! I just bought a 2016 cb500x as my first bike last week and here comes this video! Thanks Zack!

Had the 2013 version for 5 years, it was a very competent daily bike and the occasional long distance touring machine. It may not be fast, spectacular or exciting, but if you want something thats easy to ride, easy to manage alone (very important if you are the type that rides alone), cheap to run and super reliable, very few bikes can beat this all rounder.

I've spent about 3000 miles on one of these on a longer trip. I own a 21 Africa Twin Adventure Sports and took it out of curiosity (Dad owns the 22, same bike same color). It's a excellent bike, good suspension, good brakes, comfy, huge fuel range and way lighter than the AT. Honestly if you don't crave a lot of power this thing will do everything you ask well. It's such an honest great lower cc bike. Given the choice I would accept the lower power (but huge mileage because of that) and buy this over the Versys 650, Vstrom 650 or KLR 650 all of which I've owned and put many miles on. It's really an underrated bike. It's only downside is it's a modest 500 so if you really really "need" power you will be disappointed. But if like me you've had fast bikes and are over needing that strait line power hit, it does everything well for less money. Highway is no issue. I'm 290 lbs and rode it for hours at 85mph and it'll be in the upper rev range a bit but doesn't care. At 55-65 it's perfect.

So I actually bought CB500X a couple weeks ago and I can confirm: very nice on the highway, it loves 55-65 mph, its pretty comfy, ergos are awesome and I’m getting towards 70mpg. I just had the break in service done and I’m excited to start doing some ADV riding for the first time

I have a 2020 model and I love it. I have other bikes that are bigger, faster, and more capable, but I hang on to the 500X because it’s just a fun bike to ride.

Very accurate review: I've had my 2022 for a year and put about 2000 miles on it. I originally come from a dirt background. I am 5'8" and a 31" inseam and I can just about plant my heels. I am averaging 77mpg overall. This is just a cracking little bike. I think the best way to think about this is Honda took a mix of good (not great) ingredients, and with a mix of engineering, they've baked a great cake. It's not amazing at anything, but is really good at everything. What Honda gives you for the $ is very impressive. I watched most every professional review, and every one has a tough time finding major faults with the bike, and they all leave very impressed. Some products have a lot of wow factor, and then the more you use them the more you grow to hate them. I was honestly not initially very impressed with the bike, but the more I have lived with it, the more I have grown to really appreciate how well engineered and damn good this bike is. Oh, MAKE SURE you immediately replace the foot pegs with some lower, wide units, as the originals are street bike units that do not allow you to stand up properly.

Super underrated. Thanks for reviewing and sharing the good word of the CB500X. Ive ripped a '16 offroad and it does really well - always better than people expect. Great vid!

I have the 22 model. Same as 23. I have recently tried allot of bikes because i have felt i was missing maybe 20+ something HP. And wanted to upgrade. And i gotta say. I feel more and more fond of the cb. It is such a easy bike to ride. Fuel consumption for me on the Norwegian west coast roads is average at 0.3L for 10km. The showa suspension is absolutely fantastic. And for my area with not fast roads in sight. The power of it is perfect. Actually wondering about just keeping it. Aspecially when getting back on it after testing other bikes i feel emediately comfy on it. Sure. i am used to it. But stil. I am 186cm and it fits me well. I got to have a tenere world raid for a full weekend. Only good thing on that bike is enginepower. Otherwise that bike felt horrible. Suspension is not perticularly good at all. Tried every setting possible. Not smallbump sensitive. Not compared to how sensitive the cb suspension is. Seat on T7 WR is very bad. Buttons etc felt very cheap. Big fueltank on the WR is very wide. Splitting my legs. It was very dissapointing for me. As the T7 WR has had so many good reviews and it being so bad and uncomfortable. Try something before you buy it. Never buy a bike untested. And my best average was 0.47L for 10km. Witch i was not perticularly impressed on. For around 300kms of riding. To get the cb more comfortable on long rides try to allways keep it around 4k rpms as the engine calmes very at that rpm. So dont allways gear up. I have upgraded my bike with a outback motortek crashbars and skidplate. Givi panier racks for monokey. New pedal/pegs in alloy much larger then standard. Givi largest windscreen. Givi handguards. Going to upgrade to barkbusters. Have put 30mm bar risers on it to suit my body size better and when i stand sometimes.

It is a good looking bike, I get complements all the time. I bought a 2021 CB500X over the phone. They kept the bike a couple weeks, waiting on some accessories. When I went to pick it up the salesman said even with a 'sold' sign on it they had to move it into the warehouse because so many people liked the way it looked and kept asking about it.

A 2013 model was my first bike. I loved it. It did everything. I decked it out with crash bars, a sump plate, home made panniers and 50/50 tyres and took it on trips with DRZ400 and Yamaha wr250r. It did great. I toured for three weeks straight and camped off the back of it. And it did all this while getting 3.6L/100km. Best bike for a beginner

I bought a 2020 version of this motorcycle after owning a 2014 CB500F for 2 years and I love this bike. It fixes a lot of the issues I had with the CB500F. Also I too get complimented on the bike as well which was surprising. I love this bike and I would recommend to anybody looking for an adventure gateway bike that's great for a commute

I think this like of bikes from Honda is spot on, not too big for city riding, still somewhat offroad capable, and most importantly, it is a great tourer for younger couples without being intimidating or requiring too much experience and cash. Plus, I absolutely love the look and proportions of this bike compared to bigger more dedicated bikes.

Finally! The best Mid-sized affordable and versatile bike, maybe ever.

I think people see this as cool because it's sort of understated, it's not trying too hard. The definition of cool! I think a lot of GS riders etc would do better by opting for one of these instead. Really intrigued to see how the Transalp rides compared with this too, I'm 6'2 so I'm on the limits of what the 500X was designed for!

You said 2 things that sum up this bike pretty well. It's a "gateway motorcycle". Makes sense as I and many others make this our first bike. And secondly, "adventure light". Not full zoot, but a good dip in. I'm happy with my first bike. I hope I can stay this happy with my second, third and so on. 😊

I’ve got a garage full of bikes, but I picked a 2020 CB500X to ride from Utah to Ushuaia (then air freight home from Buenos Aires a few weeks ago). Although it doesn’t do any one thing very well, its (relatively) light weigh, great fuel range, comfort, reliability, etc., made this bike the perfect compromise.

Have the 2022 model for a year now as only vehicle, have done around 20,000Km (still stock tires) riding almost every day for commute, twisties, long trips with soft luggages (just returned today from a 1500Km in 4 days solo trip to Sardinia) and a few dirt roads and it behaves wonderfully in almost every situation. My avg is 3.2-3.4L/100Km for gas so I can do like 400Km on one tank no problem lol. I like lighter bikes so I wouldn't trade it in for a bigger one. Actually I'd go even smaller since as it is I don't think I can take the CB500x as much offroad as I want (still learning, I don't really know how to ride offroad) so I am torn about doing a Rally Raid upgrade or looking at other bikes, though as I said apart more serious offroading I don't see a reason to switch. Oh and people really compliment the bike a lot on the looks, even other riders with GSs and Tigers. There are a few negatives. The stock windshield is ass, lots of turbulence, first thing I changed. The throttle is a bit jerky as mentioned in the video but for me only important when riding more "sporty" in the twisties. Worst offender though imo is vibrations, they can be very loud especially when you get that resonance going at certain rpms and I haven't found a way to deal with those (apart ear plugs ofc). Overall great do-it-all bike for a Europian city dweller to have as only vehicle. I think I'll opt for doing a few upgrades and keeping the bike for some long time.

I've owned a 2019 CB500X for three years. Awesome bike, it's a better road bike than I expected, and does decently well off-pavement too. It should go to the top of your leader board due to the GREAT VALUE (what other bike for $7300 even compares?) and its versatility.

Owned 2017 for a couple of years. Crazy fun bike that I took on a 1600 mile 6 day trip and it handled it like a champ. If I rode solo this would be the only bike I would ever need.

Thank you for reviewing this bike! I’m finally in a financial position to buy a bike outright and after months of researching it’s come down to this bike and and Z400. You’ve pretty much convinced me this is what I want, but being a shorter rider at 5’6” I just need to sit on one to be sure. You make great content, keep it up!

I'm from Singapore and I have this exact bike but its tuned down to 399cc for the local licensing regulations, its such a perfect daily bike for my use and needs. Had tons of friends questioning my purchase but never regretted it one bit. Find a bike that suits your needs and practicality, everything else will fall into place. Great review!

I love the Editor comments added to the DR videos. It’s infrequent enough that you don’t expect them, which make them particularly assuming and charming when they show up.

Hi, I got the bike in January and I'm riding roughly 100km a day. The first thing I changed was the Windshield position. The buffeting was quite strong and I adjusted the Windshield to the top position. It helps a lot on the freeways. The 2nd thing I did, is to increase the contrast (background light) in the menu of the dash. That helps also quite a bit with the underwhelming Display in shady areas. You are right about the speed sweetspot of around 100km/h. At around 105 -110km/h there is a bit of vibration happening, which disappears at 120km/h. Petrol consumption is around 72mpg (city / freeway).

Been waiting for this one for a while! I really enjoy my 22 500X, but will probably upgrade and pass along to my wife from her 300. Few notes I'd add: 1. for as good as the front brake is, the rear is terrible. 2. if you do a lot of city driving you'll probably average more mpg than Zach notes. I've had plenty of tanks in the mid 70's and have almost eeked out 80. It drops pretty significantly if you do a lot of 70+ mph roads though.

Its a great commuter. I have a 60 mile round trip commute on country/city roads and it ticks all the boxes. More than fast enough, comfy and incredibly economical (80+ mpg) if ridden sensibly. I've even done short (4-5 day) tours which it handled brilliantly although these didn't include much motorway/freeway riding....if you want a long distance mile muncher then there are clearly better bikes out there with bigger engines. Overall I would have preferred 15-20+ more HP, but at the end of the day I have another bike (Triumph Street Triple) to use as my "fun" bike, so as a commuter the 46HP is probably about right.

I bought the 2022 cb500x as my first bike and am in love with it. I do drive it to work every day and it is great.

Got my 2022 500x in January of this year and love it. What he said in the video is pretty spot on. I put a 16t front sprocket and WRS oversized windshield on and the bike is absolutely excellent on the highway now @70mph.

Very much tuned to fit in the Euro A2 bike license class, Honda did tune up the nc750 by a few hp out of the A2 level when these 500s were launched. But this cb500x sells consistently well here in the UK, probably better for the medium range commute and lots of city riding role than say the higher priced versys 650 or tiger sport that most get used for rather than any genuine touring.

Yeah, geared my 500cc Honda way up. +1 front -3 rear. Now it's under 6k at freeway speed with no buzz or vibration. Bike also smoothed out a fair bit over the first couple thousand miles. So even at 7k rpm it's much less vibey than it was new.

I personally think that it's a great commuter for a beginner, after a very pleasant 35,000 miles! Great memories, low maintenance, high mpg, easy and fun to ride ! Cheers!

Zach!! I just got a 500X and was waiting on you to do a video on it, awesome! Thank you

I just put 1000 miles on my 2023 cb500x. I am 220 lbs and 5'11. 32" inseam. I have always owned bigger bikes 1600cc and 1800cc. I was nervous about if I coukd be happy with this smaller motor. I didnt have a chance to test ride one because none were available in any Honda dealers anywhere. I had to order sight unseen. I am so happy I did. This is the funnest bike I have ever owned. It is so easy to ride and very comfortable. I never feel I need more power.

I was actually looking for your review of this bike. I just bought one and will be taking delivery next week.

I've ridden this bike a couple times in Thailand, so smooth and easy to operate - great machine.

I have this exact model since late February and think this review is spot on. Still adjusting the windscreen, find the throttle not as smooth as I would like but getting used to it and about to change to 16 tooth front sprocket as I am almost entirely riding on the street. A returning rider after decades off the bike I am very happy with my CB500X.. Follow up at 4,000 km. The 16 tooth sprocket makes city riding more enjoyable. Throttle control seems to have improved. Windshield spoiler helps. It's a keeper.

I have the '22 500X and it's a very competant mount. It isn't my favorite bike I've owned, but I always find myself riding it like a big supermoto and enjoying myself. It is strangely paradoxical bike that doesn't inspire excitement when you look at it or think about it, yet it is always enjoyable. It's very unoffensive, if not a bit bland. I'm 6'1" and feel like that is pushing the upper limits of ergo comfort. I have a set of lowered pegs and that helped a lot, but with my size 13/48 boots, the right heel scrubs the muffler heat shield when standing. Might get an aftermarket slip on for better clearance, but then you have to listen to the drone of a 180° twin. The sheepskin but pad I added gives just a smidge extra leg room and helps the sliding into the tank issue. This is the perfect bike for my current place in life. I've had much nicer, fancier bikes and nothing is stopping me from affording a nicer bike. My issue is I don't know what type of riding I want to do going forward. A good all-arounder that wasn't too costly made sense.

These bikes are very capable. I participated in an enduro competition last week and they had an ADV category, with obstacles and motocross style jumps, and the Honda CB500x took gold! To be fair, the rider is very skilled and always takes this bike to the mountains to do gnarly hill climbs and rocky trails. I've ridden one and honestly didn't light my pants on fire, but nonetheless very good bike. I personally prefer the Versys 300

Love my '21. Great for the city, but it's been quite comfortable for long days and has great gas milage (I usually get 65-70). Zach briefly mentioned it, but there's a ton of aftermarket parts for it, both with Honda (such as a center stand), as well as with companies like SW Motech, Givi, etc. The bike is definitely more than the sum of its parts and is dead reliable.

Overall very accurate review, but in several places you seem to imply the CB500X has mediocre range. I've got about 8000 miles on my 2020 CB500X, and it averages 70 mpg in mixed city and highway riding. So with its 4.6 gallon fuel tank, that gives me about 320 miles range. That's exceptional compared to most other bikes.

I’ve had my 2022 for a year and a week and I’ve loved every day of it. Got over 300 miles away from home and had to road trip and ride it home, and have daily commuted with it since. This bike has done great with everything from a day one trip up Cajón pass, daily commuting in Vegas summer weather, a road trip to Joshua Tree, many Costco runs, package pickups and returns, grocery trips and at least a dozen plant hauls. With just an engine guard and bark busters i felt comfortable to attempt off-road and it’s been so fun, adding fog lights and grip heaters helped a ton in the winter and the addition of admittedly oversized topbox gives me a lockable option that can contain all of my riding gear at work and all of my work gear when riding, then I can just throw it in the garage and go enjoy the desert trails nearby. Admittedly this bike could have more power, but I don’t feel it is underpowered at all. Even compared to my wife’s Rebel 500 this engine feels very torquey and only when trying to accelerate above the speed limits do you need to downshift to actually wring it out. This is my first bike and I can’t imagine trading it for another. I’ll probably try to get my wife to trade her Rebel 500 for that TransAlp though.

Thank you for the improved camera view! Please compare the KTM 390 Adventure to this Honda. Thank you.

Absolutely happy with CB500X, 65000 kms done, mostly commuting. For trips and sunday blast have other bike but for daily duties it's just perfect.

I have just hit 6000k's on mine, lots of gravel and dirt roads in my area and this just kills them, so much fun. I'm an older rider and don't have any trouble picking it up and the gas range is pretty good. very happy with it.

I have been using 2019 model honda cb500x for daily commuting and long distance touring in the Netherlands for past 7 months. Honda CB500X is well-suited for touring due to its comfortable ergonomics, reliable and efficient engine, good wind protection, and versatile suspension setup. It strikes a balance between performance and comfort, making it a reliable companion for both short trips and extended tours. I can easily cruise on long trips 130 km all day with sufficent amount of power left for overtaking.

I think you got that ranking right. Tough call but the SV is just a legend. I have a '14 cb500x and it's been solid for 9 years. Rally Raid has some great bits to make it even better

I have owned a 2014 CB500F since 2020. I wish the bike had 5 or 6 more hp. Other than that, the bike checks SO MANY boxes! I use it mostly for touring (around town I typically use either a scooter or a small dual sport). I added a Givi fly screen to get the wind blast out of my chest, Oxford heated grips and givi panniers. The fuel range is great and it handles twisties much much better than I had expected. Parts are easy to get (important on long trips). Bike has been crazy reliable. Bike is small and low, which is great for shorter guys like myself. And it's not an expensive bike. When I bought my cb500f, I thought I would upgrade in a couple of years to an mt07. However, so far I haven't felt the need to move up. I have a feeling I will continue to own this bike for quite some years still. I bet the cb500x and the rebel 500 are also incredibly good bikes. Best regards from Brasilia, Brazil.

I very well think this could be my next bike. A hike with the family is right up my alley! I got my first bike (Honda CRF250L) at 54 yo and have been learning. Now 57, the 500X could be the next best step! Thanks Zack. Also…. Super excited about the upcoming Road Trip video with the Goldwing and the Gixer

I had one of these. I agree with Zack in that it's not super exciting, but it does everything you ask, it'll do city work, road trips, off roading, lots of adventures without ever complaining, and doing it cheap. If you just want to do motorcycle stuff it's an amazing bike.

Ooof. Could really tell how hard a decision it was for you to put it up against the sv650. Goes to show how close to perfection these “all-purpose small” bikes are in our lifetime

I really like how you place a bike on the leaderboard based on a daily rider objective base. Of course most of the other have a better performances or are more exiting to ride, but your channel is the only one i've found so far that objectively caracterise the bikes on their day to day qualities and it is refreshing because for a lot of us, that is how we ride. I will keep my xsr 700 though, best dam city bike i've ever ridden and also pretty capable on the twisties.

I love your review style. Very relaxed and easy to follow, but also very informative.

I just wish we had all theses great bikes back in the mid 70's when I first started riding. It's a great time to be a motorcyclist.

I'd love to see a Daily Rider on a Versys x 300. I got one as my first bike a couple months ago and am having a ton of fun!

Seriously love the 500 lineup of Honda. Proud owner of the CBR500R

I bought this one last year and find your review 100% accurate. If I ever want to buy a different bike, this one will stay in my garage as well. Never gonna sell it. Thats how good it is.

The only bike I ever rode that I wasn't thinking about what upgrades it needed.

feeling like I made a good decision on the 2022 model a month a go. Mine is mostly a commuter/sunday funday bike and loving it so far, have to agree with gearing it up though, already got a new front sprocket on order.

Great review as always! Could you add a moment to talk about how each bike feels standing on the pegs?

I have the 22 cb500x. Drove it from montanta to palm springs. Easy riding 600 miles plus a day. A lot of mountain roads. I keep it for round town palm springs.70 mpg. No foot stops like zack says. Perfect old mans bike. I'm 69. Would like a little taller gear for the long road trips but zack addresses that with a sprocket change. Absolutely a great bike.

2022 owner here with 3800 miles. The more I ride this bike the more I love it.

In the extreme sports world, this bike is rollerblading.

I think cb500x is great for two types of riders. As a do everything bike it allows new riders to figure out what they want from a bike and older more experienced riders on a budget who aren't interested in going super fast or doing really crazy things off road. I am an experienced rider who owns motorcycles from 125cc to 1300cc and my cb500x is my backroad touring bike. With good adv tires and it's long range and comfortable seating position it is the perfect bike for a couple thousand mile backroad tour. it loves 55 mph two lanes and hard packed dirt roads. not a good single track bike and not a good interstate tourer but great for aimless wandering.

First, I am not a fan of motorcycle blogs...but I HAD TO watch this one! Great job, Zack! I've had my eye on one of these for a while now and will, probably, get one eventually. I took a demo on one at last year's Daytona Bike Week. Had a blast! I've owned a V-strom 650, an NC 700 and a Versys 650. All great bikes but, unfortunately sold them all. Once I found my CB650F I knew I'd never get rid of it as I love it! That said, these CB500X's are extremely fun, comfortable and Honda definitely nailed it! Obviously, to compare it to a 650 (or higher cc bike) doesn't fall in the same category. But I can tell you, now that I'm getting older I find that the smaller, lighter bikes are much more easier for me to handle while still enjoying the motorcycle passion. BTW, on my demo ride I'll never forget the range leader who I was up front with. During our ride the group comes to a stop sign. He looks at me as he let's a few car go by and get way in front of us. I was wondering why he wasn't going after we were clear. He shouts out, "Wanna have some fun?", and winks. Then he guns it...and so did I. I redlined it in 1st gear (it comes quick) but I was smiling ear-to-ear! When we got back he tells me not to say anthing and then he informs me how much he loves this bike! I think there's something about the CB500X that just strikes a chord with everyone. Just because it's only "500 cc's" try one out. You just may realize what I'm talking about!

cb500x the best all-rounder bike period. Best all-rounder balance - the power to fuel consumption, the range to weight, the comport to size, it can be ridden for fun on twisties, and also perfect with top box in the city for everyday shopping, looks really slick for normal people, it is big enough to have a big bike presence but small enough that you can casually ride it to do errands. (650s like versys don't have that feeling anymore, they're too big) If you do all sorts of riding (commuting/touring/city/twisty) and you only could have one bike, it is this. The only thing is that it is definitely a road bike, sure it can do a gravel road like any motorcycle, but it definitely is not for offroad, if you want more off road, I'd say F700/800GS is best all-rounder-offroad-leaning motorcycle

I've been commuting on a 2023 Grom (new rider) and think I'm going to step up to a little bit older CB500x. I'd love to have something to take on the freeway if needed.

Babe wake up new daily rider dropped

Zack - Please get your hands on a Z900RS for a daily ride comparison. Just bought the 2023 model for my everyday bike and commute to work. Looks amazing, very comfy, moves pretty darn good. I think you'll be impressed with how good it is as an all arounder.

Super happy to see this bike reviewed. I have a 2016 model with 17" tires front and back which I love. Took it from Nanaimo, BC to San Diego on the Pacific Coast Highway. I can't think of a better bike for 30mph - 50mph twisty roads.

I've rented a couple of these on Thailand trips, the 2015 and 2017 models IIRC. I like it, cruises at 70mph+ all day long. Also very capable in the twisties. And yes, very similar to the Kawasaki Versys 650. Btw the Versys has even more on/off throttle response(at least my 2009 did).

Love your videos bro! Get so excited when I see a new one come up! Thanks for making my poop session more enjoyable😂

Got 38 miles on my new 2022 cb500x

Oh snappp I’ve been waiting for a daily rider about the cb500x for a looong time

Zack do you have a patreon? If your pay is docked (lol), we’ll carry you like you’ve carried us! 🤙🏽

Really lost sleep over this or the KLR. Ended up with the KLR

I’m glad you like the 500X. I’m watching the video sitting in my tent about 100km north of the France Spain border where I’m heading to meet up with a friend to do som miles in the Pyrenean mountain range. Outside my tent is my 500X and in my opinion it’s a great bike for this sort of thing. I don’t want or need a bigger bike, I’m sure if that. I down sized from an ST1300 which I had enjoyed owning, riding and touring on over a number of years. My annual mileage had increased significantly since getting the 500X it’s a great bike that I love riding. I had convinced myself my new bike was going to be a Moto Guzzi V85TT but then I rode one and was underwhelmed. A week later I rode the 500X and was hooked. I’ve upgraded the rear suspension for peace of mind when going off the tarmac but I’m certainly not going to to change the gearing, on the open road the standard gearing makes it feel so lively, even when loaded up and I wouldn’t want to loose that. My miles in the Pyrenees would not be the same with it geared for highways, the roads in Europe that are so easy to ignore. It’s a great bike at a great price, hard to ignore really.

Finally the 1st review that your commentary felt natural and not forced. Previous your presentation always sounded like you didn't want to wake the neighbors.

I love my HONDA CB500X 2022 model, I have put it through it paces and have lots of content on riding and mods , I LOVE THIS BIKE ,for all the right reasons 😍

Bikes like the Honda CB500X make me appreciate my KTM 390 Adv more. It's got an exciting engine, great mileage, adjustable suspension, clear display, backlit controls, etc etc. The CB 500X could also be so much more with tweaks along the lines of their added front disk.

Brock my neck so traded down from Vfr800x to CB500X. Miss the zap 0 to 100 kmh in 3.6 sec but under 6 on the 500x still not bad when overtaking. Much lighter to handle. Falls into tight twisties beautifully and floats over ruts and potholes on my unsealed road. Love it but am going to fit 16t front sprocket for lower revs at highway speed to reduce handlebar vibes. Brilliant, loveable bike

I gave the 22, 500x. Covered 10,000 miles in the last year, live the little bike.. Looked at the Transalp, but the tubed tyres are a no from me.

Hard to beat honda engineers for basic transportation. Most of them are kinda unexciting but dead reliable.

Hello Zach!! como siempre una de las mejores secciones Daily Rider!! Con respecto al tablero, la hubiese dejado en primer lugar, sin embargo tienes razón al hablar de una moto de uso diario, creo que es más cómoda y baja la SV, para actividades cotidianas!. Excelente video, saludos desde Chile

Wow. I have owned a CB500X as my first bike, extensively ridden a Versys 650, and now own an NC 750X. Your review absolutely nails it from my experience. Well done.

I bought a 2016, put 40+k on it before buying a T7. These little bikes are great. It’s a boring bike to take you exciting places. I flung that bike through more nasty off road crap than it has ANY business tackling and it took the abuse in stride. That bike went up to Alaska, and down through Death Valley in summer. Never once complained.

I love my cb500x, .... thanks for talking about changing to taller gears, any recommendations on how many teeth?

If practicality was a motorcycle.

I've been looking at this bike for a while. I currently have a Honda CBF250, so I was looking to grab an A2 bike, and this has sold it for me.

Funny how much I enjoy riding to work with you. I don’t even work there. Definitely not paying for gas. Very happy these exist. Bang up job!

I've reached the age where a bike this comfortable, easy to ride ; that feels this good , means that I can ride much more without getting tired. That's always a good thing. I had to be honest with myself, more would not be better.

I recently bought this bike. For me it is an almost perfect fit. Size, weight, comfort. The only thing i don't like is the almost useless first gear. I love this bike!

You got compliments on this bike because it’s a “nicest people” kind of Honda.

I've been watching this wonderful channel for several vdo's now and I forgot to mention how much I love the concept! It's unique and so informative when it comes to buying a motorcycle. Especially with Zack, who is both very professional and has not lost his adolescent side, just like me... Thanks and keep up the good work!