The night footage at 11:42 is hilarious. A pitch black screen and a TFT :)

When you called gasoline "motion lotion" that just about made my day :)

This is a bike you buy with your head not your heart. Practical and does the job perfectly well. Im really tempted to try it out.

I have the 2017 model, my longest ride was from Southampton to Scotland to complete the North Coast 500, excellent on all roads, a great all round bike.

You always say, "So, if you're interested in ____ (motorcycle), ....... However, you should say, "So, if you love motorcycles, then stick around this video is for you!" I ALWAYS enjoy your videos, regardless of what saddle you are in. You bring a nice perspective that most don't. Unique!

Great review, says it all. The CB 500 X ticks all the boxes you need in a motorcycle and puts a smile on your face. Cracking bike for any level of rider, will keep up with the overpriced monster adventure machines and still be running when they're out of fuel and tarmac....

I keep coming back to this one for my next bike as it seems to do all I want, and I don't want anything bigger to lug about. The last 500 I had was a Honda CX500! I was the king of the road in my Derriboots and 'boil in the bag' plastic waterproofs. Happy daze...

I live in the Philippines and think this bike is perfect for this country! BTW... your channel is by far the best! Keep them great reviews coming!

I constantly harp on about how good 500s are, but it's true! I wish more manufacturers would do a range of 500 twins. In a world of increasing costs and tightening speed limits its a perfect choice imo. People don't like them purely because they won't add masculinity to their lives or win cafe top trumps! And I think manufacturers like bigger bikes because they get more profit selling bikes for £20k! 🙄.... Oh, and I don't need to drive any more women mad, I already have a mad woman in the house.....

I would like a 2022 follow-up with the changes they made to the CB500X. Seems like they address a few things to make this bike even better. As a looooong time rider I didn't think I would be looking at a 500 but this one has my interest. Great video, no comment about the gas pipe.

I have had my 500x for over 2 years and it is a great all round bike. You could go 300 miles on a tank of fuel. Would also make a great second bike.

I've had my 2016 500X since new, and agree with almost everything you said. It's cheap to run, reliable and perfect for touring. I rode mine around Australia (yes it really is girt by sea, I checked). We're up to nearly 130,000km now, and still having fun together. Except, not at night. I've found the LED headlight to be woeful at lighting up the road, showing potholes and other obstacles ahead. Spotlights help, but the best solution is to be home by dark. Otherwise - a great little bike, and a keeper. Toot! (Ooops, horn button's in the wrong place).

Another thing worth mentioning is that it has a slipper clutch which is a bit like ABS except for engine breaking on down shifts. Makes it safer to ride.

A solid bike. Not too fancy. Just resilient. And a solid review. These long term 'review' are essentials. Thanks!

Owned mine for 3 years now and love it.

I really think this may be my first bike. I like everything about it. It's just under 500cc, it's an upright seating position, not too heavy. I can take it out to the local gravel roads as well as commute. I think it's an awesome bike.

Popped into my local Honda dealer on a whim and I’m this >< close to buying it. It is seriously the single most practical bike I could imagine.

Great video as always. New CB500X on order, having to wait six weeks for it. Greetings from an expat living in country Victoria Australia. Safe riding & keep up the good work.

A great review; both informative and entertaining! I became the proud owner of a CB500X last year and invested £200 in having a mainstand fitted by the dealer prior to delivery. I think that it's money well spent for the very reason that you have identified.

I have a 2017 cb500f and really love it 👍🏍

"One of my favourite things as you may know is lube" Wow. THAT got me listening ..

Bought mine in februari 21, love it. Saddle isn't the softest, true, but 3+ hours in the sadlle without a break is no problem. Even my 186 cm isn't a problem. You forgot to mention the slipperclutch. Reach is 400 km+. Great value for the money. Who needs more, really?

A great review of what seems a great bike. The “Goldilocks” zone of practicality and fun.

Looking forward to getting one next year when I get my A2 license. Currently 17 and riding a CB125R and been very happy with it!

Passed my test on one of these. Great bike and friendly to ride

I really appreciate a bike review by a gentleman with the same physical dimensions as myself 5'8", 32" inseam, 11 stone. Cheers!!

I really like that red/silver/black colour scheme. Those Honda 500-twin engines are a real honey to ride and tour with. Fun tip: You can take off that little snorkel on the air intake (can see it next to the battery at 10:16) and get a little more intake growl. Also you can change the display brightness in the menu accessed by pressing both dash buttons together for a few seconds.

I picked up my Grand Prix Red MY21 this evening, was a lovely ride home. Can't wait to take her out at the weekend

Your reviews are always so thorough Andy, i especially like the fact you go out in the wet and cold for a 'real world' view, and best of all (for me), how easy is it to clean properly! Clean freaks unite! :-)

Good honest review I'm on my 3rd cb500X and your comments are spot on

lovely title music for each segment

Seems like a tremendous bike, and typically Honda. Nothing flash, just well conceived and built. When the world goes back to normal it might be the retirement bike I promised myself.

Great little bike, and great video as usual. Love the new music transitions by the way!'

Had been considering a cb500x and after watching this I got one ....glad I did . Great bike ,use it daily for work and weekend fun ...thanks for the review 👍

Great balanced articulate review (as always), glad to see at least one reviewer mentioning the hand-pegs😄,looking forward to seeing The Wing in future videos when we are free again.

I've had this on my radar for years. Just never pulled the trigger. For my riding habits, this bike would do extremely well.

Andy, I’m missing the infamous “fashion show” at the end. Please bring them back. 🙏👍😎🇦🇺

I am 74 yrs young this bike in reality is a great bike all I need many thanks Ian.b

I tested one back to back with the Tracer 700 and ended up with the Honda, it felt more rounded and better built plus the suspension was far more comfortable. Apart from a little more power, I can't think of anything I'd change about it.

Pound for pound it's the best bike on the road. Everything' you need almost, and nothing you don't. Don't know when 6000 became cheap, but today it is. I'd have one any day. Rode around Greece on one ,off road and on and it was perfect. Great review. Happy travels

" hand pegs". Honda do think of everything.... 😁 👍

I have 7 motorcycles, one of them is a 2015 CB500X with the Rally Raid kit. Love the bike.

Very good review TMF. Thank you. Was thinking of moving up from a 650 but quite honestly this sounds like a great do it all bike...and cheap to run..and maintain. Will test ride.

All reviews should follow this format. Simply brilliant.

Great review! When I sat on one of these a few years ago, I immediately thought that it felt like it fit me well. (I am about your size too). I ended up on a NC700X which is a bit taller than I like, but I still like it a lot anyway. This is most certainly a bike I would have recommended to newer riders, and this review confirms that. Would be interesting to hear the real average MPG.. 89 sounds pretty high, more than my other Honda (PCX150) Thanks TMF!!

I love mine, I stepped down in power from my previous bike but it's a fantastic all-rounder. I got 100mpg from Doncaster to Bridlington Takes me to work all week then can still be fun at the weekend.

Good review Mr flyer, I love my cb500x, you forgot to mention all the fab rally raid mods that can make this bike an awesome Adv machine

Swapping my heavy 800 crossrunner for one as want an all round light bike .

Have the older model as a second bike, which I use for all year round commuting. It’s comfortable, surprisingly nippy and costs peanuts to run. It’s never let me down in 33,000 miles.

Wll done once again mr Flyer! And I agree, best thing I've done was to downsize. Much more fun.

ThIs is review I have been waiting for - TMF on the 500x. I was one of those who asked about the vibes and after your verdict I feel reassured enough to look seriously at a purchase. Great review - many thanks Andy!

Great review. I have the 500x and as I've been saying to my missus for years, you don't need a big one to have fun. Sadly, she thinks its not worth getting her leg over.

That was a very comprehensive review brother. Honda have done us proud with this one once again 👍

Thanks, enjoyed the review as always!. Special request please do a NC750x 2021 when available.

Great information, I like the set format on how you review bikes, so it's easy to compare bikes

Nice review. I still think the manufacturers are wrong not to supply a main stand as standard. They know it's easier to look after the chain and do general maintenance with one. How the hell are you supposed to look at the oil level whilst trying to hold the bike vertical! wrong totally wrong penny pinching!

I own a 2022 model and I am extremely happy with it. Gas mileage is fantastic. My only complaint is wind buffeting from the windscreen. I have a wind deflector on order hopefully it helps. Great in depth review.

The only issue I have with this bike is the valve adjustments. Shims are a pain in the clacker because you have to strip half the bike down to see what shims you need and then 'hope' that the ones you need are in stock (which is rare). So either the bike stays half stripped for up to a week or you have to put it back together twice for a straightforward job. That's why I'm leaning more towards the NC750X because it has screw and locknut valve adjustments - so much easier. It is a lovely bike though...

Great review! I have a 2020 CB500X and I absolutely love it! Thanks!

Centre stand is an option, why would you need traction control with 46.5bhp🤔 and then you like the lack of electronics, can’t really have both ways can we? I think it’s a bloody brilliant bike and incredible vfm, I don’t refgret getting one at all

I've never seen a more organized garage. Props

As much as I love litre bikes and their long distance capabilities, they’re always trying to kill you and you have to be very cautious opening the throttle. You could flog a 500 or a 650 for it’s whole life and it’ll still run just fine, just have to twist the throttle a bit more

The CB500X was my ‘returning rider’ bike. Was a perfect choice for all the reasons you mention. Kind-of miss the no-nonsense-get-on-with-it machine.

A VERY in depth review, thank You TMF. I've always wanted to know the underseat storage currently riding a 650 Strom. Love the red and silver colour scheme. I can handle the drop in power, but will have to get used to IMO the "strained" sound of the parallel twin. Your 6200 pounds converts to 11000 Aussie sheckles. They sell Downunder for ~$10100, so an excellent deal indeed. If I had to update tomorrow, The little CB5X gets the nod!

I’ve been eyeing the CB500X for a couple of years now and your review convinced me to pull the trigger and purchase one. My dealer is expecting it to arrive this week and I’m very much looking forward to having it in my collection of bikes. THANK YOU for your awesome review! I respect your opinion very much on motorcycles. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦..

A great and very enjoyable video review as always - thank you. I'll probably get flamed for this, but: given it's so good and only costs UK 6,000 pounds, why would one want more? More as in more weight, more power, and especially more expense - unless say doing serious long distance two up touring, or serious off road (not just dirt/gravel tracks) riding. Compared to the asking price. + options of say a GS or similar adventure bikes, one could have two bikes for the price of one GS, or this Honda plus a very nice car. And I fail to see what the likes of a GS objectively offers over this other than weight, power and a huge price ticket, unless one has an absolute need for it - as per genuinely (not pretending) doing a Charlie and Ewan ride around or across continents on vastly different terrain. And as a witness in support of my heresy, I will call Itchy Boots to the stand, who has done as much as Charile and Ewan, and on a RE Himalayan, Honda CB500X, and now a Honda 250cc, no less. Call me a heretic, but I think top range motorbikes these days are hideously overpriced, far too heavy, and have enough power and speed to either ensure you loose your licence or have a very serious accident if you think you can use ALL the power and speed on offer on a public road. Of course manufactures bring out heavyweight blitzkrieg models in a remorseless attempt in marketing to excite the public and whet appetites for new 'toys', however I think there is a coming backlash against the overweight, overpriced adventure bikes in general, and gems like this CB500 illuminate that very, very well, and for good reason.

Brilliant review! The most comprehensive video I’ve seen about this bike. Thanks for that! Thumbs up from Brazil 🇧🇷.

And here’s me thinking that “Motion Lotion” came in small tubes that fit in a bedside drawer.

On the touring, as you said it does about 85 MPG, with the 17.7 litre tank, range is about 330 miles to empty. I just wish Honda would change their 500 twins over to a 270 degree crank.

Didn't have your heels on?filmed during the week then?🤣🤣(red stilettos?).Another great video thanks

Now with another great review I am willing to try this little Honda tourer thank you very much. Awesome review

This bike is near to perfect. I would like to see a slightly bigger version. Perhaps they could call it TransAlp...

An excellent review of a great bike which has now had some improvements made with dual discs and upside forks and always lovely to watch you riding through my neck of the woods. 👍

I’ve got a ‘18 which was the last of the 17” front wheels. A very competent bike with great economy. I would like the 650-700 performance and dual front disks, but as is I really can’t complain too much.

Nice one TMF. I like how you're adding practical things to consider in your reviews.

Another great review Andy, always look forward to them. Decent little bike and I thank you.

Great well rounded bike. I just picked up a 2017 Africa Twin with 1500 miles on it. I've put 650 miles on it in a week and a half😁. Love it. Thanks for the video Mr. Flyer.

Excellent article yet again . . . I look forward to the end snippets as much as the reviews! Brilliant! 🙏👍

I have to say your reviews are well thought out, articulate and very informative. Well done, great work!

Love ur vedios... Big fan.. really helpfull.. felt like I was on the bike wit u

Great review, once again. Thanks. I believe the CB 500X to be one of the very best bikes available in its category. If I had a garage big enough to fit another bike, it would include this one as a fun “all arounder” to have on hand as well as a bike a newer rider would feel perfect confident on and the ladies would love, too.

Great looking functional bike, nice it’s a twin. Would be a great bike on an island, like the chap here from the Philippines.

I really enjoy watching your videos. Easily the most comprehensive reviews, and well presented on KZfaq. Keep em coming TMF.

Great bikes and a great review. Bike looks nice and clean, until the close up at 7:30 and we see the bit you missed!!!

Really nice bike only thing I don't like is if look down when riding and the open space between front wheel/column and inside of fairings

Great vid TMF. I nearly bought one of these but ended up with a triumph Adventurera 900 triple, 1998, 6500 genuine miles. Great bike with loads of torque and I love it. Saying that, she's heavy. 225kg dry. Had I looked at your review a week ago I might just have opted for the Honda. Never mind. I love my triumph.

Hi, I’ve been making you richer... I just bought a twin pack of the LiteLok for my R 1250 RT. Thanks for getting me 10% off! Regards, Jim

I like your mix of objective and subjective comments. Maybe you should include a new portion of your review called smile factor. Give a answer on a scale of 1 to 10 of how much it made you smile when you rode it.

Best review i've seen on the cb500x, really well done sir

Ive got my cbt next month. Im then looking for a decent 125cc to ride for a year or so to get experience. Love the channel.

Sounds like a very good easy usable bike 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Excellent review, well done Mate! I've just recently got my hands on a 2nd Hand 2020 CB500X and very happy with it. My only major grip is with the riders foot pegs positioning. When riding the bike, the foot pegs positioning is spot on. But when it comes to parking and moving it around in tight spots the pegs are all wrong for me. Even a 6 ft tall, I find myself having to try a straddle the pegs, around the outside edged of the pegs. Which then means that I'm almost on tip toes when it comes to having to push the bike backwards in a parking scenario. Saying so, it seems I've been shortchanged in the genetic pool of life, as my inner leg measurement is only 30.5". I'm seriously considering having to lower the bike (not a big deal) but having to sacrifice 20mm in ground clearance, for when I take the bike off road is a bit of a bummer. PS: Had a laugh when you did the bit on refueling, calling the fuel "motion lotion" Must Rember that one! 😄

Absolutely love my CB500X and use it for everything. I load it up with luggage to travel to work and it deals with that no problem. lack of a centre stand is annoying now and the chain is a massive pain for going rusty and orange. I have Kappa hand guards fitted and if I have the screen on the high setting the hand guards will hit the screen on full lock.

A bike I’ve been interested in hearing about for some time (and not just a basic hop on and hop off 1st impression. So thanks for a very thorough and informative review mr TMF. I have to say, I thought you were on drugs when you were riding at night and giving it a great thumbs up (but you did clarify it later) My personal opinion is that it’s a great bike, but it irks me when they call it an adventure bike and it has no center stand - I would go so far as to say it would be a deal breaker, if one can’t be added. 👍

Wow. That is one very thorough review. I am impressed. Thank you for all this very valuable info ! I'm thinking of getting one.

Others disagree about highway speeds 120 kph-130kph being no problem for all day. And most think 100- 110 kph is about right

I had one for 4 years absolutely ace do it all average bike. I just got tired of average. But it does what it does and does it well.

Great video! Just wanted to say we here at Viking Bags really appreciate your content! Keep up the good job!

Great review as always Andy. Thank you. At the 10.52 mark you mentioned wearing your heels... No mention of how breezy it would be with a matching frock? 😂 Keep up the great work you do. I absolutely love your channel. Cheers, MG. 👍😎🇦🇺

Great review TMF… I have just picked up a new CB500X on the strength of your review as a commuter bike (even got the red one) absolutely perfect for 60 mile round trip to work and back. Thanks for the really honest bike review Andy definitely has helped me out 👍