Four months before, as the clock ticked over 2022 year, Honda did not delay with the presentation of the updated and always popular CB500 line before the new year. Trio, consisting of “naked” CB500F, the sharp CBR500R and the more adventure-oriented CB500X, may look similar to the previous couple of generations, but they have undergone the most significant changes thanks to suspension and brake upgrades, aimed at improving the quality of driving.
Offering an extremely user-friendly driving experience, which includes an achievable price, safe landing and sufficient power, to get out of trouble, without worrying about that, to throw himself over the fence. All three bikes share the same diamond steel tube frame, which houses a 471 cubic meter parallel twin, which, in turn, offers 47 k.s., compatible with the A2 license.
Advantages:
- Powerful and quite lively engine;
- Long-distance comfort;
- The price-quality ratio of the assembly.
Honda CB500X power
True to his roots, A2 license friendly, and, so, an attractive option for racers, who are still developing their skills, The Honda CB500X produces the legal limit 35 kW or 46,2 k.s. at 8600 rpm from a liquid-cooled 471cc parallel engine, which is bolted to the frame and acts as a stressed element, to allow holders of the appropriate licenses to experience themselves on full-size motorcycles. More detailed information at the link Honda CB500X Features. In terms of performance, this is more than enough, to ensure the CB500X is treated with respect, because it will lift more than a ton without much acceleration.
Part of the appeal of this package is its power-to-weight ratio, since the Honda weighs less 200 kg, when fully fueled and ready to hit the road, that on the whole 14 less kg, than competitors from Suzuki and Benelli.
Engine, gearbox and exhaust
A key sales factor is neat, cheerful and safe engine, which provides the right combination of power and noise for motorcyclists, who are looking to use Honda in a multitude of scenarios: from commuting to travel, Sunday walks to shopping trips, and all this while happily submitting to a more intense throttle workout.
Impulse – this is the key to enjoying X, if you want to enjoy mountain roads or long, open marshy passes at national speed limits, keep the revs high and happily click up and down on the nice, light gear shift lever, which is not equipped with a quick-change mechanism, but it could be a key selling point, because everything, what is needed to switch, – it's the subtlest click of the clutch and the nimblest flick of the left ankle. Use all six gears and don't be afraid to max out the entire rev range, to discover 46 with a horsepower hook.
Enjoy the big miles, traveling in sixth gear for comfort while traveling, carrying a million, luggage or both, and other, and the Honda won't feel too hoarse at the prospect of extra weight, she just needs a little convincing.
