because it weighs a claimed
430 pounds (434 pounds if
you go for the ABS model),
there's not as much weight
to get away from you, not like
an F 850 GS or higher.
The Honda is the little
red ADV bike that could—its
combination of that excellent
parallel-twin motor, minimal
electronics (none if you take
the non-ABS model), good
ground clearance, brakes
that are plenty up to the task
despite being only a single
disc on the front, and a
riding position and comfort
that will encourage massive
days in the saddle make the
CB500X an excellent pros-
pect—especially for the ask-
ing price of $6699 for the
2019 HONDA CB500X
R I D E R E V I E W
P100
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
ENGINE: ......................Liquid-cooled 20°
parallel-twin
DISPLACEMENT: .............................471cc
BORE X STROKE: ..............67 x 66.8mm
COMPRESSION RATIO: ................... 10.7:1
CLUTCH: ......................... Wet multi-plate
TRANSMISSION: .........................6-speed
CHASSIS: .......Cast aluminum twin spar
FRONT SUSPENSION: .................... 41mm
telescopic fork
REAR SUSPENSION: .......Pro-Link single
shock w/nine-position spring preload
adjustability
2019 HONDA CB500X ($6699 /
$6999 ABS)
FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL: .................... 5.9 in.
REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL: ...................... 5.9 in.
FRONT BRAKE: ..................320mm petal
style disc w/single 2-piston caliper;
ABS optional
REAR BRAKE: ......... 240 mm petal style
disc, w/1-piston caliper; ABS optional
FRONT TIRE: ......................110/80-19 in.
REAR TIRE: ........................ 160/60-17 in.
RAKE: ............................................... 27.5°
WHEELBASE: ...............................56.9 in.
SEAT HEIGHT: ............................. 32.7 in.
FUEL CAPACITY: ......................... 4.6 gal.
WEIGHT (WET, CLAIMED):...... 430 lbs. /
434 lbs. ABS
The 500X is still
a relatively tall
proposition, but
still one of the
better options for
shorter riders.
non-ABS model we tested
(add another $300) for the
ABS model.
The CB500X doesn't look
as aggressive as the other
ADV bikes out there, but it's
sharp enough to attract old
and new riders alike. It's a
surprising little package,
this one. CN
