How many miles will a Honda CB500X last?

40K miles should be a minimal expectation. Almost all of Honda’s air cooled 233 cc Honda Rebels did that. Some have gone over 100K miles without more than routine maintenance. The key is to perform the routine maintenance on schedule or (if bike doesn’t get much use) earlier.

Can you Derestrict a Honda CB500X?

This bike has the max power output for a LAMS bike. Don’t bother going any higher if you plan on upgrading later on, it isn’t worth the cash and you can’t derestrict.

Is CB500X good for touring?

A little bike for long distances The 471cc engine felt like it did not have a care in the world cruising between 70mph and 80mph at 5,000 to 6,000 revs. The 17.3-litre full tank gave a healthy 200 to 250 miles between fill-ups depending on how fast I rode, which made it an economical tourer.

Is cb500x good for touring?

Is Honda cb500x good for touring?

Not a bad bike at all for two people that are not too big, either height or waistline. I would think if not riding too far, for a couple of weeks doing up to 150 miles a day on a mixture of roads with not much motorway work, it will be fine. It only has about 47bhp.

What is the seat height of a Honda CB500X?

Honda CB500X: Long term test update

Engine	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin
Fuel capacity	17.3 litres
Dimensions	L: 2,095 W: 830 H: 1,290
Wheelbase	1,421mm
Seat height	810mm

Where is the Honda CB500X made?

Thailand
They are made in Thailand, where Honda had previously made only smaller displacement motorcycles.

Is cbr500r good for beginners?

It is a great starter bike and would be better suited if you are 220 lbs than a 250 IMHO. Its very easy to ride and very forgiving and its fun !

Are cbr500r restricted?

The 500’s aren’t restricted. The ECU can be improved however.

Is the Honda CB500X a good adventure bike?

Honda CB500X Final Thoughts. Overall, the Honda CB500X is one of the best adventure bikes currently on the market. It’s perfect if you’re looking for something affordable, reliable, fun to ride, and easy to maintain.

Is the Honda CB500X A2 compliant?

You may also consider the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 on the used market and Honda’s more off-road focused CRF300 Rally is also A2 compliant. The Honda CB500X feels very well made and the gold USD forks and contemporary design work have all the hallmarks of a bike costing double the money.

What is the difference between the CB500X and CB500F and CBR500R?

Honda has placed the CB500X firmly in the adventure category, with the CB500F and CBR500R distinguishing themselves in the naked and sports categories with the same 471cc parallel-twin power unit across the trio of bikes.

Should Honda have given the CB500X switchable ABS?

Maybe Honda could have given switchable ABS, at least on the rear wheel, which would have significant difference to the CB500X’s off-road game. (The low centre of gravity and the centralised mass does well to hide the 199 kg weight of the bike. It is easy to manage on tight, technical trails)