5000 Mile Canadian Motorcycle Road Trip on a Honda CB500X
I bought my first motorcycle, a 2018 Honda CB500X and went on a road trip around Western Canada. My route took me from Victoria to Vancouver, up the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler, east to the Rocky Mountains along the Icefields Parkway into Canmore and Jasper then back through Prince George, Prince Rupert and finally back to Victoria.
Read the full road trip report on my website: anthonyjoh.com/canada/
In a future video I will cover my review and full mod list that I've done to the bike such as exhaust, rally raid, top speed, off road capabilities, etc. Overall I'm happy with the CB500X as a beginner bike but I definitely feel that there are some limitations to this bike.
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Very nice demo video for the CB500X, you really get the full sound of the motorcycle.
Wow, this deserves way more views and this guy deserves way more subscribers.
Amazing amount of camera angles and time. I just can't enjoy my adventure when living through a camera lense and worrying about getting shots. It takes someone with patients to do such an amazing video. You deserve a lot of views!
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
When I went to Africa I felt the same way. After I filmed the wildebeest crossing the river I realize that I never actually "saw" it as the whole time I was looking through my tiny viewfinder. 😆
@papajeff5486
2 жыл бұрын
This videography makes this adventure such a pleasure. It must be just a most remarkable memento to show to your kid and grandchildren or family and friends, much better than slides with commentary. I wonder, do you like this bike or would you want one a little bigger? Texas
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
@@papajeff5486 I like the size but want more horsepower for highway riding.
@WitchMedusa
Жыл бұрын
I know exactly what you mean, as someone who is perfectionist, I've done 1 road trip video on my other channel & I've never done one since. I thought "oh being a youtuber will be fun" screw that, I want to enjoy my trips not be driving back & forth down the same stretch getting angles, setting up drones, worrying about go pro battery levels, find out I wasn't recording & have to do it over again. I really respect the youtubers who put the work into these videos.
@Michael_Lak
Жыл бұрын
As awesome as it is, most of it is really "B roll". B roll makes a video more interesting and varied. However i think front helmet cam, looking back at the rider cam and audio commentary is enough.
The natural landscape route is wonderful. I love your adventure
@AnthonyJoh
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. My next trip is to Alaska so hopefully lots more amazing landscapes to see.
The production quality of this is top notch, really fantastic. Great work
Had a great time watching this, and feeling very inspired. Thanks for taking us along with you, the hard work required to bring this video together doesn’t go unnoticed.
@AnthonyJoh
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. I'm leaving for a road trip next week so will have a new video coming soon.
You are great ambassador of this bike man! Lovely footage. Greetings from Bulgaria
@garyives1218
8 ай бұрын
My local Honda dealer has a 2018 with under 3000 miles on it! I'm seriously considering it to set it up much like this one.
The production and video quality is unbelievable
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Great vlog, thank you. I've bought my NC750x this year and I'm looking forward to have a trip like this.
Great footage. Very smooth and beautiful driving tour. Thanks for sharing
This was a nice video to watch. You filmed it beautifully. I like the exhaust note of your motorcycle. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for uploading this video. so inspiring. Ride safe.
one of the best times in life is riding motorcycle for adventure and enjoy the scenery..
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
I completely agree!! Those who don't ride won't understand it.
Looks like a wonderful trip! I can't wait for the weather to warm up enough to safely ride again, until then videos like yours are a pleasant escape.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
You and me both! Where I live I have another 4-5 months of rain before the weather turns nice.
Wow, awesome! Love your commentary, photography and since of humor. You are a class act! Also loved the horses! Seems the bike did very well for you!
Thank God I come across to your channel. It inspired me to ride explore, experience something that will outlast it.
Your excitement was at the peak after seeing your childhood house. Western Canada scenery is awesome.
Thanks for the video! Wish I could have seen my old stomping grounds of PG more, but your video has inspired me to plan my own similar route for this coming summer! Thanks!
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Check out this video. These guys spent a lot more time in that area than I did and now after watching their video I also wish I spent more time there as well! kzread.info/dash/bejne/l5aFq9BrcZudZdY.html
Awesome! It was great to get to know you and I will follow you fr now on.
Enjoyed and inspired watching this! Awesome shots and great storyline!
Absolutely inspiring! I've done some of those roads, but once is not enough. Prince Rupert and the ferry ride back is perfect. Great video work!
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! I'm already planning my next trip for this summer!
Great ride with amazing photography. Well done!
Wow Anthony! What a great video -- I watch a lot of these and one learns to appreciate the ones that are done well -- great narration too!! I've travelled most of these roads on motorbike -- this sure is making me look forward to some motorbike rides in a few months.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I'm also waiting for summer to arrive so I can start riding again!
My wife did her Graduate studies at UVIC. BC is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. We have some WONDERFUL memories of our time there, some dear friends, and I love Canada almost as much as I love my Country. I also own a 2018 CB500X. GREAT little Bike! It's PERFECT for me. I've been riding since I was 7 years old, I'm now 67 Years old, and "Speed Racer" is long out of my system, LOL! I still love to ride, and when I test rode my current Honda it was love at first ride! Its fast enough for the freeways, is a DREAM in traffic, and I would not hesitate to ride it across the U.S.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Funny you mention riding it across the US as that's where my next trip will be! Planning a 5 state road trip for this summer.
just discovered your channel and WOW, you know how to capture a ride and adventure! Nicely done!
@AnthonyJoh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! If you like check out my new series where I ride around the western US.
Excellent. I am in Central Saanich and have been thinking about taking a trip like this but always seem to procrastinate and never get down to doing it. You have motivated me to plan something for summer
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Do it! Southern BC has some really fun roads to ride. I'll post another video soon about the specifics of my route as a number of people have asked about it.
Video production quality is so high. Amazing camera angles, equally amazing conversational skills and exhaust note of Honda engine just adds to the charm of the video.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just finished a week long trip through to the interior of BC. Did a lot of the first half of your trip. Thanks for taking the time to document.
@AnthonyJoh
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Southern BC has some fantastic roads!
Great video - love your lighthearted style. Man you crammed a lot into that 28 minutes!!
That was fun to watch. It looks like it was a great adventure.
Great video. I like the editing you did. I got inspired for sure to seek adventure!
Hello Anthony That was a really fun trip you took us on. Thank you very much for that. Keep up the good work and enjoy exploring! Best regards Thomas
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I have another trip planned for this summer which I will film as well.
please don't stop making videos. one day you will blow up on YT.
Oh dear. Now I feel like an adventure is due. My poor, suffering family 😂. Thank you - a tremendous video with some outstanding and varied camera angles. Well done, sir.
amazing beauty and photography...great job
Fabulous video of an epic journey. Can't wait till this is over so I can get up there and ride those roads.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah me too!
Epic adventure! Loved all the different camera angles
Best in class photography. The editing is in a class of its own. And yes informative too. Waiting to see more.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, more videos to come as summer approaches!
Nice view, nice camera angles. Great vlog. Hope to be able to buy this bike soon too.
Amazing content, thanks for putting in the effort! Loved it
Awesome documentary Anthony. I loved the multiple camera angles. You deserve 100k followers.
What amazing adventure!!! I’m from north of Brazil and I love to ride on Brasil 🇧🇷 and 🇵🇪 roads. Thank you for sharing this video.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Can't wait to get my CB500x and do this kind of ride. Enjoyed watching your adventure!
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
Nicely done !!
I really enjoyed this video. Excellent job.
You are no stranger to video work and edit 👏🏻 This was really nice to watch...thank you so much for sharing this. Canada looks really interesting when it comes to more than just motorcycle travels. You storytelling skills are great. I'm taking notes here. Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Looks like you have a lot of amazing riding areas in Norway.
@tshansen
2 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJoh Yeah, Norway is quite nice to travel, I can highly recommend it 👏🏻
Nice tour. Great footage!
Very well made, love the storyline and the narrative!
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks!
Your filming and editing is amazing. Great work
The exhaust has a nice vroeeeemmm to it! Thank you for the video, I enjoyed it.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I love it! The stock one sounded like a vacuum cleaner.
@ljoelmchanley3676
2 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJoh Mine is much quieter than my vacuum cleaner, hehehe
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
@@ljoelmchanley3676 Mine now isn't! ;)
Nice trip & Vdo. Thank you for sharing with us.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Can't wait for this summers adventure........thanks for some inspiration!
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!!!
One of my favourite co-hosts of the Bangkok Podcast doing something that has been on my bucket list forever! Great video Tony! The CB500X was on my short list but I ended up buying a Versys 650. These small capacity bikes are perfect for these kinds of trips! Hope to see more bike content from you 🤙🤙 all the best, Merry Christmas
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Depending on the travel situation next year I hope to do another road trip.
You have a such amazing travel with your bike. I hope someday to travel or perhaps live in Canada and see the beauty of the country. Cheers!
Beautiful scenery! Ride safe out there.
I love your joy about it all! 😄😍
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It was a fun trip!
Great job Anthony. Beautiful Canada 🇨🇦 Great CB500X. Thanks for sharing. Best regards from Madrid 🇪🇦
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching.
Amazing footage from a fellow 500x rider! I'm impressed your ass and back let you ride so seamlessly lol I can't get more than an hour at a time on my 2020 500x. Thanks for sharing, very inspiring.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
I bought a custom seat from Seat Concepts. Very happy with it.
i love it i enjoyed every second.. i was just looking for a cb500x review, i am now dreaming to visit canada someday.. ❤❤❤
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I'll be posting a review video of my bike soon.
Awesome video 👍 from a fellow hoser🇨🇦, and CB500X (2014) rider.
Excellent overview of some of the great BC spots. I also recommend Hwy 3. Lots of twisties and small towns between Hope and Waterton Lakes, Alberta. Really enjoyed your video and couldn't help thinking about how many cameras you had to set up and the amount of editing you did! Thanks for you efforts!
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Highway 3 is fantastic! I rode that as a precursor to my trip. Very scenic through Manning Park.
Thank you Anthony great video you have helped me make a decision on my next motorcycle.
@AnthonyJoh
Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
I've watched a lot of KZread biking videos and even made a few myself and must complement you on the quality of yours. Best I've seen yet. Next stop Western Canada! Thanks
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Enjoy your trip!
Very nicely shot... and wide angle 🎥👏.
Beautiful landscapes and a great bike for it!
Congratulations, amazing video!. Canada is beautiful!
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
We agree!
Awesome! I need to get on a bike again, and your video may have been the last bit of impetus I need to pull the trigger. I need to explore more of the province!
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Do it! BC has some amazing roads to explore. Especially around the souther BC areas.
Wow amazing video and scenery. Really enjoyed following your trip. Ride and stay safe.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Highways 99, 93 and 31a are 3 of the top 5 rides in western Canada. I do almost that same trip every summer for the last 10 yrs. Never gets old.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
So much fun!!
I should have done that ride a few years back, I live in Victoria. I let work get in the way and put it off, not this time. Great video and thanks for putting it together and showcasing the beautiful roads, towns and scenery of BC. 🇨🇦❤️
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Go this summer! Lots of great roads around southern BC. I'll be posting a video detailing my exact route soon.
What a cool bike and travel movie!! 😎👊🏻👏🏻
Great meeting you at The Miners Delight in Atlantic City, Wy. Incredible cinematography, man! Can’t wait to see what you put together for this trip. Enjoy Idaho. The Lochsa and Selway is some beautiful, wild country!
@AnthonyJoh
Жыл бұрын
Awesome meeting you to! Safe travels. I almost feel guilty riding a bike. 😆
Great quality video! It was great to see some of the same roads I rode in the summer of ‘21… “The Fun Way Around BC”
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! So many great roads in BC!
Love your channel bro.
Great ride Anthony. Stay safe always.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
It's cool the amount of people that found two wheels, during those challenging times...
Congratulations on the video. Top notch.
@AnthonyJoh
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great trip and video - really enjoyed.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
I had such a blast on 31A last year I rode it twice in the same day before riding on. 👍👍
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
It's a fun road. So many great roads in Southern BC.
Nice video dude! You got mostly great weather too. Riding through the Kootenays is fun. I grew up there and love that area of the province.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I really lucked out with the weather.
Nice video man! The CB 500X doing great!
Had to give you a follow for such a fantastic video. Talk about fun, educational and oh i love the scenery
@AnthonyJoh
10 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
That was absolutely fantastic! Thank you.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Wow. Great trip. Canada has some beautiful scenery. Quite a bit different than what I am used to here in Texas. I enjoyed the video.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
very authentic. I am beginner myself thinking of buying honda cb500x. Thank you for great insight. Keep the good mood :)
@AnthonyJoh
Жыл бұрын
it's a great beginner bike!
Being married to a Canadian and having traveled on those roads and expensive BC ferries I can appreciate the time and effort you put into documenting your trip. I don’t think people realise quite how far you traveled and how bad some of those road surfaces can be. Kudos for doing it on such a small capacity motorcycle. I’ll be travelling home to BC in a few weeks from my home in the UK, such a shame I won’t be able to do any riding as we’re in the depths of winter. Love Vancouver island, such a serene and laid back place to live, unlike London. I can’t wait to revisit it and make my way back to Tofino in the summer. Great memories last a lifetime.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Welcome back to BC, bring your umbrella as it's pretty wet right now. I can't wait for spring when I can start riding again.
A lovely video, thank you. I was interest in you comparing the Rockies with Switzerland. I did a road tour from Seattle through Kamloops, Banff, Jasper, Whistler, NW Vancouver Island and back to Vancouver. It was a great experience but I remember thinking that the Alps were better mountains which came as a surprise.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I'm not the only one! I think the Rocky Mountain look better with snow on them. In the summer they are a little underwhelming.
Wow, great trip. Good luck 👍👍😊
perjalanan menggunakan Honda CB500X, pengen coba juga... menikmati pemandangan alam yang indah
@AnthonyJoh
Жыл бұрын
Terima kasih
Great video. Thanks. Good choice of bike for solo riding. Cheers from UK.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
🎈🎉🎊 Congratulations. Excellent video
Great ride.... did most of the place you rode and Kalso Motel is awesome!!! Beautiful area! Also went to Prince Rupert and guess what.... It rained the whole time there!!!! Cheers !
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
I think it rains all the time there!! :)
Thanks for this video. It brought me 2 inspirations: The Honda CB 500x motorcycle that should be my next motorcycle and a possible immigration to Canada. Good to know that we have the CB 500x in Cánada, here in Brazil it is a very popular bike! Brazilian hugs!
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. It's a fun bike for sure!
Felt like watching a movie. Excellent work 👏 i enjoyed watching every second of your video. Keep it up!
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video. Really enjoyed this.
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video. Thanks for sharing!
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
The best motorcycle adventure movie I’ve ever watched 👏
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I appreciate it!
Since I live in Vancouver BC this video was particularly interesting to see. Cheers!
@AnthonyJoh
2 жыл бұрын
You need to change your username! ;)
@OntarioAndrews415
2 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJoh LOL
Very well made bike trip video 👍🤙
Very inspired trip. I'd love to do the same next year.