I’m 69 and bought one for my last years. Would be a shame not having a motorcycle to leave for our sons.

@CodgerBiker

4 жыл бұрын

AG Coarseman It being a Honda, I suspect it will last several decades 👍

@stephenhughes9548

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 63 Got mine to use in my future retirement Just hope I can stay fit enough

What a brilliant review. At 61 years old and having raced motocross and 1000cc sports bikes, you eventually realise that whilst all that is great, it’s getting out in all weathers, around Macc Forest and other brilliant places that’s really where it’s at.. 500cc is more than enough if we were all honest with ourselves. I recently bought a Honda Monkey 125 and can’t remember having so much fun around the local lanes on a bike.......Stay safe mate and enjoy!

@CodgerBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you! Perhaps we get older and wiser, or just a bit more careful. I prefer my bike as light as possible, but with plenty of fun. I think the CB500x is one of those bikes which will last the course. And great value too 👍

Very good review I almost bought the 790 duke but after a couple of test rides picked a up a new Honda cb 650r 2 weeks ago it just seemed smother and nicer to ride and hopefully better reliability keep up the good work

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

It's all about how the rider feels I think!

Excellent review, tutorial, and comparison. I own a CB500X and can say your analysis of this bike is on definately on point.

@CodgerBiker

11 ай бұрын

I rode that 4.5 years ago I think. It stayed with me. So much so, as you know, I now have my own. Great bike 👍

@findingneutral

11 ай бұрын

@@CodgerBiker And that alone says volumes for this bike. Hence why I fully intend to keep mine until the cows come home.

Great review, well done for not getting wrapped up around the ego of it being A2. It punches above its weight and is a awesome motorcycle. It's not fast or sexy but that's not what it's all.about.

Good. You covered the bases. Thanks.

Liked your balanced and easy delivery, especially in a setting I know so well. I recently test rode the bike (also in metalloid white - whatever that is) and ordered straight away! I now have one on order but due to the present pandemic, I am awaiting a delivery some time in the future!

@CodgerBiker

4 жыл бұрын

Cannot be a better bike for that price. Missing riding also, not sure when we’ll be able to go out again. But we’ll appreciate it. Thanks for feedback, appreciated. 👍

Great review :-)

Good honest review.I am an old codger from argyll in the west of scotland and find my 2018 CB500X to be the perfect compromise for old man biking in this part of the world.

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

So jealous of your location!

Great Review!

I’ve got one as a second bike (to my T120). It’s safe, light, flickable and slipper clutch is easy peasy. I’m late 60s too and this bike is easy to move around and about 47 kilos lighter than my T120. Mine has heater grips. I’m adding a top box and centre stand for its practical tasks.

@CodgerBiker

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a great bike. A little more top heavy than my 790Adv, but very manageable. I really liked it too 👍

Splendid review! I've been dreaming of seeing the countryside of Wales from a motorcycle -- beautiful (the hedge rows could be a bit shorter though). You certainly answered the "is it too buzzy" question by riding on the motorway at 55 MPH in 3rd gear. And it was so nice to see a review where there was no zero to 60 test - brilliant! Given your appreciation of the 750 how about a review of the NC750X? Thanks much!

@CodgerBiker

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really liked the bike very much indeed. It easily dealt with motorway speeds and felt great out in the countryside. Great value too. 👍

You need a line of T-shirts: "It's Fine" -Codger. Love the review, thank you!

@CodgerBiker

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, yes I said that a lot on that bike. Tells me something about the bike I think! 👍

I have a 2015 CB500X with th eRally Raid Level 3 kit. And I have a 790R on order. I do not plan on selling the Honda. It is too much fun. Unless the 790R delivers at all levels... :-)

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

It is great fun and has a different character to the 790. I always think it's about the rider more than the bike, we are all different sizes/ages etc. Also we have different uses/budgets. I could easily have both and use both. The R is some bike though!

Very nice, honest & complete review; congrats. Wow: Great upgrades on the CB500X 2019; i love it; Great Job Honda; i’m really tempted to upgrade my CB500X 2017; Honda: now please create a new version : a CB500X Adventure Sports ((kind of Rally Raid version; small Africa Twin; spokes wheels, inverted front forks, skid plate, hand guards, rear suspension with adjustable remote, engine guards, dual front brake discs, ABS switch on/off...)) & i will buy it to swap my CB500X 2017 for a CB500X Adventure Sports 2020. Or, let’s dream, i would also upgrade for a future new CB650X or for a smaller Africa Twin 700cc (my 2 dream bikes). By the way : CB500X are not only for new riders; i know a lot of experimented riders who ride CB500X (unbeatable value for the money). In future, i will maybe end by buying another CB500X 😘. Lets keep in mind that we can get 4 CB500X 2019 for the price of only one BMW F1250GS. CB500X are awesome, fun, reliable, light, versatile, nimble... bike for the streets, for twisty roads & for light off roads (dirt roads) without needing to brake the bank! Its not only for new riders; a lot of experimented riders also love it. You can commute & travel with it; no problem.

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

I could not agree more 👍

Such a great video rev! So the question is... This bike or a Suzuki v-strom 650 XT for a first decent adventure bike (70 street - 30 offroad) for You?

@CodgerBiker

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Either are fine, I'd probably go for the Honda 👍

I would like to know what you thought when you got back on your own bike immediately after this test ride. (the KTM) That's when I learn a lot about the differences between the two. Thanks much, I enjoyed your review style!

@CodgerBiker

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Louis you are so right. 1) The seat on my bike felt firm. 2) The power of my bike felt great. 3) My bike felt a bit bigger. But I could not help wondering if it was worth £5000+ more! Thanks for watching. 👍

Great review, I'm a new subscriber on the back of this. I will put my 2p in on the 'range gap'. A CRF750L would be massive over here, I agree with that, but we are a very small market. I'm sure the studies will have been done on a global scale. They're not going to develop that bike because they will sell 1000 in the UK. They sold less than 20000 bikes in total here last year. 19.5 million globally. If you think on a global level, they did fill the range gap... With the Honda Cub 125.

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Phil. Yes I think you are right. It is a shame because the 790adv and T700 are both well received. I did love the CB500x though. It does all I need really. Cheers!

Good honest review that. The stand is too small, the windscreen is ineffective, the back brake is virtually non existent, it's as slow as a snail. I love it.. that huge list of faults are all deal with-able... I filled her up for the 1st yesterday...£15.. And I'll get an alleged 300 miles for that. I love it even more... £650 spent on extras.. :-)

@CodgerBiker

3 жыл бұрын

I hope it came across just how much I liked it. 👍

Thanks for sharing your thoughts... What do you think about a CB650 X, wouldn't be good as well?

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, that would be in the right sort of area. But I think a CRF version would be even better.

Great video! Have you done any journey 2up on it yet? If yes how did it go??

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

I don’t do pillion. I think it would easily enough, but not so quickly 👍

Enjoyed your video and also enjoyed your review of the KTM 390 Adventure, if you had to choose one or the other which do you think you would have ?

@CodgerBiker

2 жыл бұрын

Tough question. I'm biased (Honda guy at heart) but it would depend on what I wanted to do with it. Light weight blasts and general fun, the 390 until the 490Adv comes out. But if looking to keep bike for a decade or so, then it'd be the Honda, they tend to be bullet proof.

@garykneale5241

2 жыл бұрын

@@CodgerBiker thanks for your reply, I actually own the 390 you tested in the Colwyn bay area and really enjoy the fun side of the bike. It's the long term I guess where the honda wins out, but who keeps a bike that long . I think I will enjoy the KTM for a little while, thanks.

@CodgerBiker

2 жыл бұрын

Good choice then to suit your riding. I was just thinking about my answer and actually, mad as it might seem, it was the 390 Adv which persuaded me one cylinder is fine in a modern bike and I bought the 690 Enduro R on that basis. Glad you like it. 👍

Hey codger.... Have you seen the MCN review stating that they have confirmed rumours of a Africa 800 based upon the NC750 engine?. I think it was Neeves who mentioned it recently. If you would be so kind, and as you can clearly read into the future... May I have next Saturday's winning lotto numbers please?

@CodgerBiker

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I have seen rumours and MCN article. Maybe I was heard, ha ha! I wish I could see the future, but it’s obvious to me. Honda quality in a smaller Adv (like the original Africa Twin). I hope they put some effort into it. I know a couple of people waiting to buy it. I’m also curious to see if the CB4x ever appears... can’t see THAT far ahead 😂😁🤣👍👍

Good review. I am buying one of these to ride from Uk to Mongolia and back. Money saved over 790ad/700 Tenere pays for the trip. RRaid baseplate and wheels give it enough off road for me (mostly dirt roads). Are you really going to ride at 60mph off road in the middle of nowhere on your own? I travel to see the countryside not to race. The CB has to be the best travel bike out there - lots of cheap upgrades, great reliability, comfort, fuel economy. Still too many KTM reliability problems on the travel forums for me, for long distance travel (oil leaks on the 790adv already?) If only the CB sounded as good as the KTM! Cheers

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

You have to make some videos of that journey. Good reasoning. Good luck also :)

@michals1108

5 жыл бұрын

I think same. Thinking to do trip through eu up to Norway on one of these. Good luck!

@flyingdutchman4you

5 жыл бұрын

dont get me wrong I really like the cb500x (considering it for myself) but the Yammy Tenere 700 is yours now for 8300 gbp. With bashplate, spoked wheels and serious suspension standard. If you have to add the Rally raid goodies, and I do like those too, to the cb500x then the price difference gets really small imo. Nice Tenere review by brake magazine kzread.info/dash/bejne/f41k1ZKEhs7Oj8o.html

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

Finding the Others Well you pay your money and take your choice. Not that the Tenere is out yet. I have seen that review and it is by far the best one so far. Personally 880mm seat height and top heaviness too much for me. I chose the 790 Adv as it has lower seat and low centre of gravity. But at half the price of the 790 I still think the CB500x is a bargain and still nearly £2500 less than the T700 (which I really like by the way, I have been waiting for it forever. Disappointed by its final configuration for me, for other people [taller] it will be great). 👍

@michals1108

5 жыл бұрын

@@flyingdutchman4you all true

Do you think it could handle moto-camping/Adv touring with pannier set up etc.

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

In a relaxed way I am certain it could.

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

See also this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqyBrtCFp6-Wnto.html

sounds like what I need in thailand with a bit of off road which I am sure there is plenty of

@CodgerBiker

4 жыл бұрын

You would certainly find it excellent 👍

I'm going back to two wheels are a few years away, this looks to be my choice and I've yet to see someone who doesn't like it!

@CodgerBiker

4 жыл бұрын

It's a very good all-rounder. Very likely to last years also. 👍

Absolutely great, HONEST review. Made a subscriber out of me..!! Am (now) considering this model for my (being 72 yrs young) “last” bike. Will head down to my local Honda Dealer and try one on for size. I am “a bit” short in the leg length but who knows... maybe I can grow into it. 😉

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

In all honesty, and i have no connection with anyone, it is a really good bike. My one concern was the slight top heavy feeling when stopping, or moving it around in a drive way - ask if they do a low seat maybe. Perhaps you could post a video, if you get one, and let us know how it went. Good luck!

Starting to see my bank balance suffer from the ad ons. £250 for the rear rack, £39 for the box adapter, £260 for a 39L box. Now I am looking for engine protection bars, side panniers and the rails ! ! Where does it end 😂

@CodgerBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! You are getting away lightly so far I think. It only ends when you change the bike and have to start again with another - but it is fun, that is the main thing. 👍

Would love to know your views on the AT dct as I was considering one.....thanks

@CodgerBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Well it’s just my experience for what it is worth. DCT works brilliantly. But I felt it deskilled me, in a way I cannot explain, so I would never have another DCT unless injury forced it. You never stall. You can blast away from traffic with impunity. Yet still I would not have another. I loved the AT. Every ride was an event. But it was top heavy. When it fell I could not pick it up. With a full tank of fuel it liked to fall over. Above 3 mph hour it was wonderful. I loved it, but in the end I found I would avoid going out on it as it was too much trouble to get out and put away, and I did not feel at ease when stopped. If you are six foot plus and healthy, they are terrific. Just not for me these days. I hope that helps. It’s just how it was for me. Reliability was/is excellent. 👍

@grumpysprout3505

3 жыл бұрын

@@CodgerBiker Thanks for your reply, really appreciate your time and comments.........Great review by the way !......thanks

@CodgerBiker

3 жыл бұрын

No problem, just my experience 👍

Just comparing the roads to NZ, I find those roads you're on scary as heck. The hedges are right up against the road and very high, you can't see what's coming round the corner nor is there anywhere to go if you had to evade someone on the wrong side of the road! People coming out of their driveways as well! How many accidents happen on these roads?

@CodgerBiker

4 жыл бұрын

It's kind of a case of what you are used to. I grew up in Lincolnshire which (though flatter) is very much like this. You keep your speed down and move to look through the corner where possible. Speed is the killer here. I know, I lost a friend early on in my motorcycling days. Also the camera does make things look a bit narrower than it is. 👍

You completely forgot about the nc750x and the vfr800 cross runner ?

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

No I mentioned the NC750x (I’m a big fan, but it’s above 200kg as is the VfR800 which is in any case not really an adventure bike in my opinion). My best biking friend has an NC750x and he takes it most places my 790 Adv goes, though a little more carefully, it is not a CRF though.

@deafpainter

5 жыл бұрын

750x MT is 20kg more, with a car-like engine which redline at 6000rpm. 500x is alot more high revving and with more suspension travel.

It’s probably over half as good as the ktm,but one thing for sure it will be twice as reliable 😂👍here’s the thing if you could get the difference in purchasing price back,would you get the Honda? Great review too👍

@CodgerBiker

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. First up, it's a great bike, easily 3/4 as good for 1/2 price. Needs heated grips and a bit of 'Rally Raid' but it would be fine indeed once sorted. I am a BIG Honda fan too, I hope that came across. Second up, my KTM is very much high maintenance. Far more than this bike would ever be. And after my 790 Adv I am going to be looking for a 500cc twin. But would I go back and change; have several thousand pounds to mod the CB500x just so, and money in the bank even after that was done? My head says, 'of course'. But, when I open the throttle on the 790Adv, my heart, guts, and all emotions say otherwise - it's just a blast!!! Maybe not the sensible option, but I honestly have no regrets. Next year will be the follow-up: CB4x (if it appears), CB500x, or 490Adv... Now that will be interesting 😉 Thanks for watching/commenting 👍👍👍

@Chriswilliams-lx9mx

4 жыл бұрын

Codger Biker cheers for the reply,I’m a big Honda fan myself to be honest.Im looking at replacing my Honda cbf500 that I use for a run around,it’s my 7th Honda 500 twin and now has 112,000 miles on the clock and only last wk flew through the mot,never get rid of her mind,I think the cb500x is definitely on the cards,thing is 18 or 19 model,I’m 5.8 would I be able to put my feet down tippy toes🤔

@CodgerBiker

4 жыл бұрын

I'm 5'10" in my boots. The seat, from memory, was 830mm exactly same as my 790 Adv. I had no problem. It is a bit more top heavy that the 790 Adv, but then its tank is higher. It also alarmed me when it went over on side stand, but that is just a Honda Adv thing you'd get used to. I noticed Missenden Flyer having same surprise with the new Africa Twin 1st impression. Test ride I say! Check for low seat option too, they might throw one in. They are offering money off some bikes just now as part of getting to work Covid deal I think. Hey, you turned me into a sales person! 🤣😂😁

@Chriswilliams-lx9mx

4 жыл бұрын

Codger Biker Love the sales person,got to be politically correct and all that in this day and age🤣I’ve had a couple of bikes off Colwyn bay motorcycles and there a good bunch up there,I’ll get a sit on one as I’ve been out on they 18 model and know what it’s about👍🏼cheers for they info all the best and stay sunny side up,😁😁

@CodgerBiker

4 жыл бұрын

No problem. I hope it goes well 👍

Why was riding 2-up a negative?

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

Not so much a negative as a question really. It’s not a huge bike and it is ‘only’ 47bhp. Doubtless it would be fine if ridden in a relaxed fashion, which is probably what you want with a pillion. I did not try it, so I am only guessing.

Great video...TY, You say it has no problem doing 70 MPH...Just want to make sure that is not kilometers per hour...

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

Uk speed limit is max 70mph. It can do much more. More to the point it did 70 mph without fuss of any kind as you can see in the vid. 👍

@brandonsmisek

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom. I have a 2018 cb500x and it is amazing in low speed traffic. When I get some open road it is happy at 75 or 80. I can do 80 from Anaheim to Indio with no worries.

@liamroosr2197

4 жыл бұрын

From most websites I've read this bike Max's out at 110-115 mph with apillion probably 100 still plenty of power for a 500

@CodgerBiker

4 жыл бұрын

Liam Roosr I was very impressed with it in real world situations. It would not be my first choice on the track, but that of course is not its purpose. Great value too for a very capable travel bike 👍

@liamroosr2197

4 жыл бұрын

@@CodgerBiker 😂 obviously last place u would go is track but for long distance and carrying a pillion it seems like a good bike comfy seat and Hopefully carrying gear and a pillion won't slow it down loads

Hi all, i;m a 47 year young man and bought this 2019 CB500X brand new in March from local dealer at the 6.069 price no favours. Ok i understand what this bike is meant for and WHO the bike is meant for. Even though it gives fantstic MPG i would swap that MPG for say 55-60 HP instead of the 47-49 Honda CLAIMS, Now dont get me wrong here it is the most comfortable bike i have EVER ridden and i have had many bikes in many shapes and sizes but it just does;nt give me a buzz so i was hoping i could put a powercommander ,change the full exhaust put an opened up airbox probably the dna airfilter but I WAS WRONG, For some reason i have been told by both RallyRaid and Honda dealer the HP IS THE HP and thats that. If anyone knows different please leave a comment as i love the Honda build Quality and its a light go anywhere bike and for little over a tenner i can go at least 200 miles so my ONLY peev is the HP that said great bike SCOOBS UK.

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree. A very smooth bike. Nice quality. Yet when I got back on my 790 Adv the double HP was quite noticeable. That being said I still think the bike is fantastic for the price. 👍

@bradleybonds623

5 жыл бұрын

hi is the clutch lighter on the new model ?

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

I can only say the one I rode was very light

@CodgerBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoying the rush! 👍

you forgot to mention the crosstourer and crossrunner adventure bikes

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe. But for me they are not really adventure bikes.

@michael1061

5 жыл бұрын

@@CodgerBikerWhat are they then ? Honda list them in their adventure catalogue ,

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

That’s my point about Honda’s ‘adventure’ line-up - it’s odd. But you can have an adventure on any bike I suppose. However they don’t really fit the generally accepted idea of an adventure bike. I’d call them tourers. Just my opinion, no more valid than anyone else’s. I think the CB500x is an adventure bike, albeit a less than hardcore one.

@michael1061

5 жыл бұрын

@@CodgerBiker im as confused as you are , but a good review of the 500

This bike can travel 75-80 mph?

@CodgerBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Easily, and all day long 👍

@arismous8586

3 жыл бұрын

@@CodgerBiker have a lot vibrations?

@CodgerBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Smooth enough, it's a twin

@arismous8586

3 жыл бұрын

@@CodgerBiker on that speed?

@CodgerBiker

3 жыл бұрын

You should try one

Downsized from an 'eavy 650 bandit... A physical and financial wise investment.

@CodgerBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Looked bullet-proof

but it is made in thailand so probly but;lt for thailand

70 MPG , no sir you are wrong !!!! On average I'm getting 95 MPG week in week out, all year long here in the UK, my record being 104 MPG

@CodgerBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Probably based on US gallons, they are somewhat smaller...

@markjenkins905

3 жыл бұрын

@@CodgerBiker no UK MPG

@CodgerBiker

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I realise that, but you would not get 95 miles to a US gallon, under normal circumstances. I've always found my Hondas to be really economical too - dependent on how I ride 👍 I’m always surprised by the low range US reviewers assign to bikes, then remember how much smaller their gallon is. A ten gallon hat would only be a seven gallon hat over here 😂

Well done mate. Have you ever considered trading in your wife for one who digs motorcycling?

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! I like my private parts where they are 😗

Here in the States I would just get the NC750x even better balanced than the 500. Only $8,000. USD for the 750x here and $6,500 for the 500x, no thanks. They can both run a campground dirt road the same.

@CodgerBiker

5 жыл бұрын

Agree the NC750x is very good. Though a bit heavier. But very capable all the same. I set a 200kg kerb weight for a 750 - which is why I bought the 790 Adv in the end, but I was tempted by the NC having ridden one.

@lissambres5086

5 жыл бұрын

The off road capability of the 750 is pretty limited, 500X can do some off roading

Sigue siendo impresionante !!!! Good job KZread.com/cavinami

@johnbellamy6449

4 жыл бұрын

pick up my new 2019 500x this satuday 1st of feb.its my 4th and i love them.i had a 2013 ,2015 ,2018 and am an exited 70 year old.best wishes to you all.

@CodgerBiker

4 жыл бұрын

john bellamy Brilliant! It’s a great bike and you know what you are getting. 70 is an inspiration for me, if I can replicate it. Keep on riding 👍✌️