Best Off road test so far... I liked the way you got straight to the point... =]

answered so many of the concerns I had. thank you for this in-depth assessment.

I recently got a cb500x level 2 rally raid (pretty much the same) and I am amazed how much I can ride it like a dirt bike. I can jump it, ride fast off road, do single track, mud holes etc. Its actually easy to pick up too (at least easier than my dr650 was).

@KochADV

Жыл бұрын

Awesome...the conversion kit really transforms the bike right? Makes it really capable. Glad you love it.

No nonsense. Great video.

Well that looked like a busy day!

@KochADV

6 жыл бұрын

we were busy boys :)

Great video! We loved your build and how much you are abusing it!

@KochADV

6 жыл бұрын

Well your products are so good they are there to be wrecked!! Had lots of fun with the bike. Cheers!

Haa! good stuff!

@KochADV

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan... your videos were the inspiration for the purchase. You should be asking RR for a commission :))

Hey I habe a question, what do you do about TÜV or MFK tests in Switzerland with the RR Kit?

@KochADV

5 жыл бұрын

The answer is not to ride it in Switzerland. You obviously understand the difficulties here.

I’d be curious to know how the CB500x actually compared in your view to the KTM. I don’t expect them to be equal, but would hope the CB held its own.

@KochADV

6 жыл бұрын

Hi John, The CB500X did well. I could go everywhere the KTM went, albeit with a bit more weight and a bit less power. The suspension really holds up well. The only issue I have had where the CB500X shows its street credentials is the plate where the footpegs are attached. It is not a strong piece of metal and prone to flex. In the video you can see I bent it when I dropped the bike and I kick it back into place. Yesterday while going over a small jump the peg bent on the landing under the weight of my foot. Probably pretty small issue overall. As you know the CB500X is not a KTM, but I am very happy and would pretty much take it anywhere. Fills that vacant spot on the market between 250cc and about 650cc AND much less servicing and maintenance requirements than a KTM which is a plus :)

Cb500x is a great little machine. I hope it will survive to Alaska and back

@KochADV

3 жыл бұрын

It will... Frame is a bit weak for rough off roading. Also the front end will not take any hits... Likely to bend the steering bearings. A good bike for fire trails. Have fun!!! When do you leave??

@MotoPavilion

3 жыл бұрын

@@KochADV My plan is to hit the road end of June. I have to do a lot of preparations and to set up the bike the right way but my first fight right now is the Covid. I got this thing on Christmas day and I am still fighting with it. When it's over I'll go back to my Alaska plan.

@KochADV

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoPavilion Speedy recovery!!! A bike ride in the fresh air has to be a good way to get healthy again. Enjoy!!

@MotoPavilion

3 жыл бұрын

@@KochADV Thanks

bro, i hv an Royal Enfield Himalayan it has 23bhp and 32 nm torque at 6300rpm, I generally do tour both on and off road. Do u recommend cb500x ? i would like to own one even if its used.Moreover Honda dont release here in India, i'll hv to import.

@richardkoch8531

5 жыл бұрын

Hey... it is a good bike. As you can see you can do some good offroad on it, plus it is great on highway and dirt roads. It has allot more power to it than the Himalayan. I am actually selling my CB500X rally raid if you are interested in buying it. You can send me a private message. Cheers

@upward_onward

5 жыл бұрын

@@richardkoch8531 can u send ur email

@richardkoch8531

5 жыл бұрын

@@upward_onward hi... rich@kochadv.ch cheers!!

This is exactly what I plan to get for my RTW trip, the stage 3 RR conversion (or whatever they call it now) Do you believe the CB500X can handle that? Obviously there'll be quite a lot of off roading when you get into Eastern Europe etc etc. Something about the bike just has me unable to look at another. 😂

@KochADV

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Keith, I think it could be a good choice. My trips here in Europe involve often long highway rides to get to the dirt. My view on your choice 1) Twin Cylinders for comfy highway driving and cruise 130kph-140kph no problem 2) relatively light compared to other adventure bikes. You drop it, you will be able to pick it up 3) Good off-road performance 4) With luggage racks room for plenty of gear 5) The RR gear is very well built. The only problem I have had is a bent footpeg plate which is a honda original part. 6) can get parts everywhere!! Wish you a good trip and if you are near Switzerland drop me a message, we can go for a ride. Cheers and thanks for watching

the video was all fine , but i felt some pain

after 5 thousand dollars of parts,,try that with a stock cb500x

Are you crazy man? Take a Honda CR for this use the cbx is a Lady... 😀😀😀

@KochADV

6 жыл бұрын

A lady on the roads maybe... :) Had a crf but here they only sell a road version of the 250... until they sell a CRF450 adventure here this little lady is going to continue to do what she does best :) thanks for watching!!

What kind of f***ing test is this??

@KochADV

3 жыл бұрын

Probably the best quality test ever of a Rally Raid Honda CB500x on YouChewb. Thanks for watching :)

Not informative at all. This video is a joke. I have a cb500x, I don't treat her like that. I've owned and used bikes meant for that.