"I'm a little overweight, but what you can do?" I feel ya my brother.

@jameshussey4900

3 жыл бұрын

Loose weight?!

@Michael-le6em

3 жыл бұрын

@@jameshussey4900 Oh it's loose alright!

@jameshussey4900

3 жыл бұрын

@@Michael-le6em 👍🤣

@driftx2

3 жыл бұрын

You can diet and exercise

@briantheminer

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Yeah, now I know that I want this bike. Thanks for review. It has enough power. I am 80Kg + 52Kg with my wife. Finally one new bike per life...and it seems it will be Honda 500X.

Beautiful day for a Ride and Beautiful scenery/ countryside! I have been considering the Honda cb500x as a touring bike to carry myself 100kg 187cm and my wife 55kg 155cm after watching your journey the Honda has moved a few places higher on the list !! Thanks and keep the shiny side up !! Stay safe !!!!

Thank you. What a beautiful ride. I never would have thought this bike would manage that much weight so well. Also, your English is excellent. Thank you again.

Nice video! I also have CB500X 2021 and ride in Berlin with a passenger as well. In 13:35 you've said that the bike sagged with the passenger and luggage. You've also mentioned that you've only increased tire pressure for this trip. In the manual, there's a table that shows the correct preload for the rear suspension. The default value is 2 and it is for riding alone. If you ride with a passenger and luggage it should be set to a maximum value, which is 5. Changing the preload of the suspension takes only a minute, although it may not be easy from the first try. This can be done using a special key that comes with the bike. The key is made of two parts. After you set the correct preload you will feel that the bike handles better with the added load and it won't sag. There won't be any bouncing in the corners. Also, this is better for your safety, because when the rear suspension sags, it changes the geometry of the bike in a way that the front tire gets less loaded, which can result in a higher chance of wobbling at higher speeds. P.S. thanks to your videos I got myself a higher Givi windshield which I will install today. Hopefully, it will help with the wind buffeting issue. Take care and ride safe! Cudos from Berlin.

@snitsaruk

3 жыл бұрын

That may also be the reason why you felt the front end of the bike "out of control" at 14:20.

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yeah that makes sense. I wanted to see how bike behaves on stock settings, but I'll have to try stiffening the suspension next time as it would make a difference. Cheers 👍👋

tells teenage son "let's go" to interrupt screen time.. a tale told the world over .. Loving this review may finally tilt my decision as an older returning to cycling rider. Thanks ShiftUpAdventure and Son of ShiftUpAdventure

Nice to see a real world, honest test.

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍👋

What a great video. Watching your videos makes me become more impressed with the CB500X.

Hvala na recenziji motora na duže staze, to sam tražio,😎. Jaši konja samo dalje 😊.

Great video, awesome roads I was lucky enough to drive through Croatia a few years ago but would of loved to do it on my cb500x maybe one day, but until then I will keep watching your trips. Ride safe

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks for watching. Hope you had a nice time riding in Croatia it's biker friendly country for sure. 👍👋

awsomeeee ! thank you for showing what it can do when loading at full capacity.

Great real review and well done to your son for going the distance with you. Long trip to sit pillion. I would be bored silly. Amazing scenery.

A really good real world review.

Great review thank you tim from uk brilliant review the best on here

Thank you for a fantastic review with your pillion passenger. You covered many things about the CB500X that I wanted to know. You have helped me decide to aim for the 2024 Honda NC500X (former 2023 CB500X). Best wishes 👍👍

Great review. Thank you. I noticed that you increased the tyre pressures from standard rather than increasing the suspension preload. That would likely make the front end feel lighter and more 'skittish' in bends.

Dad, I'm of Croatian heritage. My grandma is from there. I've wanted to make a trip to that Homeland of my heritage and see where my family comes from. Also, the motorcycle is one I'm thinking to purchase for myself to ride daily. The countryside is georgeous! It makes me want to come home so much!❤️👍🏍️. It, also, makes me "homesick" for there. Doug

In Thailand they ride with family of 5 + cargo on a 110cc scooter. So why would this one not be enough for pillion?

Never mind I was able get screen shot of it when you stopped!

Really enjoying your channel, you ride on some great roads over there

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, yeah it's very nice country for bikers 👍👍👋

Great video, thanks for sharing!

Good one brother❤️❤️ New subscriber from India🇮🇳 Nice place and so happy that I found your channel. Keep posting your lovely stuff. Wishing you safe miles ahead 🙏

Fantastic video. Wonderful place to ride. Thanks.

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks for watching 👍👋

Odličan video, hvala ti

Fare un viaggio con il figlio è un'avventura da ricordare. Bravi entrambi (Taking a trip with your son is an adventure to remember. Good both. I also have the CB500X, from 2016, I keep it in perfect shape .... it is a fantastic bike and well manageable in every respect. Good trip)

Only thing I can add to this is that the pillion might feel tired after a couple of hours of hanging on tight to the bike. A top case with pillion cushion will most likely make it more confortable and relaxed to ride pillion in, without the need to always actively grab onto the bike.

@shiftupadventure

2 жыл бұрын

I'd agree with that. Additional weight is the only reason why I avoid having a top case. But it surely would help if riding with pillion is common scenario. 👍

Really nice video! I'm thinking of buying this bike to travel with my son. I'm a bit heavier (99kg) and taller (190cm) than you, and my boy is 167 and 63kg (11 years old), so I was really nice to see you pack everything and take the honda for a ride and give us this review.

@user-pp1ue1ll5o

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 193cm and it's perfect for me. There is only 1 model which is better for tall people - tenere 700 versys 650 - so-so v-strom 650 - the same

Great video, thank you! Beautiful country as well! Cheers from USA!

Thanks for the great review! Would this be your choice for a max 650cc adventure bike for a 5.7ft rider? Or should I consider something else? Thanks again and for those people who have not been to Croatia.... Go! It's beautiful.

nice review 😊 and nice scenery

🆒 ass 🎥💨! I love this little 🏍️💨 glad u guys got to really use the bike

Thanks to you and your son for the video. I have a CB500x and my wife regularly rides pillion and finds the bike very comfortable. I increased the suspension preload F&R when I first got the bike and it improved the handling considerably and also resulted in much less fork dive during braking. I agree with you about the linear power delivery and it is a surprisingly good bike to do a long trip on, even loaded up. Those were great roads to be riding on together! Cheers from the UK.

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yeah will have to setup suspension correctly next time, but even like this it was totally manageable, but yeah correct preload settings would make bike easier to handle. Cheers 👍👋

Nice video. You show how capable the CB500X really is. Here in America we believe that for 2-up riding you need a FJR1300 or 1400GTR...

@MrGichinfunakoshi

Жыл бұрын

Americans and their inferiority complex of "bigger is better" 🤔

Excellent video and very thorough 👍👍 ride safe 🏍😎

@shiftupadventure

Жыл бұрын

thanks, cheers 👍👍

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing.

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks for watching 👍👋

Odličan video.. zbog tebe Daniel čekam Hondu cb500x 2023 8 mj😉

@shiftupadventure

Жыл бұрын

pozdrav, hvala, nadam se da ce ti se svidjeti ko i meni ✌️👍👋

Another great report. 👍

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks 👍👋

Iskreno je top video s top motorjem

Great video thinking on buying this bike next year when stock is available in the USA Lovely country great ride Thanks

Nice test, well done.

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks 👍👋

This is a helpful review. Thanks. Do you feel any vibration from the engine at higher speed?

good video vlad

Looks to me like you and your son and 500x did very well on your trip!

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Hehe, he hasn't sat on the bike since the ride 😂👍👋

Planing to buy my 500ccx in BRASIL! Beautiful place to ride all day long ! 💪🏻🇧🇷✌️

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, cheers 👍👋

very informative and thanks for letting us know how the cb500x performs , looks very versatile for a 500cc bike used on everyday roads, it was good of you to take the time and nice touch to meet your son on the trip excellent video

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, thanks 👍👋

Nice place to ride. Thanks for this informative video. I am planning to go to Alaska this summer which will be around 10 000 miles. I will see how CB500X will handle it.

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍👍 very capable little bike 👋

Hello from portugal A beautiful motorcycle for travel as well and offroad adventures. Best regards ✌

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 👍👍👋

Jaši, jaši konja (said by elderly person at the beginning of the video)! 😂 Everything is good to your co-rider (except a little butt pain). 👍 Great work guys, keep on!

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Hehe, cheers, thanks 👍👍👋

In July 2019, I rode 500x 2237 miles in 7 days from Oregon to Texas. (First day only 120 miles) averaging 350 miles a day for the next six days. The longest mileage was 410 miles for one day. I ran over truck scales in Colorado, weighing exactly 700lbs (3 hard boxes and big dry bag on passenger seat). I was cruising mostly 70-75mph with relentless wind the whole trip and on the edge of couple rather big storms. I thought heat would be the problem but wind was hard, especially with tall screen. X can do it but, you really feel the wind, the road conditions and riding long time over 75 takes the toll on the machine. At the end of each day, I was completely flushed.

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree, if I had to point out one single thing that Honda should improve on a CB500X that would be wind protection. Cheers 👍👋

@oknevals

3 жыл бұрын

@@shiftupadventure I didn't have issue with me being protected from wind. In the Summer heat, it is actually good to have some air flow. In East Oregon, wind picked me up at 75mph and moved me from cener line to the edge if shoulder. My stomach churned. The cure was to slow dow to 65. I had another similar but not as severe event. On 600lbs Super Tenere I was doing bursts to 85mph in much worse weather. One just needs to be aware of machine limits. And personal limits too.

@davidbaldwin9830

2 жыл бұрын

Good information. In 2014 I bought a Suzuki GSX 1250 FA. Sight unseen because I used to ride Bandits. It is a beast and sometimes I think it is probably overkill for me. I could get by with a smaller (800cc or less Sport Tourer). Not that I am getting rid of it yet as it has miles to go but the next ST I get will be smaller.

Really good job on this video. Lots of good information. A big thumbs up. ;-)

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, glad it was helpful 👍👋

Great video. I am planning to get one in a near future...hope so.... I have a AKTT250 and one Honda Navi for fun and do stuff at dowtown. A hug fron Costa Rica.

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much👍 👍👋

Beautiful scenery and cool bike.

Great video and a beautiful country you live in :)

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, cheers 👍👋

Looks like the 500 did a great job taking you down the road I have a 650 klr it’s not fast but it will take you anywhere.

Great video great bike Croatia looks fantastic for motorcycles with very few lorries and cars on road cheers stay safe

Thanks for the review ✌🏻

@shiftupadventure

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 👍

Finally u told us what tyres u were on, kind of important, I'd defo change them for a GT tyre if u know ur sticking to smooth tarmac. Would have been handy to know the overall weight of your luggage, or you and your boy's weight becomes irrelevant. Was this later model with 19" wheel or pre-2019 with 17"? What range of km were you getting between fuel stops?

Amazing reviews. Thumbs up from India.

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 👍👍

Prejeb video svaka cast, dobio sam sve potrebne informacije ako ikad budem vozio putnika👍 Nemogu vjerovat da si vozio sa tvornickim preloadom cijelo vrijeme hahaha ( factory setup je na 2, dok je 1 najmeksi a 5 najtvrdji). Iste smo tezine i svog sam podesio da je na 3 mjereci sag ispred iza kad sam sjeo..Mislim da bi 4 ili 5 postavka preloada bila savrsena za putnika i prtljagu

Nice review, what I was looking for but camera position after stop wasn’t great. It would have been nice to see the road ahead.

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that was a mistake, I agree, happens. It's difficult to decide where to mount the camera during the trip, I was missing few of my favorite mounts then had to improvise. Now I know 😂👍👍👋

With preload adjustment would be prefect. Really good reviews . Tnx . Maybe I'll buy one in a few months. Greeting from Pula

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, will try to setup the suspension on next ride. Thanks, cheers 👍👋

Very nice and informative, thx. What screen do you have on the bike, not standard is it?

I am ad the point to buy a second hand honda CB 500X and this video convinst me to buy it. I was waiting to know how the breaks do with 2 persons on it. Could be I missed it ?? Annyway this is a good review to convince future buyers ! nice quality video man ;-)

Thanks for the video! Can I ask what luggage frames/rack you have? I’m looking for some support for my soft luggage.

Good video and very good bike 🤘 ! Regards from Romania !

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 👍👍👋

Like some have already mentioned, you NEED to set harder preload on the back with pillion, otherwise you get that out of control feeling and it can cause you to crash, as the bike is off balance. Other than that, 500 CC bike seems to perform better than I thought with luggage and pillion. I currently have a 900 CC bike, but have been thinking of going lower CC. Honda has done a good job, I will go for a test ride of the CB500X, when I'll be testing bikes.

@snitsaruk

3 жыл бұрын

Why do you want to get a lower CC bike?

@ThePlatonius

3 жыл бұрын

@@snitsaruk Off-road is better with medium sized bike, at least to me. Also, lower CC bikes are easier to ride in the city. I guess everyone has different tastes and preferences.

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, will try and see, thanks 👍👋

@cocosvibes5825

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThePlatonius just sold off my Triumph Tiger 800 XCX and also the 1200 CC Speed Twin. Personal reasons and all that and both were beautiful machines but now am seriously considering the 2022 Honda CB500X. Ticks all the right boxes for me. MI need a daily commuting machine that doesn't heat up, is nimble and one that can be taken on the occasional long distance ride. Can't see the Mrs joining me anytime soon. Just waiting for the updated model to be launched in India.

I have read many comments / videos regarding vibrations at speed on the CB500X. I can't help but wonder if the vibes experienced by some might be related to the tires that are fitted and not the engine. I see quite a variety of tires and tread lug being used. I'm running AVON Trailriders which are primarily a street tire and my 2015 model seems very smooth for a small motorcycle.

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I had issues with vibrations as well when I first got the bike but after putting handlebar risers and foam grips no more issues. 👍👋

Enjoyed this vid and "liked". In the future, please use a lavalier/clip-on microphone, because your camera is not picking up your voices well.

hello very interesting and beautiful video. a curiosity how much it consumed doing the internal road around 110 and 120km / h? and vibrations were there? thanks bye

Every bike is perfect bike if you are riding across Croatia :D even if it slower, than better because of views!

great video with great information on riding to up on twisty roads. did you stiffen up back suspension mono shock , think it comes set on 3 but can take it up to 7 ? great roads you travel on well jealous :-)

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I haven't for this trip but that was a mistake, bike would be easier to handle 👍👋

I'm struggling with wind buffeting on my CB500X. How does the Givi windscreen work for you? Have you tested it with 100 to 130 km/h?

Hey give us a smile, man. No need to be so tough when you are riding a nice bike like that 😊

@ohmylanta4558

3 жыл бұрын

shut up

The ongoing 'pillion' thing made me laugh! Good job! And very nice place to ride :)

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Hehe, yeah, I haven't noticed until I've started editing of course 😂😂 cheers 👍👍

merci jolie vidéo , en plus tu nous fais visiter ton pays , bonjour de france en 500 x

Merci beaucoup l'Ami !

how did the single disk brake do? did you feel you needed more braking power?

great father-son relationship！

@shiftupadventure

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍👍

Hi, could you recommend me soft side bags and side mounts or what is your solution? I can’t find nice and handy solution. Originals are too ugly and very expensive. Thanx and Cheers Ygraen

Thanks for a great review. What was the calculated fuel consumption when you refueled the bike?

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

I wasn't checking precisely to the number, but roughly range was around half what I usually ride alone and without luggage, so that would be, 17l of petrol for around 250-300kms. 👍👋

@thebikegeekandmore2448

3 жыл бұрын

@@shiftupadventure Wenn Wind gusts hits the bike, does it grab the windshield and send the bike in vawes?

BTW it is a verry verry beautiful landscape where you where riding ... Good roads. But I notest with the sun you dont see much from youre digital dashboard. Annyway nicesly done

It looks very good bike , can I ask what tire pressures you put in please? 👍🏍

if you are going to use the bike for touring as i do, on the road, you will find that the dunlop trailmax are not up to the job, i found them awfull for road work but then, i only ride road bikes. i bought a 2018 model last year with only 2k miles on it and found the stock tyres to be a let down, once i changed them for road tyres, in my case, maxxis 6029's the handling improved and it was like riding one of my road bikes, you may get better miles per litre as well, ? nice video ride safe.

V strom 650, Honda cb500x, Honda nc750 x? You recommendetion wich is better?

I’m surprised you didn’t stiffen up the rear suspension right from the start. It’s one of the most obvious things to do when carrying a pillion and luggage.

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree, it would make things better and bike easier to handle 👍👋

God bless Lican Aussie here my father in law is from Metkovic 🥰

Maybe I missed thism. Did you max-out the pre-load for the trip?

what was the braking characteristic when braking down hill fully loaded ? I think that is more important than acceleration when it comes to the safety factor when 2 up

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

Normal considering the load. I did had to be a little harder on brakes, like to press them harder but all in normal boundaries I'd say. It wasn't an issue at all. Cheers 👍👋

@janezmarinkaskupaj3633

11 ай бұрын

New 2023 honda hawe two brake discs in front wheel. But most important IS that you drive safe and be carful

Wow the fuel consumption seems Massive compared to the amazing fuel consumption in city that are 80Mpg i think is 3.5 Litres per 100km

@rferenc

3 жыл бұрын

I have the same bike...my consumption usually around 4 l/100 km...you can do less or more...but I've noticed in this video, the rider doesn't use the 6th gear where he could...and sometimes I think he could shit upper....

How's that windshield compared to stock??

Did you adjust the rear suspension?

Hello! What do you think about the rear shock? Does it swing up and down sometimes, in rodas.in bad condition? I have cb500x 2021 and i m thinking to upgrade rear shock. Thanks

@shiftupadventure

2 жыл бұрын

Well, to be honest, yes it does. It's not intimidating at least to me but yes it does.

@alexandreribeiro3330

2 жыл бұрын

@@shiftupadventure ok! Thank you.

What luggage you used on your honda ???? Name please

Kad će izač tomos automatik video?

you didn't take into consideration adjusting your suspension based on all your total weight? if not, then it is not a good review. Adjusting suspension is a MUST for every weight, for every ride. There is a formula for suspension adjustment in case you do not know.

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

I agree and I appreciate your feedback 👍👋

Question, how much do you and your passenger weigh? I'm a giant American about to move to Thailand and they charge a huge premium for "large" CC bikes. I've been looking at this bike as an option, but since I am 185 cm tall and weigh 130 kilos... I have some apprehension. Thanks for your input.

@pejaiillahi6254

3 жыл бұрын

Same size with me

what a Beautiful country you live in

I have the same year bike as you, you should try the rear suspension and set it to maximum or 1 less on the rear and front suspension turned to one full revolution on both sides and then retest you will be surprised how well it handles.

@shiftupadventure

3 жыл бұрын

I'll try that next time for sure, thanks 👍👋

A trick I learned to keep your ass from hurting get a lawn chair crushing about an inch or so thick this allows air to circulate and your ass dry if you sweat and it sticks to the seat it will start hurting after 50 miles. I used to run 2000 miles a month I found out what was comfortable.

I da...kazi mi brate..solo ride ono relax bez prtljaga u 6 brz konstanta 80kmh po lepom ravnom putu...jel realno ocekivati tada potrosnju 3L na 100km??

@shiftupadventure

2 жыл бұрын

Oko 3-3.5l da u tim uvjetima pozdrav 👍