Rally Raid CB500X Stage 3 compared to Stock Honda CB500X

Lots of different folks swing a leg over the new Rally Raid CB500X Adventure as we compare it to the stock bike. Just two inches taller overall, but a world of off road performance capability.
The expression from grizzled veteran racer Jim Barber is priceless.
"The bike Honda should have built"
Here's where to get YOUR kit from Rally Raid.
www.cb500xadventure.com/

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  • @oliverrojas7117
    @oliverrojas71175 жыл бұрын

    THanks to everyone for coming together to make this video happen. Truly a significant difference, one worthy of making this a full pledged off roader

  • @rogerturner5504
    @rogerturner55044 жыл бұрын

    With the greatest possible respect Juan you are 6'2" in all our minds.

  • @Mr2fast4uall
    @Mr2fast4uall8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, I had been curious as to the difference between the stock and a stage 3 kit. Great comparison!

  • @JPAll
    @JPAll8 жыл бұрын

    Finally someone telling his inseam and actually sitting on the bike reaching to the ground. Thanks Blancolirio . Going through your videos. Going to check out dealer to have a look at CB500X

  • @daveshereduh
    @daveshereduh9 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos Jaun. Thanks

  • @SolarBlackShine
    @SolarBlackShine7 жыл бұрын

    short is what I was looking for. this helps.

  • @Big_Adv3nturer
    @Big_Adv3nturer8 жыл бұрын

    I'll keep this bike in mind when I go to pick one up real soon. thanks for the comment.

  • @JonMulveyGuitar
    @JonMulveyGuitar4 жыл бұрын

    Juan. Come up to Pioneer and we will go up to Pipi and tear up the trails. Love the channel and great job on the content! Go Blancolirio Go!

  • @Markycarandbikestuff
    @Markycarandbikestuff3 жыл бұрын

    Only just found this video, thanks for stating seat heights, rider heights and inseam measurements, this is so useful, going to look at a 2007 Kawasaki Versys tomorrow, i'm 5'7" with a 30" inseam, seat height on the Versys is 33.3", going by this vid i should manage ok if i'm careful.

  • @osimnod
    @osimnod9 жыл бұрын

    Another informative comparo, Juan. And good to know you are just up the hill from Sac-town. Always thought the 650 DL would make a strong, reliable, mid-weight ADV but hadn't seen a version compared to the CB500X. Think maybe the mid-weight ADV is making a presence vs big GS's?

  • @RideAMAP
    @RideAMAP8 жыл бұрын

    very cool, love the side by side

  • @oliverrojas7117
    @oliverrojas71175 жыл бұрын

    The change is visually dramatic and immediate and for all intensive purposes visually substantive

  • @mattwkendall

    @mattwkendall

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to be the grammar police, I thought you might like to know, the expression is “ for all intents and purposes “ I’m still learning too :-)

  • @papecat
    @papecat4 жыл бұрын

    I saw Sierra Motorsports has a 2018 CB500X still for sale. I would be interested for sure but it might be tough to get the wheels from Rally Raid right now due to the pandemic. I noticed on their website they stated that they "REQUIRE BUILDING AND SENDING TO ITALY" and take 4-6 weeks. Might be 4-6 months now, I will have to contact them and see. I noticed the new 2019+ cb500X have the larger 19" wheel now but it is still a cast wheel that would be inferior to the rim and spoke Rally Raid.

  • @Jimo368
    @Jimo3689 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting this good video.

  • @irishrover63
    @irishrover639 жыл бұрын

    What a difference the Rally Raid kit makes, it's as good as a KTM adventure at probably twice the price. I love my CB500X, but being a short ass, can't see myself doing this mod. It looks way better than that Strom. I thought the old guy was going to throw a leg over, he was tempted.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    9 жыл бұрын

    Consider the Rally Raid Stage 1 suspension kit...should make a world of difference and keep the stock height.

  • @crackerworld

    @crackerworld

    8 жыл бұрын

    +IRISHROVER I was thinking about the same about the old guy but unfortunately he didn't. I won a CB500X in a national honda contest from the honda official dealer so I love my free cb500x hahahahha. Moved from a ninja 250r which is a great upgrade. Being 1.80 does help although it's not the same as it was with the ninja, I still feel a bit high in the sky and this is not very good for balance. I mean if I have a passenger and it's a hill and I need to stop and he/she moves weirdly ..well it's hard compared to the ninja, also ninja was 169kg this one is 195kg (XA version with the ABS in both tires). So it's easier to lose balance if you're not carefull compared to other bikes that weight 150-170kg, at 195kg and higher seat place it's harder but still all better overall. Now when I need to use emergency brakes I don't have to "think" how much pressure to put as I did with the ninja, there I had to press the back brake all the way and the front JUST enough before locking the wheel - With cb500x? ...press them BOTH fully!! with no worries(with the ninja I had to balance half the bike with my body because when locking the back wheel you lose control of the rear tyre so you use ur body to move it where you want it to be)

  • @factdesignbr
    @factdesignbr6 жыл бұрын

    I love how simple and straight forward hondas are. Still I love the 675R and the Tiger 800 from Triumph... Apart from those, I probably will not buy anything but Hondas and Harleys

  • @paulcoverdale8312
    @paulcoverdale831210 ай бұрын

    It’s just bought the bike back to life. Beautiful ❤❤❤

  • @bruceforster3709
    @bruceforster37093 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing coincdence. I went from a DR650 to a CB500X!

  • @stefanhansen5882
    @stefanhansen58822 жыл бұрын

    This was great. How about a video showing these bikes side by side going off road?

  • @pricelesspits
    @pricelesspits8 жыл бұрын

    kick ass video! I got alot of good info I've been wondering about.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    8 жыл бұрын

    +pricelesspits YEA! thanks!

  • @richardcheatham9490
    @richardcheatham94903 жыл бұрын

    Had no idea you were a cyclist as well as pilot. Enjoying both you and Petter describing the workings of the aviation industry. Doing some tire kicking myself these days with a thorough study of adventure bike offerings. The new Yamaha 700, slow to make debut here in the US, has most of my attention but Honda is close on its heels. Thanks for the post, and safe travels.

  • @tommaples9174
    @tommaples91744 жыл бұрын

    Great seeing Jim Barber. Did a lot of old Husky trading with him. I bought a Royal Enfield Himalayan. I like the Honda cbx but cost of the set up might be a braw back?? P.S I still own my high school 1981 XL500S best all around trail bike.

  • @StewsChannel
    @StewsChannel3 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous bike! I like the Stroms, but I can't get over that beak in the front, lol. Just went out of my bikes a few years ago, I had a KLR650, WR250, and a Goldwing all insured at the same time so I could choose which one I wanted for the day, lol. Sold them all after one too many near misses with car drivers not paying attention. I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss them though... Really do like that 500 though, looks ready for anything! :)

  • 8 жыл бұрын

    Those wire spoke wheels looks awesome on that, but i probably would keep the original tires for mostly road travel.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Matej Rajčan Yes, the advantage of the stock wheels and tubeless set up is they are very lightweight-best street performance and acceleration.

  • @momchilyordanov8190
    @momchilyordanov81903 жыл бұрын

    These Rally Raid people need to make the same conversion on the XT Suzuki that you were showing. Now that would be a cool beast...

  • @paulkaye3183
    @paulkaye31837 жыл бұрын

    What do people think about the level 1/1b upgrade for the CB 500X? Bit short in the leg for the level 3! Is it worth purchasing.

  • @indrafirdaus997
    @indrafirdaus9978 жыл бұрын

    2:51 why sounds 'click' when he push down the suspension? or I miss heard?

  • @yosefl6665
    @yosefl66656 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for info, valuable

  • @jeroberkley8852
    @jeroberkley88523 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit the RR kit makes the bike look fantastic! Why Honda isn't offering some similar kit themselves is beyond me.

  • @johanusyolder

    @johanusyolder

    3 жыл бұрын

    Theyve since come closer, the 2019 model was redesigned, bigger front wheel, longer travel, more clearance

  • @johnlucas2037
    @johnlucas20377 жыл бұрын

    Hey I'm short too... My knock around bike is an old CL 450... What about just throwing some Knobby tires on the stock version?

  • @tarmacturtle
    @tarmacturtle9 жыл бұрын

    Honda need to take note and put this into production :)

  • @ripmax333

    @ripmax333

    9 жыл бұрын

    +Tarmac Turtle what honda needs to do is to make a proper dirt bike, and think about short riders more, it's all in the design of the frame and engine configuration. they done ALMOST a good job the crf250l but they screw it up a bit on the weight and engine capacity, but i much prefer the CRF over the cb500f on offroad conditions, but that is me...i prefer lighter weight as possible

  • @nikos-giorgos

    @nikos-giorgos

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Tarmac Turtle Never going to happen!

  • @ripmax333

    @ripmax333

    8 жыл бұрын

    νικος γιώργος Unfortunately you are right!......unless they decide to build a cheap to buy, montesa cota trial bike

  • @1LifeAdvs

    @1LifeAdvs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nc700x or nc750x?

  • @TheMarky26

    @TheMarky26

    4 жыл бұрын

    Im not sure why no one has put out a middle weight adventure bike with a lower seat height yet..There is a lot of guys out there just to short for these tall bikes.

  • @JohnBraman413
    @JohnBraman4134 жыл бұрын

    is there a way to get the foot controls lil more forward on these bikes?

  • @TheEedjit
    @TheEedjit6 жыл бұрын

    I plan to do an around the world with this exact bike. I've been thinking of just sticking with the stock version maybe change the tyres but now seeing the stage 3 RR, I'm definitely going with that. Great video guys, thanks for the information. 👍

  • @bruceforster3709
    @bruceforster37093 жыл бұрын

    Could you put a heavier oil in the stock 500X to stiffen it up just a little?

  • @camiloguzman1984
    @camiloguzman19848 жыл бұрын

    muy bonita creacion te felicito eres un maestro me encanta esta moto

  • @trvr9943
    @trvr99433 жыл бұрын

    I bought a Honda generator from that shop. Good stuff

  • @viktorgentner807
    @viktorgentner8078 жыл бұрын

    Hi blancolirio I really like your bike it looks amazing. May I ask where did you get those hand guards? I own a Honda CB500X my self and bought some carbon fiber universal rally hand guards but didn't fit.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    8 жыл бұрын

    +viktor gentner Original Barkbuster handguards, mount yokes upside down from the instructions.

  • @The_sinner_Jim_Whitney
    @The_sinner_Jim_Whitney4 жыл бұрын

    I'm not very tall, but I have long legs (5' 9", 32-33" inseam), I feel like I could probably ride the stage 3 just fine. I've been riding dirt/dual sport bikes for a few years and am looking to get into some more adventure-type riding and I feel like the Rally Raid 500X might be what I'm after. I love Honda simplicity and reliability, I just wish they built a roughly 350-cc version, but I'm sure I could handle the 500.

  • @Real_MisterSir
    @Real_MisterSir8 жыл бұрын

    I wish the basics of the rally raid kit were stock on the cbx. Buying new, the cbx costs more than the cbf and cbr, but it doesn't really do much better off-road, at least not enough to really justify the bigger price. I wish they'd given it the spoked wheels and sturdy tires as standard, as well as longer suspension travel. Then possibly tried to shave off some weight as well, and it would be a propper mini Africa Twin for people with lower budget and more civillian needs in terms of raw endurance performance. This stage 3 kit is really awesome, and completely changes the nature of the bike to the better! awesome vid yet again :)

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yes, The bike Honda shoulda built! Thanks.

  • @motoryzen
    @motoryzen4 жыл бұрын

    from 1:30 to 2:50. Hmm that's good to know ( 31.5 inch leg inseam here 5 foot 9 inch tall) Thanks for the vid. given the updated info I've read and been told about the now " there's only stage 1 and stage 2 and options to buy different parts from each stage" update from Rally Raid...I know I'll need to stay away from the stage 2 suspension upgrade option unless I don't mind being on the balls of my feet. I'm looking to buy the 2019 cb500x. I'll probably select the stage 2 spoked 19 inch front wheel, ..not sure what else yet. I'm I'll see how the I fit on the bike before deciding on further possible-height-altering upgrades.

  • @dafringe
    @dafringe5 жыл бұрын

    I'm a senior and would be considered a new rider. Only other bike I've owned was a new 1977 Suzuki 750, but only kept it about a year. I'm also an avid mountain hiker, but with all the hiking and climbing I've done, my knees were really talking to me during last year's hiking season. If I have to give up hiking, I'm thinking an ADV bike would be a good way for me to still experience at least some backcountry adventures. I have become really interested in the 2019 CB500X, along with the RR kit, because I would want something that would work for 50/50 riding. However, I am only 5' 5", with an inseam of 30 inches (31 inches with hiking boots), so you have an inch on me in both height and inseam. On top of that, I'm a light-weight; might top out at 130 soaking wet. Since you can barely get your toes on the ground, I'm guessing I couldn't even touch the ground. With the additional weight of three days of water and camping gear, that might bring the seat height down enough to where it was manageable, but I'm not really certain. On asphalt, seat height wouldn't be a real problem, but off-road, with all that gear, I'm thinking that not being able to get my feet solidly on the ground, even though I wouldn't be an aggressive rider, might be a bit dicey/dangerous, especially since I would almost always be riding solo. If/When you have time, I'd like your (or anyone's) opinion as to whether I should cross this bike off my list of possibilities. Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of other options for someone my size. BTW, thanks for taking the time to post all your videos. They have been very informative.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    5 жыл бұрын

    Go try one out at the dealer, they can be lowered easily too. I have a short video on that as well.

  • @LUCA1974NA
    @LUCA1974NA6 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for my question...5 feet and 6”... it means less than 170cm...is it right ?? Thank you

  • @leodagan566
    @leodagan5662 жыл бұрын

    The rally raid kit is very amazing but ..... too expensive !

  • @andrijagrgic2357
    @andrijagrgic23574 жыл бұрын

    I was worried im too short with 5'7" damn i need one. But still a 500F looks so amazing i just can't decide😭😭😭

  • @raymondnoodels7775

    @raymondnoodels7775

    4 жыл бұрын

    They're interchangeable. It's the same frame same power plant. I feel like I will do a cbr front fairing...I like the look of it. Only thing I don't like about the 500x is the front. Other than that it's perfect.

  • @phill1491
    @phill14919 жыл бұрын

    I really want the Africa twin, but for half the cost between a used bike and the kit, the 500x is freaking awesome. Stage 3 for me, stage 1 for the wife.

  • @hildtonmcconnell5626
    @hildtonmcconnell56265 жыл бұрын

    What about the 2019 CB 500 X it comes with a 19" front wheel and longer suspension seat height 32.6" looks like a happy in between .

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    5 жыл бұрын

    Still needs RRP suspension upgrade to go truly offroad.

  • @hildtonmcconnell5626

    @hildtonmcconnell5626

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@blancolirio I just plan to do light off road, fire roads or trails, nothing too hard as I am 70 yr. and do not need to be bounced around, and when I do off road I take my time and enjoy the sights. But I do like the 19" front wheel for gravel roads & sand and the extra ground clearance of the 2019 will be putting protection on the bottom but will also put a center stand on for easy road side chain maintenance when on long trips.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    5 жыл бұрын

    That'll work!

  • @gamingarsenal6816
    @gamingarsenal68165 жыл бұрын

    Hi , Love watching your videos :D im getting a 2019 cb 500x in matt black colour but some people are saying the upkeep of matt paint is a nightmare and easily scratch able. What do you think about your bike's color ? Does it really have these disadvantages ? Thanks very much :)

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's a good and durable color.

  • @gamingarsenal6816

    @gamingarsenal6816

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@blancolirio Thanks for your reply

  • @Dinosaursof

    @Dinosaursof

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did you ever buy the bike? I have a red 2017 that is garage kept and it looks really good, but I don’t go off road with it.

  • @frankcrawford416
    @frankcrawford4165 жыл бұрын

    Great video! How much are the different kits and does the dealer install them or do we have to install them or find a mechanic? Thanks.

  • @frankcrawford416

    @frankcrawford416

    5 жыл бұрын

    I looked up the kits they're fairly expensive but they're very nice.

  • @marcosluiz8903
    @marcosluiz89035 жыл бұрын

    Linda motos,tenho uma aqui no Brasil.

  • @bbowman2002
    @bbowman20028 жыл бұрын

    If you were going to do rides in pipi valley or a multi day trip from hwy 4 in Arnold Ca through fire and logging roads would you take this or say a KTM 650 enduro? Also what is the total weight of this bike and can you throw it around (for lack of better words) like a 650 enduro or other dirt bike models? Thanks in advance...

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    8 жыл бұрын

    Here check this out...kzread.info/dash/bejne/q2eu17Oim9DIls4.html Sold my KTM 690 keeping the 500. For gnarly singletrack I keep a KTM 350 EXC-F, everything else including 4 days of fire roads around Arnold...the RRP CB500X Adventure.

  • @julioleon6299
    @julioleon62999 жыл бұрын

    Hola Juan buen video saludos

  • @landonhillyard
    @landonhillyard8 жыл бұрын

    This is a great alternative to the pricey ktm adventure. Hey I want your opinion. I currently own a 2001 XR650R that has been great but I'm looking to sell it then diversify a little. There are two bikes I have had my eye on this CB500X with rally raid and the KTM 690 Enduro. Could you give me a little insight on some of the pros and cons of each of the bikes?

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Landon Hillyard check out my 690 vids...kzread.info/dash/bejne/YpOCk66RnKeqicY.html

  • @user-jr1cs6ob3m
    @user-jr1cs6ob3m3 жыл бұрын

    Why don't people put the model year.

  • @satyananand7983
    @satyananand79836 жыл бұрын

    Looking to just get it raised ..dont want to go off road..if I get the stage 2 conversion will it raise it?...im 6^4

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    6 жыл бұрын

    Satyan Anand yep, about 2"

  • @krazyunicorn9538
    @krazyunicorn95384 жыл бұрын

    Ok I clicked on the link and only see stage 1 and 2 any help would be appreciated I would like to know the total cost .

  • @RaoulThomas007

    @RaoulThomas007

    4 жыл бұрын

    They now offer the Stage 1 and Stage 2. When Juan shot this video they had three stages. Rally Raid has a detailed video on YT showing a Raid 2 build. It’s very interesting!

  • @Chivas6
    @Chivas68 жыл бұрын

    I like that Barber dude.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Chivas6 He's cool like old school...

  • @surrealchemist
    @surrealchemist8 жыл бұрын

    Giving a thumbs up for us short people

  • @davids6533

    @davids6533

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, it would be nice if the motorcycle designers would keep us in mind.

  • @ZedZane597

    @ZedZane597

    7 жыл бұрын

    They need to make more adult sized bikes than these kid sized models.

  • @PeaceMarauder

    @PeaceMarauder

    6 жыл бұрын

    Juan needed me there, 6' and 34" inseam :P

  • @TimMorley-rh5kg
    @TimMorley-rh5kg3 жыл бұрын

    For the price of the big and upgrades; why wouldn't you buy an Africa Twin?

  • @Pays2Win
    @Pays2Win2 жыл бұрын

    Wonder kid they make a low seat?

  • @TheKevphil
    @TheKevphil6 жыл бұрын

    Any comment on hard cornering on the street? Thanks! BTW: 5'7", 30 here, too. ;)

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    6 жыл бұрын

    Kevin Phillips much better with RR kit. TKC 80s stick like glue

  • @petewebb6952
    @petewebb69524 жыл бұрын

    Cf the 2019?

  • @raytaber475
    @raytaber4758 жыл бұрын

    Did you ever confirm the RR kit will work on the RR?

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ray Taber Yes! The RRP Stage 1 kit will work on the CBR500R.

  • @noostNL
    @noostNL4 жыл бұрын

    Does the milage counter still work? I thought it was calibrated for 17 inch wheels so it will not be correctly working on a 19 inch wheel.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    4 жыл бұрын

    off slightly

  • @James-gk8ip

    @James-gk8ip

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's easy to do a calculation on the fly: 3.28463 / 1.5739, and formulate speed in base 8.

  • @robpinter5431
    @robpinter54316 жыл бұрын

    Correct, the bike Honda should have made, but they don't because not everyone wants an adventure bike....however; if Honda offered it as an option where the dealer converted the bike for the extra $$$, then it would be a good seller for a mid weight ADV bike.

  • @dawoudjoufcaranguian5319
    @dawoudjoufcaranguian53195 жыл бұрын

    Sue is 5'4?! Wow

  • @Nerb1
    @Nerb19 жыл бұрын

    It really makes you wonder... as you said the vstrom 650 has been a big seller for $4k extra. If honda made the 500x properly, it would cost them $2k extra to make the bike and sell it for $3k extra and it would sell like hotcakes.

  • @gormalfun99
    @gormalfun994 жыл бұрын

    I want that yellow dirt bike

  • @RomanVideos1
    @RomanVideos15 жыл бұрын

    Are they good on the roads too? not only off road, for a daily basis like riding to job and more

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    5 жыл бұрын

    Great on road!

  • @RomanVideos1

    @RomanVideos1

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@blancolirio Any opinions on getting cb500x or versys 650? There are small differences but they are both adv

  • @motoryzen
    @motoryzen4 жыл бұрын

    Ya know what Honda ( or an INTELLIGENT third part company partnered with Honda) should do? Create a height ADJUSTABLE system of the suspension ( kinda like airbag suspension on cars and semi trucks) in which you could ensure it's lowered down ( which would be at least 3 inches lower than the stock suspension) and raise it up as high as 3 inches above stock AS you're going down the road with a tapping of an up button on a tiny remote mounted on the left handle bar area. Seriously..this would be VERY game changing for me. And make it to where it lowers from the max height to the lowest height in around 3 or 4 seconds. Also programmable to auto lower if the bike senses a hard sudden stop from more than 20 or 25mph. What do ya think? I call dibs on the idea. I'll accept a 5% royalty for the idea.

  • @gerardoa.
    @gerardoa.6 жыл бұрын

    Are those XR600s in the background??!!!

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yep, haven't changed much over the years...

  • @dootdeedootdeedoo
    @dootdeedootdeedoo7 жыл бұрын

    If they were coming from the factory like this at like $8k I'd buy one in a heartbeat. Right now I'm thinking about a KTM 690 Enduro R or an Africa Twin though.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    7 жыл бұрын

    Honda will have a smaller adventure bike soon...meanwhile watch this...kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJWMq7GFj8-6ZJM.html

  • @pondobloo2033
    @pondobloo20337 жыл бұрын

    I want to buy a Honda cb500x do they give a good deal at Sierra motors.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    7 жыл бұрын

    If they have one they want to move...

  • @MrBudge72
    @MrBudge723 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Great video. I know this post is 6 years old already, but my question is how did the RR upgrade effect on road driving? What's it like at 80 mph on the freeway compared to stock? Thanks.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    3 жыл бұрын

    Overall GREAT Improvement. Feels like a very expensive bike on the road now. Handles the twisties much better.

  • @zyonsdream
    @zyonsdream4 жыл бұрын

    Buy a bike that’s not designed for hardcore off roading, put a ton of money into it to make it off road capable or just buy a bike that’s capable from the start. This bike is for riders that want small displacement and the upright ergonomics of an ADV style bike. It’s great for dirt and gravel in its stock form. If I was going to seriously off road I’d just get the Tenere 700. If I really wanted a Honda and I wanted it off road ready, I’d go with an Africa Twin... which I have.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    4 жыл бұрын

    wrong, as usual....kzread.info/head/PL6SYmp3qb3uP6l_04-Q4yMtyswfCQEtXC

  • @zyonsdream

    @zyonsdream

    4 жыл бұрын

    blancolirio I saw a video of a guy who did the MABDR on a Honda Super Cub. I’ve seen guys ride Harley Dynas like they are Moto GP bikes. You can accomplish any task with just about any motorcycle. That doesn’t mean that’s what it was designed to do. The 500x is a very capable motorcycle. I’m getting one for my son to learn on because it’s predictable power and it will fit his 6’3” height. However, I wouldn’t put him on a stock 500x and expect him to run the Dakar.

  • @Big_Adv3nturer
    @Big_Adv3nturer8 жыл бұрын

    I'd be the tall guy experiment for ya. I'm 6'7 320 pounds. nice bike bud. Really like the Adventure look better than the stocker.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Kuyler Palmer Yea looks much more aggressive. Rally Raid is working on some lower pegs that should help long legged riders soon.

  • @mrantone916
    @mrantone9162 жыл бұрын

    Halfrica?

  • @Joerides7
    @Joerides78 жыл бұрын

    What riding pants are you wearing in this video?

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    8 жыл бұрын

    +tnnsman7 Klime 'Mohave' pants-stay cool and well protected. Here's a video on my riding gear...kzread.info/dash/bejne/i6t5z9FvlsWvm7g.html

  • @randyreek
    @randyreek8 жыл бұрын

    Having owned (and sold) a V-Strom DL650 Adventure, this conversion looks really interesting. The V-Strom is too wide and heavy for serious dual sport riding - although I did ride the eastern (easy) half of the Trans-America Trail on it. A sweet, Honda 500cc twin would make a super-economical bike for adventure riding for most people. That is, most people who don't need a motocross bike.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Randy Reek I just did the Utah portion of the TAT plus a few more technical trails and the little RRP CB500X worked perfect for that adventure. 3000 miles in 2 weeks of on and mostly off road riding and camping off the bike.

  • @mr1bienvenu1
    @mr1bienvenu16 жыл бұрын

    My wife has the CB500f and loves it. That is a great engine but they should have called it a 450.

  • @myfavoritemartian1
    @myfavoritemartian13 жыл бұрын

    I'd like one of them, but my wife would throw a fit. (I like the Hondas too)

  • @jamesevans164

    @jamesevans164

    3 жыл бұрын

    A Happy Husband is a Happy wife. Or its a spanking. Lols.

  • @stcentury-ns3zy
    @stcentury-ns3zy4 жыл бұрын

    Where about are you?$4000 differance.I would rather stick to the stock.

  • @billybronco.9123
    @billybronco.91234 жыл бұрын

    Wouldn't go to hard in the dirt is only dirt tracker not made for belting of road.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    4 жыл бұрын

    try this...:-) kzread.info/dash/bejne/hWue0rGGkarUoNY.html

  • @mikeschlup4164
    @mikeschlup41649 жыл бұрын

    how is the headlight power on the CB at night?

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    9 жыл бұрын

    mike schlup great light! Good strong stator too for add on electronics.

  • @mikeschlup4164

    @mikeschlup4164

    9 жыл бұрын

    blancolirio thanks.. I was concerned the one lite would be weak.. I think 2 led lights would help a lot..

  • @anarchic_ramblings
    @anarchic_ramblings8 жыл бұрын

    Could you add a lower seat?

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yes, a custom job.

  • @ethan9553
    @ethan95537 жыл бұрын

    how much does the rally raid kit cost you?

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    7 жыл бұрын

    Level1 about $1k, Level 3 (like I have) about $3k U.S.

  • @ethan9553

    @ethan9553

    7 жыл бұрын

    wow nice and quick response! Thanks!!

  • @bensimpson9175
    @bensimpson91759 жыл бұрын

    No REAL shorties "out there" guys, lol. I'm 5'3". I ride a Versys lowered 1" with a link, so I'd be up for giving the Rally Raid CB a shot. And one of the seat manufacturers might make a lower seat (Seat Concepts?)

  • @IRQ1Conflict
    @IRQ1Conflict9 жыл бұрын

    I could see throwing the kit on the F but not on the R.

  • @ripmax333

    @ripmax333

    9 жыл бұрын

    +IRQ1Conflict you mean a scrambler F ...that would be cool

  • @IRQ1Conflict

    @IRQ1Conflict

    9 жыл бұрын

    +ripmax333 No, I meant the CB500F. motorcycle.honda.ca/model/naked/cb500f

  • @IRQ1Conflict

    @IRQ1Conflict

    9 жыл бұрын

    +ripmax333 Ooooo.... look what I found! motorcycle.honda.ca/model/adventure/africatwin

  • @ripmax333

    @ripmax333

    9 жыл бұрын

    IRQ1Conflict yes what i meant is the CB500F transformed into a scrambler with a kit like this one.

  • @IRQ1Conflict

    @IRQ1Conflict

    9 жыл бұрын

    Ah. I see. Yeah, I think the 500F with the RR would be better than a stock scrambler. Apples/Oranges I suppose.

  • @imbradandyouarenot
    @imbradandyouarenot2 жыл бұрын

    That's the owner?

  • @mikeomartin2451
    @mikeomartin24518 жыл бұрын

    Does this company offer anything for the Kawasaki Versys 650? That would be interesting...

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    8 жыл бұрын

    No, not yet

  • @juliendufour4513
    @juliendufour45134 жыл бұрын

    Do you know the weight of your rally 500?

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    4 жыл бұрын

    About 450lbs?

  • @sachac190
    @sachac1907 жыл бұрын

    beautifull ! bonjour de 🇫🇷

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    7 жыл бұрын

    Merci!

  • @aussiespringbok8504
    @aussiespringbok85047 жыл бұрын

    If honda built the bike like that, I'd buy one. I'm 6'3".

  • @lagaman11
    @lagaman119 жыл бұрын

    Wish Honda would make an adventure version of this motocycle, staraight from the factory!

  • @ylism

    @ylism

    9 жыл бұрын

    +lagaman11 Yes it would be nice. But If you was to add the cost up new it would cost, seeing the stock price is as of " 2015 CB500X STARTING AT $6,299*+ DESTINATION CHARGE: $320.00 " and when using the same parts, it would be close to $9,000.00 or more likely more, that's without ABS too. That is with weaker forks, then say a V-strom 650 with 43mm forks - verses 41mm used on the Cb500x, or the Versys 650 witch has as standard inverted forks that are even stronger ones then the Dl's. The DL650 used for comparison is a new different looking bike that cost more, there is an adventure package DL650 and it comes with hard cases & crash bars panyards like the one shown, but the fairings are different and so are the wheels. Let's not forget a big issue the 20+HP min maybe more for both the DL650 & versys 650 ? Note # Check advertized numbers and dyno for these. Then there is the extra weight to think about, because this kit adds a good amount of weight over the stock 430 Lbs CB500x with a 471cc motor. BTW in one of the videos the weights are shown for some parts like the new rims, not sure witch one ? ? ? It would be nice to have a certified weight of this kit as is, full of fluids, to clear this up, not just guessing numbers. Yes it would be nice at the current stock price, it just could not be that way from the factory, we have to be realistic, because the factory would have compromises in the parts used to be able to sell it's bikes, and it still would cost that or more ? Maybe.. People have already said in reviews, the bike is not that special in performance with it's dyno rating of 42+ Hp, then you must add the extra weight, they would most likely say it's underpowered, even more so like this, unless they only rode 250cc sized bikes. Something to think about ? Thats my 2 cents worth of thoughts, but it's nice to dream !

  • @GT6SuzukaTimeTrials

    @GT6SuzukaTimeTrials

    9 жыл бұрын

    +ylism I too would love to see a wet weight of this bike.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** good question about the weight...here's your answer...kzread.info/dash/bejne/eoiJ1KWjh9jTeNo.html

  • @ylism

    @ylism

    9 жыл бұрын

    I looked for that, glad to find it's weight is lower than I thought. 450 is not the worst I've seen, in fact I have a Kaw en500ltd that is a little more, but does have a larger motor @ 498cc with a little more power, and It does just fine last time I rode it, it needs a new chain set ect, or it would be in use someplace ? I am sure others wanted that info other than me, being a specs nut, or just a nut.Thanks for the info. yl

  • @brentcheney5196
    @brentcheney51967 жыл бұрын

    Is the weight with gas and ready to go really 487 lbs?

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    7 жыл бұрын

    more like 450 lbs.

  • @brentcheney5196

    @brentcheney5196

    7 жыл бұрын

    I had read 487 in a few places. I wonder if there is an official number somewhere? Really interesting to know.

  • @sodeepopkid6855
    @sodeepopkid68554 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to know the cost of parts and labor. Anybody?

  • @southerndeth
    @southerndeth8 жыл бұрын

    Does Rally Raid make a beak eliminator?

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    8 жыл бұрын

    Haa! not yet...but sawzall does ...lol

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Gavin Stapleton That's a good point...the CB500F is a great naked bike version of this design. I would like to see one built up with Rally Raid level 1 suspension and Giant Loop Sisikiyou panniers...

  • @ronaldpiper4812
    @ronaldpiper48124 жыл бұрын

    Diesel engine please.

  • @ferchoxtuning
    @ferchoxtuning8 жыл бұрын

    espectacular mod

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    8 жыл бұрын

    Gracias Fernando!

  • @SomeTechGuy666
    @SomeTechGuy6663 жыл бұрын

    Tip toe does not work for off road riding. Riders need to be able to plant a full foot on the ground. I've taught several women to ride dirt bikes. Bike height is a real problem for anyone less than 5'-6" or even 5'7". I'm 6'1". YZFXs fit me well.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    3 жыл бұрын

    stand up! ;-)

  • @bomber16693
    @bomber166939 жыл бұрын

    ocd kicked in hondas are parked infront of the suzuki and ktm signs and the suzukis are infront of the honda sign damn annoying.

  • @blancolirio

    @blancolirio

    9 жыл бұрын

    Robert Garden yea! I wanted a cleaner backdrop, but that's where they dropped off the X.....I ain't no slick production team that's fer sure....