Honda CB500X

The Honda CB500X was the brand’s first middleweight adventure bike for India. We had ridden the CB500X and were thoroughly impressed by it. Here’s everything we liked and disliked about the bike.

Honda CB500X Price:

The Honda CB500X is currently no longer available on the official website, and its price before was Rs 5,79,952 (ex-showroom, Gurugram). The CB500X was available in two colours: red and black.

Honda CB500X Features:

The Honda CB500X is compact, thus presenting a more friendly demeanour than other middleweight ADVs in the market. It gets a front beak like most adventure bikes along with, LED lighting all around, a full-digital instrument console with gear position and gear shift indicator, a tall windscreen, and dual-channel ABS. Enhancing its safety is  Honda's smart ESS (Emergency Stop Signal) system which detects sudden braking and automatically activates the hazard lights. Besides, the CB500X also gets the Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) that automatically disables engine ignition via electronic control unit.

Honda CB500X Engine:

The CB500X is powered by a 471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin motor that produces 47PS and 43Nm. This motor is paired to a six-speed transmission, which also gets a slip-and-assist clutch.  The engine performance may sound a bit dull, however, the motor puts down power in a linear and stress-free manner,  which makes it ideal for touring.

Honda CB500X Suspension & Brakes: 

The CB500X is underpinned by a long-travel telescopic fork adjustable for preload and a nine-step preload-adjustable monoshock. It rolls on 19- and 17-inch front and rear cast aluminium alloy wheels, wrapped with 110- and 160-section tyres. Braking is via a single 310mm front and a 240mm rear petal disc brake. It gets a generous 17.5-litre fuel tank and a seat height of 830mm.

Honda CB500X Rivals: 

The CB500X competes against the likes of the Kawasaki Versys 650 and the Benelli TRK 502. You could also take a look at the KTM 390 Adventure which offers a similar riding experience at a much more affordable price point.