New Honda CBR500R, Honda CB500X & Honda CB500F Review (2022) | Honda CB500 Launch Ride Test 2022
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- New Honda CBR500R, Honda CB500X & Honda CB500F Review (2022) | Honda CB500 Launch Ride Test 2022
Visordown is testing the new range of Honda CB500 motorcycles. We are talking about the new 2022 Honda CBR500R, the Honda CB500X and the CB500F. Welcome to Scotland, welcome to the famous North Coast 500, and welcome to the 2022 Honda CB 500 range! We embarked on a counter-clockwise motorcycle tour of the northernmost route to take in the spectacular scenery of the Scottish highlands, riding the CBR500R, CB500X and CB500F (and 2020 CMX 500 Rebel) to sample the latest updates to the A2 licence friendly models.
Will we make the full route with a smile, will the 500cc unit be up to task, and will it rain? Have a watch and find out!
Check out this absolutely incredible 3 days tour around the north coast in Scotland. Which motorcycle would you choose?. Let us know on the comments below and visit visordown.com.
#hondacbr500r #hondacb500x #hondacb500f
Honda CB500 Launch (0:00)
CBR500R, CB500X, CB500F Engine (2:20)
Honda CBR500R Review (4:58)
Honda CB500X Review (7:15)
Honda CB500F Review (10:58)
Verdict (14:51)
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I wish Honda assemble these bike in India to achieve best valuable bike
They're built in Thailand instead of Japan so there is a bit of cost saving there
No way it's coming to India. Honda simple doesn't care.
@@ElCoco1984 What about Harleys assembled in India? Same situation? Maybe it's a KTM problem? If there are technical issues with an engine, it may not have anything to do with the place of assembly.
I sure hope not. India is not known for good quality control.
@@mediocreman2 Read up on Royal Enfield Motorcycles, you may be surprised. Indian planning and execution, new factories, reliable products at decent prices.
I love that in the videos of every single motorbike regardless of power output there’s always a group of people who are convinced that 10-20 more hp would make it perfect.
Easy fix. Just paint it red and you get at least 10 extra HP!
That my friend is just human instincts..nothing is enough...
@@thomasnilsson4003 40K much?
@@imonbanerjee2997 I don't know what that is.
@@thomasnilsson4003 oh sorry. I thought you were making a reference to a warhammer 40k fact that when the orks paint their buggies red, it goes faster.
These are the bikes most of us actually need, regardless of experience. I will be looking for a test ride as soon as my dealer gets them in.
I've been riding for 27 years, litre+ bikes since '99 and got a Rebel 500 last April to replace my old ST1100 as a daily. Back to basics. You can't say there's anything (legal) that a 500 is incapable of, unless you are that special one who has to ride 500 miles every day, in which case only your posterior talents would be the limiting factor... I've clocked about 5000 miles on it and honestly, I don't know why I'd want to pay twice as much for a 'bigger' bike. It doesn't feel like a downgrade and the Honda 500s are all you need; Reliable, comfortable and economical.
No, I don't work for Honda. ;)
How about the handlebar vibrations at highway speeds that several folks have commented about - what's your experience (throughways/highways/turnpikes)?
@@usernamemykel The high frequency vibrations are noticeably there, particularly in the handlebars, but they're not so intense that they'd put your fingers to sleep in ten minutes. I'd say it's only annoying between about 105 - 115 kph (65 and 72mph) but I don't think they're anything a pair of decent bar end weights wouldn't solve. I'm rarely in that speed bracket because our motorway speed limit is 120 and on the national roads it's 70(ish). If I'd have to spend a lot of time on the motorway, I'd probably go for the X or R model, not the Rebel, because she's also geared a little shorter; top speed is about 105mph. At any speed she just feels planted, really mature, relaxing and stable on the straights, nible and flickable around town and the twisties, in faster curves she does have a little of that cruiser-typical 'flex' which is to be expected. A real joy to ride in my opinion, for anyone of any competence level. But yeah, if I'd have to spend more than 40 miles on the highway every day, I wouldn't go for the Rebel but one of her sisters.
Marc Van Artevelde
MANY bushels of thanks for your response!!!
@@usernamemykel You're welcome :)
The cb500x looks really great in that green colour. The forks make it similar to a triumph tiger but. Good lightweight, economical bike.
Dude, even a Honda Cub 125 will feel glorious on that road.
I switched from cb650F to cb500x and i am very happy
Have a 2017 CB500F, hasn’t missed a beat. Honda know how to make quality bikes with solid engines. I’m keeping it despite going on to another bike, just can’t let it go!
Same - absolutely superb 'bike.
Wise choice. Keep it forever. I have my ‘75 CB400F and people make ridiculous offers for it. Never gonna give it up. 😉
My first bike was a 500x and for me it was the perfect all rounder. Easy in town, fun on the twisties, great as a tourer. Had it for 2 years and clocked almost 70,000kms including 2 runs from Melbourne to Townsville & back. Mine was a 2016 and this one looks even more capable. If you’re after something versatile I’d highly recommend taking one out for a test ride. (I now own a MV TV Lusso which is like a larger and much more mental CB500X! 😜🤟🏼).
Fantastic review 👏 Fantastic scenery and a fantastic little bike , a great all rounder with great MPG 👍
Thank you 😊
Thanks Alex, great commentary on some "Lookers". Your passion for the ride is appreciated. This Alabama transplant is headed to Scotland...
F-model 4me
Nice review Alex, loved the scenery 👌. I lived up there 20 miles north of Inverness and rode all the roads you took us round, so was a nice trip down memory lane. Yes, the new CB 500x definitely seems to fit the bill.
Nice show ! Thank you .
WOW! Stunning video, guys! Loved it.
Thank you very much!
Very clever move from Honda to have variants with the use of one great engine. Brilliant
Excellent review, cinema photography, and summation of these lovely Hondas. As you say, very hard to choose a favourite - thanks so much for posting - I've very much been wanting to see an English review of these new Hondas.:-)
Vancouver Island, Canada here.
Current ride 21 CB500X.
($8,200 CDN Dollars list. Freight, Pdi, tax = $10,000 out the door)
Keeping the revs in the 4,500 range I get 90 mpg.
Been riding for 45yrs.
The only things I don't like about the 21 is the seat which slants forward and the rear shock which needs a rebound adjustment.
The seat, I can live with and I think it's getting better and an aftermarket rear shock will fix that issue.
It's one of my favorite bikes I've owned, the little motor that could.
Cost of ownership is low.
Love the new updates, did Honda say anything about the seat, has it had a bit of a re design.
Nice review, l would love loke to ride the 3 models back to back.
I'll run my 21 into the ground, then get another for sure.
Excellent analysis of these superb Honda 500 line.
Equipped with the same displacement, it's sometimes difficult to make a choice but, as explained here, I think it's easy to make your choice according to your driving style and what you want from this category. Good work to your team!
I have always like the 500 range, but it wasn't quite there for me. The new dual disc setup with the new showa fork may have just made it a good step down bike for me! That CBR looks fantastic! great video and review!
The problem with most sub 600cc bikes is that they are considered beginner bikes and manufacturers use that as an excuse to make them flimsy. So many 250s and 300s were made from twigs of cheap metal, springs from ballpoint pens and weak brakes. These Hondas seem like proper bikes, just ones that happen to be less powerful and great for beginners. Fortunately it seems like Kawasaki is also improving a lot on their 400cc bikes.
I had a 2015 CB500F, absolutely loved that bike. Strongly considering getting the new 500X model now.
Great video, love the Scottish scenery. I'm leaning toward the CB500X because it appears to fit taller riders a bit better otherwise I agree that they're all nice looking midrange bikes.
Dual disk and upside down fork is the biggest upgrade I'm waiting for. I would definitely go for 500x than 300 rally. Love the video review. Thank you!!
I have a 2019 CB500F. Love it. Goes forever. I’m on my full license now but still very happy. I’d probably go to the next size up eventually like mt07, sv650 etc (something not restricted) but the size of the fuel tank is a big deal to me. I hate filling up and the cb’s just keep on going and going. Good fun, problem free, cheap to insure. I just love it.
Nice vids 👍🏽
I plan to buy the CBR500R black/silver version as my first bike, glad to finally see some in hand reviews. Look absolutely amazing!
I have it and am enjoying it very much.
The 500 series of Honda are the best bikes for beginners and experienced riders alike... Don't waste your money on the Ninja 250, 300 or Duke 390. Just get one of these Hondas and you will be fine for several years and won't have the need for more power!
Here for the great NC500 memories. Beautiful, magnificent, epic.
So Honda has almost all types of bikes covered with this 471cc parallel twin. Naked - CB500F
Scrambler - CL500
Sports Tourer - CBR500R
Adventure - CB500X
Tourer - Rebel 500
I will buy the 500F for sure. Thank you for a great review..........Sal : )
Thanks for the review! I’m torn between the 500f and 500x
beautiful bikes and scenery.
Totally getting the cbr500r!
Really well done .
Cheers John!
That 2022 500X is really tempting. Riding the 2014 model is very fun and easy. Might end up switching to the new model but only if they come in that red color.
Great bikes. It seems from videos I’ve seen the windshield on the CB500X is still an issue; but that could be replaced by MRA or Puig.
Some really worthwhile upgrades for 2022, with only a modest price increase. Good one Honda!
Nice one Mr 😎
I'm hoping to do a beginner riding course next month and if all go well then I can pick up my first bike. All three of these are on my want list but I'm leading towards the 500F or 500R.
Have they fix the Dash/cluster brightness for daytime riding? that seem to be one of the issues owner and other reviewers have complained about on older models. Also hope we get the yellow or grey as an option for color here in the States.
I had a 2018 version of the 500f, built my confidence, great bike 👌
Certainly a great bike to find your feet, and really good fun all round!
Great vid i hust sold my v85tt and i am waitibg for my cb500x 2023 . Like you said more than the sum of jts parts
I rode my ccb500 for 8 years before trying a 16th tooth front sprocket. I wish I had done it the day I bought the bike. I love it more than ever now. I may think of upgrading in 8 more years.
My pick-500x. It offers the Alternatives I enjoy, and it is the right weight for me. For the weekend warrior I see this as a perfect fit.
1st bike was a TW200, then jumped up to F800GT, and have enjoyed its highway speed and handling over the long haul. The 500x appeals to me because it drops about 50 lbs from my 800 and won't get stuck in an inch of sand like my GT.
All cool, look great, are Hondas (fit/finish, economy, reliability, subtle), and just make too much sense. Gotta go with the X, though. More comfy and will still do it all, and in more places. Really nice update. Really nice ride, too! Gorgeous.
I've been looking at the 500x ..... looks nice. 😁 Great review 👏
Thank you!
It absolutely does, im also looking at the x, the black version. Looks stunning
Have to wait to january though, then i can start taking lessons for a2, have to do it with 50cc now😒
Love the Scottish scenery... 👀
Here in the States, we've got no license tiers on our motorcycle endorsement - so there's less of a demand for A2 class bikes, except as "starter" bikes. Which is a darn shame, as I love chucking my '19 CB500F around back roads. At any legal speeds, I'm not needing anything more. If I just HAD to constantly ride Interstates - sure, I might want a larger bike. But I'd rather enjoy the scenery & the ride, as opposed to dodging 18-Wheeled trucks pitching down the road at 80MPH.
What a nice trio! And should I look forward to see an XL500 new Transalp in 2023 model line with some extra offroad over CB500X and weght and price reduction over Africa Twin?
Ive got the CB500XA 2016 in white. It keeps up with my brothers BMW GS1200 on tours around europe easily, even if youre banging up and down the gears a bit more. But thats just more fun that cruising in 5th. Off road it pulls as its light, good riding position and with the right tires can lead the pack on a trail happily.
Love em all.
Great review but the Free instead of Three was driving me nuts.
Being American I don’t understand liters or kilometers or A2, but a pretty nice video overall. Def not helping my indecisiveness between the X and the R but hey, love the scenery and the commentary!
I would choose the CB500F straight away! and in that colour!
Do you know when these will hit the US market? Looking to purchase a 500x as my first bike. Thanks
Thanks very much! I prefer the look of the CB500 X but it has a seat 4.5 cm higher than the CB500 F. It's not so much for me as it is for my lady as she still regrets my previous bike, a 2006 BMW 650 Scarver that had the lowest seat version with a height of 780 mm. PS: We live on a tropical island where she teaches while I'm retired & ride my bike every day to pick her up at the end of her workday :)
Im still rocking the 82 cx500.
A Great bike!
How was the windscreen on the X I read it was increased in size as a tall rider did it help with buffeting around the head? I want to know if I will need to get a windscreen extension or not
Thanks for this. Love that you'll look at the 500s. Tell Honda to make the F into the R like the 300 and 650!
Very nice Honda 500😊👌👍🏍
Could the CB500X be used without problems as a "cruiser" - long roads on highways/thruways?
Comfortable? Vibration-free??
Thank you!
LOVED the bagpipe intro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
not as comfortable as a cruiser or tourer or even a cafe and the Handlebars Do Apparently Vibrate but I don't know if its improved greatly over previous versions so much as been mitigated by smoothing out everything else on the bike. So far if I seriously considered getting this bike (and I am) then the add ons I would need are the Phone Holder, skid plate, set of Dirt Tires, Windshields for Handlebars, Crashbar and Optionally Down the Line, Heated Grips( If Heated Gloves Don't Work), and Soft Baggage. I would DIY a Cushion for My seat and the handlebar wind guards with 3D Printer and I'm thinking of painting them in that Phosphorescent solar Paint for Night Riding.
Damng. Are these new engine maps flashable on the previous models?
I understand that these are for a2 license, but if they increase the engine capacity from 471cc to 498cc with 53~54bhp (around 9500~9600rpm) and 47Nm of torque, then these bikes will be a great allrounder.
Certainly, and few pounds.lighter. that's close to a unicorn.
It would be sweet... But it'd probably start cutting into CB650 sales at that point.
It would be the best in class if they can do that
The NC750 has 55 hp and uses about the same amount of gas.
Why they can’t limit power for the A2 class but let it loose for North America and elsewhere, where that isn’t a concern.
Any possibility/option to reflash the ECU & get more than that A2 hp limit down the line?
I have a 2021 CB500X and love it…. But if Honda upped it to 750cc (80-90Bhp) and gave the DCT option/cruise/heated grips…I genuinely think they would have such a do anything bike! And the sales would be next level!
Especially in that black/Khaki Green/Gold forks combination ….
thats called the translap (or baby african twin) that should arrive soon with around 800cc, honda will not create a CB750X with DCT, they even taken the NC750X down a notch to be more street oriented.
@@DrBeastage dct isnt really riding a motorcycle imo, although it is a great solution for folks who have trouble shifting/clutching.
And although you dont have to shift either on a electric bike, those are a lot different since they use a whole other method of propulsion.
Would love some (proper) cruise though. Had cruise control on my bike once, after i changed my grips... throttle stayed open because of friction on the handlebars, thats not really nice. I'd like to release the gas when braking and/or clutching
When the Africa Twin 2022 would be available for test ride and on dealerships?
tomorow
I started on a Suzuki GS500E, now riding a Bandit 600 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900. I’ve enjoyed the Bandit, while the Vulcan is a bit big for me. I can definitely see trading in the Vulcan for the CB500F. It’s a real nice looking bike, and I’m sure I’d relive the enjoyment I got from the GS500, in terms of handling, but with more refinement. Would be nice to give Honda a try, since they have a strong reputation for quality and reliability.
CB500X, love my 2021 model and don’t see enough difference to change …..yet🙂
is 2022 cbr500r sit position more sporty and a bit more uncomfortable? i saw someone said honda update the position.
8600 rpm is high revving eh? For a car I guess. A more impressive aspect of this engine, in my experience, is the fact that it's so happy down at low revs. Second gear @ 2500 rpm is no problem and quite slow for easy low speed work. First gear can crawl along without needing to slip the clutch. This has not been my experience with other small p-twins, which generally seem to 'chug' under ~ 4k rpm.
what's the windshield fitted to the CB500f please?, as it doesn't appear to come with one as standard. thanks
What are they like with a pillion passenger? Do they have a lack of power then or enough no problem?
Darn! My invitation to this event must have gotten lost in the mail. 😏
Already have chosen:: CB 500x
I’m gonna get the 500f reminds me of a big sf grom
i love my 500F, but it is from 2013 so the suspension is really soft and frankly, frightening at times.
My 2021 500x has very buzzy handle bars. How is the handlebar buzziness on the 2022 500X?
My Honda cb500x had also buzz for the first 2000 km now I think its running almost silky smooth, how much kilometers do you have in yours?
I keep reading that handlebar vibrations are common on the 500 Rebel at highway speeds...
I always think the NC750 is the best all rounder. Especially as I'm over 6ft2
Handsome motor.
I am planning to buy 500X 2022 model
I wonder, is there a choice of rims with spoke on the CB500X?
You can definitely get spoked rims for CB500X, though I think they're all after-market
Nothing from Honda. Rally Raid do loads of aftermarket stuff including spoked wheels.
I did this route just four weeks ago. Cannot recommend it enough! I did think a couple of times a smaller bike might suit the route better (was on my z1000sx) not sure I could go to 47bhp though.... Might have to give that 500x a go and see.
Between Super Tenere and 500x, I almost always reach for X. Sometimes, I reach for s10 just to not feel neglected. I love it but, X is so much more practical. For bad weather and long distance hi speed touring s10 is way better and safer but, I still took X on 2000 miles trip in 6 days and it was a blast.
The only reason (can we be honest here?) most like me (middle age; if 110 is the end of life) riders that are overweight and over 6’ tall, go for top end 1,000++ CC is because we are (see above). If I were skinny, and still over 50 (as I am) I would most definitively go for 500X. But that is a matter of opinion. And that is my honest comment here.
The "X" have the genes for the next big traveller bike. Negative is the usd-fork. All travellers drive standard forks, because just standard forks will be sealed for a long time during riding in dirty conditions.
Honda is great
Hi, great review! As a total beginner, I consider to buy the cb500x as my first bike, what do think how is it with a passenger and stuff for longer rides!? Regards from Serbia :)
Mozes na njoj uciti s tim da je mozda malo visoka i teska za pocetnike. 500F je puno laksa za ucenje. Imas i Versys 300 koja bi bila idealni prvi ADV po manjoj cijeni rabljena.
@@mermerac9610 E hvala ti brate, versys mi je pao na pamet kao i Himalayan koji je isto nov za dobru cenu. Vise volim adv tipove motora i nisam za lude snage i brzine u mojim godinama vise onako za uživanje i laganica 😎 cak sam isao da vidim NC750x koji je isto dobar motor iako tezi, ali deluje lakši u vožnji..čekaću proleće kako mi rekli u Hondi ovde u Beogradu da stize cb500x 2022 pa da odlucim.Lep poz tebi ✌️
@@svaralen nema problema. Ja sam imao Ninju 300 prije oko 5 godina i super je bio mali motor. Versys je sigurno na istoj kvaliteti. Probaj je vozit prije kupnje posto ti je prvi motor. Ako ti se svidi onda ti preostaje samo ulagat u trening. Sve najbolje i sigurna cesta.
@@mermerac9610 Videcu da li kod nas Kawasaki imaju probni motor sto je ovde u Srbiji veliki problem sa dilerima sto nemaju probne makine da cak nemaju ni na lageru ili u radnji da ga fizički vidiš i osetis a očekuju da puknes silne pare na takoreci nevidjeno!! Ali dobro, Balkan je to!! Tebi jos jednom hvala i pozdrav ✌️
That cb500x is cool
good for everyday stuff
How about the rebel 500?
5:10 "It's got a 496 or thereabouts cc parallel twin..." - Everybody knows that the engine has had 471 cc since it came out in 2013!
I’m begin rider , looking for 500cc motorcycle.
I’m not sure what I start with. Watch many videos about 500cc. Now I got 3 in my choice. Cb500x, cb500f , rebel 500. So difficult to choose now between three of them. Any experience rider , please advise me . I’m begging 🙏, don’t know to choose which one is better for long distance riding. All of them is capable for long distance riding.
Just placed order for they x but hell of a wait time unfortunately 🤦♂️
Can anyone confirm if the new 2022 CBR 500r is running 15T/41T sprockets w/a 520 chain like the honda website says in the specs, or is it using 15T/44T with a 525 chain like they list in the downloadable pdf brochure (also on the website). This would be a meaningful upgrade if IMHO if it is true......
E essa Rebbel no meio das outras?
Any low seat option for 500X? Hope so..., if not this may alienate shorter riders and generally the Asian markets.
@No_Namebut if the seat is low then they alienate taller rider. They've made a choice. I hope there is a lower seat for others though.
@No_Name true, but then there's limits on how high a seat can be lifted.
@No_Name hi again, I found out recently there are suspension lowering links available, drop the rear by 20mm, the rider also needs to drop the forks through the bars to maintain its stance
So the CB500X gets the floating disks and the R and F no? ...why?
These seem like great bikes. But when did colour become "colourway" ? I suspect it has it's origins in the USA..
I think colour way comes from the furniture industry. Used to have a company that made sofas and chairs. When choosing fabric, it was always colour way, as you were talking about a fabric and trim, ie main fabric and scatter cushions, fringe, tie backs etc.
Check your facts! The suspension travel of the new 2022 CB500X is NOT increased. That happened when the 2019 model was introduced. This review was just some nice scenery and resitation of "facts" that the sales representative told you :-)
cb500x 👍👍👍
They finally gave 500x usd, i hope they keep the price.
How come the photographers dont ride them 500s? 😂🤣😂🤣
Cbr500r is so handsome
If they had put radial brakes on the "X", I would have even considered going for it instead of the CRF300 Rally. But I still like all the updates they made for '22, substantial improvements.