Absolutely, told the guy at Honda about Rally Raid and the fact they should be offering full dress off road 500Xs retail. One of those on the showroom floor would stir up a lot of interest. Alternatively if you're on a budget building it in stages.
True, it is about time there were some smaller bikes in the "adventure bike" world. Now Kawasaki's got a smaller 300cc Versys. KTM and BMW are getting into the 300cc adventure-touring class now. I've tried a friend's CB 500X and it's a comfortable fun bike to ride. He's doing some Rally Raid mods to it too.
Love it! I fail to understand why there are no modern mid-sized adventure bikes. The DR650 and KLR650 are both way past their prime and I neither need, nor can afford, a big BMW or KTM. Great job Rally Raid!
Great info. I'm more and more interested in the CBx, but a shorty. Pretty stoked to learn that the Rally Raid offers options that won't lift the bike out of reach for me. I currently ride a Versys with the Speedy link, so I'm OK with one foot down. But I'm thinking the narrower CBx will be good for more of my foot down, and confidence on trails. GREAT ending, lol!
he definitively is a motorcycle lover, a zen motorcylce master, and that kind of villain who knows what he's saying :D hahaha that was a great adventure !!! i was confused about wich one could be the next motorcyle to buy ...and you guys show me the path to follow! thanks Folks!
The CB500X is on my short list. I have a CRF250L (modified) which I love, but want something mid size for longer trips with occasional stints on moderate dirt. I'm thinking maybe just good protection is all I'd need. The full treatment is almost half the price again of the new bike. Hard to justify so far. Thanks for the clear explanations.
Hi John, I've been following Juan's adventures and I'm in the process of purchasing a left over 2016 cb500x non abs from a dealer and I want to do a level 2 conversion. I was going to buy an Africa Twin, but after watching the interview with Jenny, I am convinced that this is the bike for me...seeing as how I'm only 5'8" with a 30" inseam. I am curious about tg e price of a FULL LEVEL 2 conversion w/ tubes wheels....thanks, phil
Check out their website bud, but I think you're looking at around $4000-$5000. You could almost buy two second hand CB500Xs for what it'd cost to buy and set up one Rally Raid 500X.
Like that bit at the end. LOL
It is a great bike.
Honda should listen to this..!
They did, part at least with the 2019 CB500X
Absolutely, told the guy at Honda about Rally Raid and the fact they should be offering full dress off road 500Xs retail. One of those on the showroom floor would stir up a lot of interest. Alternatively if you're on a budget building it in stages.
True, it is about time there were some smaller bikes in the "adventure bike" world. Now Kawasaki's got a smaller 300cc Versys. KTM and BMW are getting into the 300cc adventure-touring class now. I've tried a friend's CB 500X and it's a comfortable fun bike to ride. He's doing some Rally Raid mods to it too.
Love it!
I fail to understand why there are no modern mid-sized adventure bikes. The DR650 and KLR650 are both way past their prime and I neither need, nor can afford, a big BMW or KTM.
Great job Rally Raid!
+giff74 What about the Yamaha XT660 line?
The new Benelli TRK-502 is set to change that. Looks like a mid-sized GS.
+skunkwguitar The Benelli looks great, but I've never seen that brand in the states before.
+giff74
HondaCRF100L Africa Twin...
I own a DR, and completely agree that despite its epic history, it's out-classed by the modern bikes. Same goes for the KLR.
Great info. I'm more and more interested in the CBx, but a shorty. Pretty stoked to learn that the Rally Raid offers options that won't lift the bike out of reach for me.
I currently ride a Versys with the Speedy link, so I'm OK with one foot down. But I'm thinking the narrower CBx will be good for more of my foot down, and confidence on trails.
GREAT ending, lol!
he definitively is a motorcycle lover, a zen motorcylce master, and that kind of villain who knows what he's saying :D hahaha that was a great adventure !!! i was confused about wich one could be the next motorcyle to buy ...and you guys show me the path to follow! thanks Folks!
I like the idea of a smaller adventure bike. The big bikes are way to big for me. Something smaller like this would also make a great commuter.
Lov end of the video :)
The CB500X is on my short list. I have a CRF250L (modified) which I love, but want something mid size for longer trips with occasional stints on moderate dirt. I'm thinking maybe just good protection is all I'd need. The full treatment is almost half the price again of the new bike. Hard to justify so far. Thanks for the clear explanations.
Turned out to be a good bike with all the mods!
Haha, the ending is brilliant!!
Haa! "wait for it..."
Is the kit compatible with the 2016 model?
I will help you in your quest to eliminate the horizontal hordes.
Hi John, I've been following Juan's adventures and I'm in the process of purchasing a left over 2016 cb500x non abs from a dealer and I want to do a level 2 conversion. I was going to buy an Africa Twin, but after watching the interview with Jenny, I am convinced that this is the bike for me...seeing as how I'm only 5'8" with a 30" inseam. I am curious about tg e price of a FULL LEVEL 2 conversion w/ tubes wheels....thanks, phil
this is not John's channel contact him at Rally Raid Products UK
A request to Rally Raid, can u pls give a Rally Raid make over of Royal Enfield Himalayan to make it round the world bike. Thank you.
How much does a full stage 3 kit cost delivered to Australia?
Check out their website bud, but I think you're looking at around $4000-$5000. You could almost buy two second hand CB500Xs for what it'd cost to buy and set up one Rally Raid 500X.
Where can I get all of the MODS
Rally Raid Products UK
the new africa twin should change the market when it comes out . motorcycle company's will need to rethink how big they can make adventure bikes
Does it come in Automatic ?
Yep he is a card...