Honda CB500X 6-month OWNER’s review: the Good, the Bad & the Ugly
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- A review of the 2019 Honda CB500X after 6 months and 2000 km. What's the model like to use every day? Why I chose it over its competitors, was it the right choice? What's it like in the city, on the motorway, off road and in the twisties? What about cost of ownership, and how could Honda make the bike perfect?
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:17 My 2019 CB500X
02:10 Why I bought it
03:39 Size & ride height
04:28 Competitors
05:50 Comfort
07:02 Vibrations!
07:38 Accessories
08:48 Tyres
09:45 City riding
10:45 Brakes
11:08 Fueling
11:50 Twisties
12:45 Motorways
13:39 Off road
14:56 Running costs
16:56 Top 5 Likes
18:26 Top 5 Dislikes
21:25 Conclusion
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If new legislation dictated that we could only watch one video, I would, perhaps a little reluctantly, have to get rid of the others and watch this video
Goodness me, what a lovely, touching comment! It makes all the work so worthwhile, thank you :)
Way to bow down to gubbermint, I'ld watch even more if they said I couldn't .
I just got a 2019 Honda CB500X. I put 1600 miles on it in the past month! I love it! I ride with my dad who’s got a Honda Africa twin. Honda forever👍🏼
Such a simple and yet detailed review , covers everything without any distractions especially the low background music unlike others. Thanks :)
Excellently thorough and well-finished review... one of the best summaries of this bike on the internet.
Many thanks for your kind words. Ride safe :)
What an excellent informative and sensible review. Thank you 👍
Thanks for your nice comment, makes all the effort worthwhile. Ride safe :)
Excellent review. One of the best I ever read, watched, or listened to. Much more real world and down to earth than all the stuff you read in the glossy magazines. Well done!
Great review and love your travels. Cheers from Beijing.
Thanks for your kind words of encouragement, much appreciated. I'm testing the Ténéré 700 this morning, so watch out for my conclusions on that in a couple of days. Ride safe :)
That is what I call a decent, honest review. Thank you.
Thanks, Jon. Ride safe😊
Very informative and articulate review, one of the best I have seen, thank you. Agree with a lot of your comments and observations, including motorways and vibration.
Glad it was helpful!
This is a supremely thorough review of the CB-X. Audio quality is great (thanks for keeping background music subdued and avoiding wind noise). We couldn't ask for a more even-handed evaluation of this do-it-all adequately-well Honda. Interesting remarks regarding vibration; I've read numerous reviews complementing this bike's supposedly vibration-free engine, at any rpm. I guess it's a matter of individual sensitivity.
Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you like the format. Ride safe :)
Very discerning, well-presented and informative review. Nice to know that others have dropped their bikes too!
Excellent job on this review! Much valuable and honest information for those whose fit to a motorcycle is in this range: mid-sized, general-purposed, bang for the buck.
I owed this bike for about 3 years for my daily work. Based on experience it's pretty decent and reliable bike for daily commute. Comfort and stylish!
I agree - a perfect work bike. Problem was that bikes are 'toys' for me and the CB500X wasn't giving me enough 'fun'. I ended up selling it for a BMW F900XR :)
Probably the best, most rounded review i've watched - perfect level of information for a prospective new rider like myself. thank you
Thank you, Phil :)
The best review I've watched of the CB500x! Thanks for that!
Wow, high praise indeed! Thank you for taking the time to leave your comment, it makes it all worthwhile :)
I'm buying this bike tomorrow! I gave it a test ride today and it seems perfect for me. Its the 2014 model in white and I'm stoked! Thanks for the review!
I hope you're enjoying your new bike :)
Excellent review, now I need to go check out the other videos.
Thanks, Marcus. Comment like that make all the effort worthwhile :)
Very nice review! Thank for your thoughts.
Great review. I'm in the market for this bike and was considering the Royal Enfield Himalayan but now I think this bike hits the sweet spot. I think I could live with the slight lack of power especially as I'll be moving from a Peugeot Speedfighter 4 125cc scooter
Most comprehensive video I have seen so far. I’m looking at the 2022 so that throttle response has been fixed. Dr650 also looks good but a lot more mods needed. Thanks again!
Thank you. I will be posting my review of the 2022 CB500X on New Year's Eve :)
Hey man. I have the same model, and Ijust want to say your review was spot on. Not a perfect bike, or even close, but it does everything well and I love it. Value for money, very hard to beat. Cheers mate. I love honest reviews, and more so, reviewers. Keep up the good work and happy, safe riding. John
Thanks, John. It's comments like yours that make it all worthwhile :) In many ways, the CB500X is the Toyota Corolla of the bike world - not massively exciting, but just does everything extremely competently and reliably.
I may have to sell mine in a few months to make way for my new Triumph Rocket. This is going to be way more exciting (and expensive!), but I will definitely miss the 500X's all-round abilities and ease of use.
keep it coming. I really liked your honest reviews. Cheers!
Thank you :)
Thanks for such great review! It was a real pleasure to watch and to listen to. Very precise and informative indeed
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. FYI, there's a video of the new 2022 video coming on New Year's Eve :)
A review so good..... Didn't felt the time taken for it to explain... Very neat and comprehensive review....Great work..Mr.Rocketman.👍
Thank you :)
Really appreciate this video. Thank you
Thanks for taking the time to comment :)
I bought a pre-loved 2019 CB500X (as a second bike to my Triumph T120). I’m pleased with it. I’m using it for all year round riding in SW England. It was easy for me to get the measure of this bike and I find it easy to ride. It is relatively light enough to move around. I’ve got a top box, heated grips, power point, centre stand and crash bars, making it a very practical go to bike. It won’t win awards for looks and long motorway rides, but it’s not bad either. Great value.
Agree 100% with your comment, Pete. The 500X is the Toyota Corolla of the bike world - not the most exciting bike on the planet, but hard to fault and, as you say, fantastic value. When I think that I'm about to drop £20K of the Rocket... :( Ride safe :)
How about the pillion seat comfort ?
@@chandichanonline9896 I've never tried it personally, but my wife likes it and says she prefers the CB500X to my other bikes. Ride safe :)
Thanks for the review great video. The cb500x does look such a cool bike ^_^
Great review, thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks for watching!
Very nice review. Thanks
Lovely to watch you enjoying portuguese roads and some of the best spots. Hope you´ve gotten the chance to explore and enjoy your chosen home. Great review. Cheers from cascais. Ride safely!
Thanks :) We have since moved down to the Algarve, where we enjoy even more sun!
Excellent and informative video I have a 2017 model I swapped out the Dunlop tyres for pilot road 4s
This transforms the bike's handling
All the best Phil
Thanks for your kind words. I definitely need to research the best options for more road-oriented tyres. Ride safe :)
Great video, thanks. I love your honesty and attention to detail.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you sir! Weeks I've spent trying to decide what A2 bike I'd like and this has shut the decision. Great review, great bike.
The CB500X is the perfect first big bike, IMO :)
Lol same, so much time already gone into A2 browsing and I might just have ended up on this here :)
@@RocketMan_Moto Nice! I have a honda bros 400 atm but looking for something to do heavy milage and dirt roads, this just looks a perfect all-rounder. Hard to find with the A2 restriction.
Loved this and it was so usefull to me. Thank you.
Thanks, Stefan. Glad you liked it. I sold my CB500X last year, but sometimes wish I'd kept it :)
A review of truly outstanding quality. Wow.
Thanks for your kind words :)
Great review! Very down-to-earth style and well thought-out. You cover a lot of good points, and the comparison with other bikes is interesting as well. The CB is really all the bike most of us need, isn't it? This may well be a bike for me in the future, although I am a bit worried it's lacking in what is referred to as "character", but this often comes at the expense of usability, I suppose. Hope you continue to enjoy it!
Thanks, David. Think of the CB500X - which I have now sold, btw - as the Toyota Corolla of the bike world. Does the job perfectly, but you will never 'love' it :)
@@RocketMan_Moto This is why I fear buying one if even it makes near perfect sense .
Very good vid mate, very informative, cheers.
Thanks, Brendan :)
Ive got same dream : a future Honda CB650X 😍. Honda please listen to us & create a CB650X or a cheaper, lighter & smaller Africa Twin between 600-800cc. Cheers from Montreal.
Hi from Lisbon, and thanks for your nice comment. I am going to be test riding the 'fabulous new' Africa Twin next month and will be publishing my thoughts on here. It's probably going to be better in every measurable way than the 500X, but three times the price?! As you say, a 650X would be spot on :)
How about Honda NC750x?
I have not owned one. But test drove one and didn't feel lack of power.
@@ramasamy4787 I did try that, but didn't think the extra grunt (of which there was little) was worth the extra cash. Also, my helmet didn't fit in that storage tank thing...
Thanks for suggestion Rama but the NC750X got a weird engine & a 17 inches front wheel; for light off-road: a 19 inches front wheel is better.
isn't that a nc750x?
Good honest review
Excellent review Mr. RocketMan, it was a joy to listen to your clear dictation while touring around Portugese coast. Looking forward to your reviews on other bikes, (particularly the Rocket!).
Thank you for your kind words. The Rocket is due in a few weeks and I will be publishing lots of videos, lol. In the meantime, watch out for a video comparing the 500X to the new Africa Twin, which I test rode yesterday. Ride safe :)
Brilliant review .This CB500X review is very informative :)
Thank you, sir :)
Brilliant review, good work 👏🏴😁
Thank you kindly
Thanks for putting this video together, you're doing God's work. This is precisely the bike I keep coming back to as my first.
But my real question relates to something you mentioned, which I latched onto; becoming a biker late in life. And it's a question I feel hasn't been answered yet - what pitfalls are there for older drivers, (I'm 49) particularly when one feels as though one's decades of experience in cars should translate over to motorcycling. With younger drivers, everything is new, so may have a a sense of apprehension that serves as a safety shield, unlike us oldies who think we might know it all.
Portugal for ground test...
Nice my friend, nuuuicee!😎👌
Wow, your delivery, knowledge and reviewing skills are on a par with any highly-paid celebrity reviewer. I guess that's the beauty of CZcams, it exposes the public to highly talented individuals like yourself.
Wow, thanks for that vote of encouragement, much appreciated. Sorry it's taken me so long to reply :)
Great review, thanks
Thanks for your kind words of encouragement, much appreciated. Ride safe😊
Thank You for this review.
Thank you for your kind comment :)
Thank you for the video and for all the very interesting information, I might change my CBR600RR to this bike:)
Thanks. Greate review
I love this review. This doesn't seem like a biased review which most reviewers like to do these days. Please do for more motorcycles.
Thank you. You will find a few other bikes reviewed on my channel :)
Excellent review.
Thanks for that, much appreciated :) I tried to make the video as objective as possible, because there are so many videos out there that say all bikes are amazing...
Insightful and thorough! Very well done, enjoyed the objective review.
Thanks :)
Cheers mate thanks for your review.
Thanks for your feedback😊
That was a really good review. Kept me interested the entire time. Have you ever considered the Yamaha MT 03? Or is that in a different category?
Enjoyed that review. Looking at getting a commuter as the big gsx is a tad thirsty may have to book a test ride 👍
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment :) Yes, the 500X is remarkably frugal, considering its size and performance. Mine averages about 90mpg which is more than twice what I get from my Street Triple, and I don't ride it that differently. Ride safe :)
Great review and so spot on with the conclusion. Its not a WOW bike, but the perfect fun all rounder
Couldn't have put it better myself, Pete :)
Review well done! At first I was like wow this guy has his accent on point! Then I noticed you just moved to Portugal haha
Portugal is indeed one of the best countries to ride bikes. I hope one day I'll get this one. Really solid choice and nice video!
Haha, thanks for your kind words, much appreciated. Watch out for a video on RocketMan and how he ended up in Portugal in the next couple if days. Ride safe😊
Honest, balanced and very well presented...thank you...
Thank you, Kevin. Ride safe😊
Great review
Practical and to the point
Thank you :)
Excellent and precise review.
Thank you kindly!
I started watching the intro and thining "WOWW, that`s a production!. I need to ask this guy how he shooted it" but then you said it hahahahahah... Was so funny, at least for me :)
Thanks, Sebastián 😊
thanks for the review , ive been looking at this and i am around the same age and thought this bike would be perfect. i dont like riding on the highways either , just more of country riding and figured this would be a good fit. thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed it. I no longer have my 2019, but am interested in the new 2022 model. Hopefully, Honda will have addressed the niggles I had with mine.
An illustrative review. 👍👍
Thank you! 👍
Excellent review, thank you. Switching to the 17" front wheel and increasing ground clearance might had added to the top heavy feel of the bike.....but it was a change for the better in making it a bit more 'planted' and certainly upping its off road credentials , even though these are still pretty limited. I often wish I hadn't sold my old 700 Transalp.....though it's fuel consumption was woeful!
I've heard many good things about the Transalp, but I didn't know it was thirsty. Ride safe :)
excellent review!
Thanks for watching
Nice review this is what I like as you are talking show the bike so that we can listen to you + look at the bike on what you are talking about but some people just sit in front of the camera showing their face the whole video 👌👌👌
Thanks for your kind words. Glad you like the format!
This isn't about bike, this is about review.. If I have to guess what do you do for living my first bet would be some kind a national geographic narrator..Your talking is so smooth, calm and enjoyable to listen..Another thing is your description of the bike itself, even if the person didn't ride a bike, it gets that felling after watch video..Im looking forward for your next videos, regardless of which bike, gear, accessories you review..Thank you for that, and I definitely agree with your thoughts, this bike is made for riding not for looking..Have a nice weekend ✌
Thank you very much for your feedback and kind words of encouragement, much appreciated :) I have done a few other bike-related videos, complete with my 'National Geographic' narration, lol, including this review of our little scooter, that you might enjoy: czcams.com/video/icKdVSiesIs/video.html
They are really intended as a preamble to the 'main event', the arrival of my Triumph Rocket in the new year, so if you're interested in bikes, you might want to subscribe. There's going to be a lot of good stuff over the next few months :) All the best.
Sick intro. Love the bike!
Thanks, Josh
Great voice modulation, wonderful commentary
Thank you :)
As an owner of a 2017 CB500X with over 20,000 kms on it I agree with everything you said about the newer bike. Mine is the same. Mine is buzzy above 100 km/h. 120+ km/h is where it really struggles. This was my first street legal bike. I added those same crash bars, the skid plate, and hard panniers from SW-Motech. I have taken mine off road on single track and rutty dual track mud. The lack of ground clearance on mine was the main issue but it's not really built for what I did with it without the Rally Raid kit fitted. Can't find the limits if you don't test them. :) (I put Shinko 705s on mine for dual sport)
My CB500X has been great and reliable. I have learned a lot on this bike. I would recommend this bike to anyone starting out. It is enough power and weight to be interesting yet still teach you the basics of riding well. It handles gravel well and again teaches you the technique of allowing the bike to move without being dangerous.
As far as your comment about a CB650X or smaller Africa Twin. I totally agree and have ordered a 2020 Africa Twin Adventure Sports as my upgrade. Like you I have pinned the throttle more than I'd like so the AT AS is the next logical step if I want to stick with Honda.
Ride safe! From Ontario, Canada
Thank you for your comments. Yes, the new AT would be my next bike... if I hadn't seen the Triumph Rocket. A ridiculous bike that nobody actually needs, but I just can't resist. I'm sure you'll enjoy the AT, it's been getting great reviews so far.
Excellent, informative review. Thank you. With the hand guards and SW Motech crash bars in place, did the bike suffer any damage whatsoever in the two drops you experienced? Aside from damage/scuffing on the crash bars and hand guards of course...
Brilliant review. One of the best reviews on a motorcycle that I have ever watched. I am thinking of one of these for a second bike as I have a Kawasaki z1000 sx. It too is a great bike but I think if I had one of these Hondas I would make more use of it as it is a great all round machine. Previously I had a ducati 950 and I think that the honda would be very similar as far as the ride goes as it also had the 19inch front wheel although would have a lot more power.
Thank you for your kind words, they make all the effort to put these videos online worthwhile. You're absolutely right, the CB500X is a great all-rounder, and I still haven't decided whether I want (need...) to sell it to make way for my Triumph Rocket, due in January. I don't want to start a collection - my wife, for one, would be less than impressed - but the Honda is such an easy bike to live with. I have just got back from a 3-hour ride, filming for the next video (watch this space) and I'm as fresh as a daisy. If I'd taken my Street Triple, my back would be killing me :) Ride safe.
@@RocketMan_Moto Ha ha! "Fresh as a daisy". I thought I was the only one to say that. :) Great review. I plan on buying a 2020 model. Thanks for posting.
Very good, informative video. Owning a Versys 300x, I’ve been seriously considering the CBX just to get away from tube tires, but after your double bike drop I’m now reconsidering...I’m 5’8 and 77 yrs old...Thanks again.
I wouldn't let that put you off the CB500X too much: on both occasions it was a silly, avoidable mistake on my part :)
@@RocketMan_Moto thank you. That’s usually the case but at my age those silly things seem to be coming hard and fast🙄 That said, I’m going to look at one today. Thanks again.
I know what you mean. These adventure bikes are very top heavy. I sort of chose the new bike I have on order with old age (read diminishing physical strength) in mind. Stay tuned for the reveal in a couple of weeks😊
@@RocketMan_Moto Yes, tell me about it. Went to look at one today but surprise, surprise bike hadn’t arrived yet. But why am I surprised vehicle salesmen are really not human. I had the chance however to sit on a 2020 NC750 DCT which fits me quite well but, 500 lb. and a lot more money but I like the convenience of auto transmission, specially at my age. Looking forward to seeing your new bike.😊
Great imformation thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent advice
Thanks😊
Very good review, with some nice sceneries from Cascais/Sintra. Can I ask where you've installed your accessories from SW Motech? I'm thinking of installing some on my new AT. Thanks, and keep up releasing your videos..
Thanks for your kind words :) I have installed SW Motech's engine crash guards, rear paniers and hand guards. I ordered them direct from the manufacturer in Germany (sw-motech.com) and received them here in Portugal within 2-3 days. You can find reviews of them all on this channel, for example: czcams.com/video/EnR86HEbtu4/video.html
Thanks for the review! Regarding LED headlights, is it good enough for night driving?
Nice video. Thanks for the costs. Great voice🙂
Thank you! 😃
Great review, was trying to get one but could not , so got the Versys X 300 and love it . Put just over 7000 km on so far and it jest seams to keep getting better. I put the Kawasaki engine guards, Givi hand guards, heated grips, center stand and Trekker 33 liter side bags and running lights. and power socket. I do mostly back roads 80 - 90 km speed limits dirt and paved and some light trails, and the Versys x loves the windy roads. It has enough power just have to rev it. The gearing is great first 3 great off road and top 3 for the road. After riding the Versys x 300 for the summer I am glad I could not get the Honda.
Great, it sounds as though you got exactly the right bike for you. Not always easy, as there are so many out there to choose from. Ride safe :)
Hildton McConnell I have the baby Versys also and find it a tremendous all rounder for my needs. A little jack of all trades.
cb500x slowly becoming my dream, going bigger out of my 200cc street i currently drive) can't agree about tenere being competitor to honda cb500x though. in my country, tenere 700 is around 11500 euros while cb500x is around 8000 - that's quite a huge difference. thanks for this review, helped a lot.
Thanks for your kind words. You would definitely like the 500X if you're coming from a 200. The Tenere is definitely more expensive than the CB500X, unfortunately, and is more suited to off-road riding, which I don't really do much. Ride safe :)
excellent review
Thanks :)
Very good review.
Glad you enjoyed it
Yes, the low-speed jerky fueling was a big surprise to me when I test drove it a year ago in Thailand. I'm so surprised that Honda left that problem in the bike. I'm waiting to see if the 2020 model has it fixed.
Glad it's not just me, then, lol. It's compounded by the play in the throttle control, too, which is (even) greater than on my Triumphs. You can probably get some spacers somewhere (Ducati Spacers offer them for certain Triumph models), but I haven't come across any yet.
A lot of new bikes have this same issue due to the very strict new emissions standards. It's from the fueling being too lean. Generally an ECU flash or some sort of Power Commander type device is required to remedy the issue.
@@RocketMan_Moto put a Rapid Bike Easy on it to get rid of the jerkiness, worked a treat on my Africa Twin and it is a low cost easy fix.
@@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff Thanks for the heads-up, I'll take a look :)
Thanks for a great and informative video. I appreciate this video. Did you ever tried the Suzuki V strom 650 or the Honda nc 700x? Would love to get your view on those bikes.
I am riding the new NC750X next week :)
Great review. My concern is the single disc brake up front for in town riding. Usually front brakes are a little on the light side for off road bikes. So what's the front brake like in a panic stop in traffic?
Barry
After years of riding naked/supersport bikes,I finally bought this bike for daily working/adventure usage beside my 4x4 SUV..I install a mainstand,Shad side panniers,Barkbuster lever guards and upper crash bar..Still waiting for my skid plate..Doesn’t perform like my previous Yamaha MT07,BMW S1000RR but again just adequate to travel highways without fuss..Still going for moderate off road adventure
Yes, it's a great bike. I am fortunate to have been able to hang on to my Street Triple, so whenever I want a power fix I get that out. It sounds as if you have kitted your CB500X nicely for a bit of off-roading :)
Beginner rider here. I got a cb125f, heaps of fun and learned to ride, then got this recently. For
Me this thing is plain awesome, stacks of smooth power. Our speed limit is 110, it does that with bootloads to spare, I'v accidently done 135 + a bunch of times with no effort at all. It feels planted on highway and around corners, great with the wind compared with the 125 too.
Great bike. I've just reviewed the new NX500 :)
Excellent real-world reveiw.
Thanks, Glenn. Ride safe😊
superb review personality and ego free covering all aspects you missed your vocation ! thank you.
Great review, I think I will stay with my 2005 CBF500A ABS a sweet riding bike. 👍🇬🇧
Thanks, Dave :)
Thanks for the excellent quality video and sound recording
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement, much appreciated. Ride safe :)
The best motorcycle review so far...
Thanks, Arcelle :)
An excellent video about the ownership experience of a down-to-earth modern mid-size bike. I ride a Tracer 700 (MT-07) and was surprised that it wasn't in your list of possible. I bought mine for 8000€ brand new and have done 14,000 kms on her in 2 years; this is what I've found:
1. Light to handle 190 kgs fully fuelled;
2. More than powerful enough to do any overtakes and cruise at 130 on autoroutes (if you need to eat distance;
3. On a recent tour of the "pair of knees" (1900 kms) she averaged 3.7 ltrs/100kms (about 75 mpg)
4. Vibes - a little through the seat, none through the bars (mine has an aftermarket exhaust which might augment the vibes);
5. Great fun to ride - to bimble or "make progress".
So after 2 yrs I have no feeling of moving her on, but I might get a Royal Enfield Interceptor for emotional attachment.
Great objective feedback, thanks. I now realise there are a few bikes out there that I neglected to try. Ride safe:)
i have a 2016 and it's been fantastic (by the standards of a bike of it's price point). i actually dropped it in a creek last year and it picked up and rode right off
Yes, a great bike. Ultra reliable. Ride safe😊
Good review! Think I'm sold on this one!
Don't really do much motorway riding mainly A roads for me, but will definitely fit engine crash bars. Incase I drop it
Thank you for the review, excellent. I just got mine CB500XA and I also noticed jerky throttle on low rews...but after few days I learned how to use it. Btw. Any chance for detailed list of upgrades/after market parts? (Having issues finding Ram holder for example)
Thanks for your kind words. I'll put some links in the description. Ride safe :)
You've completely sold me on southern Portugal.
Lol, yes a very nice place to live :)
Loved the review. I might wanna pick up motorcycling to cut down on traffic.Is that low speed fueling a big problem ? I have never touched a bike so it has me worried a bit.
Thanks for your kind words. Please don't let the fueling 'issue' put you off. I only mentioned it because I'm very critical and have ridden quite a few bikes now. There are so many reviews/channels out there that basically say every bike is awesome, and I find that's of little use to anyone. The CB500X is probably the easiest bike I have ever owned/ridden and would make a really excellent first big bike :)
Obrigado pela revisão crítica à X. I really enjoyed it.
You touched on the bits that I've been keen to know - ownership costs in PT where bikes are classed as luxury items and usually taxed as such. I've got the 17 model with over 40k miles and am planning a trip down to the Algarve in August. At some stage, it will be left there, for a run-around, as I pop in to see friends and family a number of times a year, so having a ball park cost idea is great.
I've been looking at the VFR1200X DCT Crosstourer Highlander merely as I've had enough of feathering the clutch for slow control in lethargic city traffic so the auto gearbox is the future and I've gotten rid of a 900xj Diversion last year that wasn't as comfy as the X but was shaft drive. That experience has knocked the AT off my wishlist - no more chain drive bikes for me. Otherwise the only thing I would change in the design of my X is the height of the seat. I would be happier with another 15cm 🤗
I've dropped my bike a number of times (I'm actually embarrassed to fess the exact number), on both sides (so symmetry may be maintained), but haven't got a scratch on the bike. I've had the Givi hardcases and the SW-Motech Kobra handguards (yours look cool with the colour coding), take the brunt of my crashes. They have been instigated due to forgetting to remove the disk lock on the front wheel, getting my laces hooked on the peg supporting bracket and not being able to get the foot down and the most serious of the lot, slipping in a snow drift in the middle of a snow storm near Banbury, where the one case got seriously gouged but still holds watertight.
Thanks for your input, Carlos :)
Regarding vibes and low speed modulation, look into a remap that should sort it out, the previous model was better on motorway speed but lacked the grunt this years model has, I know as I've ridden both.
Thanks for the suggestion, I will definitely look into that :) Ride safe!