FIRST RIDE & DISCUSSION - 2022 HONDA CB500X
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- Ride along with Adam as we discuss a range of changes and opinions, whilst putting the very first miles on this Honda CB500X. Please not this is not a review, just a ride out and chat about this bike and previous models.
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Great stuff Adam! Thanks Rally Raid for keeping up with all the year model changes of this bike. Great Machine!
Will we see new cb500x content on your channel? It's been a while.
I have 2019/2020 model. Milage is great. And range is even better. This is first machine I have taken offroad. Nothing crazy but it opened a new door to new universe for me. And I'm loving it :-)
I got 2022 black one about month ago. I did only 6kms on it but must say that throttle response and suspension works amazingly good. There is only one problem with this bike : IT'S TOO CHEAP to get one 😉. I'm kidding. Honda did extremely great job. It's real gem 💎 in therms of power, driving fun, off-road abilities and fuel consumption! I switched from CB650R 2020 without any regrets. I was driving a lot of bikes before and every got bad points like too heavy, too much on-road oriented, too much engine problems etc. It's perfect bike for me, I don't need 100hp+ bike now. From You guys I only want "cheaper" barkbusters made for this bike. Not the ugly big, black plastic sheet. Maby short, good looking screen too. OEM one is too big for me after switching from naked bike I don't need any screen. Good luck guys!
Red on order and ready tomorrow 👍🏽
Very interesting to watch and hear your comments on this new model, new to the bike world at an older age in life so learning all the time.
Nice review sir. I just bought honda cbr500r 2022 here in the Philippines and im enjoying it so much! Subscribed in your channel from the Philippines. Ride safe.
Great review, Picking up a red one next week, looking to get at least the engine guard, and the scorpion exhaust if that hasn't changed, long term wheels and suspension when you have it available
I’ve ordered the green one . My first modern bike . Been riding a 1989 BMW K100 for years.
Can’t wait to get out and enjoy Scotland this season. 🏴
Thanks Rally Raid looking forward to getting a black 2022 CB500x in a couple of months, look forward to any future reviews with Rally Raid upgrade options to improve this bike
I bought my red CB500X back in 2013 when they were first launched. It's a super bike, does everything takes me everywhere. Fuel economy is great at 85 m.p.g., over 300 miles to a tank and it now has 58,000 miles. I intend keeping it regardless of any new models.
Miss your videos Irish Rover - they were excellent. Especially remember the comprehensive and interesting accounts you gave and the forget us scenery … and just now immediately recognised your clever ‘logo’. I’ve ridden a 2015 model for 3 years and just last weekend upgraded to a near new (only 1,000 km) late 2021 model. I would concur with you - for all sorts of reasons it is an awesome motorcycle. As one enthusiast described it - the Swiss Army Knife of motorcycles. (From South Western Australia).
…. gorgeous scenery. 😉
@@macalacalan1175 Thanks John, I might get back to making videos again. Lol
Hope you have many happy miles on your new CB500X. Cheers mate. 👍
Hi Adam, any news on suspension upgrades mate? You did a great initial breakdown of the new 22 with the Shoha front but keen to see if this also attracts the RR attention.
I also can't wait to see what you all have to say about the front forks in the second part of your suspension review.
Got my Red One Yesterday- Just weather / Rust protecting first before going out later today- I had the previous version and really loved it- Thanks Rally Raid for sharing.
I am getting mine on 03/2022 ! I spent last 3 seasons on a 125cc mini adv machine. Got mine A license and ordered Honda. In my regione RED was sold out til 09.2022 so i went for the GREEN one. I am mainly looking for some europe turing and light offroad, ike gravel with some rocks .
You did not hang around giving us your thoughts on the 2022 version, a very polished performance on your behalf keep safe and i look forward to. See what goodies you bring to market
Looking forward to seeing what your going to change and add to the 500X RRP :-)
Getting the red in a few weeks. Wanted the green but it isn't available in my country. Informative review, thanks! I think this bike is perfect for me. Been riding since I was 15, stopped to raise a family when I was 27. Bought a dirt bike when I was 40, didn't enjoy it much. Borrowed my buddy's 1700cc Harley, his 1000cc Agusta, and his 1200Panigale all to see what I wanted. Needless to say they were already too much bike for me at my age. Am now 57 and wanting to ride again. This CB500X is my choice because of comfort, seating position, easy overall riding condition. The open road awaits, no matter what road conditions! Bring it on! Ride safe everyone!😁
I have 2016 500x. I installed Rally Raid wheels and suspension, steering damper and double take mirrors. I purchased T-Rex skid plate and crash bars as they had better coverage. Corbin seat also. Hand bars to bigger tube bars with risers that came back a little. Used Musko Moto luggage. I set it up the backroad discovery routs which I have riden 7 of them here on west, when roads were not closed for fires. Increased front finder hight and added duel front brakes. Changed tires to more of a road tire and went 6000 mile road trip. I do have an AT also but found I really enjoy the 500x. A month past sold Mt CRF 250l and purchased a 300l Rally for more local use. Had 1200 miles on it and some POS riders on POS Harleys tore it up with hammers which totaled it in a Walmart parking lot when I side. I had full insurance which paid. Cameras caught them and police brought them in. They are to pay. Sure enjoy the 500x and other than normal maintenance no problems.
Harley riders hey, are they actually classed as motorcyclists? Drama Llama's...
I had a 2015 before I got my T7. Now my wife is on a 2013. My favorite thing about the CBX are the Rally Raid products.
I am hoping to pick up a 2022 model in the Pearl Organic Green color in the USA. Been wanting a CB500X for a while now. Looking forward to what Rally Raid will offer for this new CB500X going forward.
I'm looking to getting a new CB500X, green one. But agree that some upgrades would make for a great all rounder...
I have 2020 model. Got fork Level 1 upgrade. After installing it (follow step by step RR installation guide) there is kind of a rattle sound coming out of the fork every time when I go over man whole or 1-2 inches deep potholes. You have these types of obstacles in every city. I opened up the fork 2 extra times to check it. Everything was the way that supposed to be. Oil and oil level was as needed…..
6000 miles later (on and off-road) the knocking is still there but kind of half of it compared to the beginning. I heard couple stories like mine….. I guess bad luck……but I still don’t like that sound….
Great job for the skid plate. Saved me so many times.
Looking forward to getting a pearl green CB500X at the end of April.
Put an order for the 2022 in red today! Will definitely be getting the RR engine guard to start, and eventually spoke wheels.
I have the 2019 version. I usually travel alone on road, without any problem. But if two of us travel (I weigh 82 kg and my partner 55 kg) it feels unbalanced. I would like to know what suspension upgrade would be suitable for on road, because it seems to me that your proposals are more designed for off road. Thanks!
Ever consider an 18/21 kit? Just a thought.
A cracking bike!!! Thanx for your excellent review 👍. Do you think driving duo can be difficult with it? And your thoughts for a total 50 years old beginner as a first bike with this cb500x!? Cheers ✌️
Many people 50 and over enjoy the CBX for its smooth delivery and comfy riding style. Unless the pillion rider is small it is not the most ideal bike for two people due to the short wheelbase / design of the bike it can be cramped, but not impossible
I had a 18 plate . Sold it and have had an Africa twin for past 2 years . I’ve now sold my Africa twin and I’m looking at getting another cb500x I did more miles in the 6 months I had the Cb500x than I’ve done on the Africa in 2 years and I put that down to how light and easy to get it out of the garage . The at is just to big for an every day bike. I love the fuel economy on the 500 and if you change the exhaust they sound so much better. Good fun to ride also.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Santa will bring my some Rally Raid products for my CB500X this year!
Recently bought a grand prix red, 2022 CB500X and just did my first off-roading last night on a gravel forest service road. Based on this review, I was concerned about the front shock but I didn't once bottom out the shock, despite being a big guy (6'-3" and 215 lbs). The stock Dunlop tires aren't great on loose gravel and rocks, but they aren't terrible either, but I will buy some better tires for next season. BTW, the SW Mototech Ion foot pegs are definitely worth the money! I don't love the stock seat, as I feel the need to sit further back for more leg room which results in having to squeeze the tank with my knees to avoid constantly sliding into the tank. I'll likely buy a seat concepts tall seat at some point, which is apparently flatter, or wait for Rally Raid to develop a level 2 kit that will hopefully raise the stock height a couple of inches. In the meantime, I've ordered an Airhawk Dual Sport (small) seat pad that hopefully will help with the constant sliding into the tank.
How its acting on high speed? Thank you
Do you prefer the 2021 or the 2022 model better?
I have a deposit on a green 2022 500x which should be in my possession in the next couple weeks. Understand you don’t have forks yet! Probably wheel kit not necessary because of new dual front brakes. Would like to hear your must have add ons?
Remaining the same is standard Honda since the start of the eighties. St1300s were pretty much the same from inception to end, the GW from 2003 to 2018 and so on. Good bikes, just tweets here and there to freshen them up. I’m thinking about adding one of these to my garage. The updates this year are pretty compelling and the available colors are killer.
I’ll keep my 2015 Goldwing for a while at least but I have no dirt road aspirations for this. I want to add heated grips, hand guards, GPS, hard Bags and a small travel bag on back. A taller windshield should help with the wind noise and I’ll be set. If it woks as well as I think it will I’ll check here to see how you have modified the front fork before I sell my GW. At 75 the GW is just a lot to push around and the mileage and cheaper riding costs are very attractive.
You mentioned the foot peg position is not ideal but livable. I guess my body disagrees. I rode a buddies Rally Raid kitted CB500X and that was the one thing that put me off. Old knees and low back... Any plans at all to design or work with someone to lower the pegs? Love the look of this new bike and the improvements Honda made. Could be worth trading the BMW G310GS for to get a little more motor. Have started RR conversion but I am hesitant to upgrade the suspension until I trust the charging system more... Honda reliability. Hmmm.
thanks for the vids and work towards making the bike for us that no manufacturer will.
Check out US made Knight Designs lowering pegs. They are about 1.25” lower than stock. ~$225. ✌️
Hi , do you have someone in Canada ( Ontario ) that installs or maintains your RR products ? Thank you
Im 6,5" so is it to small of a bike for me?
A green one on order edd Feb.
no Vosso site não encontro produtos para a cb500x 2022
I have a 2018 model and find it very economical and also very comfortable. I do miss the power of the MT07 but this bike is a far better ride.
Looking forward to getting one of the green versions once the bike is released here in the states.
Do you know when it will be released in the USA?
@@mikeessary4925
If i had to guess, it will be announced in January and reach dealers by mid March/early April
How is CB500x on hilly roads ? anyone riding this can share the experience ? how much engine struggle to go up the hill? I ride honda rebel 300 but it dies on the hilly roads .thanks.
Waiting on my 2022 green. Was told March 😭
Ordered a green one, hopefully here for xmas if not early jan .Thats is in australia and will be my first adventure bike previous 2009crf450x.
So many greens! They do look great
Hey James, i've ordered my 2022 from Peter Stevens in Dandenong, hope to get it late Dec early Jan, i was told that the green isn't available in Oz so went for red, what colour have you ordered?
I hope my dealer will order me one. The green one is gonna be mine!!!
I'm in Canada and still have a few months to wait for the 2022. I put a deposit on one but after watching this I'm not so sure if I'm making the right choice. I want a well rounded touring/gravel road bike. I test rode a 2021 and loved it so thought the upgrades for 2022 would be worth waiting for but you say it's almost too stiff now. Should I wait for the 2022 or go with the 2021?? Lil confused now. 😢
I've watched many videos of the 2022 version and all are in agreement with what a great bike this is, and the 2022 improvements were welcomed. Seems to me, you can't go wrong with this bike. I'm in Canada too (Windsor ON) and am looking forward to physically seeing and sitting on one.
Hello from Canada a well. I want to get one too, and Like Peter V I've watched all videos matching '2022' and 'CB500X' too. It's pathetic how no one will get them dirty and won't go past a flat gravel road. There is Jan 4th 2022 post where the guy pushes the CB500x 2022 up a hill to perform some jumps. That's the only guy pushing the envelope so far. So according to your comments, and in agreement with Peter V, you won't be upset with your purchase because you want to use it 'conservatively', which is what it was designed for, from the factory. My understanding is that Rally Raid products are for those who want to push the limits of a bike, to do more technical stuff (demanding trails). There is a stage 2 suspension upgrade video on a pre-2022 that clearly shows this can be done. It's more demanding on a heavy bike, but feasible. In your case, nothing to worry about... stock form is fine.
What are you using to mount the GPS on the bar?
Billet GPS mount by rally raid products with garmin rugged mount
Green on order, should get it before xmas.
How tall would you say you need to be to ride this?
Good question, I know a few riders around 5,5 , 5,6 that ride them
@RRP // How's the video on the front fork coming along?
Delayed, both us and tractive have had covid. Will be getting the internals to do the video next week if all goes well
@@rallyraidproducts1927 oh jeez. Wishing you folks a steady recovery.
pearl green for myself
Hi handsome. I enjoyed your work. Would you upgrade your suspension?
1st report after 1898KM with my red 2022 Mdel
I long for more suspension travel front and rear. Still adequate on good roads, it quickly reaches its limits on bad roads. She rumbles over the holes.This is my personal opinion. My goal: change the front to 180-200mm and add 50mm of rear travel. So rough direction Transalp.
The engine also pulls through nicely even in 6th gear from 2500 rpm. The seat is also reupholstered because it is not suitable for long-distance journeys. After 3 hours, the inconvenience slowly starts. I can't get 600km that way.
We need new Transalp xl600v :). I sold mine, '98, and looking into '22. cb500x, but probably it will disappoint off road and maybe in ride comfort..... I did not feel 12h+ rides on Transalp.
5’11” 100kg , did you miss speak ? A little larger (heavier) than average I’d say. You look around 80kg.
I wish I was 80kg 😂 I haven't been thay since I was 16
It’s confusing referring to it as a 2021/2022 model when Honda call it the 2022 model.
Noted, we normally use the two numbers to reference the cross over dates going into the new year. As sometimes there's a few months difference between release times around the world. Ill change to 2022 from now on !
I bought it in 2019 and I call mine 2019 model. I believe the dealer named it same way. But 2 weeks ago when I was ordering some parts based on VIN they told me it is 2020 model :D. Yes it is confusing :)
I ordered green, but I'm still waiting for delivery; hopefully it is a good all-rounder :)
Haha me too. I get it in april tho 😅
@@andrej3753 I just got it, but the weather is freezing, so I can’t wait for the spring. Looks amazing sitting in my garage 🤣
@@tinestrlekar7547 where did you buy it? Which merchant?
@@andrej3753 AS Domžale, preorder; just did my first ride
@@tinestrlekar7547 nice one, what are the feelings? I guess I was too late with my order, the december batch was already sold out, thats why I need to w8 till april. Ordered green too 🙂
you think you can do off road with the 2022 version?
For sure, just throw an engine guard on it first !
@@rallyraidproducts1927 because people tell me that this bike it's only for on road because it has short suspension and short ground clearance...and i don't know what think about this new version if it's off road capable or not...
@@skadri1990 we have been riding these offroad since 2013 as have many other riders across the world. It is of course an adv bike not na enduro bike but still a great tool. Check out some videos online of the cb500x rally raid kits
@@rallyraidproducts1927 yes the other versions 2021, 2020,2019... they ara capable but this 2022 version I don't know... but thank you so much!
@@skadri1990 very much the same bike still just small changes to the suspension charactisics 👌
Sure the rear shock is pogo stick but at 3:46 is a blatant lie about front forks, probably in regard to buy your shock upgrade in future when you make it available.
2022 forks are day and night compared to last model. But event comparing to more expensive bikes they hold up very well, even offroad. Only downsight is lack of travel and adjustability.
I agree, but also 19" wheel makes difference. If you compare new forks with 19" wheel to old 17" suspension, it is night and day, everywhere, even on regular road with some potholes. Better rear shock/travel and some more clearance would be great though.
Are these coming to the states?
Yep!
when you have spoke wheel for 2022
You talked about it dipping when breaking but didn't demonstrate it don't talk about it show us or it means nothing
Go and test ride one, on board go pro never shows alot hence being a discussion not a test video.