2022 Honda CB500X Test Ride, Review. 

I got a new one this year, when it was discontinued to be replaced by nx500. Well, I preferred the cb500x, which is much sexier and stylish than the new nx.

I have a 2017 facelift model and this 22 model will be my bike next year. I went to Scotland, from Somerset last year to try out the touring and it was fine, so the new model should be even better. I did 1200 miles without a single motorway mile and it was fabulous. Power is fine for all, except the guys who love hospital food.

Had mine two years. Best bike ever. I HIGHLY recommend

Great review mate, well done. Glad you didn't include unnecessary loud music....prefer the engine sound.

Great professional review thanks!

Great video 👍 Bet it looks quite nice without the wind screen.

Check the Dyno test results, no matter cause I ride here in Dallas/Ft.Worth and bike has *plenty of power* to ride in traffic going 75mph US. I have 500 US miles on mine and love the ride. Great review and video, Much better than mine, glad I found you. Blessings

Very nice review. Cheers

Nice bike and even better bike review..keep Up the good work..✌️

Great review mate and plenty of info 👌 was that one of your fans crossing the road? 😆 I had the CB 1000 R which had the indicators on when riding, nice bit of extra safety 👍🏼

I am a new follower of your channel Greetings from Sweden

I love my 2019 so I sure the newest version is a great bike. Brakes work very good on the single disc, the front forks are slightly under damped but does offer a plush ride and handles good...just a tad pogo'ish in some bumpy situations so the new forks upgrade is a good thing.

I like your style!

Nice review. I recently rode the 2021 and 2022 model CB500X back to back on the same day and I agree, the 2022 model is definitely improved in several areas. The brakes were better, especially in wet conditions. Handling was pretty similar interms of weight and how flickable it was but the suspension was an improvement, for sure - felt a bit more controlled and plusher. The engine power felt similar but much less jumpy on small throttle openings - much smoother at low speed for the 2022. Headlight also looked subjectively nicer! I ended up with the 2022 model. 😆

It’s amazing that you guys have these bikes to “just check out” we can even get them in USA, got to put your name on a wait list for months.

Great review only makes my decision to get a 2022 model even more valid, after 40 years + of sports bikes mainly 1000 cc and over its time to slow down and ride a more Comfortable and manageable bike..

Good review. I ride the 2016 CB500x and given the choice I would rather have a decent dash that you can see on a sunny day rather than an extra disc up front. Just a personal perspective !

I am satisfied with my 2021 model 👍

Greetings, As always another fantastic detailed video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸. How is the heat from the engine? Thank you for assisting me, keep producing more videos

'Less is more' sometimes and the simplicity and economy of the 500x are its trump cards. I have a 2017 model and it does everything pretty well.....I would buy another one! Cheers.

All adventure bikes should have upper & lower crash bars installed from the factory 🏭. 🆒 Review btw

Just orded my one I decided on the Gunmetal matt black. Placed my deposit but have to wait about 3-4 months. I thinking of investing in some heated grips & knuckle guards probably cheaper to source &retrofit myself. Maybe crash bars too but I prefer the grey finish to black myself.

omfg after u do brake test i get such a fright when oncoming traffic is coming - ur head position make it look like bike is on wrong side of the road but then i realise its chin cam and u are leaning left so its just the angle lol. for a sec im like omg he nearly died 😂😂

I see you're a fan of itchy boots as well by your channels name.

Great road test on the modern version of my bike on local roads to me :) Couple of points: 1) Mine has the single disc which is adequate & is also a larger diameter than the new twin disc set up - So I don't think the new version is twice the braking power of the old one ? It may be better but not twice the power. . 2) Interesting to hear his comments on cornering as mine seems very good; Mine has 17" wheels where as the new one has a 19" front. I would expect the new one to be slower steering ? . 3) My mirrors need extenders which are great. . 4) mpg is indeed amazing :) . 5) The CB500X is great to ride: Engine is very willing, if a bit limited on power. For its capacity it is happy at any revs and pretty tractable. . 6) Seat could be better, I use a gel pad &/or air seat. . 7) I understand the engine mountings are different between the models. That could be good. . 8) I have fitted an after market screen although the original one (on my 2014 bike) is smaller than the one on the 22 model. . Overall a great review of a great bike. I would certainly have another one.

Nice bikes

I didn't expected the bike can roll out, in 6th gear, up a hill with 20 miles pe hour and the power usually is high in rev at this bike. Nice power band even for such a small engine and quite big of a bike

Hi, as a 50 years old beginner will you consider this beauty as a first bike for commuting and touring?! I am 1,83cm with 110kg ( little beast 🤪). The NC 750x looks also a good bike for beginners, did you try it!? Thanx and cheers from Serbia ✌️🇷🇸

There was never a problem with braking with the single disc, look at the road tests, the new forks and dual brakes were no more than a styling exercise.

what 360 camera are u filming the cornering

Was it powerful enough? And would you buy one yourself?

If it itches buy some of that A200 lotion stuff.

How did you reach at the conclusion that 2 smaller discs at the front will brake twice as good as the single larger disc? One smaller disc has a smaller lever hence smaller braking force than the large disc. 2 discs dissipate heat over a larger area so there is an advantage if your name is Sir Brakealot but not twice the stopping power. Also the bigger disadvantage is that now you will pay Honda twice the money for the braking pads for less than twice the thickness and braking power.

Is that a honda OEM crash bar?

The fuel delivery on my 2019 is perfect...I have no idea what people are talking about on their complaints that you eluded to...they have no skills imho.

It must be restricted somehow as the smaller engined CB400X makes the same power, albeit with less torque. This tells me that the 471cc motor in the CB500X has more to give.

Cb500x vs ktm390 adventure vs banelli trk502x vs bmw310gs which one is best for adventure or overall

This, or a VStrom 650?

Legs look cramped