HONDA CB500X: Review in Jakarta! 

I have one in NYC. It does it all I love it. Safe, dependable, nimble, great economy, carries gear and has passenger and plenty of power in the city. Can't say enough good. I love the smooth yet peppy engine, I love the 2nd gear at 19mph in heavy traffic. I do wish it had more range in first gear and second gear. This would make it truly the ultimate urban machine....

Been going through CB500X reviews, and found yours, which I enjoyed very much. I moved to Thailand eight years ago and jumped from a Honda SP2 to a Honda Wave, a culture shock. I have to accept that I am now an over 60 born again biker. The CB500X seems to suit me perfectly. Also made in LoS, so good price, and Honda have the best dealer network by far. So off to Big Wing in Lopburi to haggle.

Over here it became very popular, there are license restrictions and most people don't bother getting a license for over 500cc (A - above 47.5hp) so they stick with it and this bike is perfect, it got enough power to go safely on the highway, sometimes there are dirt roads here, nothing serious just easier to ride through them then going around them, it can carry a nice amount so it can be used for regular day to day needs. I don't know if it comes with DCT like the rest of the Honda lineup (mostly) because over here if you want automatic you just go for a scooter, people that want a motorcycle get it manual, that's why the Africa twin for example sold here very well but only in the manual version, the DCT sold only 3 units in 2016. It has it limits of course and it is not off road ready right out of the factory, just a bit better at it then others, but with a few modifications it can do a bit more.

Amazing review some of the best on RU-vid. :)

Great review of such an unsung hero of the Honda range... When I am able to afford a Motorcycle, this will be the chosen 1 for all the reasons you stated. Where else can you have the reliability of an adventure bike that does over 80mpg and weighs in at under 200kg... 👍

I watched countless of reviews of this bike together with the CB500r, but I loved the way you pointed out the bike purpose of being a workhorse and for city commuting.Also how you describe the context and the city where the bike is. I have a question: are the handlebars the same height as cars mirrors, or do they clear them? Congrats for your channel and keep the reviews coming. You have a new subscriber.

Nice video and nice bike. This CBX500 is very similar and a great alternative for the NC750X. I am studying to buy a NC750S DCT (Naked and Automatic). Nice review, well done.

licence plate infornt of bike looks perfect. Great idea from goverment

Wuih keren, reviewer nya bule 😍

hiks hiks hayaaaaaaaangggg aaaacckkkhhhh leweh uing hahaha

Grat review

Wow, Indonesian rider is here sir

Of all the places to review this bike ,Jakarta is actually a strange place. Jakarta is big on 150cc scooters, the flood the streets like nothing else. Bikes like the CB500X usually only come out on weekends. Nonetheless great review, would like to see a review of the Africa Twin in Jakarta during peak traffic hours. Should be an interesting site to see

When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all.” bit like an antivirus really 🤔

Great review! and if this bike is compared to BMW G310gs what would you prefer?

Motor impian saya 😍😍😍😍

How easy is it for a foreigner to get this bike ? I had this bike in Canada (2014 model) and loved it Here in vietnam , although illegal, anyone can easily buy a bike 150cc or less.

No gear indicators?

Always me looking

Always me looking (aay jakarta)

2:38 In Jakarta you have to put one more license plate in front of your bike?? *That's so dowdy*

Spoke wheels would have given better impression

Hi Boss B , I am seriously considering one of these bikes for Bali / Nusa Tengara etc .., Question Boss B: Are those SW Motech Panniers - Racks - and crash bars ? .., if so/ if not , then what are they and where did you get them (In Indo hopefully) :)

Proper for touring..

Bismillah bukit laku beli ini aminnn

Where are u coming from sir...

Need the same bike on a 250cc

Also Boss B - getting a test ride on one of these will be impossible as I'd have to buy first then wait for it to get shipped from Jakarta ..., So Question again : How tall are you and inseam size if possible .., as I am 6'2" and with long arms and legs, and I am just trying to get a grasp on how I'd fir this bike judging from your size in the video . thx ps; I would also be ordering a Full Rally Raid version 3 to install on this bike but it wont change seating positions : www.rally-raidproducts.co.uk/honda-cb500x-cb500f

Whats the average KPL (fuel consumption) and the top cruising speed?

Olha essa placa. Hahahhah

Cidade maluca! Kkkkk