Is the Honda CB500X the Perfect Motorcycle for Commuting? Honest Review

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In this video I talk about why I think the Honda CB500X is a great commuter.
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21 окт 2024

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@markfoster2033 3 года назад

Thanks for posting this review. I'm looking at buying a 500X for a tour from England to the Nordkapp & fuel range is one of my priorities,also it's good to see how far the bike will travel when running on reserve.I also think the Honda would take more luggage & be a better choice of bike on gravel roads than my Street Triple 675R. Lets hope we can all get back to some kind of 'normal' this year...

@droptuned83 3 года назад

I had the previous 17 inch wheel model, and wish I still had it. Great bike , prior to the cb500x I had an AfricaTwin with dct gear box. The CB is a better bike . I have a triumph speed twin now so a different thing entirely but I will change the Triumph soon and am seriously considering the CB500 X again because it's so good. It's not fast, but fast enough, maneuverable and fun. I recommend it highly.

@typhoontim125 3 года назад

Excellent advice. Well done on the "ride defensively" tip too.

@thomasklagenfurt698 3 года назад

Very good explanation. I drive this bike, too. I went with my CB500X from Austria all the way down to the greek island of Kefalonia. I was very happy with it. You didn't quote, that you can equip this bike easily with auxiliary stuff, like navigation devices, heated grips, rear bags, tank bags, saddle bags and so on...!

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

For my commute I don’t take anything with me, but in my full review I mention this a a strong point :)

@peterncox1963 3 года назад

Really enjoyed your video, you’ve convinced me to buy one!

@ruihenriques574 3 года назад

The CB500x is now , One off the best bikes out there. We can upgrade it for a better street experience or off road experience . With 2000€ equipment you can have a bike for everything you want on and off road ,as for adventure long trips.

@dondle2 3 года назад

Nice one young fella, you are thinking like a wise old man these days. !!!

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

the apple didn't fall far from the tree ;p

@bikenbush 3 года назад

Great 👍🏽 review! Yep I agree I travel 🧳 most days on it and do around 80-100km’s daily! Both back roads and motorway! It’s the best really!!! Commute king 👑

@kadaligangadhar59 3 года назад

Thank you , one of the best review on RU-vid

@MotoPhotoAdventures 3 года назад

Nice job on the video. It's an excellent bike and you described the benefits very well.

@michaelwade1092 3 года назад

Another Great Vid cheers bud, i was going to buy this bike but i opted for a scooter Xmax300 and i got rid of the car. I decided with all year riding and using it for shopping trips etc the scooter would be better. Only time will tell.

@stennerjs 3 года назад

I did the same - bought a Honda Forza 300 and sold my second car - 80mpg, heated grips, low tax, no parking or congestion issues - it all adds up apart from icy roads 🛵❄️

@michaelwade1092 3 года назад

@@stennerjs yeah tbf the roads are a bit bad at the moment

@chcordiercc 3 года назад

Happy new year to you. You are right, il is a really nice bike. I got the same bike and i think it is really enough, i love this bike. I am living in France but i see all your videos, they are very nice. ✌

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

Glad you like them!

@RyanSmith-tk3xb 3 года назад

Great review again. A couple of things that I hadn't considered! Happy New Year to you, let's hope 2021 brings more riding for us all!

@CommonLoon Год назад

Thanks for the review. Can I ask: How many revs does the bike sit at, at 70-80 mph?

@DollyAndFamilyGetOutAndRide 3 года назад

Great review on this wonderful bike.

@manuelp6785 3 года назад

Great real life review. Mine also does 3 to 3,5 liters per 100km. I sometimes get 2,9 or a bit less but on a sluggish pace. Very good and informative videos overall. Hope you keep up posting. Well done! Have a great 2021 !

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

Thanks!

@mudrox05 3 года назад

Great Review mate!!! 👍👍👍👍 Safe New Year to you and your Family!!! Cheers 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

@bruceglock5725 3 года назад

The problem I have with riding my bike to work is I don't want to stop when I get there. But the ride home is whatever you want it to be. Those are nice commuter bikes though and with a few mods make for some pretty good touring.

@wademacnutt4103 3 года назад

Thanks for the Review! Much appreciated. Movie Quote is from my favourite “Christmas” movie: Die Hard. Happy 2021!

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

Your comment will be in my next video!

@rolandstaines3249 3 года назад

Hi Thomas Happy New Year to you thanks for a good review once again . Thanks for covering the riding in the reserve I can say you're the only one I've ever heard mention the reserve on bikes and how far it can go so good one . The bike has a great fuel range if ridden in the appropriate manner it was intended for but at the same time very versatile if needed to be . A fun bike to ride.

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

Thanks! I agree 100% :)

@amornizacionmetamorficacam4671 3 года назад

Hello !! greetings from Mexico Excellent video, great information. It would be great if you put subtitles on your videos to understand them better, and I think you would gain a lot of Spanish-speaking subscribers. A hug !!

@dimitriss.7339 3 года назад

Hapy new Year! Nice video! I' m going to sell my 2020 BEVERLY 300 to buy this bike in spring... in the city scooters are the best option but i think that this Honda is a perfect all around bike!!! Greetings from Greece...

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

I agree, this is a good-at-everything bike :)

@edwilson1075 3 года назад

Really helpful review and I am very tempted..how would you rate it against the Nc750x??

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

Thanks! I would prefere this one because of the benefits of the 500cc engine that I mentioned in the video :)

@daveinwla6360 3 года назад

This is the 1st time I've heard the reserve range - 80km (50 miles). That's usually enough to get a person to work, so no morning trauma if one forgets to fill the tank on the way home.

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

Yep, I can go back and forth without having to worry :)

@FoxtrotOscar999 3 года назад

Happy new year, great video and movie is Die Hard, the best Christmas film, John Maclane played by Bruce Willis. Ride safe

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

Your comment will be in the next video :)

@martinfetu3811 3 года назад

Hi Thomas! Happy New Year to you! 🙂 Good review which can still only convince on the advantages of this bike. 👍 I hope that 2021 will be for me the year of the motorcycle license and of a beautiful CB500X in my garage. Curently I am commuting with a Honda Forza 125 🛵 and although I am equipped as a biker my colleagues don't consider me as such. 🙁 As for the quote: Bruce "Mc Lane" Willis in Die Hard (1988). Yippee Ki-Yay !! 😜 Have a nice week! 😉

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

I bet you have better fuel consumption than your colleagues ;)

@martinfetu3811 3 года назад

Between 2.0 and 2.4 l/100 km depending on how I drive. Hard to beat! 😉

@fabienbable 2 года назад

8:50 to 9:01 Mark that words kids! This nearly costed me my life. Woke up too late and there is no place for Stress when riding with motorcylcle!! I mean it.

@paulvanderhaegen761 3 года назад

happy new-year to you stay safe and i think it is from die hard 1.

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

Thanks! You're right ;)

@dionysisalysandratos202 3 года назад

Happy new year. May I ask, what are the hand guards you have installed on the bike?

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

SW-motech :)

@dionysisalysandratos202 3 года назад

@@thebrightriderthanks a lot. Keep up the good work

@photoenduro 3 года назад

What do you think about longer trips on this motorcycle? I want to drive 1500 km in one day, from Germany to Croatia? Have you made a similar venture?

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

Never done so many km in one day on a bike, but I think I would cut it in 2 because I think more than a 1000km on the highway on any bike is a gonna be a painfull struggle. It also depends how tall you are - which angle your knees are in, because that’s the first thing that starts hurting for me

@photoenduro 3 года назад

@@thebrightrider thx for your quick answer... I looked it's about 1200 km to be exact and I will avoid highways but I think you're right, it's better to spend the night somewhere halfway if I feel tired, cheers and keep up the good work, ride safe!

@TomBartram-b1c 3 года назад

The best ride to work bike is a 300cc scooter. No question.

@edwilson1075 3 года назад

I find a 300cc Mp3 underpowered on a UK motorway..not got the acceleration to get out of trouble.. I am very tempted by this Honda or their nc750x dct

@greeneking77 3 года назад

Is that considered a 80/20 street/off road tire ? Do you think putting on full street tires would help gas mileage? I am wanting to get one but just for commuting on roads

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

They’re 90-10 I think, I don’t think it would matter that much honestly :)

@makuru3395 3 года назад

The Honda Forza 300/350 is the ideal commuter vehicle, consumption 2.5-3 liters / 100 km. Very very fast. There are no motorcycles up to 500 cc that can keep up.

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

Scooters are probably even better for commuting, true :) never ridden one

@jeffruebens8355 3 года назад

Scooters in the 200 to 400cc range are very good for beginners because there are no shift and clutch levers to learn, you just focus on the throttle, steering and braking. Also lots of luggage space, and often more protection for your clothes from rain and road grime. They often cost more new than a similar sized regular motorcycle.

@yuriys.6352 3 года назад

I'm going to buy a first bike. Like cb500x and cmx500 rebel. It seems to me rebel is better for commuting? What do you think?

@suneetkumar9456 3 года назад

Happy new year to u also

@alexyu9447 3 года назад

happy new year

@damianmihai2548 3 года назад

Hello, can you do more traffic videos and maybe some lane splitting? I'm very curious if this bike is suitable for a busy traffic. Thanks!

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QjcG_aqUQhw.html Here's one where there's more lane splitting and city riding

@damianmihai2548 3 года назад

@@thebrightrider I've already seen this video and I was hoping you can make more like this one. :D Btw, I really like your channel so keep up the good work!

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

@@damianmihai2548 Thanks!

@josiahgarrison647 3 года назад

Hey bright rider I am curious when you have your top box on and your girlfriend is riding how much weight does she put on it as a back rest so she doesn’t have to hang on to you when you guys ride together?

@bikenbush 3 года назад

Hi! @3.50mins odd! Really 80km’s!!!!

@S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y 3 года назад

Die Hard.... Is the bike ok with the luggage full on a tour? Does it slow it down much?

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

I have a video about that on my channel, camping with my girlfriend

@georgtelemann7552 3 года назад

Thank you very much, great video! Can you or anyone here contrast the CB500X with the Suzuki VStrom 650? Obviously not quite the same engine, but would love to know an overall comparison. Thanks again!

@Anandfulness 3 года назад

For commuting it's hard to choose between this bike and the NC750X with DCT.

@edwilson1075 3 года назад

Its interesting you say that..I am considering either the 750x with DCT or the 500x...I would be interested in any views on that...I currently have a Piaggio mp3 which I bought for running around locally but now am commuting around 100-120km and feel underpowered on the motorway on a 300cc heavy bike.

@josiahgarrison647 3 года назад

Has a built in cargo holder right between your legs and very good gas mileage as well. I’ve heard 80...seems inaccurate for a 750 though

@johnw2758 3 года назад

Am I seeing things or have you heat wrapped the headers?

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

I think you’re seeing things 😁

@baksadai 3 года назад

Hi there, may I know what is your comfortable speed on highways? May I also know how tall are you?

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

I'm 178cm and it's perfect. 110km/h on the highway.

@thesourboyrich 3 года назад

How is this bike for a taller rider? 6'6, 190lbs.

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

Not the best option I think.. My dad's 6' and he says it's not comfortable for him.. Seat is too low, pegs are too high and so on. You can probably modify every single thing for your height, but I'd buy a bike that fits me better from the start :)

@thesourboyrich 3 года назад

@@thebrightrider Thanks for the quick reply. I actually like the Royal Enfield Himalayan as well. Does your dad find that one more comfortable? I like them both!

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

@@thesourboyrich yes he changed the seat to increase the height :)

@thesourboyrich 3 года назад

@@thebrightrider Nice! Yes, I watched the video with you both. It was nice to see his opinions on the bikes as well. :)

@evanvasilchenko4076 3 года назад

How do you commute in bad weather like wet showers or cold snow?

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

I have waterproof, warm motorcycle gear so not really much difference :) we don’t get that much snow here anyways

@peterpanci78 2 года назад

Hi mate your father has a tenere 700, wich one its better?

@thebrightrider 2 года назад

As a commuter, the cb500x because of the low fuel consumption

@ljoelmchanley3676 3 года назад

20 Euros to fill up...omg your gas is expensive! I pay approximately $8 or $9 dollars to fill my cb in Kentucky. My car takes about $18 but I don't run it all the way to empty.

@thebrightrider 3 года назад

Yes I know, before corona we paid €1,75/liter.. now it’s about €1,30...