What replaced the Honda CB500X 

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I too run an NC750X. I get people calling me a liar when I tell them I get 100mpg. It's the best and most practical machine I have ever owned.

@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne yep it’s a Honda 😆

It’s like a an old pair of slippers completely rebuilt and better 😃

Is it worth upgrading?

@@kostadinof absolutely yes, the improvements have taken a good 500X and created a brilliant NX500, and it’s only early days 😊

Thank you, that Suzuki is a nicely built bike and very comfy to sit on, Transalp also good choice….you’re going to have fun choosing 😃

Great isn’t it 😊

Yes, for basically the same bike quite different appearance.. the 500x is a bit sportier looking and NX a bit more stumpy… I like both 😂

To be honest I really didn’t want to finance so a new Transalp was out but the NX will do most things well

My thoughts exactly!

Not to mention running costs. Less range, less mpg, dearer servicing and insurance make the transalp a much dearer machine to live with. Especially the milage you do Andy.

@@DDLovett yes, thats a very good point, if you consider the mileage I do these little Honda’s are so economical in terms of fuel consumption and servicing

Cheers and shouldn’t miss it 😊

@@thecampingbiker791 I’m 63 living out in California. There comes a time when you’re sick paying Traffic tickets and hospital bills. You made a very wise choice. The spike is a little slow on our freeways. But the mileage is remarkable. Empty tree lined roads for me..

@@karlfonner7589 they’re the best of roads, I was in the Black Forest, Germany last summer and mile after mile of tree lined roads was bliss! I’m getting the running in miles done for first service and then the fun starts 😊

Thank you.. it surprised me too and yes I do like to be careful with my money 😂 Truth is the TFT screen was a big draw as my eyesight isn’t as good as it was when I first bought the 500X but all the other changes together have made a good bike even better…very happy 😃

All good fun guessing..I’m so in tune with the 500x this seemed a perfect fit… funnily enough it says CB500X on the frame 😂

Cheers, a nice evolution

Yes, I noticed power and found fairing provided better protection to the sides… enjoy your bike 👍🏻

You're so right, and it's also a nice evolvement of a good bike! As part of the deal they swopped my RR rear suspension from old to new bike and fitted the exhaust so good start...the rest is down to me, so watch this space.....😊

cheers, when you know you know!

Looks lovely in the white👍, I have the cb500x. I love it, can ride for miles and not feel tired. Smooth over the pot holed back roads and good on motorway. The fuel consumption is incredible too, which is the final cherry on top. I think this far outweighs the odd twist of the throttle on a bike with more power. 👍 Cheers

@@simonhall5086 I was sad when dropping my 500x off at dealers couple of weeks prior, reflecting on the years of fun I had with it…however felt straight at home when picked up the NX

Thank you 🙏

Also what I could afford 😊

You're not alone....I went to buy a Kawasaki Versys 650 a few years back and came away with a brand new ZZR1400....

@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne ha, I’ve done that in the past and another thing I no longer test ride…it would end up being too expensive 😂

Thank you, it’s always nice to have like minded people around… take care and enjoy the 500X 👍🏻

Yes, it ended up being a good fun guessing game with the two videos.. obviously it was always going to be the NX but wouldn’t have argued against bit of extra power! Thing is, 90% of the time this NX will be absolutely perfect for my type of riding and age, and the only time it could do with a little more is those long motorway journeys but they don’t happen that often so I’m comfortable with that.. actually, this NX feels a bit smoother and I know they did some work on the engine as part of the upgrade. This NX would be a brilliant choice as that final bike and this one could easily take me into my 70s Thanks for following Rob and hope it’s a great journey for us all 👍🏻

Nice choice, went and sat on one and it felt very good, riding position and weight low down were superb… in the end I bought the NX as I’d been very happy with the 500X and had enough money to buy one without finance

Thanks Steve, appreciate you watching..hopefully you’ll find some useful camping stuff on there as well 👍🏻

Thanks mate, the Aprillia looks great, I’m sure you’re enjoying it 👍🏻

@@thecampingbiker791 On June 15 I am heading to Alaska. It will be total 12000 miles. It will be an amazing trip.

@@MotoPavilion looking forward to the filming of the trip, one i would have loved to have done 😊

I did sit on a KTM and it did feel/look good but…..I like my boring Honda reliability 😂 The NX is like an old pair of trusty slippers that have been refurbished and upgraded and as an older man I’m happy 😊 I think you could be right about an alternative version and I would say it will be 2025 and they’ll call it the ‘NX Dominator’ Be interesting to see…might need to start saving again 😆

It’s a very nice evolvement of the 500X, happy days!

Think this is why I like the white one best, the combination of white against black looks great and when I get the white Barkbuster handguards it will look awesome ☺️

looking forward to the new bike and its excellent evolvement from the 500x

You’re going to like it

Yes, was a bit of a giveaway 😂

Thank you 🙏 the NC750x looks a lovely bike and glad you’re happy with it.. makes a difference to really love your bike

That’s really why I’ve upgraded to be honest, the 500 does everything for me

Excellent mix of bikes, I’ve had several large BMWs over the years and loved them all.. for me now they’re too big and heavy.. but if younger and healthier would I have one….yes 😊

Yes, same as my 500X…excellent bikes and the latest is just a nice evolvement 👍🏻

Thanks Stephen, it’s shaping up to be a good evolvement of the 500X and I’m already feeling the benefits…fingers crossed for many trouble free miles!

Like the 500X, I’ll take my time to consider what I’m fitting to the bike but looking forward to just getting some mikes in..

Cheers, also looking forward to new adventures 😊

I think so, don’t get me wrong if had the money I’d have several bikes but one would always be the little Honda 500s… thanks and safe riding

Great fun having to guess, and I do like the Transalp

Thank you Barry, it’s a wonderful day picking up your new bike, although over the years I’ve actually not had that many new bikes so I was always going to enjoy 😊 Looking forward to many years and miles travel with the NX, it does feel the same but with subtle differences that definitely enhance the bike..never had a white bike and liked it! Happy days and thanks again 🙏

thanks Stephen

You're so right.....and I do believe this bike is me!

@@nigelsride very much enjoying it, slight problem with emissions light coming on but new 02 sensor fitted 👍🏻

Yes, very nice it is as well..funny thing is it’s registered, frame labeled and insured as a CB500X

This should take me far…planning a long trip although could be next year for that!

@@thecampingbiker791 I’ll be watching! Looking forward to it. 👍

@@GaryPeckham me too 😊

You’ve summed it up better than I could and the fairing does feel better wind protection, although not had it at higher speeds or motorway yet 👍🏻

Just running in but already loving it 😊

I do understand your viewpoint and have expressed the same myself…nice choice you’ve made with the F900, had many BMWs over the years and loved them all..

Thank you, I’m loving the white, really stands out, particularly against the black on the bike 👍🏻

Thanks, and I agree it’s made a great bike better… for mine the RR Suspension I’ve fitted makes it even better….happy days 😀

Yes, definitely made a difference for me and brightness adjustment also 👍🏻

thanks Alan

I’m enjoying it very much, just need the rain to stop and I’m out again 😂

Thank you and good to have you along 😊

That’s exactly right, simply improving an existing good bike! I’ll be developing it as I go along, never like to rush decisions but watch this space 👍🏻

There’s a guy I met a couple of years ago who was 81 and still riding, albeit a small bike and not going too far on it…very inspiring and have to say if a lighter bike is a sacrifice as we age I’m happy to ride anything when time comes 😊 The Transalp looks a great bike and not massively heavier, although physically bigger, but like you I’m not having tubed tyres! Keep safe and all the best Andrew

Thank you, been out today and it just gets better.. I’ll give proper thoughts once I’ve put a few miles on it, but looking promising! No, it’s one that I got from a friend, only used a couple of times and it tells as it’s like new… Dealership fitted it along with my RR L2 rear suspension from the 500x as part of the deal so no charges

@@thecampingbiker791 Excellent...

Thanks Brad, so far so good 😊

I saw your trip but can’t recall if RU-vid or Facebook (think it was Facebook) good report and nicely done.. obviously from the Lakes, we live in Lancashire now but from Cumbria originally 👍🏻

@@thecampingbiker791 Thank you, it was Facebook review. Yes, living in Staveley, Cumbria born and bred. I hope North West Honda look after you.

@@jthelakes147 from Kendal but not born and bred

Very much so Robert, just getting it run in but very impressed with the changes.. I’m surprised the NC doesn’t have twin discs, it’s a big enough bike to warrant them!

I think so for me it will be a good choice, Tuareg looks a very nice bike and capable! Appreciate the power thing, if they ever did the NX as 70bhp it would be awesome..

Thanks Oliver, that’s a nice compliment and appreciated

Cheers Alastair, these Honda’s are just so reliable and frugal 😊

Thank you and let’s hope for many miles to come

Thank you Roy, appreciated

Thank you 🙏

Yes, time catches up 😂 you’ve hit the nail on the head re bike and this latest configuration of what is basically the 500X is a big step forward and i think will appeal to a younger audience! I had a Super Tenere, excellent build quality and long legs.. bit heavy for me know as I’m probably below average in strength 😂 Many thanks and hopefully you will see more of the channel as time goes on 👍🏻

That’s a serious observation, never having had a connective screen, I could see how someone could get distracted 😧 happy days though and enjoying the bike 👍🏻

Great choice and I’ve had a few RTs in my time…I’m happy for smaller, lighter, cheaper running, and reliability now 👍🏻

I hadn’t thought of things that way but you’re so right as the older you get the more you know what’s best for you be as an individual… 🍻

I’ve not had many brand new bikes in my time but certainly enjoying it…yes, i truly believe this bike was made for me personally 😂

It does really make sense, particularly with the improvements made to it, and I think it’s good for me for several years, which takes me into my 70s. It definitely looks better in the flesh and I had same thoughts as you when first saw the pictures but then seeing one in showroom altered that view…. Here’s to many adventures 👍🏻

@porter5877. I must admit I hated the new look of the NX when I first saw it, however like you I am getting used to the look What frustrates me is the NX is not available yet in Australia and the dealers don’t know when they will be. I just want to test ride an NX to see if I can live with the less power of my VStrom 650. I love my Strom but I have just turned 80 and I will need something a bit lighter to ground handle into the future.

Loved my CB500X, such an easy bike to ride and I personally think a fun bike on the back roads, was a bit sad when dropped it off at dealers a couple of weeks prior to new one arrived, but instantly felt at home with the NX…I did eventually put guards on the 500X and there’s a video summing up what modifications I’d done from about a month ago..I’ll put link below. The new tft display has instantly made a difference and I’m looking forward to more adventures with the bike! Good to here your cataract operation worked well and hope many more happy riding for you 👍🏻 Modifications on my Honda CB500X ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mG8AWFPYvBc.html

@@thecampingbiker791 watched it just after finishing one about your NX, thanks for a link.

@@adammedyna2365 no problem, happy days 👍🏻

Yes, my thoughts on Transalp re tubed tyres, don’t want to go there! Although I’ve only done about 250 miles on the NX I’m finding it an improvement on the 500X and thought that a good bike.. with your riding style I feel that this could be one you would enjoy! I’ll have more updates on the channel as I get more miles completed 👍🏻

Cheers Steven, under different circumstances I might have done so, particularly if my wife still came with me on the bike but in truth I love the CB500X and the NX gives me additional benefits on a bike that I’m very in tune with… all the best 👍🏻

There was a enough difference between them to make it worth while for me, particularly for a longer term ownership, but as you say everyone has their own view on the value of change…the main thing is we’re all happy with choices made.. 👍🏻

I’ve had many large bikes, including numerous BMWs but I’m very happy with the lighter weight and to be honest more fun….mainly it’s just getting your head round lower power but then you also have much lower running cost! The Skorpion exhaust is brilliant, good balance of sound, compactness and half the weight of standard.. Can highly recommend the NX, about 800 miles on clock but already can say it’s a great bike. I use soft luggage for the lower weight and off road better mobility, but plenty of options out there 👍🏻

Some years back i took a Honda Varadera XL1000 to the Scorpion Unit near Derby where they used my bike as a guinea pig to fabricate exhausts for that model.. agree totally re getting your head round a lower power output and 'only' 500cc. I will be making up my mind between this and the NC750X.. I am 3 years on you and looking to the future lighter is good ! @@thecampingbiker791

Nice one! Should be able to spot me on the road with the modifications 👍🏻

Well put and to be honest i always buy same shoes when worn out 😂 I like the Tracer 7 and if had the money I’d have one as an alternative bike… the engine is a peach, previously had the xsr700, same engine, and loved that! With a new hair cut who knows what comes next 😂

I really didn’t want to finance so Africa Twin or Transalp would be too expensive, but understand the view… most of the extras can be swopped over and indeed the most expensive of them, the RR Suspension is already fitted to the NX as part of the deal with my Honda dealership.

ok i respect it

@@tzitzifrigos1 thank you, maybe I need to buy a lottery ticket 😀

Thanks, I’ll be doing a range of videos on the NX, just want to run it in and spend time with it first, although videos will be coming soon! Actually, I’ll hopefully get camping over next couple of weeks and be reporting back 😃 👍🏻

Very pleased Mark, it’ll take a few weeks to get it the way I want it but well worth taking time

The guessing game was good fun though 😂

It’s so much better and very clear

Life would be boring if we’re all the same, I genuinely find it fun on the small back roads but understand how for some it just wouldn’t be right… out of interest what bike are you running…wish I had the money to have several bikes

Still need read the manual 😆 but already feels a great improvement

Thanks 🙏

I’m sure you would find either bikes to be a good choice, they’re so easy to live with, very frugal, Honda reliability and really good fun to ride…happy hunting when you’re ready 👍🏻

it was good fun watching the guess work, the transalp is a belting bike but the 500 fits me perfectly and i could afford to pay cash 😊

Thanks enjoying it..every bike is a compromise and it in truth the 500s just right for me 95% of time so the odd time it’s not I just keep plodding on 😆

Thanks Simon

Thank you, I’m really liking it 😊

Thanks 🙏 I’m sure it will give plenty to us all a good time.. happy days ahead 😊

I’ll certainly try to enjoy the coming years and promise more cooking 😆

Cheers Andy, looking forward to getting it match ready 😊

Nice to hear your thoughts from an experts viewpoint… the Benelli is a good looking bike as are some of the CFMoto bikes that are starting to appear. The Transalp is getting brilliant reviews and engine looks a peach but in the end I had enough cash for the NX, which I’m really comfortable and in tune with, and didn’t want to finance anything more expensive.. I’d never say never to change in the future but for now I’m happy 😊 👍🏻

Think that sums it up nicely 😊

Nice one Gary, I can only assume you’re enjoying the NX, I was unsure about changing from my dear old 500X, it was a part of me, but so glad I did as the NX is the same but different…in a good way obviously and know that I made the right decision… if you spot me out and about give me a shout 👍🏻

Thanks Karl, the 750 sounds almost perfect for you and just a shame they don’t fit the TFT screen from the NX to it as what a difference it’s made to me, outstanding difference in being able to read the clocks 😂

Thanks Bob, I’m ready enjoying it and it’s early days

There’s a few new similar bikes coming to the market and Tuareg 660 is a great looking bike… I still have the longer term reliability issue in my head but then that’s the same worry when looking at BMW, KTM and Ducati 😂 I think one manufacturer to watch over next few years will be CFMoto, I think the Chinese will evolve rapidly like the Japanese did from the 70s onwards… whatever you end up with have a blast 👍🏻

I’ve mostly had big BMWs both modern GS/RTs and older Ks over the decades and loved them but I realised that I wanted smaller simpler and cheaper bikes to run, the Honda CB500x met that need and I have to say provided a great deal of fun over the last 5 years with this latest NX likely to take me into my 70s I’m comfortable with the choice… the Hornet will be a brilliant bike, light, frugal, reliable and fun

It's not that different to the 500X other than those things briefly outlined, plus a tweaking of the engine, and I'm sure it'll prove a great travel bike... we will see though when i get chance to go off travelling

Actually Rally Raid Tractive suspension, swopped from the 500X…excellent ride

@@thecampingbiker791 bonus mate

@@tweetchris46 particularly when they swopped everything over free 😃

@@THEGSADVENTURER nice bit of kit, worth a bit of money so worked well getting it taken off and put on NX free 👍🏻