Very well done review. I am just getting ready to get back into riding, and I will definitely be testing this helmet. I tried on an LS2 Advant, and found it uncomfortable on the crown of my head. The slightly longer Advant X fit much better, but I am just not prepared to spend that kind of money. The explorer looks to be a good helmet at a good price, and I think the added room in front of my face will feel welcome.

Can you change KPH to MPH and KM to MI?

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To me this is the most in-depth review I've ever go through... well understood man... thanks man!

If only they can come up with spoke rim

Just ordered the carbon version for 274 CHF. Thanks a million for your insight!

nice review, what about residual value? and maintenance costs? mentioned competition: Honda. Yamaha, Suzuki.... maintain residual value, low costs and reliability too high. Maybe if you are going to move up or own it for at least 5 to 6 years then it would be a good choice but trade in in 2 or 3 years? let me know

The NX500 looks way better. Other than that, not much difference.

Absolutely detest the look of the NX, hated the Transalp look and this is just a junior version. CB500X looks way way better and the riding quality difference is nowhere near enough to convince me to change. Just bought a 2024 500X with 102 miles on the clock so now have the bike I love and saved a shit load of cash as well.

Spray some electronic contact cleaner on the start button. That will fix it.

The air box on the Transalp is completely inaccessible. Think about it. 🫢

Good morning; I just wonder if the bike is good enough for long travel two medium person; is it good enough for climbing a hill or going in fast on motorway?

That was a big day's ride. Sheefry is a beautiful part of Mayo. Over twenty years ago work used take Me to Clifden , I usually travelled from Westport via the N59 and sometimes via Louisburgh and Doolough. I only found Sheefry a few years ago and since then I've been over it several times in both directions. In June 2022 an English KZbinr, Rob Little, travelled around Ireland on His Yamaha YB100, He tried to cross Sheefry but the pass was blocked half way along due to a land fall. At 9:51 You can see where the retaining wall has been rebuilt.

Nice job brother. Thanks for sharing.

I have NX500 and I like it very much, excellent bike

I hope all is well Mr. Limey!

Very beatiful landscape! Amazing country I'd like to travel there whith my BMW ADV, from Spain. Greeting!

Unashamedly I declare, I am originally from Co. Mayo! Thank you for both the energy and time you have dedicated to capturing and editing this video. Your sound system is also of a sufficiently high quality...

Good info to know. Sold my bike a few years back. Good to see you bro. Hit the bell 🛎️ stay awesome 😁😎🤙🏾

Hi, I purchased this identical motorcycle on the 8/03/24 and I am very disappointed with some really bad corrosion issues, Honda after sales team have been poor, my motorcycle has never been out in the rain as I live in the Canary Islands. They are blaming the weather for the corrosion so good luck to anyone who lives in the UK with this machine.😡😡😡The motorcycle is only used at weekend for pleasure only done 2500 kilometers.

Cb 500 x better looking dont like nx at all

For some reason, Roadsync does not exist in North America. The Honda nav system on my 2018 Gold Wing was pretty lame, so maybe it’s no great loss.

I bought the 2013 F800 GS Adventure two years ago. I love it, but the biggest weakness for my bike is me. It is far more capable than I am!

The two bikes aren't really comparable; one is a 470cc para twin, the other is a 390cc single. The KTM is more comparable with the Triumph Speed or Scrambler 400 and the Enfield Guerrilla 450 (similar horsepower despite higher cc) while the NX500 is more similar to other Japanese naked bikes like the Kawasaki Z500. I've seen people do whole tours on the NX500 (like Mr Fish recently); maybe you should have tried them with a bit of weight on them to see what came out best.

NX500 is a twin, not a single cylinder.

The KTM's reliability might be questionable. It's quite a highly stressed wee motor and their camshafts are a bit chocolate-esque I believe. I think it's a bit off-kilter comparing these two bikes as well, they're obviously built for quite different use.

Got one new 702x LOVE IT

I think the main competitor really is the Kawasaki Z500, which is slightly lighter and sportier but misses out on the dual discs and Michelin 6's. I'd say also the Royal Enfield Hunter and Guerilla are probably competitors in terms of capacity and price, albeit single cylinders. As is the Vitpilen. I have modified my Hornet 500 quite substantially. For anyone buying: SW Motech hand guards, Honda heated hand grips, 12V socket, meter visor, radiator guard, stompgrips, crash protection and rear spools, ventura rear rack. But this is a heavier 500cc, so also looked at weight saving. R&G rear footpeg deletes and an Arrow 71966PRI help save a couple of kgs. To anyone buying this bike, check out the Puig screen before buying the Honda meter visor. I Also be warned they will install the 12V socket in the tail unit, not the handlebar. So you'll have to buy your smartphone setup, eg. quadlock usb smart charger and wireless mounting head. This is a perfect commuter, town bike and courier bike for my purposes. Order everything at once and choose carefully, cos Honda has significant parts delays.

I like NX

Mumbling fumbling fool

Yes, it is 15kg heavier than 850, but only 2kg heavier than tiger 900. What is so enormous about it?

I don't know how you can be impressed by it lasting three years - I have a Oxford Rainex that tore in all the same places as yours - not UV resistant I think - £70 and it lasted just over a year. I could have bought seven cheap ones and changed them every year!

La moto perfecta si trabajas a 30km de casa.

Is it not a twin? 🤔 You said single cylinder

The KTM has 12.2:1 compression ratio 2-ring piston single cylinder that is "ready to race", demands high octane gas, special oil, runs very hot, sounds like a metal box of marbles. What you need if you're going to race. Race what? It is more Indian-bajaj than Austrian. A small bike pretending to be a big bike. The NX500 is the big bike pretending to be a small bike, it's the most powerful iteration in Honda's lineup that shares the smooth parallel twin with Honda's legendary, proven build quality. It is unfair to compare these two bikes of different levels.

The NX is one of the most comfortable bikes I’ve ever sat.

Did the KTM thumper get buzzy cruising at 110-120?

The thing is: why Honda didn't just upgreat the existing cb500x as is has a better windshield? So did the sit confort in the nx500 improved comparing to the cb50x?

Interesting review. I am however, waiting to see what the 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R is all about once it's in production and out in the wild.

bro eicma 2024 is just 1 day later. could have waited for the new ADV 390 for the vid

The nx is a twin

Excellent comparison. I ended up getting the 390 adv with a quickshifter. Not regretting it one bit.

Two great bikes.

My GS800 was doing quite well till around the 90.000 km mark. Now get a lot of irregular repairs