2023 Honda CB500X review

The latest vid from theloftybiker....the highly talented mid weight all rounder, the CB650X. It's bike I've ridden before and never dissapoints.
kindly loaned by Damerells of Indian Queens
#theloftybiker #damerells #hondacb500x

[@noelbowerman1562]

I have a 22 model ,I'm never going back to heavy ,tall bikes ,love it

[@theloftybiker3090]

It's a good call........thanks for watching

[@paulyflyer8154]

On my 43rd bike now (all i can remember anyway!) and it's a 500X. All I can say is that I'm now riding more and having more fun than ever. So easy to push about, jump on and go anywhere especially the snotty single track welsh lanes around me.

[@theloftybiker3090]

Great little bike

[@joecamel6835]

@@theloftybiker3090 But why are they snotty ?

[@theloftybiker3090]

@@joecamel6835 Sorry Joe...What do you mean ''Snotty''?

[@davecarrera]

Just past my CBT (55 year old ) and planning my full licence route and this is in my eye as a first bike for what I want to do. Thank you for the upbeat review.

[@theloftybiker3090]

Great news well done...thanks for watching

[@cordeiropedro]

I am 47 year old and never rode a bike other than a 125 scooter. Got this bike a week ago and 800kms laterI am already getting quite comfortable with it and I loving it. What great first bike!

[@theloftybiker3090]

Thanks for watching

[@alfredocesarano757]

I have bought this bike, new from Honda dealer, preferring it over the nx500, which was the one I wanted to buy. Finally I went for cb500x which had much more aesthetic impact. I love this bike.

[@theloftybiker3090]

Me toooooooo....thanks for watching

[@johnfitzgerald4274]

Thank you.

[@lesliejohns5929]

I have been riding for 45yrs and owned 1,000cc to 1,300cc sports bikes and Adventure bikes. Getting older, I bought a CB500X 2023 model and absolutely love it. Wife often comes as pillion and still enough power to enjoy the ride and keep up with traffic. Highly recommend this bike to anyone.

[@theloftybiker3090]

It's a great bike..I took out the new model NX500 this week..only slightly different..Vid out next week....thanks for watching

[@CIXOTTOMMY]

Great video sir. After speaking with Honda they are not releasing the new NX500 to the US market due to low polling/feedback which blows my mind. I will have to just pick up this fine CB500X then as I think it is a great value and awesome bike. Great review!

[@theloftybiker3090]

The NX is a cb500x, it's really only a styling and model realignment for the Euro market. You enjoy your cb500x its a wonderful bike

[@user-te4fb6ec4i]

Bought my first bike and it's the CB 500X. Took it home today. Good on YA Lofty, very happy.

[@theloftybiker3090]

Great news....a super bike! thanks for watching

[@Robsventures]

Fantastic review - common sense straight forward and honest as ever - refreshing , keep up the fantastic work 👍👍

[@theloftybiker3090]

Thank you so much.......

[@janeg4706]

I'm loving my CB500X - so easy, relaxed and manoeuvrable, but the engine has enough 'pep' to be fun as well. Next time you're up at Damerell's, have a go on the GSX 8S - I think you'll love it! PS Jane's the wife - it's John here!

[@theloftybiker3090]

LOL Jane........I went to ride the Susie Monday it wasnt ready...Cant wait......It's a bigger bike than the Hornet, so excited

[@universalradio6944]

I have one and love it. Only change I'd make is a bigger front sprocket.

[@theloftybiker3090]

They are available😉

[@lekkarides]

Thanks for a great review. I've got one here in Cape Town and absolutely love it ❤. Goes offroad without hassles and just a joy to ride.. Keep up the great work TLB 👍🏻🇿🇦🙂

[@theloftybiker3090]

Thank you

[@richardeyers322]

rode a demo last year in all my lots of years riding,this has got to be the easist bike i have ridden.

[@theloftybiker3090]

It's a great bike

[@duanestiles4821]

At least you know how to rev a motor cycle engine up great vid

[@theloftybiker3090]

thanks for watching

[@svaralen]

Cracking bike!!! As a 52 years old beginner, I fancy to buy this Honda as my first bike. On the highway, is any bad vibrations?! Thanx for your lovely reviews and cheers from Serbia 🇷🇸

[@theloftybiker3090]

its agreat bike try the nc750 too before buying....thanks for watching

[@bolivarramos933]

Brilliant! Thank you

[@theloftybiker3090]

Thank you

[@rosarioroberto5823]

Greetings As always another fantastic detailed video 🇺🇸🎉🍾🇺🇸. How was the level of vibration? Thank you so much for assisting me, keep producing more videos.

[@theloftybiker3090]

This is a well sorted unit....I found it to be very smooth. The CB500x is a well rounded bike for any occasion..........Thank you😉

[@DenaMarshallFineArt]

I was litterally looking at this bike today - was it you that made it all muddy? lol. Great review, and it's been really weird watching a review in my local area (I'm in Trewoon). I was out on my 2019 CB500x on some of the same roads only a couple of days ago. It's interesting how you got on with the little CB considering your height, would you consider having one in your garage then?

[@theloftybiker3090]

Thanks for watching...it is certainly a great little bike

[@butchcassidy9125]

I had one and it was a nice enough bike, but I couldn't live with the budget suspension.

[@theloftybiker3090]

Quite right...... cheap enough bike to sort out mind

[@davidmatthews3093]

It’s easy to upgrade. I actually found the OE rear suspension much better than I had imagined it to be but bought a RallyRaid rear shock with a stronger spring as I knew what I wanted to do with the bike. It has turned out to be a great all purpose bike, I was in the Pyrenees last week and it performed brilliantly in the hills. My friend on his 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro almost choked when I told him that it had averaged 92 mpg between top ups because he’d seen how hard it had been going.

[@butchcassidy9125]

@@davidmatthews3093 I guess it depends how you use it and your personal expectations. I also went the Rally Raid route but was still not satisfied. (I am very fussy with suspension). Eventually traded it for Tiger 1200 GT Pro. This is the suspension I was searching for. Obviously a lot more money, but worth it for me.

[@carltongayle5461]

Hi Lofty. Just passed my mod1 and mod2 at 62. Which bike do you think is better for a 12 mile commute each way throughout the year in town and the occasional longer distance? Presumably the forza has better weather protection and less maintenance but the 500x maybe more fun. Any comments on my decision would be great.

[@theloftybiker3090]

LOL thats a life style choice..........Forza for me

[@PhilipKerry]

At the beginning sound is only the left ear mate , the main part of the review is ok .

[@theloftybiker3090]

How strange same mic and camera for intro and walk round. Which I believe in mono anyway ?

[@carltongayle5461]

Hi lofty. Any views on this 500x versus honda nc750? Really like both as a brand new rider.

[@theloftybiker3090]

personally I prefer the nc750x...you must test ride them both.....thank for watching

[@dannyvan5792]

ok but can you make a U turn on a road ????

[@theloftybiker3090]

ofcourse...thanks for watching

[@duanestiles4821]

Hey there lofty biker does it have enough power to have my wife ride with me

[@theloftybiker3090]

Of course ...but you wont be doing much overtaking 😆🤣 It's an A2 bike

[@vacoasrebel6729]

So after 50years Honda deliver a 500 with all the modern tech thrown at it but with less power than a 1970's 500/4 and without the good looks and presence😢😢😢 They've lost the Plot! Sorry, but thats a poor offering!

[@theloftybiker3090]

Oh dear, don't beat about the bush tell what you really think 😆😅🤣😄😁 It'sobviously not for you......But it's one of Hondas best selling engines, over 140k sold world wide.......

[@vacoasrebel6729]

@@theloftybiker3090 It's not about being my kind of bike. Apart from cleaner emissions it's about the lack of progress over 50 years. 2kg weight difference, less power, and clone clone like looks 😢 Honda could sell 1950's leaky unreliable British bikes if their badges were stuck on them. Example-1980s boy racer Ford RS2000 came with 120hp, today's equivalents 200hp plus. What are Honda playing at ?¿?¿😢

[@theloftybiker3090]

@@vacoasrebel6729 I agree 100%...playing safe as usual. I don't suppose they are ploughing much development money into the ICE bikes. I'm riding the CL500 Tuesday it's another one.

[@vacoasrebel6729]

@@theloftybiker3090 if you replace 50 year old carbs setup with injection system and modern exhaust and cat you can sort emissions and gain more power. With modern materials and computer modeling surely they don't need to spend a fortune on 500 class bikes that they have produced millions of since the 60's? Without an EV miracle there will be a very limited bike market as we know it. Bike market needs ICE, and synthetic clean fuel that the EU have quietly agreed to recently 😉

[@theloftybiker3090]

@@vacoasrebel6729 I think I'm too old to worry about EV's or synthetic...I shall buy petrol until it's all gone 😆😅🤣😁😄😃🥰