Bike Hunt Ep2 - Honda NX500 & Hornet 500

[@nicksepisode]

if you like what you see come join me and Jodie on our new inclusive channel! www.youtube.com/@NickJodie

[@davericketts9101]

I loved my CB500X but sold it last week, to a guy who has just passed his test. Super reliable and never missed a beat. I have gone slightly retro, with a Kawasaki W650, 24 years old with only 14,900 miles on. Love to see your biking videos. Take care folks.

[@nicksepisode]

Oh very nice Dave. Its good to hear from you :)

[@simonhall5086]

Hi Nick. Got myself a CB 500X last year. Cracking bike, all I'll ever need. Amazing fuel consumption and tank range. Great on motorway and so comfortable and light. Toss up between this and the NC 750. Good luck choosing your next bikes 👍

[@nicksepisode]

Nc750 is great, but I've already been there. I'm tempted by the nx500 this time. Got a few more to try first. But 400-600cc is the sweet spot

[@steve00alt70]

Now that I have full licence I might go with the cb500f its the perfect balance of lightweight, cheap and enough power. The cb500x has too low of a ground clearance to be an adventure bike.

[@sandwaves5642]

If you get these / one of those bikes, don't forget to buy the rack for top-box ( obviously the box itself ) and the center-stand ! MUST have !! - at least on the NX..... The "backfife" from the exhaust is on all of them 😁😁 A great adventure you two had, on this trip 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@nicksepisode]

Thanks for the info!

[@kradjl]

Seems I was lucky enough to find you again, nice to see you guys are looking through some variety. Good luck on the next trial.

[@nicksepisode]

subscribing would be a good way to find us again :)

[@Bob-ts2tu]

I was all for a cb500f or the new cb500 hornet for a long time, but decided to go for the 750 hornet because you get so much more at an affordable price difference, but you can't really go wrong with any honda IMHO, they know a thing or two about building bikes, even if the styling may be a bit boring for some, but it's substance, value and reliability i look for

[@nicksepisode]

I found the hornet 500 much more pleasurable the 750 i rode seemed hard work, very snatchy. how's yours?

[@Bob-ts2tu]

@@nicksepisodei get it this week, 24 plate, and it was a concern as some reported the same, but from the numerous reviews i've seen, some say it's down to the engine braking setting, missenden flyer for one commented on it, and said if you lower it to 1 the snatchiness disappears especially at low speeds, and others say they easily adjust to riding it smoother anyway. I also read that throttle snatchiness is common on many euro5 bikes, but i havent got the experience to know that, although i remember when i did my DAS on a kawa 650 that too was a tad more jerky than i expected, it felt similar to my 125 in low gear, but then again i didnt have it for long enough to get used to it. GL

[@johnj2766]

Good channel and like the banter I've got a cl 500 just sold me x11 but strangely don't miss the power

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you. I think the big CC bikers are going to be the thing of the past, ever increasing costs makes the smaller CC bikes much more appealing, and you can still have fun on them!

[@pielight7449]

Just did similar....a Blackbird for CL500. Loving the CL. That said I also have a K1600gt sport, so can still have a power trip whenever the fancy takes me.

[@caldaemon]

Reading between the lines, NX500 for travelling and commuting, anything else for fun..? 😉 Great vid guys, love the banter and the opinions on the bikes. The price of the NX500 here in Ireland is about the same as the TRK702 which is looking more interesting with every review...

[@nicksepisode]

Thank you, bud. I would like to try the Trk702, but my local dealer doesn't have a demo one. I'd be sceptical of what is said about them online, though. You can't go wrong with a Honda for reliability.

[@neilwiddison6529]

Great video guys, i have a cb500 which i love, mine is an early one on carbs

[@nicksepisode]

Nice one!

[@colvillebri196]

My cb500f was a lovely bike and it popped and cracked on the over run so it’s sounded awesome. They are so comfortable I done a 1500 tour of wales and is was great.

[@nicksepisode]

do you still miss it? the hornet 750 is hard work i find, surprised there hasn't been a fuel software update, its quite snatchy

[@colvillebri196]

I love the power and quick shifter on the 750 but I enjoyed having the 500

[@niteworlok]

Passed Mod2 other day like I told ya, and went looking at some bikes yesterday - NC750, Tiger, Tracer 7 and Hornet looking at :D just gotta decide what I am really after :D

[@nicksepisode]

Nc750x is the do it all and the most economic and practical. Tracer 7 has a stonking good engine 👌 hornet is very fun to ride. Haven't spent much time on a tiger but I know the older ones get hot and feel top heavy. If you're buying on a deal go with the best dealership that's near you.

[@paulf2534]

Great review guys and hello from Australia. Are they the same gear ratios on both bike? I have heard that the CB500X have a short first gear to help off road so just wanted to know if the Hornet 500 had a longer first or not.

[@nicksepisode]

Hi from the other side of the pond ! I can't get any info on the transmission ratios of both vehicles. But to ride the nx500 feels it has a longer gear box and the hornet 500 seems a tad shorter. This would make sense as they are suited for different riding. Or it could just be placebo and I'm waffling lol 😆

[@paulf2534]

@@nicksepisode Might be a difference in the sprocket ratios. That would be why the NX seems longer.

[@dmertl75]

Gotta love CJ Ball, I’m a regular visitor there lol I also bought the CB750 Hornet from there last year. You have to test ride it, you won’t be disappointed 😂

[@nicksepisode]

Yeah, cj Ball is our go-to honda dealership, we bought Jodie's first bike there (cb125f)

[@dmertl75]

@@nicksepisode Just my opinion. But would be interesting to hear your thought on the CB750 Hornet vs Suzuki GSX-8S as a review. I’ve ridden both there and preferred the Hornet but the low end torque on the 8S is really handy.

[@nicksepisode]

@dmertl75 yes I'm keen to try the suzuki

[@jamesprice7470]

Great video nick and jo the hornet does look good.

[@nicksepisode]

It does!

[@florme6494]

It’s amazing to think what a better OEM exhaust would do for sales of the 500 Honda range. 1 company that has perfected it is KTM.

[@nicksepisode]

Certainly not the case for the KTM 390 Adventure

[@bally632]

I quite like the hornet,I was looking at a red one the other day 🙂. If you bought these you wouldn't get the chance to do your valve check video as there 16,000 miles!!😅

[@nicksepisode]

Lol very true

[@leighchard2929]

I am surprised you are not going for a Nc750, Fuel costs being what they are and how good they are for fuel

[@nicksepisode]

might try one again to be honest

[@eddale5557]

I sold my Triumph 900 Rally Pro and got this Honda 500 NX and i don't miss the 900 at all, much lighter and manuverable the 500 i think so never any bigger bike for me 😒

[@nicksepisode]

yeah its a great bike, very easy to live with

[@ZoahPorre]

I like the hornets looks over the nx500s too

[@nicksepisode]

it looks nice in that stealth black, i do wonder what the stealth black would like on the nx500, something they do sell it in too

[@ptilrem]

Woah, what did you do with your orange leather glowes Nick?

[@nicksepisode]

Still got them. Didn't think they'd suit the hondas lol

[@Fiatmannen1]

Right correct side, sounds like the movie a fish called Wanda😂

[@nicksepisode]

Classic film

[@johnbrando8248]

Why not race?

[@nicksepisode]

It would a close one wouldn’t it

[@romeldias]

Vanilla Himalayan!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@nicksepisode]

haha

[@sandrarobinson4407]

Can I just say… I don’t think Jodie got lost or poor sense of direction… it was Nick whom didn’t give clear instructions!

[@nicksepisode]

I think you are right haha

[@sandwaves5642]

At the moment Honda has ONE good/price bike : the NX500, or if you can get cheaper = even better - the CB500X2023. Other Honda bikes are either half-baked, or overpriced. Honda actively, deliberately "neglects" their ( or even worlds' ) best MC development - the NC750X - which lacks some stuff to be the PERFECT bike for alllloooot of people. Well, as things are today - the NX500 IS the thing to go - if Honda is on the menu - but not for Jodie - too high 🤷‍♂🤷‍♂

[@nicksepisode]

think you are correct

[@ripmax333]

And it's a real shame they discontinued the NC700S, perfect blend between the 500F and NC practicality😢

[@nicksepisode]

@@ripmax333 agreed

[@mpa568]

I have the 2023 CB500X - im 2.03m high - it should not be smaller :D