NX500 Australia Episode 1 Range Test

[@KeepItSimpleSailor]

I’ve got the ‘23 CB500x and the fuel range is brilliant. For the money it’s a good bike.

[@speedtwin1610]

I have done three tours this year on the NX mostly to Spain from the UK, with pillion and 25kg of luggage, with tour milage of around 2300 miles per tour, mixed roads inc moutains and motorway, the mpg avg displayed was 91mpg.. but actual fill up brim to brim I was getting was 95pmg! 😀

[@NXAussie500]

that is a great effort and shows how capable smaller bikes can be.

[@tonyg3793]

Good job on this post. The visuals were great, and the focus upon the performance dimension being explored was good too. Also notable for the lack of padding and the reasonable length. Thanks and Well done sir! Also agree that this is a really sensible but still very cool motorcycle - dripping with Honda quality.

[@jthelakes147]

Hope you enjoy the bike. I rode mine from the north of England to Marrakech and back (7200Kms).no problems with the Honda. Changes I made after the trip which I wish I had made before were:- Installed WRS tall screen as I’m 6”1” tall. Returned the Garmin XT2 Zumo as it kept locking up and replaced it with a Carpuride, changed the seat to Seat Concepts which my buttocks thanked me for. I have also changed the front tooth to 16 and unless you’re riding a lot of road it’s a better set up. Good luck.

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

Thanks for Sharing your experience..I do appreciate it 👍🏻 Be safe 😊

[@Daniel-Mclovin]

Nicely done mate ! I've gotten 452 to the tank, loaded! Out of my 21 model. Enjoy the new toy mate

[@colinshurey976]

I finished a 21 day ride on one in the mountains of northern Thailand yesterday Bike got hammered up and down mountain roads evedy day It coped really well i was impressed I would consider buying one for sure

[@johntaylor9104]

I reckon the bike is near perfect for Thailands roads, just finished a 10 day tour up north myself 😊

[@etcallnorway]

I'm looking into this for some touring mostly on the side roads avoiding highways so good to see an actual test.

[@darylneal989]

Good video cobber. Informative. Looking forward to future reveals.

[@Andrew-76]

I think if your Speedo is 7km/hr fast at 100kph then so will your trip meter so I reckon you can take 28km off your range for the tank just a thought pity the gps died it may have confirmed this cheers for the video

[@17405pop]

I bought mine here in Ireland in March of this year. Downsized from a Tenere 700. (fantastic bike but was getting a wee bit to top heavy for this 77 year old) The NX500 is a fine machine for long days in the saddle and it's amazingly frugal with fuel. I swapped the front sprocket at its 1st, 1000 km service. It makes a very noticeable difference. It's made 1st gear much more usable and I reckon about +- 450 rpm difference at our national maximum speed limit of 120 kph. The bike's no stump-puller but it's still torquey enough with the 16 tooth front in the 5th and 6th for most everyday riding. Riding all over the island of Ireland for various photo rallies I'm going 'twards 10,000 kilometres now of totally faultless riding. I regularly do 500 kilometres per day and the NX would be well able to do even more. A fine machine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH-0q2R4i5Zke6ssi=lFPVBKMubZ4X3aqf

[@NXAussie500]

yes, as did I, downsize from a YamahaTenere 700. I'm also enjoying the lower center of gravity and lighter weight. You can always have more power but the 500 does the job well.

[@jbgrant7250]

Good vid buddy, I'll look forward to see the mods you make.

[@SWORD1-cm4vb]

I average 99km for 4 liters on my NX 500. 453 km a tank. That’s riding 50/50 dirt and twisty asphalt. I very seldom break 110km/hr. It’s a great back road and gravel/service road bike. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.

[@PatchedBandit]

Thanks for the comment! Came here to check out a fellow NX youtuber 🙂 That's crazy good range from the NX!

[@alanwright9112]

Looking forward to this

[@stumpy200vetmx]

Interesting: very similar figures for fuel, revs and Speedo over-read to my 2016 500X. It's personal preference but I found the 16T front to be an excellent mod (UK riding conditions). Brings the revs down a bit on the open road, and I think gives more 'pull' out of each gear, and on the 2016 brought the Speedo back to correct. It is in any case a cheap and easy mod, so easy to reverse if you don't like it. Looking forward to seeing how you go with the NX!

[@davidmatthews3093]

Not a good mod. The 500 doesn’t have enough power or torque to cope with the higher gearing. The bike might be more comfortable on quick, boring roads used for a daily commute but it loses the spark that makes it perform so much better than the stats suggest on the backroads.

[@NXAussie500]

@@davidmatthews3093 Most people say otherwise. However, I'll report on my findings in a future episode. I'll be testing the limits of this bike.

[@reljoy]

Hey mate, I enjoyed watching that. According to my Drivo app, I get an average of 3.6L/100k on my 2019 CB500X. I think it's the same engine isn't it? I did 457km on a tank once but I've never tried to run dry😅.

[@robjones2852]

What does the NX500 owner's manual say about how well the fuel pump deals with being run dry? Dissappointingly, the owners manual of my beloved RE Himalayan 411 tells me (to protect the fuel pump) to start looking to fill up as soon as the trip F (low fuel) trip meter starts counting on the speedo display; this happens when there's 5 L left. It has a 15 L tank, but this is sort of saying I can only routinely count on 10 L. KZbinrs using this bike on highway tours get about 430 to 450 klm from the 15 L tank and they never comment on the fuel pump issue.

[@NXAussie500]

I haven't looked at the manual, but I doubt it's a problem. Shouldn't happen again though.

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

First time in this channel 👍🏻 I'll tell you something maybe its worth it 😅 This episode is so interesting 🤔..i do enjoyed it... Keep it up 💯 👌🏻 Greetings 🇸🇦 🌴 new subscriber 😊

[@brianwilliams8918]

Any adverse vibrations with stock bar weights removed and Barkbusters fitted? Also will be interesting to see what exhaust you fit and whether you have engine management light pop up as has happened to many in the UK.

[@NXAussie500]

NO vibrations for me... yes the exhaust issue will be interesting, but we'll find out soon..

[@harrysedgwick3482]

I've done 8000 kms with a Black Widow aftermarket exhaust and so far, no warning lights at all.🤞

[@brianwilliams8918]

​@harrysedgwick3482 Do you have primary and/or secondary baffles/DB killers fitted or not fitted?

[@harrysedgwick3482]

@@brianwilliams8918 I've answered you a few days ago but it seems to have disappeared!!!🤔 Yes, the end and link pipe come with a removeable db killer. Black Widow offer an extra (£27) one that fits between the link pipe and the can so in effect you can have a baffle at each end of the can. It works very well. Nice sound. A bit louder than stock but certainly wouldn't offend anyone.

[@NXAussie500]

Yes I will be doing mostly that type of riding..

[@eitansuez]

I'd like to know more about the visor extension you're using. i noticed a lot of wind noise when riding with just the built in visor. does the extension make a difference? what is the product?

[@NXAussie500]

its an Aliexpress cheap one but I'm doing an episode on different screens soon.

[@martythompson6509]

It should improve over time. I got over 500klms per tank on the previous CB500X.

[@davidmatthews3093]

Don’t change the gearing! It’s the gearing that makes the bike so much better to ride than it’s 47 BHP suggests. Put a 16 tooth sprocket on it and you will loose all that makes the bike so special! If that’s what you want I suggest you trade it in for a diesel hatchback.

[@NXAussie500]

Seems the majority of feedback says otherwise. However, I'll test that out myself and the viewers will see my assessment of the 16th. I'm keen to see what I think too.

[@richardharker2775]

That speed error would bug me. Can it be calibrated?

[@NXAussie500]

you will find that nearly all cars and bikes in the world have a built-in over read due to road speed limit safety. In this case, some say that the 16th front sprocket will correct this error. I'll be showing the result of this in an upcoming episode...

[@paulf2534]

@@NXAussie500 Bikes seem to be a little bit more on the over read than cars. All the bikes I have owned are out by about the same amount as the NX500 but my Z400 is a bit better now with a larger front sprocket although that changed again when I got new tyres (different brand from originals but same sizes)

[@NormanHughesdix]

Go for centre stand skid plate crashbar and YSS rear suspension

[@teddav976]

Transalp is a no brainer . 8 more KG and double HP. and not as top heavy. Selling my 2019 500X. Mine chews the juice over 105km/h.

[@NXAussie500]

@teddav976 yes the new 2025 model Transalp could be the next bike !!

[@paulf2534]

I was surprised to see it redlines at about 8.5k on the speedo. Is it very vibey at 100 -110 kph? I am thinking of this as my next bike.

[@17405pop]

Not noticeably. It's a very smooth bike overall. No-one's mentioned the wonderfully light clutch operation and what a peachy gear box the NX has. The slipper/assist clutch is a gem.

[@NXAussie500]

@@17405pop Next episode I'll discuss that but indeed yes it is light.

[@DavidKD2050]

They are about as close to the best compromise of performance and economy using my criteria. I however ride a 2023 VStrom 650 and as owners of them know you can achieve extremely good results, 3.6-3.8, without being too careful. And if you get excited with the throttle they don’t drink it either. For me the extra grunt is worth the slight, I guess .5 L per 100km if ridden side by side, additional fuel consumption is worth it for those moments when I want to twist and go. Overtaking up until legal speeds is as rapid as the surrounding traffic is capable of emotionally copping with. Any fast and you risk motorists backlash in my opinion. Sum up, love the 500, but lazy Honda could make it 20kg lighter. If so I would trade tomorrow.

[@NXAussie500]

I used to have a 2009 650 Vstrom and loved it. I was sooo close to buying a new one instead of this. Anyway, I like the lighter weight and fun factor with this 500 so will see how it goes.. thanks for the feedback. Enjoy the V-strom, I sure did but I wanted to ride lighter that's all.

[@seawench555]

Sorry how many litres does the tank hold please, nice bike but why does everyone buy a bike, then do heaps of modifications.?

[@NXAussie500]

@@seawench555 17.5 litres.. everybody mods a bike to suit them..

[@davidmatthews3093]

How disappointing. When touring I have often done over 500km between fill ups, the last 160 being with the reserve light flashing. Did you spend a lot of time above 110kmh? An edit. Having watched a bit more I see you spent your whole time on the highway and there is the difference. Ride on the backroads and you will go much further. Only yesterday I had to drive to pick up a birthday present in the nearest big town an£ that was a 130 km round trip. It was a lovely day and I enjoyed the ride making the most of the bike’s performance on bendy back roads. On those roads it averaged 3.0l:100km. That’s where it is in its element.

[@NXAussie500]

not much at 110kph. None over the GPS 110kph. Once the bike is run in more, then it may get better economy. We will see in the coming months.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

That’s very good economy, but I definitely wouldn’t sit on 80kph “ it’s bad enough sitting behind caravan nomads doing that speed .

[@NXAussie500]

won't be that kind of trip - as in not on highways

[@duncanwhitcombe4392]

Bering in mind that the speedo is wrong so is the km / tank

[@NXAussie500]

Yes true, so the corrected actual range in this ride was more like 450klms. I'll provide an update in future episodes.

[@podunkman2709]

Great city bike. Quite poor on the road; uncomfortable for tall persons, slightly too weak, not even light off road capabilities, no rack in standard .

[@NXAussie500]

@podunkman2709 yes, but I'm short at 174cm so suits me ok.. With some mods coming I'll be putting all to the test.. Thanks for your feedback.

[@davidmatthews3093]

Oh dear. How wrong can you be. I have owned my 500X for just over three years and it’s the best real world touring bike that I have ever owned. My annual mileage has doubled since trading in my previous bike, an ST1300 Pan European that I had owned and enjoyed for nine years. The CB500X has taken me everywhere I have asked it to go be that road, gravel track or trail. It’s not fast like a lightweight Enduro but I’ve not yet found anything that will stop its progress. A lot of my travelling is fully loaded with camping gear and it does that effortlessly. My next trip is 10 days away as I’m heading to the Millevaches Hivernale, camping at 1000 metres in the Massif Central in central France. In previous years we have had mud, snow and torrential rain and the little Honda copes with it all. You stay there in your armchair spreading misinformation but please don’t expect others to believe a word that you say. PS What’s a tall person? I’m 185 cm and it’s fine for me.

[@keithquinn5624]

Waste of gas riding in Australia, there’s nothing to see, no where to go, no scenic anything, boring.

[@NXAussie500]

Are you joking, you have no idea...

[@keithquinn5624]

@ozoutdorz2584 not joking, but I live in pnw canada (bc) so compared to here yes it's terrible there... just out of curiosity what's considered a good ride or area there? What was showed in video? Lol!

[@paulf2534]

Seriously, that is such a stupid statement.

[@3goldfinger]

​@@keithquinn5624In Australia we can ride all year long, you can't. 😂

[@keithquinn5624]

@ not true, I ride all year, the “winter” is mild here and better riding… just look on google maps… you guys don’t even have mountains 😂🤣🤡

[@666dualsport]

is it a comfy seat mate??

[@NXAussie500]

@666dualsport yes quite good, but I'll be doing an episode on this with modification to the factory seat.. stay tuned .. 🙂

[@666dualsport]

@@NXAussie500 awesome!!, seat and wind protection are my greatest concern, cheers mate

[@NXAussie500]

@@666dualsport yes, a new screen episode too