A test of the Honda CB 500 X Adventure, the Rally Raid Products adventure conversation of this great bike
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@nordinwan7 жыл бұрын
I rode 25,000km on a CB500X from Kuala Lumpur to London passing through, Mynmar, India, Pakistan, Iran,Turkey. Problem? Nope ..just chain and tyre replacement. It's super reliable.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV7 жыл бұрын
That is a cracking trip on a very reliable bullet proof bike.
@shmac965 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Good on ya mate!
@szatanica15 жыл бұрын
Nordinwan - did you ride on a stock bike with only the changes you mentioned or one of those upgreaded versions?
@motoryzen4 жыл бұрын
You had to replace a chain after only 15.5 thousand miles? Good grief...did you never stop to clean and lube the chain? I know that can be some rough terrain, but damn man. (scratches chin). That seems a little early to have to replace a chain unless that chain got absolutely pummeled by big rocks and eventually a linkage broke and ya didn't have the proper tools and a back up one ready to replace the broken linkage with. Beyond that, I honestly haven't much room to talk.
@fanfei85524 жыл бұрын
Fantastic trip,keep riding mate.Good on ya
@tatecraft13613 жыл бұрын
This was the video I’ve been looking for after reading everyones “opinion” on the CB500X’s off-road shortcomings! Excellent!! 🎉
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@osimnod9 жыл бұрын
Another excellent real-world review of an affordable bike that appears capable of doing what the vast majority of ADV riders will actually do. Glad to see the mid-weight offerings broadening. Go Honda!
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's a good one and potentially great with some mods. Can't wait until we get ours, which unfortunately is a couple of months away.
@blancolirio9 жыл бұрын
GREAT review! After 7000+ miles of hard adventuring on the RRP CB500X in all sorts of conditions, I agree with all of David's points on this review. "A capable SUV"- yes, it's like a little jeep on the trail and can really get you out of a tight spot! I've never owned a more capable 'all rounder' Adventure bike...and I've tried 'em all! Juan Nevada City, Ca.
@tahoehiker7 жыл бұрын
Hey Juan I actually found your videos on this first and bought a cb500x because of it. Just starting upgrades now. Kinda sucks Rally Raid doesn't have a U.S distributor anymore.
@Bashirachakzai Жыл бұрын
Are 400x and cb500x the same or different
@ripmax3338 жыл бұрын
put the CB500 series twin cyl engine on a CRF250L Frame! now that would be a serious middle weight adventure bike.
@djurcinovski8 жыл бұрын
there is guy who did that. its crf500 look it up.
@TheMotorman19816 жыл бұрын
I'll drink to that
@shahfacekillah3 жыл бұрын
I just picked up one of these. A 2014 model. This is my 5th bike I've owned and I can honestly say it's the best bike I've had.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV3 жыл бұрын
Great hear of riders loving their bikes
@jeffferguson72568 жыл бұрын
pretty impressive really. Its a shame honda does not produce this version of the cb500 from the factory.
@eddieg8494 жыл бұрын
I have a 2019 Honda cb500f she's a beast wouldn't trade her for the world😍
@user-so8kx7uj2x3 жыл бұрын
If I had a cb500, I'd be pleased. I'd prefer cb500x, because fits better for me and my purposes. Although, I understand anyone who prefer cb500f. Both are great and you can keep them forever! If I buy the x, I hope I'll keep it forever
@venton38 жыл бұрын
You get a thumbs up for taking that bike down that gnarly trail. This is a cool bike, but I'd wager those modifications don't come cheap.
@cagednm698 жыл бұрын
$2900
@ride4adventure7 жыл бұрын
cagednm69 can you publish a list of the parts?
@pbayers5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, for the price of the bike plus the upgrades I don't see what makes it better than riding a DR650
@tobyn76495 жыл бұрын
@@pbayers The engine is super smooth...no chug at lower speeds and it is way better on the road. I believe a saw a comparison video to the DR650 on KZbin. I have the CB500X and I can not find any issues with the bike. Would I race it in a cross country race? No...but I ride it on trails and dirt roads and it comfortably carries me at 75 mph on the highway with zero vibration. The DR 650 is a great bike but I think the CB500X with the Rally Raid suspension is better for what I do.
@pbayers5 жыл бұрын
@@tobyn7649 thanks for the response! Thats interesting
@MyRandomLife2479 жыл бұрын
Have always had a soft spot for this bike. Although I only commute out of the entire 500 range I'd have this bike. It's just so comfortable and so easy to ride, it can just chew up the miles!
@papajeff54863 жыл бұрын
This is just what I needed, thank you. I will almost certainly never attempt such a difficult trail; but, it’s good to see this bike might take it on. Texas
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@SirSpinalColumn9 жыл бұрын
0:48 Joel's bridge! That roadworks equipment is STILL there!
@dustyrider2442 жыл бұрын
I have exactly the same bike with RR upgrade, only difference is that you can ride the fucker properly. Outstanding video and every time I am told I don't have an adventure bike I send this link, thanks mate, I am subscribed
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@losttheplotcolin5 жыл бұрын
When you jump over the log at 3 mins the kick stand is dropping down and touching the ground . you might want to upgrade the return spring. Love the videos.
@tcagrierarslan55409 жыл бұрын
Honda should be planning to use this bike's platform to create an Africa Twin Jr. :)
@AldrinorTalnier9 жыл бұрын
+T Cagri Erarslan That's why there was a great outcry for an adventure kit for the Cb500x. I wouldn't be surprised if this Cb500x (With RallyRaid Stage 3) is more popular than their new 1000cc africa bike
@antoniojmols6 жыл бұрын
The Africa Twin Jr already exist. Is the crf 250l Rallye :)
@hoppo10006 жыл бұрын
It's a halfica twin
@krisdadabmetha18995 жыл бұрын
I saw someone call this bike “Madagascar twin”
@majorliferygbsm51028 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so pleasant to watch and very professionally done.
@spudmire668 жыл бұрын
Great, informative well thought out and put together review. I hadn't heard of the CBX until I watched this vid!! Since then have looked into it a bit and am seriously considering swapping my Tenere as I find it a bit tall and top heavy. For those out there who may be in the same frame of mind the Level 3 Rally Raid kit delivered to your door will set you back approx. $4000 Aussie. Ouch...but you can pick up a good low km used ( ie last years model ) CB for around 5 grand add the kit and still be under 10g's. So around the same as a good used Tenere or a high km F800. Definitely worth a look. Thanks MAD for putting it out there.
@krollpeter7 жыл бұрын
6 years ago I shipped my R1200GS from Singapore to Darwin, and rode some 6000 km to Perth. I do not believe at all I had any real advantage over the modified CB500X as a soloist. Except one thing: Two-up. I have since long a feeling that I should simplify my life - to get actually more.
@brucesalt35182 жыл бұрын
What a lovely review!! A well composed video...thank you!!
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Thumpermad7 жыл бұрын
I had a Fantastic dirt bike the TTR600R a little big for deep gully trails but perfect for singletrack beside the main fire trails (Wattagan mountains Central Coast) my issue was I couldn't turn it around if I needed to bug out of a too steep knarley trail but I love your work I'd hate to drop that beauty on the rocks 😉
@philipiau44258 жыл бұрын
gotta say... its not a demonstration of the 500, but your offroad riding prowess and even headedness!
@sumanbhaskar17046 жыл бұрын
I have honda stunner 125cc on 2009 & it's really pretty cool now 2018 I love my bike
@javierf553 жыл бұрын
Amazing. This video shows why this new CB 500 X got a big big X. It's a real dual purpose bike.
@brianjones49723 жыл бұрын
getting a 2020 model soon going to be making it similar to this for actual adventuring cant wait
@mrgregpappas7 жыл бұрын
Hey I remember you from the Continental Drift vid you did way back! Glad to see you're still making videos! CD was inspiring and it seems like you have found yet another gem of a motorbike. Nice video.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV6 жыл бұрын
There's a heap more adventure on this channel.
@tylersettlemire53644 жыл бұрын
This video just set in stone and sold me on my decision. This is what I am getting. Great video 👍!!
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV4 жыл бұрын
Good choice! a great little bike
@munkkittaja4 жыл бұрын
just remember the mods ain't cheap if you need them
@kimkelberg5 жыл бұрын
What a Dream bike setup 👍😊
@nikos-giorgos9 жыл бұрын
Thank you!That's what i thought how the cb500x should be in the first place.Honda is too blind to see what people want. Now if you could do the same with the nc750x dct that would be something to drool over.A little more weight, but a little better fuel consumption more balanced chassis overall helmet storage that can be turned into a 20lt fuel tank,and most importandly made in japan...
@MKrazzy18 жыл бұрын
Very cool modification to the 500 and great video. My only knock on this is the comment "bigger bikes, above 800, would have a hard time doing this". Really no point in saying that because it takes away from what you have done with the 500 mod, which is really cool, but its completely not true. Not sure what bikes you're referring to, but my KTM 1190 wouldn't have a challenge with any of it.
@chrisredfield32406 жыл бұрын
The weight is near the same as a f800gs with the rally raid kit
@slimjim74115 жыл бұрын
The bikes he would be referring too would be pretty much anything but the $15,000+ KTM or the Honda Africa Twin. Which are both pretty much just giant enduro's.
@fewe2.0394 жыл бұрын
I think the stock one, until 2019, ist nice for gravel roads. Nice to See that with some modifications it swapt into a real offroad bike.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV4 жыл бұрын
thank you
@jackthemuss24938 жыл бұрын
Cracking video boys. Great bike all round. I'm about to do my 50,000km review. I was looking for inspiration and I found it.
@JoeJoeMoto9 жыл бұрын
Pretty flexible bike when you can do 100ks of single trail then commute home on the highway, let alone the Simpson trip it did!
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV9 жыл бұрын
+JoeJoe Moto Useful SUV. Competition for the V-Strom and for those that want a road oriented DR650
@lurker-mq4fp6 жыл бұрын
Amazing bike. I love the look of that forest you were riding through. Looks a great laugh!
@josemariapuyalcampo95207 жыл бұрын
Honda...."the power of dreams"...great bikes for wonderful people...
@dray80477 жыл бұрын
I nearly bought this bike until I saw the Kawasaki Versys mk3. I'd love to see you explore the potential for the Versys the same as you've done for the honda!
@chrisredfield32406 жыл бұрын
It's already 217kg. They will only add to the weight with wire wheels and crash protection
@MrEMann4 жыл бұрын
I like the drone taking a shadow selfie at the end. Nice review thanks.
@rockybeach14 жыл бұрын
Great video, that's off road riding at its finest!
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@den2ofoz3 жыл бұрын
This could be my upgrade bike in the near future. For 5'7" Seat height for me are just fine.
@ThrillaPark7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this review. I want this bike badly!!
@famousmidnight8 жыл бұрын
Really nice review, sweet bike. Pretty interesting.
@spudmire668 жыл бұрын
Nice video Dave.( and the link to the hay river was awesome - good job. had the same weather when we went in fourbies a few years ago so good to see others coping it!!..ahh its all good yarn material ). Who would you recommend to do these mods here in Sydney?
@overlandmotorcycletours47857 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review! Thinking of trying one as my next tour hack
@findingneutral3 жыл бұрын
Wow. What an awesome all around review. Reaffirms my purchase once more 😃👍
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV3 жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@allanw61036 жыл бұрын
OMG. I cant believe its been over 2 years and no bike company has made a bike like this... well sort of. theres the suzuki vstrom 650xt. too big? and the kawasaki X300 versys. too small. the crf250 rally is underpowered but better off road. the 650xl... who knows, but i think there is a huge gap in this market. what an awesome conversion of the honda CB500x. Honda really needs to build an adventure version of this bike for us yanks across the pond. and if you like this bike as much as i do, write Honda and tell them to build it! they will come and it will sell more than the zuke and kawi I predict. thanks rally raid.
@chrisredfield32406 жыл бұрын
Honda can't afford to sell these at £8000 a piece for a 47hp 500
@jasons447 жыл бұрын
The cb500x along with the rally raid package is awesome but the rally raid price is very high
@beejoutbush33222 жыл бұрын
This vid has made up my mind. Thanks mate.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV2 жыл бұрын
thank you
@bazzamow70315 жыл бұрын
Every thing you said was true, but you have to spend a lot of extra money to get it
@motoryzen4 жыл бұрын
hehe..MAD..tv I keep thinking back to the hyper skinny black UPS guy. Love those days...hilarious
@irishrover639 жыл бұрын
It's impressive for sure.
@45club456 жыл бұрын
Поржал на 1:50 в правой части маятника натяжка цепи через шайбы)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
@user-wy5kd2kk3q4 жыл бұрын
А как надо?
@garryscutcher9 жыл бұрын
Great to see our favourite bike stop at the start of this clip! Used to love riding up there from Hornsby for a coffee and to check out the bikes. Lovely staff too.
@brendenvosper7772 Жыл бұрын
This engine in a CRF300 (ahem 500) with teh suspension sorted, that would be a sweet ride.
@Clearanceman25 жыл бұрын
I haven't had an offroad bike in a long time. But back in the day, lighter was better. Of course, we all had two strokes and they were just over 200 pounds. But even a 300 pound bike felt heavy off road. But I was trying to jump stuff too.
@namelesssnitchy2 жыл бұрын
amazing that you put it through that dirt XD
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV2 жыл бұрын
Yep and it did well
@shogrran2 жыл бұрын
It fucking hurts when these review channels say "It's cheap" "cheap as chips" to the cb500x while I can't fucking afford to buy it.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV2 жыл бұрын
My best adventure ever was on a seond hand Bajaj 220. $500. Save up.
@ripmax3337 жыл бұрын
low seat height and good sump protection, a recipe that sells good. why all these taller seat heights to gain ground clearance?...anyway what's the seat height of the rally raid version ?
@clovishenriquelima7 жыл бұрын
05:09 LOL! Nice video guys as usual!
@ratoneJR8 жыл бұрын
A DRZ400s might be an easier/better platform to start from. Tire upgrades might be all you need. But, I do like the Honda.
@purana805 жыл бұрын
So can you buy rally raid stuff in Australia?
@aacc2622 Жыл бұрын
Great review!!
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sagaalternativa38358 жыл бұрын
Se aqui no Brasil tivesse o mesmo preço dae com serteza eu teria uma Honda é Show de bola top todos os lançamentos e está cb 500 linda lind👏👏👏👏
@Mrfish20159 жыл бұрын
Good review, all tempting stuff seeing as I own a cb500x
@stormperformance7 жыл бұрын
Impressive! Could be my next ride! And it is a Honda.
@DiscoveryMotoADV2 жыл бұрын
How did you find the ergos while standing. I have heard the position of the pegs results in a pretty uncomfortable standing position forcing you pretty far forward. Its my only hesitation about this bike.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV2 жыл бұрын
Definitely not. I thought it was good. I specifically talk about that issue when I'm seated on the bike. It's neutral.
@DiscoveryMotoADV2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear and thanks for the feedback!
@TheBikerScout8 жыл бұрын
Is there a Rally Raid or equivalent for the NC700X? Or is that bike just not worth trying on jeep trails?
@clayderouin8578 жыл бұрын
skid plate totally leaves the header pipes vulnerable. is that a joke??
@elliottg49847 жыл бұрын
They're fairly out of the way.
@TheChindoboi4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure rally raid know what they're doing... I thought Rocks typically hit the bottom of the bike? Given the headers are only exposed close to the front wheel it would seem that there's adequate protection.. Just my 2 cents.
@mikexhotmail8 жыл бұрын
very very sharp and nice video. Thank you for sharing.
@purana804 жыл бұрын
It's still registered in NSW too. Someone still has this bike.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@sleeper.simulant73275 жыл бұрын
I’ve been looking at stock versions of these to commute to work and back due to fuel economy being very good
@jornhelle6614 жыл бұрын
Hello,very nice bike ,have good ride! 👍from germany
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV4 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks!
@Bolevarr8 жыл бұрын
I REALLY want one!
@normanhughedicko40766 жыл бұрын
Although it is low on horsepower,still a decent acceleration and good fuel economy
@rojodogg7 жыл бұрын
for the price of over $10,000 us there are way better options. Price of the Rally Raid Products are over $4k alone.
@swingset19697 жыл бұрын
That's if you buy new, you can get a low-mile used CB500 in the $3-4k range if you shop around. You're not going to find much of anything in the $7-8k range that will match the versatility of this bike. Everything else is going to give something up to it (KLR gives up road comfort and engine longevity, Vstrom gives up offroad manners and ground clearance, 690 gives up reliability and a few thousand $$).
@johnwayne48727 жыл бұрын
How much are the cost of your transformation approximately ? From this experience would you rather had the honda or the ktm for your London to Sydney adventure travel ?
@juanmolinamegustan73866 жыл бұрын
Very good video, thanks. One question, just for offroad is it better this honda or the new bmw g310gs? thanks a lot.
@Zzefrog9 жыл бұрын
impressed with that cb500. would like to see the same with a yamaha TW200 (i own a TW 125cc and would really like to see how the TW200 performs in those roads conditions)
@vintageequipment37686 жыл бұрын
well done in every way!
@angrycamping4 жыл бұрын
Love the improvements. What's the smaller screen pls?
@Clearanceman25 жыл бұрын
I feel like if they did all this and just kept street tires, it would be better on the street than the original too. On the other hand, if you are going to ride places like that, you probably should get better off road tires.
@joshuaspong79138 жыл бұрын
How much is a full stage 3 kit delivered to Aus costing these days?
@bobbybackmarker96658 жыл бұрын
A cheap bike tarted up to spec with expensive mods. Kinda loses it's low price appeal doesn't it?
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV8 жыл бұрын
+Bobby Backmarker Tarted, hmm. Having spend a lot of time on it, ah nope! Neither do you hear that from other riders
@swingset19697 жыл бұрын
No, not really. Not if you can buy something in the price range of the completed project that matches it's capabilities, reliability, versatility...but what is there? Not much that doesn't give something up. Even a KLR kitted up for multi-state touring is going to be in the same ballpark, but have an engine lacking the power and longevity of the CB500. Especially true if you buy a CB500 used at a deal and then kit it up.
@sleeper.simulant73275 жыл бұрын
Bobby Backmarker a stock version of this bike would make a excellent economical daily commuter, been looking at a few myself recently, they are quite inexpensive used.
@DragosDreamer19896 жыл бұрын
I wish Honda would just offer this package out of the shop :| ... its just sad they (or almost any other manufacturer) don't
@martyisabeliever8 жыл бұрын
I will help you in your quest to eliminate the horizontal hordes.
@hoagiesherlin77329 жыл бұрын
nice little runner but would it pull nugget
@neilsalmon59003 жыл бұрын
Honestly , who in their right mind would go down a mud track like that in the first place ? That would really be for a hardcore enduro bike , the Rally raid package is really good though if you have the extra money to spend but most will not be going on such a gnarly track like that .
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV3 жыл бұрын
Ah......me.
@giff749 жыл бұрын
Great looking bike and I enjoyed the video!!! 50 frames per second? I'm not familiar with that. British thing?
@poulhansen24158 жыл бұрын
+giff74 . In eu we use Pal. And Pal is and old standart 50 hertz. And ntsc was or is 60 hertz.
@ze-ce.cra_5 жыл бұрын
I'm about 173 cm and 78 kg , what touring bike would you recommend that has a nice light weight and not really tall seat height?
@Leinetal_Rider6 жыл бұрын
Was für Räder sind drauf? Ich möchte mir auch Speichenräder drauf machen.
@justgjt7 жыл бұрын
Is that upto 2 inches of travel or an extra 2 inches of travel for the rear shock ?
@enduroforever48787 жыл бұрын
Great Honda above all !
@tharungowrappan4042 Жыл бұрын
I hv Honda 100cc ex5 1988 model.still using❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@p.istaker88623 жыл бұрын
I honestly have taken my old R80 mono-lever down rocky slopes like that at the beginning. So yes, I would take a standard CB500X down there.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV3 жыл бұрын
The sump would be cracked in a second
@p.istaker88623 жыл бұрын
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Says a lot for a standard (Not "stock" After all, that is a flavouring enhancement used in cooking) road going motorcycle on road tyres. Only thing I have ever knocked off is a float bowl, which is easily re-clipped back into place.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV3 жыл бұрын
@@p.istaker8862 It's fuel injected. :)
@p.istaker88623 жыл бұрын
@@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV I was referring to my R80.
@mannytowny49809 жыл бұрын
Great Bloke and great bike
@polemonek8 жыл бұрын
5:05 hidden indian head in tree root on right :)
@coryboyd79585 жыл бұрын
How much did you spend for all the rally raid parts?
@frankstocker54756 жыл бұрын
Why? so many standard better moto bikes. Can you post the cost of all the mods?
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV6 жыл бұрын
go to Rally Raid Products website.
@julianceballos87956 жыл бұрын
Would this bike make a great replacement for an xr400? Thanks.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV6 жыл бұрын
Nope.
@dadge25007 ай бұрын
It might be a great bike the cost a little bit to get it there not to mention the front of the engine. It has been a few Hondas with broken engines because of the mounting point and the frame not a Honda hater but they give you a bike, which is decent Sell it semi cheaply to give you room to Taylor how you want to a lot of people like that. Some people don’t. Forces you to do your research for what you want to Taylor your bike sometimes expenses don’t work out so well.
@johnscott98293 жыл бұрын
I know this video is extremely old. But today in 2021 if you had to choose between the Honda CB500x and the KTM 390ADV for a smaller ADV bike which would you choose? I find the bigger bikes, even the Tenere way to heavy, but now a lot to choose from that will be lighter off road and still heavy enough to handle a few longer freeway sections. Thanks for your thoughts.
@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV3 жыл бұрын
390.
@Winterstick5497 жыл бұрын
I travel a lot in SE Asia and this bike would be so ideal. Honda dealers are all over SE Asia and the rest of the world. Many of these mods would be useful even if one never left the pavement or dirt roads. Lots of potential hazzards in Asia and gas is not cheap.