The Honda CB500X, which debuted in 2013, is a fun-to-ride middle-weight adventure tourer that can also be used as a daily commuter.
The 2022 CB500X is powered by a 471cc, eight-valve, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin-cylinder engine producing 46.9 hp @ 8600 rpm and 31.7 lb-ft of torque @ 6500 rpm.
All new CB500X features new Showa inverted SFF-BP fork with 5.9 inches of cushion stroke at the front and single-tube shock absorber large-diameter piston that ensures excellent response and temperature management offering five-stage preload adjustment at the rear further improves the handling. Braking performance is improved by dual 296 mm petal-style rotors and axial-mounted Nissin two-piston calipers.
Other features include full LED lighting, LCD instrument display with gear position indicators, 19” alloy wheels wrapped in trail rated tyres, gunmetal-gray, tapered steel handlebar and a slim seat profile enhancing the ride comfort.
Highlights
- 471cc parallel twin DOHC engine
- 46.9 hp, 31.7 lb.-ft
- Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
- Showa inverted SFF-BP fork
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)