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.

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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)