Slipper assist clutch
The slipper/assist clutch the clutch-lever effort by 45 percent making it much more enjoyable and user friendly to ride.
Sometimes you feel like picking a corner of the map and exploring and sometimes, you need a quick ride to the shops. For a compact bike that can handle real adventures and all the commutes in-between, the Honda CB500X is the ride for you. The 471cc twin-cylinder engine offers easy-to-access power and plenty of torque. Light and powerful, this bike shines on backroads and city streets alike. Together with rugged styling, long-travel suspension, a tall windscreen and more, it’s ready for adventure.
Comfort
Upright riding position and tall windscreen
Adventure ready
Added safety
LED lights and ABS
Economical performance
471cc twin-cylinder engine
Performance
DOHC twin-cylinder engine
Offering plenty of power and torque in the midrange, the CB500X’s 471cc, liquid-cooled engine features parallel cylinders with dual overhead cams. Light, narrow, and powerful, it just strikes the perfect balance of what a mid-sized motorcycle engine should be
Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Honda’s Anti-Lock Braking System is a great feature that helps you make smoother, more controlled stops under less-than-ideal riding conditions.
Exhaust
Who doesn’t love the sound of a twin-cylinder motorcycle? We gave the muffler on the CB500X twin exit pipes. It’s a little thing, but it’ll make you smile every time you ride.
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
The bike’s PGM-FI continuously monitors several variables to ensure the correct fuel mixture is delivered for the existing riding and atmospheric conditions for crisp throttle response throughout a wide variety of riding conditions.
Engineering
Adventure ready
The CB500X just looks tough, capable, no-nonsense. With its adventure-bike posture and seating position let you move around freely, the tall windscreen offers superior wind protection and the seat gives you an open, unrestricted riding position that’s perfect for both touring and commuting.Steel-tube frame
A motorcycle’s frame is the basis for its handling. The CB500X’s diamond-shaped steel-tube mainframe ties to the engine with four mounts, offering a rock-solid foundation for superior ride and handling. It also contributes to the CB500X’s generous ground clearance.
Long-travel front suspension
The long-stroke 41mm fork yields 136mm of travel. A wide handlebar allows for easy steering inputs.Pro-link rear suspension
Multi-spoke cast wheels
Strong and stylish, the CB500X’s lightweight multi-spoke cast-aluminium wheels – 19inch front and 17-inch rear—are easy to keep clean, look great, enhance handling. The 19” front wheel ensures confident, supremely stable handling on rough surfaces.
Digital instrumentation
A fresh, modern, easy-to-read LCD screen features digital speedometer and tachometer and more, including a clock, odometer, trip meter, real-time and average fuel consumption meters and illuminated engine diagnostic indicators.
LED lighting
With a clean, rough-and-ready look, the CB500X’s LED headlight and multi-facet reflector cover a longer and wider area for better road visibility.
CB500X Specs
Chassis
Brakes
Brakes (F)
1× 310mm disc, ABS
Brakes (R)
1× 240mm disc, ABS
Suspension
Front Adjustability
preload
Front Suspension Type
41mm telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel (mm)
136
Rear Adjustability
preload
Rear Suspension Type
single shock
Rear Wheel Travel (mm)
135
Capacities
Fuel Capacity (L)
17.7
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)
1,443
Ground Clearance (mm)
181
Overall Height (mm)
1,412
Overall Length (mm)
2,156
Overall Width (mm)
828
Seat Height (mm)
834
Weights
Kerb Weight (kg)
197
Engine
Bore & Stroke (mm)
67 × 66.8
Compression Ratio
10.7 : 1
Cylinders
inline 2
Displacement (cc)
471
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Fuel System
Fuel injection
Starter
Electric
Valves
8
Transmission
Transmission
6-speed
Drive
Chain
Tyres
Tyres (F)
110/80-19
Tyres (R)
160/60-17
Warranty
24 months