Honda
CB500X
The Honda CB500X is a premier adventure motorcycle. Experience cutting-edge engineering with its 471 cc parallel-twin, perfectly tuned for the ultimate ride.
Horsepower
47 HP
Top Speed
115 MPH
Weight
439 lbs
About the Honda CB500X
The Honda CB500X is a highly versatile, middleweight adventure motorcycle that serves as the perfect entry point into touring and light off-road exploration.
Its 471cc parallel-twin engine provides smooth, linear power that is incredibly forgiving for newer riders, yet capable enough to cruise comfortably at highway speeds all day long.
With a comfortable upright riding position, excellent fuel economy, and legendary Honda reliability, it is the ultimate everyday commuter that can easily tackle gravel roads on the weekend.
CB500X Specifications
Engine
- type
- Liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC
- displacement
- 471 cc
- cylinders
- 2
- cooling
- Liquid
- fuel System
- PGM-FI
- transmission
- 6-speed
Performance
- horsepower
- 47 HP @ 8,600 rpm
- torque
- 31.7 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm
- top Speed
- 115 MPH
Chassis
- front Suspension
- 41mm Showa SFF-BP fork
- rear Suspension
- Pro-Link single shock with preload adjustability
- front Brake
- Dual 296mm discs, Nissin calipers
- rear Brake
- Single 240mm disc
Dimensions
- seat Height
- 32.8 in
- wet Weight
- 439 lbs
- fuel Capacity
- 4.7 gal
Key Features
Adventure Ergonomics
Upright seating, a tall windscreen, and wide bars provide all-day touring comfort.
Showa SFF-BP
Upgraded Separate Function Fork Big Piston provides excellent front-end feel and damping on rough roads.
400+ Mile Range
Exceptional fuel economy combined with a 4.7-gallon tank allows for massive touring range.
19-Inch Front Wheel
The larger front wheel improves stability over potholes, gravel, and light trails.
Customize the CB500X in 3D
Use BikeModifier's interactive 3D studio to experiment with different visual combinations before settling on your ideal build.
- PaintExplore different body colors while preserving decals.
- Wheels & ExhaustPreview performance parts directly on the motorcycle.
- 3D ViewingRotate, zoom and inspect from multiple angles.
How BikeModifier Works
Choose
Select your base model.
Customize
Change paint, wheels, exhaust.
Explore
Inspect your build in full 3D.
The Sensible Adventurer
In a world where adventure bikes are becoming 1200cc, 600-pound behemoths loaded with complicated electronics, the Honda CB500X is a breath of fresh air. It proves that you don't need 150 horsepower to travel the world. The 471cc twin is near-silent at idle but hums happily at 75 mph, sipping fuel at a rate that will make your wallet incredibly happy.
The recent upgrade to dual front disc brakes and a Showa SFF-BP inverted fork transformed the handling dynamics. It feels planted on twisty tarmac, yet the 19-inch front wheel rolls smoothly over washboard dirt roads. It is a motorcycle that asks very little of the rider but gives absolutely everything in return.