Don’t let anyone tell you that you need to ride to the tip of South America or across the Sahara to have a great motorcycle adventure. Adventure can be right in your own back yard—at least if you have the right bike. And one of your best choices is a Honda CB500X. First, it’s rightsized, not too heavy or wide. Next, it has legit adventure-bike styling, and an upright seating position. Its twin-cylinder engine is a spectacular choice for all kinds of riding, and it returns some pretty impressive fuel efficiency too. And finally, there’s its attractive price. Anti-lock brakes are standard, and so is a Pearl Organic Green paint scheme.
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Engine Type | 471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke |
Bore And Stroke | 67.0mm x 66.8mm |
Induction | PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies |
Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 |
Valve Train | DOHC; four valves per cylinder |
Final Drive | #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/41T |
Transmission | Six-speed |
Front Suspension | 41mm fork; 5.9-inch travel |
Rear Suspension | Pro-Link® single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability; 5.3-inch travel |
Front Brake | Dual 296mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS |
Rear Brake | 240mm disc; ABS |
Front Tire | 110/80-19 |
Rear Tire | 160/60-17 |
Rake | 27.5° |
Trail | 4.3 inches |
Wheelbase | 56.8 inches |
Seat Height | 32.8 inches |
Curb Weight | 439 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride.) |
Fuel Capacity | 4.7 gallons |
Emissions | Meets current EPA standards. Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment. |
Pearl Organic Green |