Motorcycle specifications HondaCB 500 X 2016 Discover the X trail

The Honda CB 500 X, third offspring of the CB 500 family, is not only the little adventurer in the Honda range, but also the most accessible crossover. Its small, twin-cylinder engine isn't very spirited, but it's docile and reassuring for those attacking the medium-displacement segment.
This first evolution gives the design a little more pizzazz. It all comes together in the sharper headlamp topped by a cap, the crenellated duckbill and the more "Ranger" decals. As for improvements, the CB 500 X phase 2 gets a 100 mm higher bubble, LED front and rear lighting, and the appearance of fork preload adjustment. Work on the gear selection system should further smooth gearshifts. Last but not least, the brake lever is now adjustable.

The 500 X is built on the same base as its CBN and CBR siblings. A practical way of multiplying models while keeping costs under control. The chassis is very simple: a 35 mm-diameter main beam where the motor acts as a stiffening element, a 41 mm fork, a monoshock with 9 preload adjustment positions, a petal brake disc per wheel and 17-inch rims. No need for anything more, as this machine is not intended for supermot or arsouille riding, but for pleasure and urban riding. With a more upright riding position and longer suspension travel, the CB 500 X is more comfortable than the N and R.

All CB 500 models share the same in-line twin-cylinder engine. With 471 cm3, this block is just right for A2 licensing. It delivers the maximum amount of power authorized for young riders: 35 Kw or 47.5 hp, and 4.4 mkg of torque. Let's not dwell on the manufacturing methods used in the CBR 600 and 1000 RR's 4-cylinder engines, but on two essential points: fuel consumption and rpm. The twin requires even less fuel on a steady cycle, and claims 3.4 liters per 100 km. Combined with the slightly increased fuel tank capacity, now 17.5 L, you're looking at a machine with a range of 516 km on a full tank. In the real world, your right hand will certainly be more playful than the algorithms, but the range will still be of a high caliber.

Of the 5 colors in this new edition, 3 are available on the French market for 2016, all with rim edging: Pearl Horizon White, Gunpowder Metallic Black Matte and Millennium Red. The first member of a crossover-tinged family, the CB 500 X exudes fun and ruggedness, even if it means never putting the wheels between the ruts. Of the three CBs, this one offers the most protection and comfort. It's all about fun, economy and adventure style.

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