The new ride is here

[mr fish]

Anyone guess right ?

[bornagainbiker]

I was thinking of a Honda NC750 for its high economy due to your lengthy commute miles but your choice of a Honda CB500X is still very good. Enjoy.

[mr fish]

i did look at the NC (like the tank storage) but couldn't justify the extra coast this time

[gn2]

Only thing that puts me off the 500 series is the made in Thailand factor.
I've had two Thai Hondas now and won't be having any more.
It seems Bluebotle was spot on.
Anywho, the X is a good choice, more room, better seat, bigger tank, all good.

[richie the 1st]

Nice one Mr. Fish,havent ridden one yet..???? Did have a ride on the cb500 F.Very small,dosent rev as high as the old cb500,thats why I cocked up a round-a-bout,too fast going into it.And it was raining.Say on the cb500 x a the Ex-cel bike show this year[and last year] it fits just right.May be 1 day-1 year.
And where in Kent did you do the filming..???? Because that's where I live.

[mr fish]

Only thing that puts me off the 500 series is the made in Thailand factor.
I've had two Thai Hondas now and won't be having any more.
It seems Bluebotle was spot on.
Anywho, the X is a good choice, more room, better seat, bigger tank, all good.

I've just come off an italian bike so the build quality is still much better lol (for now)

[mr fish]

Nice one Mr. Fish,havent ridden one yet..???? Did have a ride on the cb500 F.Very small,dosent rev as high as the old cb500,thats why I cocked up a round-a-bout,too fast going into it.And it was raining.Say on the cb500 x a the Ex-cel bike show this year[and last year] it fits just right.May be 1 day-1 year.
And where in Kent did you do the filming..???? Because that's where I live.

The first time i sat on the bike was when i picked it up lol ... its does rev out quite quick but I've always preferred twins and singles because i short shift ....that bit of kent was ?? it was just as you come off the M2 onto the A249 don't know the name of the area ..i travel A217-M25-M26-M20-A249-M2-A299 and back around 4 times a week

[horobags]

I had one last year, same colour. I think the engine is a peach , more revy than the NC engine and not quiet as economical but much more enjoyful to ride, a great all rounder.

[mr fish]

I had one last year, same colour. I think the engine is a peach , more revy than the NC engine and not quiet as economical but much more enjoyful to ride, a great all rounder.

thats what i wanted a bit of everything ..i thought it was the metallic red when i ordered it lol was pleasantly surprised at the new colour

[horobags]

I stand corrected, I thought it was the mettalic red. still , very nice.