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It's like a little NC700X! With the NC getting 75+ mpg, I expect at least 80-85mpg out of that. I want one.
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CB500X
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It's like a little NC700X! With the NC getting 75+ mpg, I expect at least 80-85mpg out of that. I want one.
Currently ride: Nothing right now - mostly mountain biking with my boys until they're old enough to ride
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Re: CB500X
Like the NC, it's one of a series of three.
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/first ... irst_look/
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Re: CB500X
My understanding is it will offer a out same mpg as the NC as it is not tuned for mpg like the NC.
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Re: CB500X
They should bring out a modern cx500 
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One of the best bikes Honda have ever built.
I liked the facelifted Mk1 and the two-tone grey custom.
If there was a modern version I would have one.
I liked the facelifted Mk1 and the two-tone grey custom.
If there was a modern version I would have one.
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My CX500 was perfect for London commuting. I added a windscreen of course for all year round riding. Many motorcycle couriers used them too in the early 80's. Only issue was it was a pain in the butt fixing the cam chain tensioner. But having shaft drive was great. Are there any new light to mid range shafties around? I know there is the NT700 Dullville but its too heavy and those built in sideboxes will be damaged a lot.
Re: CB500X
Moto Guzzi V7 is the only other one I can think of.
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Re: CB500X
gn2 wrote:Moto Guzzi V7 is the only other one I can think of.
Pretty bike but way too small for me
Re: CB500X
A lot bigger than a PCX...
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Re: CB500X
I have a NC700X DCT. I am active on the NC700's forum. You would be lucky to get 75 MPG. most of us are averaging about 65-70 MPG (USA). Not bad.
The CB500 and the NC700 have the same power numbers the NC was designed for low RPM torque and high fuel economy. From what we have read and heard on the 500's it is a high performance DOHC parallel twin.
Both engines develop about 50 HP.
If you did not know, the redline for the 700's engine (670cc) is 6500 RPM! Feels like riding a v-twin Harley cruising around at 2100 rpm's. Smooth and quiet.
I plan on using my PCX for commuting to work, and the NC for everything else.
The CB500 and the NC700 have the same power numbers the NC was designed for low RPM torque and high fuel economy. From what we have read and heard on the 500's it is a high performance DOHC parallel twin.
Both engines develop about 50 HP.
If you did not know, the redline for the 700's engine (670cc) is 6500 RPM! Feels like riding a v-twin Harley cruising around at 2100 rpm's. Smooth and quiet.
I plan on using my PCX for commuting to work, and the NC for everything else.
Re: CB500X
they never brought the NC700X into Oz, just the naked version and the integra. I will need to check out the CB500X as they are releasing all 3 here between March and May.
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looks like the CB500 series has done away with the dummy fuel tank helmet storage and put the tank back there and instead provides underseat storage for gear but not a helmet.
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Has anyone sat on this or the naked or RR version? I wonder if they are more comfy than the 700S thin seat? We wont see them here in Oz for another 2 mths.
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I find the NCS seat very comfy. Seat should not really matter as plenty get the internal padding redone on the NCX for various reasons.Taz wrote:Has anyone sat on this or the naked or RR version? I wonder if they are more comfy than the 700S thin seat? We wont see them here in Oz for another 2 mths.