2022 Honda® CB500X

2022 Honda® CB500X

Features may include:

• More power, more torque

The DOHC liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine uses a square bore & stroke of 67 mm x 66.8 mm for an optimum combination of strong low-end torque and excellent top-end power and performance.

• Slipper clutch

Not only does the slipper clutch help to prevent rear-wheel lockup on downshifts, it also reduces effort at the lever by almost half, helping to reduce rider fatigue particularly in city traffic or on long rides.

• Exhaust system

The exhaust system features dual exit pipe resulting in improved exhaust flow, extra power and a sportier-sounding edge to the exhaust note.

• Excellent response & feedback

The lightweight diamond-shaped steel frame was designed to allow a certain degree of yield, which enables it to better respond to changes in the road surface and to transmit just the right amount of feedback to the rider.

• Suspension Dynamics

For even better off-road performance and overall comfort, the front suspension now features new Showa 41mm Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) USD forks (the same found on the CBR650R). The rear suspension is also lighter by ~1kg, provides more lateral flex and settings to compliment the new front suspension. A single-tube rear shock replaces the double-tube design of the previous model—its large-diameter piston helps ensure excellent suspension response and better heat dissipation.

• Wheels & Tires

The lightweight cast aluminum wheels, large 19-inch front wheel and aggressive front and rear tires help to make the CB500X even better at handling rough surfaces and contribute to the bike’s excellent manoeuvrability.

• Enhanced comfort

The seat provides long-range comfort while offsetting the increase in suspension travel, thereby maintaining an ideal seat height for on/off-road riding. Plus, a tall windscreen provides improved weather protection.

• Easy to manage

The rear section of the frame was designed to facilitate a seat height of 830 mm, which allows most riders to easily plant their feet on the ground when stopped. The seat profile, too, has been slimmed by shaving the shoulders at the front, making it even easier to move on the bike and reach the ground at stops.