
INTRODUCTION
Honda has updated the CB500X for 2022 with more premium brakes and suspension with new colour options. Honda has finally taken the plunge and introduced the first of its 500cc motorcycles in the country. But it arrives with a shocking sticker price of Rs 6.87 lakh. The CB500X has a look that exudes adventure. Inspired by the legendary Africa Twin – and with updated graphics – it blends irregular lines with an aggressive stance, and the tall screen offers comfort.
GALLERY
KEY SPECIFICATIONS

DISPLACEMENT
471.03cc

MILEAGE
25-30km/l

POWER
47.58PS @ 8,500rpm

TORQUE
43.2Nm @ 6,500rpm

FUEL SYSTEM
PGM-Fi

TANK CAPACITY
17.7L

REAR SUSPENSION
Prolink Monoshock

KERB WEIGHT
199kg
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SPECIAL FEATURES
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SIX-SPEED GEARBOX
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EASY HANDLING
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TOUGH ABILITY
4
TWIN-CYLINDER ENGINE
5
SLIPPER CLUTCH
6
EVOCATIVE EXHAUST NOTE
7
FULL LED LIGHTING
8
MASS-CENTRALISED DESIGN
9
EMERGENCY STOP SIGNAL
10
INFORMATION DISPLAY
11
BRAKING CONTROL
12
STEEL TUBE CHASSIS
Full Specifications
City | 25-30km/l |
Highway | 27-33km/l |
Engine Type | 4 Stroke, SI Engine (Parallel Twin) |
Displacement | 471.03cc |
Power | 47.58PS @ 8,500rpm |
Torque | 43.2 Nm @ 6,500rpm |
Bore x Stroke | 67.0mm X 66.8mm |
Compression Ratio | 10.7 : 1 |
Fuel Supply | PGM-FI |
Speedometer | Digital |
Tachometer | Yes |
Tripmeter | Yes |
Fuel Guage | Yes |
Low Fuel Indicator | Yes |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | No |
Start Type | Electric |
Kill Switch | Yes |
Clock | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes |
ABS | Yes |
Tyres (F) | 110/80-19 M/C 59H |
Tyres (R) | 160/60-17 M/C 69H |
Brakes (F) | Disc 310mm |
Brakes (R) | Disc 240mm |
ABS | Dual Channel |
Type | Steel Tube Type |
Front Suspension | Telescopic Suspension |
Rear Suspension | Honda ProLINK monoshock |
Wheelbase | 1443mm |
Ground Clearance | 181mm |
Length x Width x Height | 2156mm x 828mm x 1412mm |
Kerb Weight | 199kg |
Seat Height | 830mm |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7l |
Battery | 12V, 7.0Ah |
Head Lamp | LED, DC |
HONDA CB 500X OVERVIEW
Honda CB 500X belongs to Honda’s 500cc family including a naked model, a sports bike and a cruiser. It is available in only one variant and two colours. The Honda CB500X gets a 471.03cc BS6 engine. With both front and rear disc brakes, Honda CB500X comes up with an anti-locking braking system. This CB500X bike weighs 199 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 17.7litres.
The Honda CB500X adventure tourer has entered the Indian market via the Completely Knocked Down route to rival the likes of Kawasaki Versys 650, Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT, and the Benelli TRK 502. The motorcycle sells through Honda’s premium big bike dealerships across India.
The ADV tourer packs a rugged design with features that include full-LED lighting and a negative LCD instrument cluster. Apart from the standard data, the display also shows information such as gear-position indicator, engine temperature indicator, and ABS indicator.
The styling cues include an acute design for the headlight, a semi-fairing, single-piece saddle, a tall windscreen, and an upswept exhaust. The motorcycle rides on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheels that wrap in tubeless tyres. The CB500X builts around a diamond-shaped steel-tube mainframe and it uses telescopic forks at the front and a nine-step preload-adjustable mono-shock to perform the shock absorption tasks. The anchoring duties are performed by a 310-mm front disc and a 240mm rear rotor, while the safety net includes dual-channel ABS. The motorcycle also packs Emergency Stop Signal and Honda Ignition Security System.
Mechanical specifications include a 471cc, eight-valve, liquid-cooled, parallel twin-cylinder motor. This tunes to produce 47.58PS of maximum power at 8,500rpm and 43.2Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. The engine links to a six-speed gearbox that promotes an assist and a slipper clutch mechanism.The Honda CB500X is available in two colour options – Grand Prix Red and Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic.
HONDA CB 500X VERDICT
PROS
- Engine is refined and torquey
- Friendly motorcycle
- Good ride quality
CONS
- Limited service reach
- Priced too high
About Honda
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India {HMSI} started the journey in India in 1999 and now holds a coveted place among the motorcycle companies reason – being among the top three. Earlier Honda bikes models and Hero bikes models had joint venture known by the very familiar name – Hero Honda which was made into reality in 1984 and parted ways in 2010 and also ending technological support to Hero lasting till 2014. Now both companies are in their quest to reach the number one position and the fight continues. Now Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) is a 100% subsidiary of Honda Motor Company Ltd., Japan and the list of all honda bikes now exceeds 20+ variants in India.
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