03-08-2021, 09:57 AM
Well new owner picked up the CB 500X about 10 mins ago.
I never got comfortable with it. It had enough power if you kept it stirred up, and always made sure you were in the right gear. But that is not my style. Then again it was only a 500 and I'm used to liter bikes which dont care if you shift or not. Ironically the last ride I had on it the other day was the most enjoyable ride I've had on it. I think it was because there was zero traffic and I could keep my speed up on the country curvy roads I ride.
I did enjoy the light weight of it, and it handled well, held a line and transitioned side to side well. But in the end was not a good fit for me, so ....
Now there is room for another bike I am considering once I get a look at one in the flesh, and a test ride, a 2021 Honda NC 750X DCT/ABS. For 2021 they upped the power and torque, lowered the weight, lowered the seat height an inch or so, added led lights, now has ride by wire, self cancelling turn signals, a new flashing brake light on emergency braking, ride modes, new either led or tft instruments, new windshield, and it gets like 70 mpg.
I test rode a 2019 NC 750 X that my son's FIL bought, and I think I could live with it for at least local rides. He had no trouble keeping up on the Men's Fall Trip to North Carolina last year.
I never got comfortable with it. It had enough power if you kept it stirred up, and always made sure you were in the right gear. But that is not my style. Then again it was only a 500 and I'm used to liter bikes which dont care if you shift or not. Ironically the last ride I had on it the other day was the most enjoyable ride I've had on it. I think it was because there was zero traffic and I could keep my speed up on the country curvy roads I ride.
I did enjoy the light weight of it, and it handled well, held a line and transitioned side to side well. But in the end was not a good fit for me, so ....
Now there is room for another bike I am considering once I get a look at one in the flesh, and a test ride, a 2021 Honda NC 750X DCT/ABS. For 2021 they upped the power and torque, lowered the weight, lowered the seat height an inch or so, added led lights, now has ride by wire, self cancelling turn signals, a new flashing brake light on emergency braking, ride modes, new either led or tft instruments, new windshield, and it gets like 70 mpg.
I test rode a 2019 NC 750 X that my son's FIL bought, and I think I could live with it for at least local rides. He had no trouble keeping up on the Men's Fall Trip to North Carolina last year.