05-22-2017, 03:41 AM
I originally went in to buy a CBR500. But I am 6'2" tall and it was not a good fit for me. Sat on the CB500F and it was better, but the CB500XA was the perfect fit for me because of the upright riding position and longer suspension.
Although my riding season is only 6 months long, I rode over 33,000 happy kilometers (20,500 miles) on it over the last 3 summers. It is pegged as a beginner's bike, but you will find many mature and experienced riders on the CB500X Forum. They bought them after returning to motorcycling (like me) or to downsize for something lighter. A very reliable, nimble and fun motorcycle to ride.
I traded mine in on a 2017 CB1100 EX only because I liked the looks. One short ride however, made me appreciate how smooth the 4-cylinder motor really is and how much quieter it sounds on the highways.
Although my riding season is only 6 months long, I rode over 33,000 happy kilometers (20,500 miles) on it over the last 3 summers. It is pegged as a beginner's bike, but you will find many mature and experienced riders on the CB500X Forum. They bought them after returning to motorcycling (like me) or to downsize for something lighter. A very reliable, nimble and fun motorcycle to ride.
I traded mine in on a 2017 CB1100 EX only because I liked the looks. One short ride however, made me appreciate how smooth the 4-cylinder motor really is and how much quieter it sounds on the highways.