- CB500X ABS
- CB500X
Nothing delivers the feeling of freedom like an adventure bike, and the new CB500X has significant performance upgrades that make it ready for adventure without losing any of its city manners. A completely revamped intake tract, new fuel-injection nozzles that concentrate their spray, improved cam timing and a new, more precise crank sensor add up to a 3 to 4% torque gain in the 3,000 to 7,000 rpm range of the 471cc DOHC, four-valve, parallel-twin engine. Power is tuned for strong low-end and precise throttle control, ideal for the unique needs of the rider who ventures where others turn back. The new slipper clutch makes downshifts smother, and lever pull is 45% lighter. The front wheel is now 19 inches, improving bump absorption. A new rear shock, increased suspension travel front and rear, higher ground clearance and a new tapered handlebar combine to prepare this midsized machine for full-sized adventures, and a revised steering angle improves high speed cruising yet also allows a tighter turning radius. The rear brake has been redesigned for improved control, and ABS settings have been optimized. Rugged styling, a new multifunction display, a sportier exhaust note and the upright ADV riding position accentuate this machine's intentions.
2019 Updates
- Engine refinements for an increase in overall power, including 3 to 4% more torque from 3,000 to 7,000 rpm.
- Fuel-injector spray narrowed, fuel-droplet size optimized for improved spray penetration in intake. Improves combustion and therefore creates more linear power from first crack of the throttle through to rpm redline.
- Smaller battery, repositioning of components enable increased air-intake volume and addition of filter element in tract below headlights. Straighter velocity stacks and reshaped separators between the cylinders make for decreased turbulence, resulting in improved power at every rpm.
- New valve timing increases torque and improves roll-on response.
- New crank-sensor system with over 2.5 times more-frequent crank-position readings and model-specific fuel-injection settings allow more linear power delivery, with emphasis on low- and midrange power and more precise throttle response.
- New muffler with increased volume before and after catalytic converter. Backpressure optimized for improved low-end and midrange power. New dual-outlet muffler tip makes exhaust note racier-sounding to match new power.
- New transmission gear-dog design is more precise for more accurate, sure shifting action.
- New slipper clutch design adapts to load stresses for increased hook-up under heavy acceleration and reduced engine braking under downshifting.
- New clutch design, with the same engineering found in the CBR1000RR, decreases lever pull by 45%, especially helpful in stop-and-go traffic. Lever shape improved as well.
- Larger, 19" front wheel for better bump absorption, improved high-speed handling.
- Steering caster angle slackened by 1 degree (now 27.5 degrees) for improved handling.
- New front and rear tire design with deep-grooved tread.
- New shock with advanced pressure-separation design from Honda's large sport models is more stable and predictable for improved rear-wheel tracking and traction.
- Increased suspension travel (up .4 in. in front, 1.2 in. rear) for improved performance through stroke, reduced bottoming and increased ground clearance.
- On ABS version, upgraded modulators improve precision during ABS engagement.
- Revised hydraulic ratio in rear brake, combined with ABS, achieve improved brake modulation in low-traction situations.
- Lighter seat rails for improved mass centralization and better handling.
- New, full-featured display has larger screen and thinner bezel, includes new upshift indicator that can be set to different rpm settings.
- Turning radius reduced by nearly 8 inches for easier maneuvering.
- Windscreen is 20mm taller for great wind protection during high-speed cruising.
- Seat narrowed above pegs to aid touching feet to ground at stops.
- New tapered handlebar improves feedback, control and style, while new rubber-mounted handlebar clamp minimizes vibration to rider's hands.
- More aggressive adventure styling with new fuel tank, radiator shroud, headlight, clear taillight lens and new LED turn signals. New shroud design helps direct radiator heat away from rider's legs.
One-year, transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
- Meets current EPA and CARB standards
- California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment
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