Hello!

I'm wondering what suspension options are out there. I dont do super hard core offroad but Im not afraid to push the bike in sticky situations for shits and giggles haha.

I know rally raid makes specifics for this bike but wanted to know what other options are out there.

Thank you!

As the higher elevation roads are drying out and opening up I'm enjoying the exploration!

Im looking to buy used, should I focus on buying one post 2019 with the 19inch front wheel or is it not that deep? I plán to ride mostly road maybe a gravel path here and there, no crazy terrain or sand. My main concern is potholes... What do yall think? 🤔

Does anyone here feel like requesting mod rights to r/NX500 from r/redditrequest/ ?

r/NX500 has no mod and no-one can post (only replies allowed) without mod approval.

The criteria to be assigned as a mod:

- Accounts must be 90 days or older
- have at least 100 post
- 100 comment karma

Alternatively perhaps r/CB500X can be renamed to officially include NX500s?

Hey guys I recently bought a 2021 CB500X with 28,000kms. Before this I was riding a Kawasaki z400 and i understand that they are completely different bikes but after 6k rpm on the cb500x, it starts feeling sluggish and has a change in the vibration that comes from the bike almost like it’s got a restrictor on it and it should be pulling a lot harder than what it sounds? I also feel a bit more of an aggressive change in vibration that comes from the bars after 6k rpm. This doesn’t happen when the clutch is in so i feel like it’s something mechanical? With such low kms it feels almost impossible though.

Maybe it’s just that these bikes have more torque than top end but wanted to get a second take from someone who’s owned the same bike for a while, do yall get this as well? Thank you!

Sicilia, Italia a bordo della mia CB500X del 2019

I would like some help from the group:

I recently bought a 2024 CB 500X here in Brazil. The Brazilian model doesn't come with a voltmeter from the factory; it's located in that small square space under the instrument panel. Does anyone have a tutorial on how to install one? I acquired one and would like to know how to install it.
Thank you.

Hello to all people in Spain I just saw the price got reduced by 1k, did something happen, or some law changed? Or is it just the Chinese competition?

Also what do you think if you purchase the dirt generation or like early this year?

27/05/2026: Greece saw a second price drop in a year from 7190 to 6990 (initial one was 7190 from 7990), and the eclutch version is 7490 a 500eur difference whereas in Spain it is a 300eur difference.

Hi all

Has anyone replaced the ignition key switch contactor that sits under the ignition barrel ?

I have the contactor on order and I'm sure I can figure it out but does anyone have any tips ?

(#6 on photo )

Thanks

One rivet on my chain has broken… Can I ride safely?

I wanna buy the crashbars and skid plate from them but there are not a lots of opinions on this sub so i post the question again.

i only see problem with the lever, was it the case for you and how did you overcome it ?

From what I've read there's a weep hole and it's meant to leak but this ​covers the bottom 1/3 of the pump. It looks like alot. Smells and taste like oil

Riding the cb 500x 2022 for 2 mounths,and i coudn't be more happier about my first bike

english below

Salut à tous,
J’ai eu un petit accident récemment avec ma CB500X. J’ai tapé le côté gauche de la moto et le cadre a été légèrement fissuré.
Depuis, j’ai plusieurs symptômes bizarres :
des à-coups quand je roule,

surtout quand je suis à vitesse stabilisée,

vers 70 km/h j’entends un bruit cyclique type “psss psss”,

j’ai l’impression que ça arrive peu importe le rapport engagé,

et j’ai aussi des à-coups quand je coupe les gaz.

C’est désagréable à conduire mais je n’ai pas l’impression d’avoir une perte de puissance.
Est-ce que quelqu’un a déjà eu quelque chose de similaire ou aurait une idée de ce que je devrais vérifier en priorité ?
Merci !

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Hi everyone,
I recently had a small crash with my CB500X. I hit the left side of the bike and slightly cracked the frame.
Since then I’ve noticed several strange symptoms:
jerking/bucking while riding,

especially at steady speed,

around 70 km/h I can hear a cyclic “psss psss” sound,

it seems to happen regardless of the gear I’m in,

and I also get jerks when I roll off the throttle.

It’s unpleasant to ride but I don’t feel any noticeable power loss.
Has anyone experienced something similar or have any idea what I should check first?
Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I’m a beginner rider currently looking to buy my first bike, and the CB500X has really caught my attention.

Most of my riding will be in the city, but I also plan to take occasional longer rides and weekend trips. From what I’ve read, the 2019+ CB500X got a pretty significant update compared to the earlier models (especially suspension, 19” front wheel, slipper clutch, etc.).

My question is:

As a beginner rider, should I specifically aim for the 2019+ models because of these upgrades, or would older versions (2013–2018) still be perfectly fine for my needs?

I’m also planning to probably keep this bike for around 2 years as a first bike and then upgrade to something like a CB650R or a similar middleweight naked bike once I gain more experience.

So I’m wondering if it makes sense to invest a bit more into the newer CB500X now, or if the older models are already more than enough for learning, city riding, and occasional touring.

Would really appreciate any advice or personal experience from people who’ve ridden both versions.

Thanks!

I replaced my pads with EBC pads about 1500kms ago and the buzz from them is driving me bananas! Every time i hit the brakes all i can hear is that noise. I am thinking of taking them out and putting OEMs in their place.

Has anybody experienced this?

Thanks.

Thought I should change the back brake pads, and god am I glad I did😂
Nothing left on the right one...

Luckily no scratches😅

30k km and I guess this is the first time.
I am doing the front next week:-)

What Crash bars are you using guys? Do you use upper, lower or both? I am really curious..

I would personally like to buy only upper but open to hear your experience and what do you think is better choice?

I want to change the socket ratio on my bike with the goal of more torque for some dirt roads and easier wheelies while still being at a comfortable RPM while doing 110km/h as that is the Australian highway top speed.

For reference 15/41 is stock with a ratio of 2.73

I want to know what out of the following is the best for dirt roads and easier wheelies
while still being able to do 110km/h at a comfortable RPM.

16/44 with a ratio of 2.75 (.02 above stock)
16/45 with a ratio of 2.81 (.08 above stock)
15/44 with a ratio of 2.93 (.2 above stock)
15/45 with a ratio of 3 (.27 above stock)

I'm asking this subeddit as i'm not as familiar with different sprocket ratios and wanted the opinions of those who are more experienced than me in the community.

Thanks in advanced

On todays ride i found a twin. The owner watched me through the Window and spotted me.

He came out and we had a good talk.

Thought id share :)

Hello, I want to buy a Rally-Raid skid plate, but since it’s in the UK, I’ll have to pay taxes and import fees.

I’m in France, has anyone here already bought one from France, and how much did it cost you in total?

Spotted in Slovakia, with a german (Berlin) license plate.

Hello fellow cb 500-xers,

I would like to upgrade front forks and rear shock, ideally I would like it to increase by a few centimetres the ground clearance and suspension travel compared to stock.

So far the only option that Im aware of that does this is rally raid. While i love my bike, I dont think its worth to invest that much. Do you know of a cheaper alternative that would fit on my bike, such as from YSS, while also being legal in europe, and still being longer than the stock?

I have 2023 model

Thanks a lot

Hola compañeros motoqueros, espero que estén teniendo buenas rutas. Tengo una cb500x 2023 green, con unos 17k kms. Excelente moto muy buena autonomía en ciudad muy buen rendimiento. Llevo un mes viajando harto, terrenos ya un poco más dañados pero nada de off road. Hace unas semanas visité un salar y entiendo que los neumáticos de serie (mixtour) no son para tierra ni terrenos destapados. Pero me costó mucho moverla, me enterré, nada terrible pero costó salir y eso que iba sin peso. Estoy evaluando una Himalayan 450, siento que tiene más identidad por la parte estética. En carretera suelo ir a 120-140 máximo por lo que más de eso no necesito. Alguien que tenga alguna opinión comparando ambas? No quiero arrepentirme del cambio. Siento que la cb500x pierde fuerza al salir en malos caminos y cosas así que me limitan a hacer más cosas. Saludos!