The CB500X was already a gorgeous motorcycle ... Take it to the twisties, get stuck in traffic with it, or jump it over rocks on trails — the NX500 will do it happily, without complaints.

Most recently, it's been applied to a group of easy-to-maintain Honda 500-class motorcycles, such as the CB500R sportbike, CB500F naked, and, until 2024, the CB500X adventure bike. Some people ...

Rake and trail measure at 27.5 degrees and 4.3 inches respectively, which puts the CB500X in fairly agile territory but with just a tad of extra stability at speed. Cast wheels round out the ...