500 Honda CB2016X Road Test - Road Test
It is the smallest station wagon in the Honda family. It's designed for novice riders, but also winks at experts looking for a lightweight, versatile and fuel efficient bike.
La CB500X is L 'road enduro less than family Honda.
Made for me novice drivers but he looks after him experienced bikers, debuts in Version 2016 with important aesthetic and technical innovations.
The image is decorated Led lights in optical groups, comfort is increased due to windshield above 10 cm and the dynamics of movement benefits from the fork is pre-tensioned.
It is already available in four colors - Asteroid Black, Millennium Red, Pearl Horizon White, Matt Black - with Prices beginning with 6.490 euro... Also available in version Travels (with side bags and bumpers) 7.280 euros.
Honda CB500X 2016 how done
No twists and turns, just minor changes. New lines and new aesthetic details improveadventurous aspect of the CB500X, fairing it increases in size (+ 10cm) and is adjustable (not manually) in two positions.
В tankwith a volume of 17,2 to 17,5 liters with a lid, which now becomes hinged. Engine parallel twin cylinder forward, liquid-cooled, 471 cc cm, with a double camshaft, with 4 valves per cylinder, produces 48 hp. (35 kW) at 8.500 43 r / min 7.000 Nm at XNUMX XNUMX r / min.
Il six-speed manual transmission earn a new selector. Without changes frame and a steel pendulum. There Telescopic fork 41 mm and 140 mm of travel are increased due to preload adjustment.
Behind monoamortizator with Pro-Link progressive linkage, also adjustable for spring preload.
Braking system equipped with ABS Bosch usually it is trusted disco to 320mm front in combination with new two-piston caliper and a 240mm disc at the rear with a single-piston caliper.
The front brake is equipped with a new adjustable lever. The 6-inch 17-spoke wheels are covered with 120/70 and 160/60 tires. Total weight 196 kg in running order, and the saddle height is 810 mm.
Finally, the Ignition more compact than the previous one.
Honda CB500X 2016 how are you
Honda CB500X motorcycle designed primarily for novice drivers: the engine is not slack, but specially designed for 48 hp.
Lightweight, agile and extremely responsive, it is the perfect bike for those looking to get more experienced.
La friction soft, they put their feet on the ground simply by the narrow saddle, driver's position is comfortable and the new gear selector is very smooth.
At the same time, even experienced motorcyclists can see that their needs are met because CB500X this is also a motorcycle versatile and economical with which you can do anything: you can walk with her on weekends, work on weekdays and relax in your free time; with suitcases you can also travel as a couple.
Il double cylinder it never hesitates, it is sweet and not harsh in opening and closing. It jumps out at over 4.500 rpm, offering decent traction. There is a slight vibration after 5.000 rpm, but nothing particularly important.
He has to ride "in a circle" and does not like to be fiddled with. Have fun and don't get tired, exchange accurate and well calibrated. The trimmer is calibrated to soft and prefers comfortas it should be.
A slightly longer sixth gear would not bother me, especially for driving on the highwaywhere you can appreciate the good aerodynamic protection provided by the new taller windshield; it is a pity that it is not manually adjusted.
Very braking is good too: New two-piston front caliper is very effective on a single 320mm disc. Finally, the expense is excellent: during the test I wrote down 28 km / l really good ...
clothes
Casco: Kabuto ibuki
Jacket: Dainese Super Speed D-Dry Jacket
Guanti: Dainese Rainlong D-Dry gloves
Pantaloni: Pants Dainese Tempest D-Dry
Boots: Dainese Tempest D-WP Boot
