2023 Honda CB500X ABS

EXPLORE YOUR HORIZONS

Don’t let anyone tell you that you need to ride to the tip of South America or across the Sahara to have a great motorcycle adventure. Adventure can be right in your own back yard—at least if you have the right bike. And one of your best choices is a Honda CB500X. First, it’s rightsized, not too heavy or wide. Next, it has legit adventure-bike styling, and an upright seating position. Its twin-cylinder engine is a spectacular choice for all kinds of riding, and it returns some pretty impressive fuel efficiency too. And finally, there’s its attractive price. Anti-lock brakes are standard, and so is a Pearl Organic Green paint scheme.

Features
Specs
Options
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Comfort

TALL WINDSCREEN: The CB500X’s windscreen offers excellent wind protection.
PASSENGER HANDHOLDS: Sturdy passenger handholds provide security for your passenger or tie-down points for smaller items.
STEP SEAT: The CB500X seat gives you an open, unrestricted riding position that’s perfect for both touring and commuting, and that still offers room for a passenger. The seat’s narrow width makes it easier to put your feet down at stoplights or in parking lots.

Engineering

DOHC TWIN-CYLINDER ENGINE: Offering plenty of power and torque in the midrange, the CB500X features a 471cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine. Light, narrow, and powerful, it just strikes the perfect balance of what a mid-sized motorcycle engine should be.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES: ABS comes standard on the CB500X, helping you make smoother, more controlled stops under less-than-ideal riding conditions.
EXHAUST: Who doesn’t love the sound of a twin-cylinder motorcycle? We gave the muffler on the CB500X twin mufflers. It’s a little thing, but it’ll make you smile every time you ride.
PROGRAMMED FUEL INJECTION PGM-FI: The injector bodies help the CB500X make even more power. The bike’s PGM-FI continuously monitors several variables to ensure the correct fuel mixture is delivered for the existing riding and atmospheric conditions for crisp throttle response throughout a wide variety of riding conditions.
SLIPPER ASSIST CLUTCH: The slipper/assist clutch lets us lighten up the clutch-lever effort by 45 percent compared to previous systems, but automatically locks up tight when you release it.

Handling

UPSIDE-DOWN FORK: The CB500X features an inverted-fork design that makes the front end much more rigid, for more precise steering input and feedback. The fork itself is a Showa Separate Function Fork–Big Piston (SFF-BP) design—one of the best in its class.
DISC BRAKES: The CB500X features large twin front disc brakes so you get strong, predictable stopping power. The front-brake lever is also adjustable for a perfect fit.
PRO-LINK® REAR SUSPENSION: A sophisticated chassis with Honda Pro-Link® rear suspension features a shock with nine-stage adjustable spring preload to increase riding comfort and handling. The shock absorber features large-diameter internals for even better damping characteristics and a smoother ride.
LIGHT SWINGARM CONSTRUCTION: The CB500X uses a swingarm that’s over two pounds lighter than the previous design, but is just as strong. It’s one of the reasons the entire Honda 500 family handles so well.
SMOOTHER TRANSMISSION: Our engineers profiled the shift dogs in the transmission, to help you get smoother shifts every time. You’ll never see these parts, but you’ll feel their effects.
STEEL-TUBE FRAME: A motorcycle’s frame is the basis for its handling. The CB500X’s diamond-shaped steel-tube mainframe connects to the engine with four mounts, offering a rock-solid foundation for superior ride and handling. It also contributes to the CB500X’s generous ground clearance.

Style

UNIQUE STYLE: The CB500X just looks right—tough, capable, no-nonsense. Plus, the adventure-bike posture and seating position let you move around freely.
DIGITAL INSTRUMENTATION: An easy-to-read LCD screen features a digital speedometer, tachometer and more, including a clock, odometer, trip meter, real-time and average fuel consumption meters and illuminated engine diagnostic indicators.
LED LIGHTING: With a clean, rough-and-ready look, the CB500X’s LED headlight and multi-facet reflector project plenty of light on the road for visibility.
MULTI-SPOKE CAST WHEELS: Strong and stylish, the CB500X’s lightweight multi-spoke cast-aluminum wheels are easy to keep clean, look great, enhance handling and are another CB500X feature that just makes sense.
TWO-POSITION WINDSCREEN: Want to fine-tune your CB500X to your height or to changing riding conditions? No worries—the CB500X features a two-position windscreen. Want more airflow? Set it lower. Want improved wind and weather protection? Just set it to the taller position.

General Information

Manufacturer
Honda

Model Year
2023

Model
CB500X ABS

Model Code
CB500XAP

Color
Pearl Organic Green

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front – Dual 296 mm discs with four-piston calipers; ABS

Rear – 240 mm disc; ABS

Tires

Front – 110 / 80-19

Rear – 160 / 60-17

Dimensions

Weight
Curb – 439 lb. (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride.)

Wheelbase
56.8 in.

Seat Height
32.8 in.

Drivetrain

Transmission
Six-speed

Final Drive
#520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T / 41T

Engine

Engine
DOHC; four valves per cylinder, parallel-twin four-stroke

Cooling
Liquid

Displacement
471 cc

Bore x Stroke
67 x 66.8 mm

Compression Ratio
10.7:1

Fuel System
PGM-FI with 34 mm throttle bodies

Emissions
Meets current EPA standards. Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment

Fuel Capacity
4.7 gal.

Operational

Front Suspension

41 mm fork

Travel – 5.9 in.

Rear Suspension

Pro-Link® single shock with nine-position spring preload adjustability

Travel – 5.3 in.

Rake
27.5°

Trail
4.3 in.

Other

Warranty
One year, transferable, unlimited-mileage limited

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MSRP excludes destination charge. Visit powersports.honda.com to view applicable destination charge amount.

ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. NEVER RIDE AFTER CONSUMING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, AND NEVER USE THE STREET AS A RACETRACK. Showa® is a registered trademark of Showa Mfg., Inc. CB® and Pro-Link® are registered trademarks of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ©2023 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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