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Honda CB500X

471 cc, A2-legal, and 250–300 miles between fuel stops.12

Researched November 2, 2026 from 35 sources

At a glance

0100200
46.9–49.5 hpPower
0510
6 s0–100 km/h
0100200
163–165.4 km/hTop speed
0150300
43–44.5 N·mTorque
05001,000
192–199 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.211131415

Engine
471 cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel twin; 180-degree crank12
Layout
Steel diamond frame; chain final drive2
Gearbox
6-speed manual; wet multi-plate clutch, slipper added for 201979
Built at
Samut Prakan, Thailand; Manaus, Brazil4

The story

Created for A2 riders in 2013, the CB500X shared its 471 cc twin with the CB500F and CBR500R. Its comfortable upright stance suits commuting and touring, though the engine struggles with a passenger aboard.2345

2016: LEDs and a taller screen20162017: Euro 4 joins the A2 brief20172019: 19-inch front, 3–4% more midrange20192021: Euro 5, unchanged 47 hp20212022: Showa forks and twin 296 mm discs · 42.62 hp on the Dynojet20222024: NX500 takes over20242025: Brazil's NX 500 handover2025 Honda CB500 twin: 1993–2003Honda CB500 twinHonda CBF500: 2004–2007Honda CB500X (original): 2013–2015Honda CB500X (2016 update): 2016–2018Honda CB500X (2019 update): 2019–2021 1995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones34514242627
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YearWhat happened
1993–2003Honda CB500 twin
2004–2007Honda CBF500
2013–2015Honda CB500X (original)
2016–2018Honda CB500X (2016 update)
2019–2021Honda CB500X (2019 update)
2016LEDs and a taller screen
2017Euro 4 joins the A2 brief
201919-inch front, 3–4% more midrange
2021Euro 5, unchanged 47 hp
2022Showa forks and twin 296 mm discs
202242.62 hp on the Dynojet
2024NX500 takes over
2025Brazil's NX 500 handover
  1. 2016

    LEDs and a taller screen

    A larger fuel tank and taller screen join LED lighting, a preload-adjustable fork and an adjustable brake lever.5

  2. 2017

    Euro 4 joins the A2 brief

    The CB500X meets Euro 4 for the 2017 model year, alongside the CB500F and CBR500R.6

  3. 2019

    19-inch front, 3–4% more midrange

    A 19-inch front wheel and longer suspension travel arrive; intake and cam changes add 3–4% torque at 3,000–7,000 rpm, while clutch effort falls 45%.7

  4. 2021

    Euro 5, unchanged 47 hp

    The Euro 5 version needs no mechanical updates for 2021 and retains 47 hp and a 197 kg curb weight.8

  5. 2022

    Showa forks and twin 296 mm discs

    The update brings an inverted Showa SFF-BP fork, twin 296 mm front discs and revised fuel-injection settings.59

  6. 2022

    42.62 hp on the Dynojet

    A Dynojet 250i test of the 2022 model measures 42.62 hp at 8,430 rpm and 39.7 Nm at 6,520 rpm.10

  7. 2024

    NX500 takes over

    The NX500 replaces the CB500X for 2024, updating the name and styling while retaining the basic crossover formula.2

  8. 2025

    Brazil's NX 500 handover

    The NX 500 launches at Festival Interlagos in June 2025, starting Brazil's transition after an 11-year CB 500X market run.11

Every generation

  • Honda CB500 twin
    Honda CB500 twin1993–2003
  • Honda CBF500
    Honda CBF5002004–2007
  • Honda CB500X (original)
    Honda CB500X (original)2013–2015
  • Honda CB500X (2016 update)
    Honda CB500X (2016 update)2016–2018

Power over the years

From 49 hp to 49 hp in 0 years.

0204060 20142016201820202022 hp 2014 · 49 hp · Brazil-market launch2021 · 47 hp · Euro 5; unchanged peak output2022 · 47 hp · A2 spec; revised fuel injection 49 hp Brazil-market launch
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YearHorsepowerModel
201449Brazil-market launch
202147Euro 5; unchanged peak output
202247A2 spec; revised fuel injection

Versions

6 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    CB500X

    2013–2023

    47 hp

  • Standard

    CB500X ABS

    2013–2023

    47 hp
  • CB400X

    Standard

    CB400X

  • Special

    CB500X Travel

    2021

    47 hp

  • Special

    CB500X Travel

    2022

    47 hp

  • Special

    Rally Raid CB500X Level 3 conversion

    47 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Original bikes have a mini adventure beak and a face styled to echo the Crosstourer.22
  • The original bike pairs a compact, adjustable windscreen with a wide handlebar.12
  • From 2019, the front wheel is visibly larger: 19 inches instead of the original 17.5
  • The 2019 update gives the muffler a twin-outlet tip.7
  • On 2022 bikes, long radiator shrouds link into interlocking side covers and the fuel tank.5

Year by year

  1. 2016

    A taller windscreen, LED head- and taillights, and changes to the exhaust and body plastics mark the facelift.23

  2. 2017

    Sword Silver Metallic, Nitric Orange and Candy Rosy Red join the paint choices.6

  3. 2019

    A 19-inch front wheel, taller stance, new tank and radiator shrouds, LED turn signals and a clear taillight lens.72425

  4. 2021

    Red rear subframe replaces gray; red side-panel flashes replace yellow, with matching red tank graphics on black bikes.8

  5. 2022

    Gold inverted Showa forks and twin 296 mm front discs give the front end a new look.1

  6. 2022

    Thinner wheel spokes and a larger front fender; Pearl Organic Green joins the paint choices.516

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a NC700X
    NC700X

    NC700X

    The original CB500X is the smaller bike, with a lower seat than the NC700X.17

  • Photo of a NX500
    NX500

    NX500

    Late CB500X models have an LCD dash; the NX500 successor has a TFT screen.25

Against its rivals

  • Kawasaki KLR650 (second generation)

    CB500X vs Kawasaki KLR650 (second generation)

    Ground clearance

    CB500X235 mm
    Kawasaki KLR650 (second generation)211 mm
    20
  • Benelli TRK502X

    CB500X vs Benelli TRK502X

    Weight lower is better

    CB500X199 kg
    Benelli TRK502X213 kg
    1
  • Suzuki V-Strom 650

    CB500X vs Suzuki V-Strom 650

    Listed price lower is better

    CB500X6,349 £
    Suzuki V-Strom 6507,999 £
    1

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 6 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “Zocchi took class and overall victory”
    • “AP Honda's CB500X finished seventh”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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