FabSwingers.com forum: Honda cb500x or something close

By *eRockDj OP Man
52 weeks ago

Darlington(work dl3) Barny (live dl12)

Looking for recomendations on a bike like the above, looked at Honda cb500x and like the look of the NC 750 manual, so any others?

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By *hromosexualsCouple
52 weeks ago

Near Abercynon

The new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

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By *eRockDj OP Man
52 weeks ago

Darlington(work dl3) Barny (live dl12)

"The new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?"

I have heard they are very under powered and not too quick, but thank you

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By *hromosexualsCouple
52 weeks ago

Near Abercynon

"The new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

I have heard they are very under powered and not too quick, but thank you"

The new 450 is probably better than the outgoing model. If you are looking for quick, then there are plenty of quick bikes about...

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By *hoenix_1Man
52 weeks ago

richmond

A guy at college, swapped this transalp for one and loves it

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By *ot And Sexy CoupleCouple
52 weeks ago

Near You

Can't go wrong with a Bandit.

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By *aximusandy10Man
52 weeks ago

Sunderland

End of April I bought a brand new cbr500r...Best thing I ever did as fallen in love with biking again...I've had bigger & more powerful bikes...but not one that handles & grips so well...1000 miles a month...& counting...would seriously recommend for less experienced bikers like myself...

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By *he Senior ServiceMan
50 weeks ago

DONCASTER

NC is shite underpowered

Cb500x got one in the garage with a snapped frame.

Triumph Tiger 800

Vstrome are better

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By *unandadventureMan
50 weeks ago

Localish

"NC is shite underpowered

Cb500x got one in the garage with a snapped frame.

Triumph Tiger 800

Vstrome are better "

Plus one for the V-Strom

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By *outhessex14Man
50 weeks ago

basildon

As above vstrom or I quite liked the MT07 if you just want a small commuter bike

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By (user no longer on site)
50 weeks ago

Ive had a bandit 650 now own an mt09 my brother inlaw has a 2023 honda hornet and ive also seen the kawasaki valcon 650 which looks a tidy bike

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By *y Ride Or DieCouple
50 weeks ago

Cotswolds

Can't go wrong with honda fireblade for your first bike, you definitely shit yourself, high possibility of dying, and if none of the above happen, the insurance will finish you off

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By (user no longer on site)
50 weeks ago

650 Wee Strom’s a great all rounder

MT07’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys, if a bit less versatile

Each to their own. Whatever you decide on, enjoy every mile with it

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By *urly bearded manMan
50 weeks ago

Liverpool

Ktm 890adventurw is pretty good

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By *urly bearded manMan
50 weeks ago

Liverpool

The old

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By *urly bearded manMan
50 weeks ago

Liverpool

The old 1994 cbr900rr was a work of art

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By *eRockDj OP Man
50 weeks ago

Darlington(work dl3) Barny (live dl12)

Wont be a first bike, just down sizing for a lighter bike I own a Kawadaki vn900 classic atm and its a tad heavy for me now, as mentioned the vn 650s is a nice bike but they are as expensive secondhand as new, like the look of th Honda NC 750 manual or the Honda cb500x both look a nice ride

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By * and BCouple
50 weeks ago

Durham

"Can't go wrong with honda fireblade for your first bike, you definitely shit yourself, high possibility of dying, and if none of the above happen, the insurance will finish you off

I remember buying my Fireblade 1999. I had it for two weeks getting used to the feel of it. After 2 weeks I said 'right lets see what this can do' F##k me it was like a fighter jet, it just kept pulling and pulling. Shit myself, well nearly. It was the most fun I ever had on a bike over the years I owned it, never finished me off, never got into any trouble with it as I made sure I respected what kind of machine I was riding but boy did it put a smile on my face every time I rode it

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By *talianduoCouple
50 weeks ago

Swansea

"Can't go wrong with honda fireblade for your first bike, you definitely shit yourself, high possibility of dying, and if none of the above happen, the insurance will finish you off

Took my sons RR5 out a while back while he was working in the USA, totally agree with "like a fighter jet" 160mph in the blink of eye and still wanting to go. Came to my senses and took it home.

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By *ckmeddy82Woman
47 weeks ago

eau claire

I second Triumph! I’ve got a Bonneville and Thunderbird. Both are quick

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By *iercedtaurusMan
46 weeks ago

Leicester

I've got a 2017 CB500X. It's my first bike, after doing the DAS, so a bit of a different perspective than you might have.

I personally find that it's great for what it is. It's not the fastest, but will go at motorway speeds with my 100kg+ self on it, it's very manoeuvrable, and it's quite frugal too.

The downsides might be the lack of character, to an extent, but an aftermarket exhaust might help with that?

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