2022 Honda CB500X, F, and R: Twin Disks!

[cabanza]

Finally!

CB500X - 500cc Motorcycle - Honda

The CB500X is ready for adventure. Its 500cc class engine is perfect for a quick run to the store or to help you find the end of your favorite trail.

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2022 CBR500R ABS OVERVIEW - Honda

2022 CBR500R ABS OVERVIEW - Honda There’s some big news this year for our CBR500R—and a whole list of big improvements. First in, an entirely new front end, built around a new 41mm Showa upside-down SFF-BP fork. Next, the CBR500R now features dual front disc brakes and radial-mount four-piston...

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2022 CB500F ABS OVERVIEW - Honda

2022 CB500F ABS OVERVIEW - Honda When it comes to versatility and value, if there’s one bike that really stands out in our 2022 lineup that has to be our CB500F. It’s always been a spectacular combination, offering a machine that’s just as happy carrying you on a daily commute as going for a...

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[Deleted member 23845]

The 500 F interests me...but dead on color. Can't Honda make it more interesting?

 

[blupupher]

Is that the same motor that is in the Rebel 500?

 

[cabanza]

Is that the same motor that is in the Rebel 500?

Yes

 

[cabanza]

The 2022 CBR500R looks sharp!

 

[Scott91370]

Looks good and I like that color scheme, but there is somehting about a 160 rear tire on a sport bike that bothers me.

 

[veriest1]

The number of times I’ve considered a 500r is not zero. I love riding my 500x that much.

 

[cabanza]

Looks good and I like that color scheme, but there is somehting about a 160 rear tire on a sport bike that bothers me.

My 1997 CBR600F3 had a 160 rear tire and did just fine.

 

[veriest1]

On a bike this size the lighter tire is much more important imo. My 500x came to me with a 170 on the rear and going down to a 150 was a noticeable improvement.

 

[Scott91370]

My 1997 CBR600F3 had a 160 rear tire and did just fine.

I'm sure it does, I should have said it was an aesthetics thing for me.

 

[cabanza]

On a bike this size the lighter tire is much more important imo. My 500x came to me with a 170 on the rear and going down to a 150 was a noticeable improvement.

I thought the X also had a 160 on the rear?

 

[grumpy48]

I went down to a 150 rear on my CB500X. That gives me the same size as my Vstrom rear tire so that I can keep a new tire in the garage as a reserve that can be used on either bike.

 

[veriest1]

I thought the X also had a 160 on the rear?

I believe that's the factory sizing. It's rear tire is very oversized and the PO of mine had a 170 on it. One nice thing no one really talks about with the Rally Raid wheels is that the rear is narrower so iirc I can run down to about a 130 width tire. But the factory wheels should support a 150 without issue.

The 150 is nice because all the big adv bikes ran them for a long time so the selection is huge and in compounds that wear like iron on the smaller and less powerful bike. I've seen reputable reports of rear TKC80s getting to 9k miles on these.

I have a Shinko 805 on now but my next tire may be a 130 series TKC80.

 

[cabanza]

So I went to look at the little CBR. It looks even better in person. I also saw that Honda fits Michelin tires to this little bike. Nice!

 

[cabanza]

Dealer also had a Rebel 500 SE. Very nice!

 

[veriest1]

The Rebels look shockingly good! I know a guy with a 1000 who adores it.

 

[Cello]

I think I would pull the trigger on a cbr500r as a commuter bike if they would bring back the white/red coloring. Maybe just a hair less black and red stripes in it than the 2018 model had. I already have a gunmetal grey honda, so I need something different!

That rebel looks nice. I think the coloring fits it much better than the 500r.