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Motorcycle news 2013: everything about the Honda CB500X

News - Motorcycle news 2013: everything on the Honda CB500X - Used HONDA

Focus on the second Honda 2013 novelty discovered at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan: the CB500X, a small road trail built on the same platform as the new CBR500R and CB500F (read our detailed presentation of the CB500F from November 12, 2012). 

Focus on the second Honda 2013 novelty discovered at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan: the CB500X, a small road trail built on the same platform as the new CBR500R and CB500F (read our). 

Looks like Crosstourer and NC700X

Designed on the basis of the CB500F, this CB500X houses under its fairings a new inline twin of 471 cc of 35 kW (47.6 hp), which allows it to meet the constraints of the new European motorcycle license A2.

Described as torquey (43 Nm at 7000 rpm) and sober (3.7 l / 100 km), this engine set at 180 ° takes place in a technologically proven chassis common to the three new CB500s: a "Diamond" type cradle frame "Made with steel tubes.

The main differences between the CB500F roadster and the CB500X are due to the dimensions and certain larger chassis dimensions on the road-trail..

To meet its more versatile definition, the CB500X carries, for example, suspensions with more generous travel: 140 mm against 120 mm on the CB500F. As a result, its ground clearance is higher (170mm vs. 155mm), as is its seat height (810mm vs. 790mm).

Heavier by five kilos (195 kg all full), the CB500X is also 50 mm wider than the CB500F. Its wheelbase, as well as its caster angle are also more pronounced, respectively 11 mm and 1 ° (1421 mm and 26.5 °). Modeled on that of the and, its more voluminous face than on the roadster hides a tank containing 1.6 liters of additional gasoline (17.3 L) and a higher handlebar. It also receives ABS as standard, like the CB500F.

To contain costs, it shares the same rims and the same suspensions as its two siblings, as well as most of the peripherals, including the on-board console comprising a speedometer, a segment tachometer, two daily totalizers, the hour , fuel level and consumption.

Prices, colors and availability

This little Honda CB500X trail will be available in three colors (see photo gallery below): White "Pearl Himalayas", Matte metallic black "Gunpowder" and Red "Candy Ruby". It will be available from May 2013 at a price of 5900 euros.

In practical terms, this CB500X could carry a “U” type anti-theft device under its passenger seat around which two handles are placed. On the other hand, it ignores a central stand which would nevertheless have facilitated the maintenance of its final chain transmission..

Honda CB500X 2013 tech. Sheet

Engine

  • Type : Water-cooled, in-line twin, 4-stroke
  • Distribution : Double overhead camshaft, 8 valves
  • Displacement : 471 cc
  • Bore and stroke : 67 x 66.8 mm
  • Food : PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
  • Compression ratio : 10.7 to 1
  • Engine torque : 43 Nm at 7,000 rpm
  • Power : 47.6 hp (35 kW) at 8,500 rpm

Dimensions

  • Length : 2,095 mm
  • Width : 830 mm
  • Saddle height : 790 mm
  • Ground clearance : 170 mm
  • Caster / Caster Angle : 26.5 ° / 108 mm
  • Wheelbase : 1421 mm
  • Full weight : 195 kg (ABS version: 192 kg)
  • Fuel tank capacity : 17.3 liters (including reserve)
  • Front tire : 120/70 ZR17M / C
  • Rear Tire : 160/60 ZR17M / C

Cycle part

  • Frame : "Diamond" type in steel
  • Fork : 41 mm telescopic fork, 140 mm travel, non-adjustable
  • Rear suspension : Pro-Link single shock absorber, adjustable in preload in 9 positions
  • Front brake : Single 320 mm hydraulic disc, 2 piston caliper (ABS)
  • Rear brake : Single 240 mm hydraulic disc with single piston caliper (ABS)

Transmission

  • Final drive : O-ring chain
  • Clutch : Wet multi-disc, cable control
  • Gearbox : 6 reports

Commercial information

  • Price : 5900 euros
  • Guarantee : Two years parts and MO
  • Availability : may 2013
  • Colors : White "Pearl Himalayas", Matte metallic black "Gunpowder" and Red "Candy Ruby"
  • Main options offered : Side cases, Luggage rack, Top-case, Suitcase / top-case bag, Deflectors, Fog lights, Hand protectors, Radiator guards, High screen, Saddle cover, Shoe, Chain guard, U-lock, Protection of tank, Heated handles (12Ah), Protective cover

Honda CB500X photo gallery

 

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