CB500X Rally Raid

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I had a quick spin on a CB500x yesterday and to say I was impressed was an understatement but then I came across Rally Raid and their full adventure kit at £2200 I may just be tempted :augie
 

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Very underrated bike you can pick a good one up for around £3000 add £2200 for the full package wheels, mudguard, top yoke, full suspension etc and it's a lot of bike for less than £5500
 
Very underrated bike you can pick a good one up for around £3000 add £2200 for the full package wheels, mudguard, top yoke, full suspension etc and it's a lot of bike for less than £5500

Yeah but if you say you're going to use it off-road, all the old lags on here will laugh at you...
 
I have full RR kit on my CB500X and makes a great bike- I might know of a 2013 bike for sale for £2500 (has 23k but full Honda service history including 24k service done) if anyone interested?
 
Only just finished building so not yet. If I was going round the world tomorrow (unlikely!) this is the bike I would take, but for green lanes I will stick with the DR ��
 
Do you take it off the tarmac?

I've taken a demo one off road....

It's not like my EXC but it is like my R80 special although if it got tricky I'd prefer to be in my R80...

I'm sure it could deliver, off road, well beyond my capabilities but I'd say it's more of a bike to enjoy getting from A to B on when the route requires a breadth of capability and is been ridden with completing the journey in mind
 
I think you can take any bike off road, some do it better than others, if your budget was a factor and you can only have one bike in the garage I think you can't go wrong with this bike
 
I think your right on the value for money. With bikes now hitting the £15,000 mark I for one would prefer a few bikes sat in the garage not losing money and have a choice depending on my mood.
 
I think your right on the value for money. With bikes now hitting the £15,000 mark and BMWs hitting the £20,000 mark with muppets like Nutty prepared to pay , I for one would prefer a few bikes sat in the garage not losing money and have a choice depending on my mood.

Fixed .And my point exactly . One of the reasons I bought the MT-10. It'll be fully Tracer-ised including Akra, comfort seat, heated grips, cruise , quick shifter , screen and panniers for a smudge over £10k ( VAT free). And put out 35 more bhp than a big Beemer and weigh MUCH less.

A new GSA will set you back nearly double that once you add luggage etc. It certainly ain't twice the bike even if the average owner is twice the size !!


But a CB500X will do most of what you want for half again !!

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Less is more :aidan
I am going to give one a go....so is a mate of mine
First impressions are good
Will post a review once I get it dialed in ;)

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17.3 litre tank
High 70's to the gallon
Should get you just under 300 miles :thumb2
 
Replacing the standard silencer with an Akro helps. Rally Raid kit only adds weight.

Due to change of plans I am selling my bike now - 2014 black, 7000 miles; standard with few additions including nearly new Pilot Road 4 tyres - will be in for sale section for around £3000 when I get time to take some photos.
 
For the type of bike it's not that heavy..Under 200 kilos kerb weight... That's lighter than a 660 Tenere
Rally Raid kit adds a bit of weight and is top quality. It totally transforms the bike
It still feels like a push bike compared to a 1200GS
It is also surprisingly good off road and silky smooth on the road

These vids are worth a watch and show how durable the bike is :thumb2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rs2GnsSKk0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcdDYWfJ-_Y
 
I have ridden the naked version of the range and the motor is a real peach, unlike the 750, which is mundane (although I know some disagree). I would like one in supermoto guise with a better shock etc.
 


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