Trials
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He did say he was looking at the CBR not the X, yes?
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Looking at bikes, getting back into riding again
- Thread starter bigpoppa
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horsepucky on the torque and you know it ....quit repeating nonsense.
50.9 ft.lbs vs 31.7 ft/lb - big whup ...so you have shift some more.
50 HP vs 69 on a heavier bike, ?
50 mpg for the Wee 60+ on the CB
Honda CB500X MPG - Actual MPG from 177 Honda CB500X owners
The most accurate Honda CB500X MPG estimates based on real world results of 1.5 million miles driven in 177 Honda CB5001es
www.fuelly.com
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blackcamaro
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100% the look of a bike is important to me. I need to like how it looks for it to be under consideration. If others don’t like it I could care less though.
Mad Mike
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My bad, on the torque -- I divided NM by ft/lbs -- same error you made but in the opposite direction.
DL650 70HP/62Nm torque, Dry/wet/GVRW Weight 440lbs/490/925, load cap (wet), 445lbs
CB500X 49.6HP/43Nm torque, Dry/wet weight 380lbs/430/800, load cap (wet) 370lbs
The correct advantage for the Wee is 41% HP, 44% Torque, 40% power:weight (@800 lbs)
On fuel economy, this is a trickier subject when comparing vehicles of different sizes. The cb500x is tuned for economy, not performance -- it will never be bad on fuel because the engine management system won't squirt enough fuel to make big power. The Wee will -- BUT that doesn't mean it's a pig by comparison. If you pace the bikes, they will be very close in fuel economy -- the WEE is can be very easy on fuel if you are easy on the throttle (which sadly doesn't never works for me).
I've owned sportbikes that got worse mileage than a Camry.
Fuel economy is the last thing on my mind when I'm shopping around for motorcycles.
Because it's really about the smiles per gallon...
Fuel economy is the last thing on my mind when I'm shopping around for motorcycles.
Because it's really about the smiles per gallon...
ScorpionT16
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As much as I love the CB500, I know it's not a 650. I appreciate the less weight over the V-strom when off road and the economy when travelling long distance, with the SV650N i was always looking for gas stations. That said, OP's requirements and some test rides, alongside what he desires and wants to ride after a hiatus should be the bike that adds confidence back and smiles per mile. We all know the bike we get isn't the bike we will keep for life, things change.
Part of the reason I got the CB500X was to lower insurance, that backfired when I got it and realized it was more than the SV650 weirdly.
Part of the reason I got the CB500X was to lower insurance, that backfired when I got it and realized it was more than the SV650 weirdly.
Returning to Ontario, I was really dreading getting insurance quotes after such a long period of not being insured.
Was also surprised that the quotes were quite reasonable - provided you weren't riding a GSXRZXCBR-Death-Rocket-RR...
Not many perks to being an old fart, might as well grab what little benefits you can get.
Was also surprised that the quotes were quite reasonable - provided you weren't riding a GSXRZXCBR-Death-Rocket-RR...
Not many perks to being an old fart, might as well grab what little benefits you can get.
ScorpionT16
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Enjoy your times! Right now, my CB500X is considered a lethal weapon and speed demon, track killing, Ducati eating monster according to insurance companies, for my age.
Mad Mike
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Try the direct writers like Cooperators, Desjardins & TD. If you have home or auto to throw in they might save you a bunch on a bundle.
Mad Mike
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If you have 6 years or more, married and are over 30 it's not too bad. The only bike I've had in the 4 digit category was a GSXR1300, and that was still less than a buck/cc. My TS125 enduro is a real bargain, just $234/yr.
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Yes and no... when common motorcycle EFI was in adolescence, some bikes had terrible fuel economy for basically no reason, other than possibly lazy engineering. I don't need something that pushes the limits of thermal efficiency but a bike getting anything like 20 mpg on the street is stupid. Also while range and economy are different things, it is also irritating when a bike gets less than 200km to a tank. Fuel stops can be far apart in the country and you may not know where they are when you're exploring.
really?! my yearly insurance has come down to triple digits for the past few years now. it's one of the main reasons i wanna keep this current bike.
The only issues I've had riding the Wee, is that when cruising along with bigger bikes, and passing in an 80 mph hour zone, you need a bit of a run up for the pass. On some of the bigger bikes you simply whack the throttle open and a way you go. I only noticed it while riding with a friend who was on his VTX. I imagine, but haven't confirmed that this would be even more so with the CB500X.
Different tools for different purposes. Some bikes you take out into the country (or continent) to explore.
Others never stray more than 3 kms from where they're first started and just go round and round and round and round. And you know exactly where the next gas station... or fuel canister is.
Those bikes are also fun to take out on day trips, but only if you know where the gas stations are. Worse mileage I've gotten is 175 kms to a tank. Or were those actually the best miles...?
They were.
ScorpionT16
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Yup, I sold the SV650 when Aviva decided to drop riders without 6 years experience and jack up the rates, so got the CB500X, well turns out just because the bike is newer and since I was still under the 6 year mark, plus only Echelon would insure me, they could give whatever rate they wanted, and did. I'm not even close to triple digits
Living in Mississauga (kanetix red zone doesn't help). I wanted to get a dirt bike to ride till I hit 30, insurance said even that insured would count as a gap. tbh, looking at all the rates you guys have and drops even with a gap, that would have been the smart thing to do.|
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