Honda reworks the chassis on its entry-level adventure CB500X ABS for 2022, improving handling and stopping power with the updates. The bike will come in a Pearl Organic Green and black colorway and start at $7,199, a $200 price increase over the 2021 model.
The 2022 CB500X ditches the telescopic fork in favor of a new 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD inverted unit, providing a more rigid feel at the front. The front brakes are new as well, upgraded to a two-disc setup for more powerful and precise stopping performance. Honda continues to use a Pro-Link rear suspension kit with nine-stage adjustable preload. The bike gets a new swingarm that’s 2 pounds lighter than last year’s version.
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The new bike retains the old 471cc liquid-cooled parallel twin engine, still housed within a steel-tube frame. It has a slip-assist clutch, LED lighting, and digital instrument panel, along with 19-inch front and 17-inch rear cast aluminum wheels.
So it’s not much news, but it’s all good news for the CB500X, a bike that’s been a favorite of new riders, commuters, and light-adventure riders since its release for the 2013 model year. During our last encounter, we found it to be a reliable and approachable machine, particularly because of its balanced power delivery, easy handling, and comfortable cockpit.
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The new and improved CB500X will be available in local Honda dealerships starting this month.
2022 Honda CB500X ABS Technical Specifications and Price
| Price: | $7,199 |
| Engine: | 471cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled parallel twin; 4 valves/cyl. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67.0 x 66.8mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Delivery: | PGM-FI w/ 34mm throttle bodies |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate, slipper/assist |
| Transmission/Final Drive: | 6-speed/chain |
| Frame: | Steel tubular |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Showa SFF-BP USD fork; 5.2 in. travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link shock, nine-position preload adjustable; 5.3 in. travel |
| Front Brake: | 2-piston calipers, dual 296mm discs w/ ABS |
| Rear Brake: | 1-piston caliper, 296mm disc w/ ABS |
| Wheels, Front/Rear: | Cast aluminum; 19 in. / 17 in. |
| Tires, Front/Rear: | 110/80-19 / 160/60-17 |
| Rake/Trail: | 27.5°/4.3 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 56.9 in. |
| Seat Height: | 32.8 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 4.7 gal. |
| Claimed Curb Weight: | 439 lb. |
| Available: | February 2022 |
| Contact: | powersports.honda.com |
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Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com