Honda CB500X

[markjenn]

Originally Posted by fragile_this_side_up

I would still think that Honda would separate the bikes by more than 500.

I agree, I think the non-ABS 500x will be $6300 to $6500, so this is $500-$700 less than the non-ABS NC. Also keep in mind that the NC has been at $7K for a year now, and by the time the 500x ships, it will probably get a price hike.

- Mark

[Davidc83]

Originally Posted by markjenn

They're not the same price because to get ABS on the NC, you have to spend $9K, not $7K.

- Mark

You can only buy the ABS NC700 with the more expensive automatic transmission (that is where the most price difference in the bike price)

[07wee]

I'm interested to see the mpg numbers of the 500; the nc700x was the subject of a new shootout between 4 cycle world readers in the last issue. They had a fuel economy challenge and I think the winner got like 84mpg. I'm thinking the cb500x will get under that because of the higher rpm range. The nc700x redlines at around 7k i believe. I want to take a look at both bikes in person by spring time, since I'm in the market for a commuter bike I'm still leaning towards the nc because of the "frunk".

[RaY YreKa]

Originally Posted by 07wee

I'm interested to see the mpg numbers of the 500; the nc700x was the subject of a new shootout between 4 cycle world readers in the last issue. They had a fuel economy challenge and I think the winner got like 84mpg. I'm thinking the cb500x will get under that because of the higher rpm range. The nc700x redlines at around 7k i believe. I want to take a look at both bikes in person by spring time, since I'm in the market for a commuter bike I'm still leaning towards the nc because of the "frunk".

Honda are saying 76mpg (imperial).

And now we know why these bikes aren't 700cc, as Honda have just released details of two more 700cc bikes to complement the 700x.

[Pecha72]

Originally Posted by RaY YreKa

Honda have just released details of two more 700cc bikes to complement the 700x.

You mean released for the US? (Because the 700 lineup in Europe at least was three versions right from the start; the X, a naked bike, and a scooter).

[RaY YreKa]

Originally Posted by Pecha72

You mean released for the US? (Because the 700 lineup in Europe at least was three versions right from the start; the X, a naked bike, and a scooter).

I mean the new CTX range.

[fragile_this_side_up]

what price for the X?! still waiting, Honda.. still waiting..

[RaY YreKa]

Originally Posted by fragile_this_side_up

what price for the X?! still waiting, Honda.. still waiting..

Don't know if this helps, but the unconfirmed price in the UK is £4850.

That's cheaper than a G650GS.

[markjenn]

Just saw that Honda has hiked the USA base price of the NC700X to $7500. This gives them further room with the CB500X to charge more and not intrude on the 700's price point. I think we're looking at a minimum of $6500 for the non-ABS CB500X.

- Mark

[RaY YreKa]

From the RW thread:

CBF 4999 , ABS $500 option
CBR 5499, ABS $500 option
CBX TBD, ABS $500 option

CBX $6000?

[markjenn]

Originally Posted by RaY YreKa

From the RW thread:

CBF 4999 , ABS $500 option
CBR 5499, ABS $500 option
CBX TBD, ABS $500 option

CBX $6000?

At least in the US, the CBF has a $5499 base and the CBR has a $5999 base.

- Mark

[mr openroad]

Originally Posted by markjenn

Just saw that Honda has hiked the USA base price of the NC700X to $7500. This gives them further room with the CB500X to charge more and not intrude on the 700's price point. I think we're looking at a minimum of $6500 for the non-ABS CB500X.

- Mark

lets hope for $5999 but they seem to be having a hard time deciding, whats the hold up Honda?

[mrbreeze]

the KLR 650 is $6499. If the CB500X comes in at that or less, it's going to look like a pretty good deal IMO

[fragile_this_side_up]

I dont really see the klr in the same class as the cb. I see the klr as a much more capable machine.

[pm9654]

I don't know why they couldn't keep it the same as the CBR.