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Honda CB 500 X - [2021]
This edition of the Honda CB 500 X is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2021. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2022 Honda CBR 650 R and the 2022 Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP.This particular Honda CB 500 has a 471cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure - [2010]
The 2021 CB 500 shares its V3 engine and Adventure style configuration with the likes of the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure and the 2008 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CB 500's Adventure style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1997 Yamaha DT 230 Lanza | 1997cc.2005 Kawasaki KLE 500 DOHC | 2005cc.
Weighing in at 197 kgs (434 lbs) this makes the Honda CB 500 X in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 2021 Honda CB 500 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 471cc 8 valve V3 2 cylinder engine produces 46.9 bhp (34 kW) @ 8600 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CB 500 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1987 Yamaha XT 600 Z Tenere� 1VJ has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2021 Honda CB 500 X.
The 2021 Honda CB 500 X has a Power to weight ratio of 238.0 bhp per ton and 160.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 CB 500 competing with the 1987 Yamaha XT 600 Z Tenere� 1VJ [262.8 bhp\ton] and the 1986 Yamaha XT 600 Z Tenere� 1VJ [262.8 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CB 500 generating around 160.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1981 Yamaha XJ 650 Seca [185.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2005 Honda XR 400 R DallAra [185.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 15.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 15.9 secs, this makes the Honda CB 500 X similar in acceleration to the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker (15.5 secs) and the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker SE (15.5 secs). This Honda CB 500 X also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2021 Honda CB 500 X and the 2005 Kawasaki VN 1600 Nomad
When talking about the performance of the 2021 Honda CB 500 X on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2005 Kawasaki VN 1600 Nomad (0 secs) and the 1986 Honda TLM 200 R Reflex (0 secs).
The 2021 version of the Honda CB 500 X has a maximum speed of 110mph.
Top Speed of the 2021 CB 500 equals the 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2021 Honda CB 500 X then how about a 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R (121 mph) and the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R SP II (121 mph).
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 DOHC
Engine Capacity: 1043 cc
Top Speed: 152 mph
Quarter Mile: 10.6 secs @ 0 mph
