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There is still a possibility that I'll decide on the CB500X over the CTX700. Neither model is at dealers yet. Both are set to arrive in July. I've already got a pretty good idea on the CTX, because I've sit and fitted on the CTX700N but not the actual model I'm interested in.
Pros of the CB500X. (1) It's got like a 4.5 gallon tank for range nearing 300 miles at an estimated 71 mpg. The CTX has 3.17; (2)It's only 430 lbs versus 594 for the CTX; (3) It's $1800 cheaper; (4) It's possible that it will be more comfortable to ride with an absolute, upright stance with feet underneath my knees; (5) I've read that the 700 requires valve clearance adjustment every 8000 miles. I don't know for sure if this is true. I read a review yesterday that stated the 500 requires a valve clearance check only every 16,000 miles. If it is true about the 700, that's enough to make me change my preference.
According to the specs., the CB500X (which looks alot like the NC700X but does not have the storage space), has a seat height about 1" lower than the NC700X.
The cons are pretty obvious compared to a 700 with a fairing and a very low center of gravity and low seat height, however, I don't think power/performance is an advantage for the 700. From what I've read from other riders, they're about equal in performance, but I may like the slightly better torque a little further down the RPM range with the 700 over the 500's ability to turn more RPM. It seems more my style.
As for mpg, I'm calling it a toss up. Honda says the CB500s get 5 more mpg, but based on reviews and reporting on fuelly.com, I think they'll be pretty equal in the real world.
Pros of the CB500X. (1) It's got like a 4.5 gallon tank for range nearing 300 miles at an estimated 71 mpg. The CTX has 3.17; (2)It's only 430 lbs versus 594 for the CTX; (3) It's $1800 cheaper; (4) It's possible that it will be more comfortable to ride with an absolute, upright stance with feet underneath my knees; (5) I've read that the 700 requires valve clearance adjustment every 8000 miles. I don't know for sure if this is true. I read a review yesterday that stated the 500 requires a valve clearance check only every 16,000 miles. If it is true about the 700, that's enough to make me change my preference.
According to the specs., the CB500X (which looks alot like the NC700X but does not have the storage space), has a seat height about 1" lower than the NC700X.
The cons are pretty obvious compared to a 700 with a fairing and a very low center of gravity and low seat height, however, I don't think power/performance is an advantage for the 700. From what I've read from other riders, they're about equal in performance, but I may like the slightly better torque a little further down the RPM range with the 700 over the 500's ability to turn more RPM. It seems more my style.
As for mpg, I'm calling it a toss up. Honda says the CB500s get 5 more mpg, but based on reviews and reporting on fuelly.com, I think they'll be pretty equal in the real world.