What model is it? Honda CB500 X 2013 When did you buy it and how much did it cost ? Bought in July 2013 for £4950 Good points ? *Comes standard with an excellent refined Honda ABS system *Good for taller riders (I'm 6.2" and its a very comfortable riding position) *Twin engine has smooth straight line power that is easy to handle with a nice extra band at 6000RPM *Cheap but not nasty! Most parts aren't cutting edge technology but all do their job, and well (so far).. *Digital display with accurate MPG calculator and fuel gauge *MPG is excellent! I have averaged between 60 to 70MPG *Great for commuting *Great for touring/day rides *Lovely looking *A decent amount of accessories and the bike has only been on sale for a few months. I have bought the GIVI mounting rack (1121FZ) and the GIVI E460. In the future I will be buying: GIVI pannier mounting rack and GIVI panniers. Genuine Honda: hand guards, taller windscreen and centre stand. Companies like Aprovic and R&G have also brought out some accessories though I am sure there will be allot more aftermarket accessories when the bike has been out for 6 months to 1 year. *All around good reviews on the internet: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/mot ... eview.html http://www.visordown.com/road-tests-fir ... 22704.html http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyc ... CB500X.htm Bad points ? *I find buffeting occurs 60MPH +. As mentioned will be getting a taller windscreen in the future. *No gear change indicator on display. This is not really much of an issue for me because I have never had a bike with this on so I can't miss it! Though I have heard complaints of this so thought it was worth mentioning. *valve clearances need to be checked on the first service (600 miles) making for an expensive first service(http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/ ... nce-shock/) *I believe the 471cc engine which is used for the whole new CB500 range is the first engine Honda have fully developed in Thailand. I have not read anything in reviews which suggests that this is a bad thing or that this makes it worse quality or less reliable than any other Honda bike. *For long rides on motorways this bike would be a bit revvy at 70+ I would say. Though I will be touring the UK on this bike, I don't think I would ride on the continent with it. Would you get another ? No, I aim to keep this bike for a number of years to come, though I am inevitably aiming to work my way up to a Pan European ST1300 (or equivalent) Any other comments ? This was exactly the bike I was after; a Honda, well priced, adventure styling, good riding position, though it would not be for all riders, if you are looking for a bike of this size range then this bike is a good choice. [album]762[/album]