CB500X Upgrade or Africa Twin

[vortexman]

Has anyone installed the Rally Raid suspension upgrade to the CB500X?? I am just pondering to go suspension upgrade or Africa Twin. I have literally pounded the CB500X off pavement for over 8000 km and the bike has not skipped a beat so I am a bit biased with regard to purchasing another bike.

 

[LordEndo]

They had an upgraded CB500X at the bike show. I don't recall if that was the RR kit or just the new Honda version though. It'd be really cool to see - I'd go with the kit as buying a new AT is just the start of the process I'm sure - farkling would still be required.

 

[Farp]

Has anyone installed the Rally Raid suspension upgrade to the CB500X?? I am just pondering to go suspension upgrade or Africa Twin. I have literally pounded the CB500X off pavement for over 8000 km and the bike has not skipped a beat so I am a bit biased with regard to purchasing another bike.

I thought about it but it would have raised the seat too high for me (sat on the one at the bike show and confirmed it), and I was concerned that it might detract from its excellent handling on the asphalt. I find the bike performs reasonably well off the asphalt. It won't go as fast over the rough stuff as it would with the RR kit but it will still get you there and at the end of the day that's what really counts. I would not consider taking it on B single track no matter what suspension mods were made - but that's not what the bike is about. For C+ 4WD and quad track it does OK, if you want to ride gnarlier than that there are many bikes on the market that are far superior.

John