Just my opinion, but two positives I see in the design of the CB500X are:
1. Less prominent beak. I'm not enamored of that GS styling aspect on the RX-3.
2. Looks to be a plastic bash plate guard under the front of the engine, so it will tear off if hitting a log or rock instead of hanging the bike up. That's a good thing, yes?
My RX-3 will never be my only bike as I will always probably keep an interstate burner in the garage. But I can foresee always keeping it as long as I'm able to stay up on 2 wheels.
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