Cb500x
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If you stay with the black version (non ABS) you can add the luggage to make just almost as well equipped as the RX3 for about $7700, plus destination charge and dealer expenses. If CSC does decide to include the RX4 and go forward with the emissions certification, it will be interesting to see the price. |
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The CB500's are great bikes but I wouldn't use one like I'm using the RX3. |
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I looked at this very bike many months ago ( prior to buying my Vulcan 500 ) and was very impressed with ALMOST every bit of it. Except the once thing Honda SERIOUSLY screwed up on in my strong opinion, , , , the foot pegs are set up more like a sport bike / street fighter than a dual sport. I hate, I LOATHE , , , I despise the " heel under your butt " foot peg arrangement like what was on my CB300F. Here is a link to where you can get a 2015 Honda CB500X for under $5500 out the door. Clickythingy ----> http://www.cycletrader.com/dealers/C...500X-114908795 . . I have not sat on a RX3 yet, but can clearly see from photos the pegs are more like a dual sport. IF the RX4 lands under $5k, it has my vote! And a 450cc single "thumper" would actually be a better motor IMO because of the gobs of low down torque. I prefer Honda's 300 over the Ninja's for this sole reason. ( that, and just that much less moving parts to cause a failure ) . Looks like Zong has heard my plea!!!!! :D . . EDIT: I totally missed the "you can ADD the luggage " part till I re read the post. LOL Still, , SURELY you can get paniers for less than $2700 off of e-bay or amazon. |
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And the CBX is only $6400 new 2016 model. Get the '15 model it's $4900 - $5400, and many dealers are still trying to get rid of any left over '14s for $4000. And that's not to mention the used market. And if you can't negotiate dealer fees, perhaps you should stick to ebay or craigslist. I would suspect, that if CSC decided to also bring over the RX4, that the initial don't miss the boat price would make it totally worth it... but chances are, it'll retail closer to $5895 to keep it well under the KLR, at $6599. On paper it will look like a bargain, 6 speed, fuel injection AND luggage. But if I'm going to be dropping $6-7k on anything, I'll be shopping around. And plastic luggage won't sway me one way or the other. Real world usage says that my wolfman soft bags are far better for extended trips anyway. So I start looking at real world MPG, over all weight, torque, suspension travel, ease of repair, world-wide parts availability. Those alone, is why the KLR remains the Jack of All dual sports. When I got the Cyclone, I seriously underestimated what a paltry 24hp actually means out anywhere but the city streets. Clearly, I'm not brand loyal. I'm only loyal to the art of Adventuring and Dual Sporting. Whatever machine can get me there and back again, without much fuss, I'll back it! |
The CBX is a good looking bike however I recall a few years ago running across photos and a few articles on their XRE300 series and really liking it, only to be disappointed that Honda neglected the North American market. . . turned out to be a good thing because it, in my opinion, left the gate wide open for Zongshen via CSC to begin carving out a sweet piece of the pie with what is looking to be a superior and extremely popular product. When I first saw the RX3 I thought of the XRE..... Doesn't really matter....the RX3 was sexy and it was coming to North America and I started making my plans to get one if at all possible. I for one am glad to see new competition and innovation being plugged into the market. I'm anxious to see where Zongshen and CSC take us on this journey!
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The top mounting holes are in completely different locations; on top of the 250 head and behind the 450 head. I found the 450 sprocket to be about 2mm higher and about 13mm rear-ward of the 250's. |
Build your CB500X
Here, build your own. You may not want the Honda luggage. Besides, they're not offering a top box, just a rack for it.
https://powersports.honda.com/2016/cb500x/build.aspx |
Questions about 450cc rx4
Any guesses on what the horsepower will be?
Weight? Price? Will CSC even import this RX4 ? Of course this would be purely speculative but I would like to know what some of you think. |
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http://g02.s.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1DAXsJ...motorcycle.png |
Those figures are on par with the CB500X
43/32 respectively. |
That would be perfect power for my needs but then it will become a question of price points. I can get a used klr for a comparable price. Hmmmm...
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The CB500X can be set up fairly inexpensively to be a very good 50/50 machine. I got my 2014 new in 2015 for $5000. The Rally Raid conversion set me back another $2800. So for $7800 I have a 470cc PT with a premium suspension capable of going just about anywhere while delivering an honest 60 mpg and a very comfortable cruising speed of 75mph. That being said I still would give the RX4 a serious look if the price was right.
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I'm thinking more like half that price.
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U.S. Delphi Fuel Injected Engine Water Cooled Engine with 2 Radiators, and 2 Radiator Fans 6-Speed Transmission Superb Clutch Excellent Headlight (with H4 bulb) Full Engine Guards Tall, Effective Windshield Siemens Digital Dashboard LED Turn Signals and Brake Light 4.2-Gallon (16-Liter) Fuel Tank Locking Gas Cap Integrated Luggage with Locks Perimeter Engine Frame Strong Sub-frame to Support Heavy Loads Stainless Steel Exhaust Header 37mm USD Forks Shock Absorber with Spring Preload Adjustment and Rebound Damping Adjustment Progressive Lower Shock Linkage 1-1/8 inch, Fat Aluminum Handlebars Skid Plate Black Anodized Hubs 17-inch Rear Wheel with an Excellent Cushion Hub Disc Brakes on Both Wheels Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines Hydraulic Brake Light Switch on Rear Wheel 110-Link, Size 520, O-Ring Drive Chain Wide, Serrated Foot Pegs with Rubber Inserts for both Rider and Passenger 300-watt Stator Output Deluxe Wiring Harness with two Fused, Switched, Auxillary Power Connections 2-Year Warranty for Parts 1-Year Warranty for Parts and Labor Both warranties include unlimited mileage, and are backed by the exceptional customer support from CSC, in Azusa, California. :tup: http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/q...pst7bapvti.jpg |
I don't see there will be any less on the upcoming rx4, except the higher pricetag. Assuming csc wants to import it. Any noises on certification applications out there, I know it takes a long time to get anything upon our shores.
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