Honda CB500X 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020
Honda CB500X 2021
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020
Technical Specifications Honda CB500X 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Honda CB500X 2021
Honda's A2 all-rounder has evolved positively! Components such as brakes and chassis have been noticeably upgraded, while the new paintwork and headlight signature also make a clear statement about the 2022 vintage. Get on and go is the motto here, because thanks to the easy handling and accessible ergonomics, you feel comfortable on this 48 hp touring enduro after just a few metres. Young or old - the CB500X has a place for everyone!
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200X Forty-Eight 2020
If you look up the word bobber in the dictionary, a picture of the Harley-Davidson 48 is likely to come up. In our comparison, thanks to the long Sportster history and clever marketing, it is probably the most authentic bike of the four test motorbikes. And it's the only one that doesn't have the term "bobber" in its name - because it doesn't need it. Nothing about it has been softened to make comfort-consumed customers happy. When stationary, the motorbike vibrates and the gearbox makes a loud "clunk" with every gear change. The Harley-Davidson 48 is raw, uncompromising and simply oldschool - and cool. Unthinkable with other manufacturers, normal with Harley-Davidson - thanks to clever marketing! Nevertheless, the Forty-Eight rides like a relatively modern motorbike. The V2 has powerful pressure, which the brakes can easily handle. Even though the chassis is designed for comfort, we were surprised at how sportily the Sportster can be moved through curvy terrain.
