Honda CB500X 2020 vs. Yamaha X-Max 250 2009

Honda CB500X 2020

Yamaha X-Max 250 2009

Technical Specifications Honda CB500X 2020 compared to Yamaha X-Max 250 2009

Honda CB500X 2020

Yamaha X-Max 250 2009

Honda CB500X 2020

Yamaha X-Max 250 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	69 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	48 HP	Engine power	21 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8.6 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	43 Nm	Torque	21.3 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	10
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	ECU
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	249.78 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	15 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	14 inch
Length	Length	2,095 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	790 mm
Height	Height	1,390 mm	Height	1,380 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,421 mm	Wheelbase	1,545 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	810 mm	Seat Height	755 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.3 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB500X 2020

Despite its small displacement compared to other touring enduros, the CB500X is by no means kid's stuff. Adult appearance, an accessible and fun engine and really great touring capabilities make it an affordable touring motorbike for young and old. The Honda cuts a fine figure both on the road and in light off-road terrain. So if you can do without exuberant engine power, technical aids, gadgets and comfort gadgets, you will find the Honda an absolutely suitable companion for great adventures. Whether it's to Norway, Spain or to the home stretch - the Honda CB500X is recommended.

Accessible, good-natured and fun engine

low consumption, very suitable for touring

feels comfortable in light terrain

low weight for touring enduro

effortless handling

can be equipped like a large touring enduro.

Front brake is late

windshield can only be adjusted with tools

Yamaha X-Max 250 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB500X vs Yamaha X-Max 250

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