REVIEW, We ride Honda's new CB500X - a frugal and well-behaved off-roading bike
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South Africa is spoilt for choice when it comes to adventure bikes, but just like good SUVs, they're rarely used for proper off-roading. News24 Motoring bike writer Dries van der Walt reviews the new Honda CB500X and realises it's more than just a capable off-roader.
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RideApart Review: Honda CB500X
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2020 Honda CB500X First Ride Review
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Honda CB500x Off Road Test on ATV Trails #adventurebike #cb500x #hondacb500x
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Honda CB500X on and off-road review
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2019 Honda CB500X, First Ride Review
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Honda CB500X: Is It Really An Adventure Bike?
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Honda CB500X: Is It Really An Adventure Bike?
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2019 Honda CB500X Review - First Ride
Honda CB500X on and off-road review
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