I am buzzing, riding the Honda NX 500 Adventure bike and feeling like I am 17 on my DT 100. I am dashing around, hands wide on the bars, throwing the NX 500 around in the corners and roundabouts and having fun. That is what biking should be, and I haven't ridden a bike that has made me feel like this in a long time.
The Honda NX 500 is a middleweight adventure bike that can be ridden on an A2 licence, and after spending two weeks on it, it delivers adventure and much more.
The 500 cc engine delivers its power smoothly, and for riders moving up to a bigger cc bike, it will give you plenty of confidence. There isn't the thrust of power to catch you out, and it is all nicely controlled and progressive. For those riding it after being on higher cc bikes, you will need to adjust to not having such instant power to overtake quickly or pull away at junctions; you need to plan and give yourself more time. Back to basics as such, which is no bad thing. It won't impact your enjoyment of the NX 500; you will love the lightness and agility on and off-road.