The Honda CB500X has 471cc of displacement, so it's between the smaller beginner bikes and more powerful bikes, too. There have been ongoing debates as to whether the bike has the power to ride confidently on highways with enough oomph for everyday riding. Riders praise the CB500X's ability to cruise comfortably on the highway and provide enough oomph to be overtaken safely. Some swear the engine feels underpowered when fully loaded or even two-up. The discussion usually gets into the bike’s sweet spot for cruising speed, how it handles mountain roads or strong headwinds, and how it compares to both smaller and larger displacement motorcycles in the real world. This question fits into a bigger debate of how much power is 'enough' for a do-it-all, versatile motorcycle.