2025 Harley-Davidson X500 Review

2025 Harley-Davidson X500
Rugged and reliable 500cc powertrain, liquid cooled for consistent and optimal performance in all riding situations.
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2025 Harley-Davidson X500: AFFORDABLE. LIGHT AND FUN.

Introducing the 2025 Harley-Davidson X500…

Travel quickly and gallop freely, and the city is under the two wheels.

 

 

 

2025 Harley-Davidson X500 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

  • upright riding position
  • Center foot controls
  • Passenger seat
  • Safe Riding Enhancements
  • Liquid-cooled, strong and reliable 500cc engine
  • Pure American street car shape
  • Easy-to-handle chassis, suspension and tires for confident driving from start to finish

 

 

 

2025 Harley-Davidson X500 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

Engine

Rugged and reliable 500cc powertrain, liquid cooled for consistent and optimal performance in all riding situations.

Seat

Seat width and pad thickness are designed to enhance comfort on longer rides.

American Roadster Styling

Inspired by design cues from Harley-Davidson Sportster™ models

Real-world street-riding performance

Lightweight and agile, with an engine tuned for strong mid-range torque.

Riding ergonomics

Mid foot controls and a mid-rise handlebar puts the rider in a centered, comfortable posture on the bike.

Sound of Pleasure

2-into-1 exhaust designed to produce a pleasing low-frequency tone.

 

 

 

 

2025 Harley-Davidson X500 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
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2025 Harley-Davidson X500 – Totalmotorcycle.com Australia Specifications/Technical Details

Dimensions

Length

2,135 mm

Seat Height, Unladen

153 mm

Seat Height, Unladen

153 mm

Ground Clearance

24.5

Rake

100.4 mm

Trail

1,485 mm

Wheelbase

Maxxis Supermaxx ST

Tyres, Type

120/70-ZR17/58W

Tyres, Front Specification

160/60-ZR17/69W

Tyres, Rear Specification

13.1 l

Fuel Capacity

3.2 l

Oil Capacity (w/filter)

199 kg

Weight, In Running Order

208 kg

Engine

Engine+

Liquid-cooled, Parallel-Twin, 500cc

Bore

69 mm

Stroke

66.8 mm

Displacement

500 cc

Compression Ratio

11.5:1

Fuel System+

Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

Exhaust

2 into 1 short single, 3 catalyst

Performance

Engine Torque Testing Method

GB/T20076-2006, GB/T5363-2008

Engine Torque+

46 Nm

Engine Torque (rpm)

6000

Horsepower

47 HP / 35 kW @ 8500 rpm

Lean Angle, Right (deg.)

46.9

Lean Angle, Left (deg.)

49.5

Fuel Economy Testing Method

WMTC

Fuel Economy+

4.85 l/100 km

CO2 Emissions Testing Method

WMTC

CO2 Emissions

112 g/km CO2

Drive Train

Primary Drive

Chain, 74/38

Gear Ratios (overall) 1st

2.85

Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd

1.95

Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd

1.56

Gear Ratios (overall) 4th

1.33

Gear Ratios (overall) 5th

1.19

Gear Ratios (overall) 6th

1.08

Chassis

Front Fork

50mm upside down rebound adjustable

Rear Shocks

Oil and gas separation type, rebound damping adjustable, preload adjustable shock absorber

Wheels, Front Type+

Cast aluminium

Wheels, Rear Type+

Cast aluminium

Brakes, Caliper Type

Front floating, rear solid

Brakes, Rotor Type

4-piston fixed front and 1-piston floating rear

Electric

Lights (as per country regulation), Headlamp, Tail/Stop/Front Signal Lights

All LED, low beam, high beam and signature position lamp. All LED Tail/Stop, front signal lights and rear turn signals.

Gauges

Combined electronic instrument stepper motor indicating vehicle speed, digital indicates rpm, hour, total trip, two trips (A + B), km/mile indication

 

 

 

 

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