Description
I designed this Honda CB500X luggage rack because I wanted something simple and light that blended beautifully with the styling of my motorcycle. I also wanted to maintain the original passenger grab handles since they already provide tie down points and are strong enough for picking up the bike if it goes down. Rather than mounting a rack above the plastic panels, this rack replaces the rear centre cowl, giving it a very integrated, “stock” appearance.
If you just need some extra surface area to tie down your soft luggage, or to extend the passenger seating surface to support a duffle bag, this Honda CB500X luggage rack works flawlessly.
Note that this rack will require trimming of two mount tabs on the factory plastics. The rack captures those plastics to prevent them from moving. I would suggest watching the installation video prior to ordering this rack.
- Designed and made in Canada (by yours truly)
- Fits all CB500X model years, 2013 through 2023
- Made from certified 6061-T6 billet aluminum
- CNC machined for beauty and precision
- Powder coated black for a durable finish
- Weighs only 1.05 kg (37 oz)
Please watch the installation video below:
**Update: I have now confirmed the fitment of this rack on all CB500X model years (2013 through 2023)**
Here is a much longer video going over the design process and build of the first Honda CB500X luggage rack prototype:
Arthur D (verified owner) –
Exactly the product I was looking for during my past year of CB500x ownership. If you want a clean rack that preserves the stock grab handles, look no further and don’t waste your time with the cheap amazon ones like I did.
Tony Johnson (verified owner) –
Thank you Blaine for designing such a simple, elegant and sturdy rear rack solution for the Honda CB500X. This far exceeds any other rack design that I have seen for aesthetics, strength and simplicity of installation. I cannot be happier with my purchase and applaud you for the work you put in bringing this to market for all us CB500X enthusiasts.
Kim McClain (verified owner) –
Thank you Blaine for coming up with the perfect CB500X rear rack!!! It’s look and appeal, it’s design and strength, it’s functionality and great customer service… it arrived a week earlier than expected!! It checks all the boxes for the perfect rack! Thank you again!
Kim
Patrick Bowtell (verified owner) –
Very happy with the rack and the fact the original grab rails can stay in place. Runs rings around anything else I looked at and would highly recommend. Shipping times to Australia an issue but Blaine kept me updated. Would encourage anyone looking for a rack to suit the CB 500 X to check these out.
Sandy (verified owner) –
I looked for a rack for my 2023 CB500X, many I looked at had poor reviews, I happened upon your while watching YouTube videos, when I saw it was machined from a single piece of aluminum I was very interested. I found the website and ordered one, received a confirmation quickly, Canada Post got it to me in Minnesota in just a few days. I followed the instructional video, it was easy to install and it fits and looks great! Thanks Blaine!!! A quality product!
Hugo Norgren (verified owner) –
Excellent product.
Installed on my CB500X 2023 and I am very impressed.
Easy to install (20 min), design and workmanship is perfect.
This is the ultimate rear rack for Honda cb500x.
Yvon Côté (verified owner) –
Just install it today on my CB500X 2023. Great great design! Congrats Blane. Fast delivery, outstanding quality and easy to install. I believe that there is nothing comparable on the after market for a CB500X. A very good products. Don’t search anything else. This rack is the best and by far!
Sonny (verified owner) –
I just received and installed this rack on my wife’s 2023 CB500X. I’ve been working on, and modifying motorcycles for decades, including building ground up show winning customs. I know quality when I see it and I know junk. This part is so well thought out, designed, and manufactured that Honda could NOT have done a better job. They wouldn’t have because they’re limited to what bean counters will allow. As for people saying it’s a shame they have to modify the motorcycle. For one, this is hardly a ” modification”. If you bought this rack from the Honda dealer and the instructions said to cut off two little ( no longer necessary ) plastic tabs you would just consider it part of the installation and trust the Honda dealer. Would you prefer a crappy design that keeps the little plastic tabs ?? Beautiful work !!
Luke Rauch (verified owner) –
I love love love this rack!!!! It’s unbelievably strong. I’m very happy that you provided the longer bolts that are required to keep everything tight. It was weird that I had to go back to my garage and get a 13 mm wrench when I took the old ones off with a 12. I look at it from every angle and it’s clear that a lot of thought and attention was put into this. Your work was flawless. I’m not always great at invention, but I’d like to think that I’m an innovator. No matter what I always have improvements. When I look at a thing I think to myself ” they should’ve done this….they should’ve done that” No matter what angle I look at your rack from, it looks right. When I see a line that doesn’t carry though I start to be sad, but then I see the reason and it is always strength! This is the rack that this bike should have come with.
Alan (verified owner) –
Just installed on my 2018…. Fit is perfect and the quality is better than any other aftermarket M/C accessory I have purchased! I don’t think anyone will realize that this is not a Honda part, seriously.
Thank you for making this excellent rack.