My friend has a CB500X and having ridden it a few times I'd say you certainly won't be disappointed unless you mainly ride offroad.
Much quicker in a straight line and as the engine is a twin you just stick it in top gear and forget about it.
They handle really well and the brakes are really good.
Not that suitable for two up riding.
On the road it knocks spots of the XT R and Z (never road an X) and I found it to be licence threatening if you didn't pay attention.
Oh, and best of all it only weighs 340lbs with a full tank of fuel.
Pete.