Honda CMX 500 Rebel: review, history, specs

Class: cruiser

Production: 2017+

Also called: Honda Rebel 500

Models
Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017-2019 (All markets)	Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020+ (All markets)
Honda Rebel 500 (2017-2019)	Honda Rebel 500 (2020+)

Honda Rebel 500: electronic equipment

ABS
Full-LED lighting - from 2020
Assist & Slipper clutch - from 2020

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
2017	All	Name: Honda Rebel 500 + ABS Code: CMX500H + CMX500AH
2018	All	Name: Honda Rebel 500 + ABS Code: CMX500J + CMX500AJ
2019	All	Name: Honda Rebel 500 + ABS Code: CMX500K + CMX500AK
2020	All	Name: Honda Rebel 500 + ABS Code: CMX500L + CMX500AL
2021	All	Name: Honda Rebel 500 + ABS Code: CMX500M + CMX500AM
2022	All	Name: Honda Rebel 500 + ABS Code: CMX500N + CMX500AN
2023	All	Name: Honda Rebel 500 + ABS Code: CMX500P + CMX500AP
2024	All	Name: Honda Rebel 500 + ABS Code: CMX500R + CMX500AR
2025	All	Name: Honda Rebel 500 + ABS Code: CMX500S + CMX500AS

Specifications

Honda CMX500 Rebel: specs

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2188 mm / 86,1 in
	Overall width	820 mm / 32,3 in
	Overall height	1094 mm / 43,1 in
	Wheelbase	1488 mm / 58,6 in
	Ground clearance	136 mm / 5,35 in
	Seat height	690 mm / 27,2 in
	Dry weight
	Curb (wet) weight	185 kg / 408 lbs – Honda Rebel 500 190 kg / 419 lbs – Honda Rebel 500 (ABS)
FRAME	Type	Double cradle (steel)
	Front suspension, travel	Telescopic fork 41 mm, 121 mm / 4,77 in
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with twin-shock, 95 mm / 3,77 in Adjustment: spring pre-load
	Front tire size	130/90-16M/C 67H
	Rear tire size	150/80-16M/C 71H
	Front brake	Single disc, 296 mm, 2-piston caliper (optional – ABS)
	Rear brake	Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper (optional – ABS)
	Fuel capacity	11,2 l / 2,96 US gal
	Trail	110 mm / 4,3 in
	Fuel economy / consumption	3,51 l / 100 km (67 US mpg)^[1]
ENGINE	Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	2 cylinders in-line
	Bore & Stroke	67,0 x 66,8 mm
	Displacement	471 cm³ (28,74 cu in)
	Compression ratio	10.7:1
	Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	45,5 hp (33,5 kW) / 8500 rpm
	Max. torque	44,6 Nm (4,5 kgf*m) / 6000 rpm
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	5,9 sec.^[2]
	Top speed	170 km/h (105 mph)^[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Fuel injection PGM-FI, 2x 34 mm
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated Assist & Slipper clutch - from 2020
	Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction
	Final reduction
	Gear ratio I II III IV V VI	3.285 2.105 1.600 1.300 1.150 1.043
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	Digitalized full transistor
	Alternator	Three-phase A.C. Generator, 402W at 5000 rpm
	Battery capacity	12V-7Ah