Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2024 Honda Rebel 500: ICONIC SYMBOL OF LIBERY AND STYLE.
Introducing the 2024 Honda Rebel 500…
A modern cruiser through and through, the Rebel 500 is all about maximizing the freedom and exhilaration that can only be found on a motorcycle. Starting with its timeless yet aggressive styling, this hugely popular cruiser turns heads wherever it goes, with an iconic peanut fuel tank, blacked-out components and wide tires. The 471cc parallel-twin engine matches strong bottom-end torque with smooth delivery for a user-friendly powerband that makes the Rebel fun to ride, both in the canyons and around town. With relaxed ergonomics and well-balanced handling, the chassis and suspension prioritize rider comfort and control. The Rebel 500 is available in standard and ABS versions, as well as a limited-edition ABS SE trim level that comes with some of Honda’s most popular accessories installed from the factory.
RIDE FREE. RIDE BOLD.
Immerse yourself in the Rebel 500’s untamed spirit of rebellion, reigniting your passion for the open road. With the ageless allure of cruiser styling and the versatile power of a twin-cylinder engine, this exceptional machine seamlessly blends form and function, equipped with state-of-the-art enhancements including full-LED lighting, a slipper/assist clutch, and optional anti-lock braking. Prepare yourself for unrestricted bliss on highways and twisties alike, as you transform ordinary journeys into unforgettable adventures. Bedecked in distinctive and futuristic aesthetics, the mid-sized Rebel boasts new colors for 2024, emblematic of its mastery in engineering thrills that redefine the art of riding. Embrace your Rebel spirit and conquer the horizon with this iconic symbol of liberty and style.
2024 Honda Rebel 500 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
Base Features
- 471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine
- Fuel injection
- Low 27.2-inch seat height
- Blacked-out style
- Wide rear tire
- Electric starter
- Slipper/assist clutch
2024 Honda Rebel 500 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
STYLE
BLACKED-OUT STYLE
The Rebel is a blank canvas for your self-expression and customization. But unlike the canvas you buy at the art store, this one’s not boring white. As is, its blacked-out engine pieces, frame, and bodywork elements look great during the day and even better at night.
BLACKED-OUT MUFFLER
The Rebel is a blank canvas for your self-expression and customization. But unlike the canvas you buy at the art store, this one’s not boring white. As is, its blacked-out engine pieces, frame, and bodywork elements look great during the day and even better at night.
CLASSIC INSTRUMENT SHAPE
Another iconic element combining traditional and new, the Rebel’s instruments take a classic shape and fill it with totally up-to-date digital LCD information. The instruments include a gear-position indicator and a fuel-consumption display.
ROUND HEADLIGHT
Another critical item in motorcycle design is the headlight. The Rebel 500 features a headlight with a round, three-inch nacelle that gives the bike plenty of character.
ALL LED LIGHTING PACKAGE
LED lighting is where it’s at now. LEDs can be lighter, brighter, and require fewer lifetime replacements than incandescent bulbs. That’s why the Rebel 500 features an all-LED lighting package—headlight, taillight, turn signals, even the license-plate light.
COLOR CHOICES
We have some awesome color choices for 2024: Matte Laurel Green Metallic, Pearl Black, and Pearl Smokey Grey.
OPTIONAL Honda ACCESSORIES
We have an extensive selection of factory accessories to give your Rebel 500 some individual touches. For example, check out the custom seat options, saddlebags and rear carrier, passenger seat with footpegs kit, backrest, and much, much more.
SPECIAL REBEL 500 ABS SE
We’re offering a limited edition of our Rebel 500 ABS, the Special Edition version. It features some of our most popular accessories, installed at the factory. You get our Black Diamond-Stitch Seat, Black Fork Boots, Black Upper Fork Covers, Matte Gray Metallic Wheels and a Color-Matched Headlight Cowl—a knockout combination that takes your Rebel 500 to the next level.
STEEL REAR FENDER
Real steel never goes out of style. The Rebel has a steel rear fender that’s either color-matched to the tank or matte black. The paint looks great, and the steel fender helps provide solid support for the optional/removable passenger seat.
WIDE FRONT FORK
It’s what’s up front that counts most in style, and the Rebel knocks it out of the park. Of course, the front suspension offers more precise steering and a plush ride, but the large-diameter fork tubes give the bike a substantial presence too.
REFINED REAR SUSPENSION
The Rebel 500’s rear shocks are nitrogen filled and have a special spring rate too. Just like the front suspension, it’s about adding both comfort and performance to your riding experience.
WIDE FRONT AND REAR TIRES
The Rebel’s wide front and rear tires not only look great, but they help provide excellent handling and stopping power.
COMFORT
LOW SEAT HEIGHT
When it comes to seat heights, almost everyone likes them lower, and the Rebel has one of the lowest seats out there. It’s comfortable when you ride, and it makes it easier to flat-foot it at stoplights or in parking lots.
FLAT-FOOT FRIENDLY
One of the things you’ll notice the first time you sit on any Rebel is how narrow it is at the critical tank/seat junction. That design makes it easier to get on and off the bike, and much easier to put your feet down at stops. Plus, it helps the Rebel fits a wide variety of riders.
LIGHT WEIGHT
The Rebel 500 is a lot more fun and friendly to ride than some bigger machines—perfect if you’re just getting started, or if you’re looking for a nimble bike. The light overall weight and a low center of gravity help performance, too.
ROOMY RIDER TRIANGLE
A rider makes contact with the bike at three points: the seat, the handlebar, and the footpegs. The Rebel’s rider triangle strikes the perfect balance between laid-back cruiser and more active sport riding. You ride with a commanding presence, and the minute you sit on a Rebel in your dealership, you’ll know it.
SINGLE SEAT WITH AVAILABLE ACCESSORY PASSENGER SEAT AND FOOTPEG KIT
With the Rebel 500 you can easily set your bike up for riding solo, or take a passenger along in style: the optional passenger seat, passenger footpegs and footpeg hangers are all simple, bolt-on parts.
ENGINEERING
SLIPPER/ASSIST CLUTCH
Developed and perfected in Honda racing machines, the slipper/assist clutch means you get a lighter clutch pull at the lever, but a solid lockup when you release the lever and apply power. It’s technology that reduces clutch effort at the bar by about 30 percent.
EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING
A lot of today’s motorcycles look great standing still, but disappoint once the road gets twisty. At Honda, we set high standards for the way all our bikes handle and feel, and the Rebel is a perfect example—we’ve paid just as much attention to the way this bike corners and handles as we have its knockout styling.
FUEL TANK
One of the key items in motorcycle design is the fuel tank. The Rebel’s iconic fuel-tank shape is timeless, but functionally it also teams up with the bike’s great fuel efficiency to give you plenty of range.
DIE-CAST ALUMINUM REAR SUBFRAME
Here’s a chance for Honda designers to take a functional part of the motorcycle and make it look extra cool. The aluminum subframe/fender mounts are strong, subtle, light, and provide a solid foundation for the optional/removable passenger seat.
PERFORMANCE
SPORTY ENGINE
Twin-cylinder engines are a great choice for a machine like the Rebel 500. Honda twins are famous for their versatility, and the Rebel 500’s engine is one of our best ever. The parallel-twin engine is narrow, which helps reduce overall bike size. Plus, it offers lots of low-rpm torque, but plenty of higher-rpm performance.
CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS
Cast wheels front and rear are light, practical, easy to keep clean, and give the Rebel a look that tells you this is not built like a retro machine. The wide rims and tires add to the bike’s appearance, too.
2024 Honda Rebel 500 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $6,499 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $9,088 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ TBA GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
ENGINE
- Engine Type
471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke
- Bore And Stroke
67.0mm x 66.8mm
- Induction
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI); 34mm throttle body
- Valve Train
DOHC; 4 valves per cylinder
- Compression Ratio
10.7:1
DRIVE TRAIN
- Transmission
Six-speed
- Final Drive
O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/40T
CHASSIS SUSPENSION BRAKES
- Front Suspension
41mm fork; 5.5-inch travel
- Rear Suspension
Dual shocks; 3.7-inch travel
- Front Brake
Single 296mm disc
- Rear Brake
Single 240mm disc
- Front Tire
130/90-16
- Rear Tire
150/80-16
DIMENSIONS
- Rake
28.0°
- Trail
4.3 inches
- Wheelbase
58.7 inches
- Seat Height
27.2 inches
- Curb Weight
408 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel)
- Fuel Capacity
3.0 gallons
OTHER
- Model ID
CMX500
- Emissions
Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
- Available Colors
Matte Laurel Green Metallic, Pearl Black
FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION
- One Year
Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty
- Optional Extended
Extended coverage available with a HondaCare® Protection Plan
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