Honda CMX500 Rebel
Type of motorcycle
 2017 Honda CMX500 Rebel | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Also called | Honda CMX500 Honda Rebel 500 |
| Production | 2017–present |
| Predecessor | Honda CMX450 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 471 cc (28.7 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC Straight-twin engine |
| Bore / stroke | 67.0 mm × 66.8 mm (2.64 in × 2.63 in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Power | 34 kW (46 hp) at 8,500 rpm[claimed] |
| Torque | 43.2 N⋅m (32 lb⋅ft) at 6,000 rpm[claimed] |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Suspension | Front: 41 mm telescopic fork Rear: Dual shocks, 96 mm travel |
| Tires | Front: 130/90-16 Rear: 150/80-16 |
| Wheelbase | 1,490 mm (58.7 in)[1] |
| Dimensions | L: 2,205 mm (86.8 in) W: 820 mm (32 in) H: 1,090 mm (43 in) |
| Seat height | 690 mm (27 in)[2] |
| Weight | 191 kg (421 lb)[claimed] (wet) |
The Honda CMX500 Rebel (also called the Honda CMX500[3] or Rebel 500[4]) is a cruiser motorcycle made by the Japanese company Honda.
Designed as a cruiser, the model was presented in November 2016 in Long Beach, California, and went into production in spring 2024. Since its release, newer iterations have featured an LED lighting package, a new instrument cluster, and a slipper-assist clutch.[5] The Rebel 500 uses the same 471 cc (28.7 cu in) 180° crank straight-twin engine as Honda's other 21st century "500-twins", such as the CB500F and CL500.
Development
The development of the Honda Rebel was described by Astra Honda Motor President Toshiyuki Inuma as "simple" and "raw." The design incorporates modern lines with stylistic elements reminiscent of the 20th century. The focus was on enabling modification and customization, with an emphasis on minimalism to make customization more accessible and to allow for greater individual expression.
Honda's chief designer, Keita Mikura, described the concept behind the motorcycle as aiming to blend a timeless visual appearance with contemporary elements. The design goal was to create a motorcycle that is straightforward and practical, while also being adaptable to various uses as desired by the owner.[6]
It was replaced in 2020 by a revised Honda Rebel 500.
See also
- Honda CMX450, also called the Honda Rebel
- Honda 500 twins
References
- ^ "2024 CMX500 REBEL". Honda European Media Newsroom (Press release). 12 October 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
- ^ "CMX500". motorcycles.honda.com.au. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ^ "Honda | CMX500". Honda Australia.
- ^ "Rebel500車種カタログ". Honda公式ホームページ (in Japanese).
- ^ "Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020: la classica custom si rinnova". Quotidiano Motori (in Italian). 2019-11-08. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- ^ "HONDA CMX500 Rebel 2017". Honda News Swiss Media (Press release). 2016-11-18. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
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