HONDA Rebel 500 CMX500 (2017-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda Rebel 500, also known as the Honda CMX500 or Honda CMX500 Rebel, was a motorcycle manufactured by the Japanese company, which first saw the light of day at its debut in 2016 in Long Beach, California, with sales beginning in the spring of 2017.

The bike combined a fresh, blacked-out look with a low seating position, lightweight, and a narrow 471cc engine that offered plenty of user-friendly power. Also, the chassis, riding position, and fat tires contributed to its comfort, practicality, and easy maneuverability.

It also combined a mixture of retro looks with modern technology, while the external components were kept in a classic and minimalistic form and the technical features were as modern as possible at the time.

At the time of its release in 2017, Honda made available the Rebel 500 in two versions, such as the standard model and the ABS model. While the ABS version came just in a Black livery, the standard model featured four color schemes, such as Matte Silver, Bright Yellow, Black, and Red.

As for performance, the 2017 Hoda Rebel 500 CMX500 was powered by a 471cc four-stroke parallel twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that provided an output power of 47 hp with maximum strength at 8,500 rpm and 43 Nm (32 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,000 rpm.

For suspension, the bike packed a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and dual shock absorbers with five-position spring preload adjustability on the rear, while the braking power was handled by a 296 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 240 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel.