HONDA Rebel Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & 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.

In 2014, Honda launched the Rebel 250 also known as the CMX250C, a compact, lightweight, low, and versatile machine that suited best as an entry-level bike for new riders but also offered a very economical alternative to big-bore bikes or cars during the warm season.

The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. started using the Rebel 250 in the early 1980s when they replaced Vespa scooters, but in the mid-2000s, the Rebel 250 was replaced with the Harley-Davidson XL 883 Sportsters that delivered more power, durability, and visibility.

The bike packed a semi-double cradle frame with a long wheelbase and a low seating position that made the model an ideal entry-level machine, while the suspension was composed of a hydraulic fork on the front and a rectangular-section swingarm with dual shock absorbers and five-position spring preload adjustability on the rear.

In the braking department, the Rebel featured a 240 mm disc and a dual-piston caliper on the front, and a drum unit on the rear that provided optimum braking power, fitted on a set of wire-spoked wheels with chrome-plated rims.

As for power, the 2014 Honda Rebel 250 CMX250C had its soul brought to life by a 234cc four-stroke parallel twin-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 19 hp at 8,250 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) of torque with maximum strength at 5,500 rpm.

In addition, the bike packed a bunch of chrome-plated elements, such as the custom-styled headlight case, taillight housing, and turn signal housings, along with simple instrumentation and a maintenance-free battery.

In 2013, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda Rebel 250 CMX250C, an entry-level cruiser motorcycle that carried on the proven air-cooled quarter-liter recipe used by the Honda Nighthawk 250 standard model.

Along with a two-up seat that added more practicality and convenience to the built, the bike was capable of reaching highway speeds and was offered as an ideal entry-point machine for those riders who wanted to know better the cruiser world.

The bike was built around a semi-double cradle frame that offered a long wheelbase and a very low seating position, fitted on the front end with a hydraulic fork and rectangular-section swingarm with dual shock absorbers and five-position spring preload adjustability on the rear.

As for braking performance, the bike rolled on a set of wire-spoked wheels fitted with a 240 mm disc and a dual-piston caliper on the front, and a drum unit on the rear that provided optimum braking power.

The power generator of the 2013 Honda Rebel 250 CMX250C was a 234cc four-stroke parallel twin-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 19 hp at 8,250 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) of torque with maximum strength at 5,500 rpm.

In the visual department, the bike came with a custom-styled chrome-plated headlight case, chrome-plated taillight housing, chrome-plated turn signal housings, simple instrumentation, and a maintenance-free battery.

The Honda CMX250C, also known as the Rebel 250 or Honda Peronist, was a cruiser-style motorcycle made by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Honda on and off since 1985. The bike was part of the CM series of cruisers powered by the same 234cc engine used on the Honda Nighthawk 250 standard model.

In 2012, Honda launched the Rebel 250 CMX250C, which for several years was the favorite among entry-level street riders, with its good looks, comfortable seating position, lightweight, easy maneuverability, and durability.

The 2012 Rebel featured a semi-double cradle frame that offered a long wheelbase and a very low seating position, with a hydraulic fork on the front and a rectangular-section swingarm with dual shock absorbers and five-position spring preload adjustability on the rear.

Also, the bike rolled on a set of wire-spoked wheels with chromed rims fitted with a 240 mm disc and a dual-piston caliper on the front, and a drum unit on the rear that provided optimum braking performance.

In addition, the model packed a custom-styled chrome-plated headlight case, chrome-plated taillight housing, chrome-plated turn signal housings, simple instrumentation, and a maintenance-free battery.

In the performance department, the 2012 Honda Rebel 250 CMX250C was powered by a 234cc four-stroke parallel twin-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 19 hp at 8,250 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) of torque with maximum strength at 5,500 rpm.

In 2010, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CMX250C, also known as the Rebel 250, an entry-level motorcycle with a cruiser-style appearance that packed the same engine as the CB250 Nighthawk, which was intended for street use.

The Honda Rebel was part of the CM series of cruisers and customized motorcycles in Honda's range, with a low weight of 145 kg (320 lbs) and a 250cc engine, the bike was commonly used in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's certified rider-training courses.

Some key features of the bike included the semi-double cradle frame that offered a long wheelbase and a very low seat height, a wide 15-inch rear tire, wire-spoked wheels with chromed rims, a pulled back handlebar, a teardrop fuel tank, a two-piece custom-styled seat, and an O-ring-sealed chain for increased durability.

In the performance department, the 2010 Honda Rebel 250 CMX250C had its soul brought to life by a 234cc four-stroke parallel twin-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 19 hp with maximum strength at 8,250 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft)of torque available at 5,500 rpm.

In the braking performance, the bike packed a single disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a drum unit on the rear that provided optimum braking power.

As for suspension, the bike was handled by a 33 mm telescopic fork on the front that offered 12 cm of wheel travel and dual shock absorbers with five-position spring preload adjustability on the rear that offered seven cm of wheel travel.

In 2009, Honda released the Rebel 250 CMX250C as an entry-level cruiser perfect for new riders who were looking for a nimble and easy-to-operate machine, with easy maintenance and looks to match its class.

The bike featured a low seating position that made sure even smaller riders could easily reach the ground once the bike stopped. The user-friendly combination of lightweight and comfortable size made the bike one of the favorite choices for young riders who were looking for an easy-to-handle cruiser.

Some key features of the bike included the semi-double cradle frame that offered a long wheelbase and a very low seat height, a wide 15-inch rear tire, wire-spoked wheels with chromed rims, a pulled back handlebar, a teardrop fuel tank, a two-piece custom-styled seat, and an O-ring-sealed chain for increased durability.

In the performance department, the 2009 Honda Rebel 250 CMX250C had its soul brought to life by a 234cc four-stroke parallel twin-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 19 hp with maximum strength at 8,250 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft)of torque available at 5,500 rpm.

For suspension, the bike packed a 33 mm telescopic fork on the front that offered 12 cm of wheel travel and dual shock absorbers with five-position spring preload adjustability on the rear that offered seven cm of wheel travel.

As for braking performance, the bike featured a single disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a drum unit on the rear that provided optimum braking power.

In 2008, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda Rebel 250 CMX250C, a comfortable and stylish motorcycle introduced as a nifty entry-level cruiser that retained the full attire of the larger machines, with solid confidence, while being extremely easy to operate.

The bike featured a low seating position that made sure even smaller riders could easily reach the ground once the bike stopped, while the lightweight construction also fitted well female riders. The user-friendly combination of lightweight and comfortable size made the bike one of the favorite choices for young riders who were looking for an easy-to-handle cruiser.

Some key features of the bike included the semi-double cradle frame that offered a long wheelbase and a very low seat height, a wide 15-inch rear tire, wire-spoked wheels with chromed rims, a pulled back handlebar, a teardrop fuel tank, a two-piece custom-styled seat, and an O-ring-sealed chain for increased durability.

For suspension, the bike packed a 33 mm telescopic fork on the front that offered 12 cm of wheel travel and dual shock absorbers with five-position spring preload adjustability on the rear that offered seven cm of wheel travel.

As for braking performance, the bike featured a single disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a drum unit on the rear that provided optimum braking power.

In the performance department, the 2008 Honda Rebel 250 CMX250C was powered by a 234cc four-stroke parallel-twin air-cooled engine that ran smoothly and quietly but was also economical and easy to maintain.