Honda CMX500 Rebel

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Honda CMX500 Rebel
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2017 Honda CMX500 Rebel
Manufacturer Honda
Also calledHonda CMX500
Honda Rebel 500
Production2017–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]
DimensionsL: 2,205 mm (86.8 in)
W: 820 mm (32 in)
H: 1,090 mm (43 in)
Seat height690 mm (27 in) [2]
Weight191 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.

Contents

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

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