Honda Rebel 500
Honda's best-selling parallel-twin beginner cruiser
The Honda Rebel 500 is Honda's high-volume parallel-twin cruiser for new and returning US riders. It is the strongest keyword in this Honda batch: "honda rebel 500" ~74,000 monthly searches (KD 4), with huge for-sale, price, top speed, weight, and HP demand. The 471cc twin (shared DNA with CBR500R) delivers approachable power, a low seat, and strong used-market liquidity from 2017 onward.
Key features
Technical specifications
Honda Rebel 500: specs, rivals, and buying guide
Why the Rebel 500 dominates searches
Among Honda model queries on Motohubs' US research, Rebel 500 leads by a wide margin. Riders want a low, stylish cruiser that still has twin-cylinder midrange for highways - without jumping to a heavy bagger. ABS availability, SE cosmetic packages, and used pricing are the usual shopping filters.
Key specs
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | 471cc liquid-cooled parallel twin |
| Power | ~46 hp |
| Torque | ~43 Nm (32 lb-ft) class |
| Seat height | ~27.2 in (690 mm) |
| Wet weight | ~416 lb (189 kg) class |
| Fuel | ~2.96 gal (11.2 L) |
| ABS | Common / required shopping filter on many US bikes |
Rebel 500 vs 300 vs 1100
Rebel 300 is the cheaper, lighter single-cylinder entry. Rebel 500 is the sweet-spot twin for most beginners who want highway comfort. Rebel 1100 (and DCT) is the bigger cruiser step for experienced riders.
Who should buy
Buy Rebel 500 if you want Honda's most popular modern cruiser and a low seat. Choose Rebel 300 to save money and keep things smaller. Choose Rebel 1100 when you have outgrown 500cc power. For mini fun, see Grom / Trail 125.
Related Honda models
- Honda motorcycles
- Honda Rebel 300
- Honda Rebel 1100
- Honda CBR500R - same twin family, sport posture
- Honda Trail 125
- Honda Grom