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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.

Power
~46 hp
Engine size
471 cc twin
Seat height
690 mm (27.2 in)
Wet weight
~189 kg (416 lb)
Price
$6 499

Key features

ABS

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

FieldValue
Engine471cc 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)
ABSCommon / 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.

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