Honda Rebel 300 vs 500- Which One Should You Get?!
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- Should you get the Honda Rebel 300, or should you get the Honda Rebel 500??? The classic debate! I've owned both the Rebel 300 AND the Rebel 500, so I'm here to settle the score! I weigh in on the pros and cons of the Rebel 300, the pros and cons of the Rebel 500, the ever-questioned highway capabilities of the Rebel 300 and Rebel 500, and then answer the age old question- "Should YOU get a Rebel 300 or 500?!"
Keep in mind, this is just my opinion, so be sure to let me know your opinion if you've ever owned either (or both) of these bikes!
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looking forward to when everyone starts selling their 500's to go get the 1100... that is when i will grab my 500
Smart move man! Im sure you’ll see more of that come Spring/Summer too.
Same here
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I thought the same thing but I still don't see many used 500s for sale near me 🥺
this is also good for senior riders who can't handle the Big Bikes anymore but can still ride a smaller Bike. that's what I am doing. I am 76 years old and I have been on motorcycles for over 55 years but now it's time to gear down so that I may continue to ride until death do me part from my Bike!
Saw a guy in his 80s on youtube with the 1100 dct and just cruising around vlogging the places he used to live.
I was considering the 300 as a move up from my Grom. This was super educational and now I think I’ll be going with the 500. Thank you so much!
*Update* ended up with The 500 and I am OBSESSED!
@@heatherbennett3136 can you tell me some differences between grom and 500? Handling, acceleration .. highway speeding. Thank you 🙏 I am considering buying my first bike.
@@rolexcrd8622 Acceleration is completely different. I could do 60 mph in 3rd gear where I’m in 4th on the Grom and barely pushing 55. Handling is a big adjustment since it’s a wider handle bar, I’m also only 5’2 so that plays a role lol. Overall I’m happy to have both. I can cruise and just have fun on the Grom whenever I want to have a quick little ride on side roads or back roads. And when I need the power and need to keep up with a big group I can with the Rebel. I absolutely love both bikes and I have always said I’d keep my Grom. If you’re just starting out you could always start with the 300!
@@rolexcrd8622 Forgot to mention too, highway travel is great only downside is when you’re pushing 60-70 your helmet catches in the wind since there isn’t a shield. And I wasn’t used to that with the Grom since I never came close to those speeds lol. So just a heads up, otherwise overall I have zero issues with highway!
Same here
I've never ridden a 300cc, only practiced on a 125 and 500cc. I think 500 feels great it has enough power for urban and outside the city rides. And rebel 500 is so easy to ride and the compression ratio and torque engineering makes it so smooth to control.
Well this is how all bike reviews and options should sound ! I`m a new rider looking for my first bike and this guy explained in 10 minutes more then the hundreds of videos i've watched so far. ! Thank you good Sir.
Ayyy glad the video helped dude! Check out the rest of the channel, I have tons of videos with my Rebel 300, Rebel 500, and now my Rebel 1100! 🤘🏻
I am a returning rider after 40 years. Thank you for your unbiased honest opinion Sir. Based on my riding choices, I have chosen to get the Rebel 500.
Just bought the 2021 500 a couple days ago as my first bike and I’m loving every second of it
Dude you’re gonna love it! Such a great bike!
@@LifeOfBurch I already ordered the levers and shorty exhaust for future modifications! 😃
Still trying to decide between 300 vs 500 for very first bike…no experience.
I’m only 5’8”, 185#.
Does it matter your body type?
Also, did u have riding experience before?
Thanks man.
@@ajv7575 300 is a chick bike, 500 is a legit starter bike, but honestly they're both pretty great.
@@ajv7575 get the 500. Honestly
Today is my birthday, finally 18 years old. But now I can buy a bike:)
Dude that’s awesome! Happy birthday!! 🎉🎂 🏍
you got money?
Good points, every time I’m asked I always say 500 lol.
... sitting here impatiently waiting for your 1100 review lol
Dude I know! The wait is killing me! 😭
I think the 300 and the 500 are both temporary bikes for most people. So why spend more? Get the cheaper one unless you're going to be on the freeway a lot.
You can say....agreed..!!😉
Cool video. I agree with you. One thing you could mention about the 300. You said the gears are spaced rather close, so you are shifting more frequently. That also is beneficial to a new rider precisely so they can practice their shifting. The other thing is, Rebel seems to have good aftermarket support. Instead of the exhaust, why not upgrade something that would have made it perform much better? Thanks!
For me the choice was easy. Im a new rider and wanted a bike that would be easy to utilize and not overpowered. But also something that would force me to trade up to something bigger in a couple years and a little cheaper now. The 300 is great, and I'm finding areas I need to work without having the power to be impulsive with my riding.
Greetings LifeOf Burch you are spot on with your review of the rebel 300 and 500, I own the 2021 Honda rebel 300 and I'm going to add to your review with pros and cons, lets start with the price, the sticker price for 2021 Rebel 300 is $4,599 once you add tax, insurance reg, dealer fees it comes to $5,634 which I paid for a brand new rebel now if you go for the 500cc add about
$2,000 more, I had a choice ..buy a used bike like a ninja or some other used bike with tons of miles and who knows what it needs for $3,400 -$4000 I went new rebel 300 for $4,500 with one year warrantee and a new bike that nobody beat up and abused, and you are right about noise at highway speed, very loud!!! but I hear expensive sport bikes with high horsepower screaming so loud on highway I can here them in my house blocks away, so those are loud too and also I see tons of folks buying Honda Groms, which cost $3,399 $-4000 for that bike whos top speed is only 54 MPH,.lol the Honda dealer can't keep those Groms in stock they sell so fast, happy with my rebel 300 purchase because it was right in my Budget, would I love a rebel 500? YES!!!!! , but I had to be sensible with my budget and didn't want to pay $2,000 more , love the review you gave and everything is true, I had this baby up to 80MPH but didn't go faster because the speed limit was 65 but she didn't let me down and kept that speed, will probably wear ear plugs on highways next time, but other than that Love this little bike just right for my 150 LB frame, they don't come with rear seats and passenger foot pegs, its optional and cost , that's why this bike is priced low. but I got a spanking brand new bike for the price of a used Higher CC bike. subbed your channel because your review was EXCELLENT and gave viewers inadept choices with good analyst. I added a windshield on mine which helps increase your speed because it deflects the wind resistance at highway speeds and makes your highway ride a little more comfortable, may even help with the noise because the bike aint working so hard against the wind resistance. love my purchase but those are the pros and cons to this review,
I'm kinda late seeing this but... my fiancé and I both want to get motorcycle licenses, and the Rebel has been a point of focus. Great pricing, features and they aren't huge (fiancé is 5'4") so that's a plus. This video was quite informative and I'll definitely take this into consideration as I'll be doing more highway riding for my job. I'm thinking the 500 will be the way to go for both of us. Be safe and have fun.
You kinda convinced me to get the 500. It will be my first bike and i always knew i wanted a rebel but i just assumed the 300 would be better and less intimidating for a beginner. I don’t way a lot im a skinny guy like 6 foot 130 pounds. So i didn’t want to get a heavy bike. But if you say the 500 isn’t that much heavier then i think I’d rather have that one so i don’t get blown away on the highway
You might be too cramped on a Honda Rebel.
Rate this so much man. Cheers. I'm a new rider and I've been looking at the rebel 500 after my 125, had no idea they did a 300 but you've confirmed that the 500 is definitely right for me. Cheers man!
Great review. In some circumstances, like you mentioned, I think the 300 is a good long term bike. I've got a Harley that I take on trips and when I'm going to be doing highway riding, but got the 300 to ride to commute to work (nothing over 55 mph). Love the 300 and will be keeping it a long time, but then I've got something else when I want to do highway riding. If the rebel was my only bike I would want something bigger than the 300, but for what I use it for , it is perfect.
This is exactly the review/comparison video I was looking for. I'm looking to get my first bike, I want to start small and slow and I don't have to go on the highway much for my commutes. I want a cruiser, and I've been looking into rebels for a while. I even took the msf course and got my full endorsement recently. That class was my first time ever riding. I definitely plan on upgrading after a year. My end goal is an Indian scout bobber, but this video has me considering a rebel 1100 down the line as well. I definitely like the rebel 500s look, but I think the 300 would suit me best to begin with. I also want to give my family peace of mind, and my mom doesn't want me on the highway at all when I start riding.
Save like $1500 on the 300 too
Nice seeing someone in Annapolis, thats actually where I spend a lot of time. I was looking at the 300 but you convinced me to get the 500. Thanks my dude
Nice video man! I think it’s not about the bike it’s more about ur target. If u have the money for 500 then 500, if not, 300 it’s perfect for the price
Thanks man! I totally agree! They’re both great bikes, you just need to be aware of each of their strong suits and compare that to your needs. I had a blast with both!
When I test rode the rebel 300, I was surprised how much I disliked it. I owned a cbr125r, then a cbr300r, which both have pretty high redlines. The rebel 300 has a lower tune, and much smaller rev range.
I didn't like that feel at all. I would heavily recommend a rebel 500, or a cb300, or cbr300r, if you're set on a 300. I think the cbr300r is a fantastic bike. Revving out the bike is a huge part of the experience for me, so something for you to consider, that you might not otherwise.
I'm a first time rider, and I fell in love with the Rebel 500, but I did not KNOW that a Rebel 300 exist, I changed my preference from 500 to 300 because obviously, I'm a newbie rider, and of course, the PRICE, because I'm a little bit stingy, never mind the motor sound of the 300, which is like a sewing machine, LOL! BIG, Thanx for the informative video...from the Philippines with love.
Glad I could help you decide! The 300 is such a fun little bike and would be perfect for a new rider. Thanks for watching brotha! 🙏🏻
@@LifeOfBurch I’m a total newbie here.. no experience but enrolled in safety class in August. Is the purpose of the loud sound also for safety? to create awareness?
Thanks man, ‘preciate it.
There’s a 400 too
I am an old school biker that rode Honda to start . I went Harley - Davidson all the way and rode in a few clubs in my days . Today I am and older , beat up Veteran that retired from the clubs and can't pick up my 684 pound Bagger ( I put 86,980 miles on this one ). It shipped today to my son as he can make it run and ride it . The Honda 300 looks right up my alley right now . Weight is good , I don't need speed either . My right hand is messed up also so braking with foot would be easier to slow down . Been riding motorcycles for for 44 years here . I will look into the 300 for sure to put around town .
Sounds like the 300 would be perfect for you! They’re so much fun that I just picked up another one a couple weeks ago! 🤘🏻
BUY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD
i can't afford anything? xds
don't yell at me!
Public transport gotcha 😭🤣🤣
I started on a older rebel 250. I loved it. I don't currently have a bike but I wanna be getting back into it soon here, so I'm looking at the 500 now. A lot of people call rebels "beginners bikes" or even "girl's bikes", but I honestly love the rebels. I like their look, I like their sound (with a good aftermarket exhaust) and I like how they feel on the road. And they're cheap! Great bikes imo.
I have the 2023 rebel 250 Japanese version, and I think you would want to get 500 if you can afford it.
I only chose the 250 because it was just a lot cheaper, in my city the import tax is insane, what I paid for my 250 is enough to get the 500se In America and then some.
But tbh their top speed isnt much different, the difference is in the characteristics. Like you can get to a higher speed quicker with the 500, which is useful in alot of situation
You did a great job with this video. If you have a bigger displacement bike for touring then the 300 makes a nice companion to it for hopping and back roads exploring. If you have to have only one bike for everything then the 500 is the better all-rounder. My 300 is a Suzuki S40. Love the belt drive unique in its class. I'm older and don't want to dick around with chains.
I live in an apartment right now but when I get a house and am more settled in, I might get the Honda rebel 500 as my first bike
I LOVE down shifting and shifting overall - Feels like you are actually 'ridding" rather then a passenger
I got my first motorcycle like 3 weeks ago and it’s been snowing just often enough to keep my driveway icy as hell. All I want to do is ride
what did you get?
I bought a 2018 Rebel 300. My first motorcycle. It was great to learn on. (I had ZERO experience) But the single cylinder engine felt like it was going to vibrate apart at high rpm's. REAL bad. It felt like I was riding a power sander, or one of those paint mixers you see at the hardware store. If you're going to ride the bike in suburban/urban places for short periods, it's fine, if you're going to ride aggressively and on highways or country roads, this is not the bike for you. My hands and butt were numb within just a few minutes of country road riding. Also the seat hurt. It felt like I was sitting on a 2x4. Between the vibrations and the seat, it had to go. I didn't mind the low horsepower at all. Being my first bike, I had no idea if all motorcycles vibrated that much. (I knew singles/thumpers vibrated more, but I didn't know by how much) Dealership let me test ride a parallel twin, and it was SO smooth! The Rebel 300 HAD to go. I also wanted to sit more upright with feet back, so I ended up with a Kawasaki Versys 650. But at the end of the day, the 300 served it's purpose as a great bike to learn on.
did you trade in that honda 300? I wonder how much dealers pay for them is it like 3k at least or only 500 ( I heard they like to go really low with trade-in so I wonder if I buy a bike for 7k today and next year use him as a trade-in would they give me like 5k for him or they going to say ok we can give you 2k max)
@@Voltomess ...I sold it to someone. I did not trade it.
This was very helpful as I was looking at the 300 I just want to ride backroads and such but the xtra power on the 500 just makes sense. Thank you.
Progress like this, bicycle, lightest motorcycle with clutch, 500, liter, pro track. I learned on a 750. Worth it.
I have a 2011 honda Shadow Phantom. I've been learning so much about it. I've never ridden a bike before, and I'm really loving my bike. I've tried to get my wife into riding it, but I think she's intimidated by the size. I think the rebel 300/500 would be perfect for her. Thanks for the video.
Great video! I own the CB300r and will be loving this bike for the next 1.5 years. Always cool to see how the same engine performs in multiple bikes.
I own the 300 and the 500. I also own a few dirtbikes. Nothing wrong with owning a collection of different tools.
The 1100...
I can’t wait for mine 😭
@@LifeOfBurch
I’m sorry but griping about having to shift while riding in town is a mute point. Also, why are you trying to down shift while riding in the city to get more torque? Did you go from the Honda VFR750 to the Rebel 300? If so, that’s your issue not the bike’s. You’re wanting the off the line, low end torque like a 750 has but in a 300 package. Not gonna happen.
Great review! Nothing worse than not having enough power on the freeway! That was my main concern about the 500. I'm a pretty safe rider, so if it can cruise at 80 mph I'm good to go. How comfortable is it on a long ride? What's the longest you've ridden it in a day?
I have seen forums saying you can mod this motorcycle pretty easily, change the seat to a much comfortable one and yes 500 can handle the highway pretty good not the best but it will feel ok. I have seen people commenting on throwing 7000 miles on that thing and not s problem. Mechanical wise I have even seen someone post thst he did it on a 250 course that is stretching to it's limits but yes as you can see it's pretty good.
It all comes down to the buyer asking themselves hard questions. Do you have any experience on motorcycles? Did you ride dirt bikes as a kid? Can you drive a stick shift automobile? Do you plan on doing a MSF course? If they answer no to these then the 300 all day long and twice on Sunday's. If they answer yes to most of these, then yes 500 Reb , hell maybe even a SV650 for there first , if yes to all. But they have to answer honestly.
Exactly! Being honest with yourself is huge here. Never start out on a bike that’s too much for you just because other people say you should. And at the same time, don’t start out on a bike that’s not enough for you just because people recommend a different bike. It’s all about going after what you’ll be safest and most comfortable on!
Half joke half question... can an electric bike fill the knowledge gap of a dirt bike? In regards to doing just enough speed that if you fall on the asphalt you'll be pretty hurt (legally the electric bikes can do 20mph, more than that and it's considered a motorcycle if memory is correct, however there are guides out there on how to do above 20mph) , also talking about counter-steering at faster speeds than pedaling, etc.
Legit question, can the electric bike fill the knowledge gap that a dirt bike traditionally provides? while they don't "shift" quite the same that might be the biggest difference (excluding legal speeds)
@@MrCODEmaster00 No, like you mentioned. Dirt bikes gain you the experience of shifting, clutch use, applying rear and front brakes when necessary. Your better off taking the MSF course and starting with a 300. You live to buy a 500 or bigger when your ready.
Me personally a 'lack of power' is desirable. I just don't have interest in a particularly powerful bike. More power isn't just a list of 'pros' there are tradeoffs for scale.
Great vid, good topic. The CB300R is 103 lbs lighter than the CB500F. I still love my CB300R after two years. You're right about the light weight getting blown around at higher speeds. I will probably upgrade to a twin, triple, or four but I'm in no hurry. I'm afraid I won't like the bigger bike as much as the CB300R!
I also have a CB300R. It's not that I wouldn't accept a little more power, it's more that there is no inbetweener in the neo sports café lineup. I am not allowed to drive a 650, i don't want a 4 cylinder bike, I don't want to lose the efficiency where the honda singles and twins deliver so well. I would accept a twin neo sports or a bigger single cylinder also. But for me, the CB300R is the best compromise.
very helpful, ive been looking to buy my first bike and this helps alot, the footage is great we live in the same area so this channel is perfect for me lol
Oh boy! First spring day today. Look a long ride in the sun and went to my girlfriends for lunch and some 103k subscribers cake ;)
(44 degrees counts as spring, right?)
44 degrees sounds plenty like Spring when I’m here with a 28 degree windchill and everything covered in ice for the past week! 😂
@@LifeOfBurch It's been down to about 14 degrees the last month. Lots of snow and ice, but today the sun was out and it will be again tomorrow :D
only counts if you are wearing shorts :D
@@ricardoa1661 Are your springs like summer?
@@MrCODEmaster00 here in Canada there is always a fool in shorts in mid February " ohh look spring is coming " :P
I like the 500 for the same reasons you give, but I'd defo take the 300 if one fell into my lap :)
Thanks for the advise. I will be a first time rider. Never owned one and never ridden one. But I dong plan to keep changing so I will go for the 500 and keep it as long as I can and get use to riding.
The way the 500 engine fills the frame looks so much better, it is the only option lol.
5:00 we have traffic lights now. Which is a good thing, b/c ppl used to wreck at this intersection. I even picked up the guy who crashed his BMW into the guard rail to your right one night. He said he was a little intoxicated while driving home a short distance.
I have a Rebel 250. I put a big bore kit on it essentially making it a rebel 300 with 60-70lbs less weight. Jetted the Carb a few sizes up and added a pod filter. im pushing around 25-30hp. Changed the rear sprocket to a 30 from a 33 and front to a 14 to a 15. Ive topped out at 94 mph but i cruise comfortably at 65-75 with no excessive vibration or shaking. That being said im 6ft and 210lbs. Rebels are underrated
Sounds like what I'll be doing
GREAT, professional review commentary! 85-90 MPH!!??
No motorcycle experience whatsoever. Knows how to drive manual car, went to MSF and got the 500. It is so much fun. Wouldn’t say it is too much nor not enough. Probably wont even use that power as you will lean towards learning and improving your skill more than speeding...for now😅
Exactly! Either way, your main priority should be learning and improving when you’re a new rider. Well said!
Can two people ride on the bike?
Thank you for your review and comparison. I live in Viet Nam, where traffic is a little different - people tend to pull onto the road, then look to see who's coming. Additionally, speeds rarely break above 60kph/37mph. I also prefer small displacement bikes, simply because I think the fun is in their light weight and the ability to toss them around. The 300 would be more than adequate, but your comment regarding the constant shifting is the city is a little concerning.
I haven't ridden in 20 yrs. In my 40s now and want a bike again. Don't need speed (cage is damn fast) but literally want to cruise, comute to work and maybe doordash lol. Looking at this and a fury (new is fine) texas highways though. Saw your old 300 vid. Wold get a 500 since lot of highway driving here in tx. I so love the looks of both the rebel and fury. Either way, have to wait for money to free up.
Just ordered my Rebel 500 S Edition today. 40 hours until I pick her up! Yew!
I live out in the open desert so highway cruising is the main purpose for riding motorcycle, and for that I'm going with the Honda Shadow.
I love how he does another one a year later with the 1100.
Thanks!, that’s the opinion I was looking for. Do I get a 300 or a 500?. I’m a new driver at 65, I drove tractors , heavy construction equipment and just about everything but a motorcycle. So purchase a beautiful little Rebel 250 , 2009 with 3,600 miles like new, not a scratch on it . I got y motorcycle endorsement and ready to hit the road. I was thinking to get a bigger one, but I love my little Rebel so I’m faithful to who’s good to me, so after hearing your opinion, I agree it’s about individual taste, I’m getting the 300 because I’m it for the joy of the ride on open air. My wife doesn’t like it, but I assured her that I’m not growing my beard, get tattooed , join a gang and get me a gringa on the road of freedom! So she’s fine with it!, thanks again!… God bless you!
I RESPECT YOUR OPINION BECAUSE IAM A RIDER AS WELL, BUT SINCE AGE HAS REACH ME I NEED TO GET A LIGTHER BIKE, I HAVE A 2012 STREET GLIDE HARLEY DAVISON FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS, ITS TO HEAVY FOR ME TO HANDLE SO IAM LOOKIG FOWEARD TO TRADE IT IN FOR SOMETHING LIKE A 500 OR 300 HONDA REBEL IT WILL BE MUCH BETTER FOR ME TO RIDE IT, BECAUSE MY HARLEY IS TO HEAVY I BEARLY HOP ON IT TO TAKE A SPIN, AND SEEING THIS VIDEO MAKES ME TAKE A DECISION TO BUY A HONDA REBEL IF I GET A DEAL FOR MY HD. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ADVICE, PAUL R. FORM MIAMI FLORIDA.
I live in Kentucky, and my 300 rebel does well on moutain hills, actually for a 300 i was very surprised, these mountains didn't slow my bike down at all, don't get me wrong you do shift down a little, but an excellent bike on moutain hills, and valleys.
Good video, I think you did a good job explaining the differences.
I bought the 2023 Honda rebel cmx 500 and from day one I fail in ❤️ with it .
Thanks for the input on the same different types of the Hondas
Sold my 78 Honda hawk 400 back in 1984 .(!got married 😵) . I used to take my 400 everywhere.. rode along with my dad.. on a couple of long trips no problem... he had a Suzuki 500 twin 2 STROKE ! ..Iam NOW . ready to get back into motorcycles.. 500 rebel would be a great bike.. because I definitely would want to do some highway Riding.. to get from CT to upstate NY ..VT ..NH etc
I loved my 300, but I never went out of the city on the highway. I only rode my bike around town.
Great video review! Loved comparison details and super informational! We here at Viking Bags really appreciate your content! Keep it up!
Ty for your advice! Just got my license today doing lots of research. Probably go with the 500 :)
The one thing I don't like is that it's chain-driven instead of a belt.
@LifeOfBurch your intro is the shit! PERFECT
Ayyy thanks dude!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I got a 300 and and i am upgrading, all said here is true and power is not there, too much chifting, now the wait is an issue for me, so will see if i can handle the 500. The 1100 is ideal but too heavy for me.
On the Revell1100 period, i bought the 300 and solde it a week later.
Im working to save 4k this summer every check is for me to buy a motorcycle I want a Honda shadow but this one looks cool the 500 so far I have 1600 dollars in 2 months I should have 4k I just wanna ride no car only motorcycle
It's so weird, so much has changed in Annapolis since this video.
300 for 2k? Holy shiz...
I've been going back and forth as my first bike.. don't want to out grow it too quick
I have literally zero desire to ever go on the highway so I went with 300. Most will probably be happier with the 500 and perhaps even outgrow that quickly.
The 300 is horrible compared to the 500 in terms of vibes and overall performance . The 300 is a glorified dirt bike
Thinking about just getting the 500 I'm probably only gonna have 1 bike so might as well get something that is small enough for a beginner to learn on but has enough power to not get board with it after one year of riding. I don't need speed or lots of power but want something in the middle
both bikes are great all around bikes. the 300 is awesome for city/back roads cruisin
im going with the 500 because of where im at its hwy to the next town and i know I'll outgrow the 300
So I was looking at these bikes and I recently bought a 2020 Honda super cub and I put like 4300 miles on it so far it’s worked great but I am starting to feel the kind of wish I could go faster than 50 miles an hour kind of thing. so my plan is in a year or two to get the 500 and learn how to use that clutch lever and I’m gonna put a heel toe shifter on it because that’s what I’m used to and if I’m methodical and careful about it I think I can do it And I’m just gonna go for the 500 because of the extra capability and I think I’m just gonna be good with that one instead of getting the 300 and then being like I want to go a little faster now my intention is to get one that can do the highway stuff and since this one, that’s the 500 can cruise like 75 without a problem that would be good But I’ve never been on the motorcycle so I have to get good and practice, but I truly think that I can do it and I think that the rebel would be a very good motorcycle but for the city commuting I don’t think the cub can be beat because it literally can’t stall winning And it is very much a gas shipper but I don’t think the 300 or the 500 rebel gets bad gas mileage so that’s my plan
Did you notice a big difference in fuel economy between the 300 and the 500?
I'm considering picking up one of these for commuter bike.
since my 1st bike was the Katana 600,
I will not go lower than that. I had a shadow 750 man I miss it. now I own a vtx1300. hella nice ride. but I want another shadow vt750. its the size I'm staying on. love the sound. the weight..
loved that vtx but i might sell it , and get a shadow.
I have a 1985 Rebel 250 and love it
I'm seriously considering the Rebel as my 1st bike, but I am not sure it will fit me at 5'11" 240lbs. I cannot find one around me to sit on.
A airhawk ( or generic one) and handle bar risers would help I bet .I'm 5' 10" and sat on one and it seemed fine, but riding can be a little different which I never did .
Very helpful video. Thank you for posting!
I really think the 1100 dts rebel would be the best new rider bike just because they don't have to shift, that is the hardest part for new riders. A lot of people can't drive a manual car.
I got the 500 just to save on gas going to work, and it is the slowest bike I have ever rode outside of motorcycle drivers Ed 25 years ago on a rebel 250.
I think the 500 struggles on the highway passing people going 70 miles per hour.
Ps I would have bought the 300 if it was available just to go to work to save even more on gas, I was considering a scooter .
I got a VMAX for a fun bike already, but that only gets 37mpg
Great video I think I’ll just wait on getting a 500 instead of a 300, I drive a tw200 at the moment but want something to hop on the freeway.
I want a 500 to turn in to a cafe racer. That bike screams cafe racer. I live in Tampa florida, my first bike was a Ninja 500. The diffrence in a 250 and a 500 is HUGE especially when you take it on the highway. When base speed is 70+ mph. Passing power on smaller bikes at highway speeds is a issue. I wouldnt ride anything less then a 500 cc on a hw.
Hey man! I’m relatively new to bikes and don’t have the most knowledge yet. What are those bars by the front wheel and what is it’s purpose?
Hey! They’re called engine guards, or crash bars. They’re there so that if you tip the bike over they take the brunt of the damage and keep your bike as safe as possible. With these installed I can literally take my bike, lay it on its side, pick it back up, and nothing gets remotely damaged.
@@LifeOfBurch That’s such a sick idea, didn’t know these existed. Thanks for your response! Definitely will add these when I get a bike.
Crazy how some people can find a rebel 300 for two grand and when I go looking for one all these idiots want MORE than brand new MSRP for a used one. The used bike market is really sad right now. I'd love to pick up a rebel 300 or 500 for a commuter but not at these insane prices people are asking.
I really hope the DCT from the 1100 filters down to the 500. I broke my ankle playing rugby a few years ago and i straight up can't shift a bike anymore, at least not comfortable enough to be able to daily ride. The DCT would let me get on a bike again without modding it to have a hand shifter.
My second bike, it’ll be neat if Honda comes out with a 700
The asphalt in your area is better suited for a dual sport or a dirt bike.
Well done. Great explanation. Thanks
The only reason to buy the 300 over the 500 is price. If you can afford the 500 get the 500. The difference in size, weight and power between the two bikes should not be an issue even for a new rider. I'm 5'6" and 160 lbs. I've ridden everything from 175cc to 1600cc bikes. You will not notice the difference between a 300 and 500 until you're at highway speeds and wishing you had a little more power.
I just want a 250. Unfortunately, they sell just as fast as they show up on FB marketplace and Craigslist.
I’d rather have a very loud exhaust so people know I’m there but that’s just me.
Should not replace the exhaust on the 300!
I’m looking into getting my first bike and I’m leaning towards the 300 based on price I don’t really need the power of the 500 either but if I can get a solid deal on one that might be the move
I’m seriously considering getting my license and first bike. I’ve only ridden dirt bikes so I’m a newbie. Leaning towards the 500 because I’m 5’10 185lbs and not sure if the 300 will get me around.
Great analysis.
Thank U. That really helped.
I really want the 500 but sadly can only afford the 300 all I really need is 55-65 but occasionally 70 for short distances ig I can trade it in for a 500 in a year or so