I just got my 23 plate Rebel SE. Added some extras. Heated grips, givi crash bars, rear rack in place of rear seat pad. Took service plan and Datatool stealth package. Got her ceramic coated. Fits me perfect, being vertically challenged. And inside leg of 27 inches. Going by your height, defo think, it would feel cramped. My mate sat on mine. He is 6’ 4. Liked the sitting position but as soon as he put feet on pegs was like, too small. He liked the sound . Great video.
@@iMotoTactic00L The 500 has it's niche as an A2 bike (which is one of the reasons I fell in love with it and want it), but yeah, I would love an additional larger one :D
Done about 1500 miles since January on my 2019 rebel and yes the gear indicator would be nice but once you get used to the engine notes it's not an issue, mind you that seat looks a bit plusher. I actually prefer the older looking headlight and blinkers and going forward will be easier to maintain. I actually bought my Rebel from Maidstone, nice guys.
Nice, very decent bike. You could probably get the seat I would think. I didnt notice a difference personally but was quite a bif of time between riding. I do prefer the look of the seat on this
I am 52 year old beginner with 1,83cm high and 110kg weight looking for my first bike for commuting and some small touring in the country. I like this Rebell and also the cb500f and cb500x, difficult to choose 🤪. I live in Serbia 🇷🇸 and the roads are not the best, maybe the Rebell can be to soft?! Thanks for the review and ride safe ✌️
I have a 2019 rebel and I’ve had it up to 180 km an hour on the highway and it was still felt stable(although that was full throttle open and six gear I don’t think I could’ve gotten any faster than that).
I got a 500 ABS 2019. Gone about 850 when i bought it. I got a great deal on it, so happy. BUT, be aware, the throttling from 1st to 2nd gear on a 500 is waaaaay to low. So low its gonna annoy some people if you are not used to it. Myself, i sometimes take of in 2nd gear depending on the situation. If at standstill, and a flat area? Rev it with 2nd gear... Again, you are gonna be annoyed if you think you can get it up to 60km/ph before switching from 1st to 2nd.
Get the 500 you will not regret it 2019 you can still buy the gear indicatror add on and LED light. They are both very nice bikes. I did upgrade my front suspension 2019 to a bit more stiff, not a big deal.
Thanks for the excellent review. My Mrs is sorely tempted by one of these - looks awesome in that black livery and sounds the business with that aftermarket pipe!
Some other improvements for this 2020 are the suspension and a slip assist clutch. Maybe that's why you thought it felt better. That rear light assembly looks so much better now. They don't offer the S version in the states or in matte black but you can buy the cowl, fork boots, seat separately. I'd like to get one of these someday.
Yeah I hadnt realised the suspension had been upgraded from last years when I rode it. Noticed the slipper clutch improvement though. Shame the S isn't available in states but like you say you can upgrade the parts separately
I live in London & have a Rebel 500 & it’s absolutely fine round town, doesn’t need a bigger engine. I stayed in Oxfordshire during lockdown & i did multiple day rides without a power problem. I’m 5’8” so it’s a perfect fit & a superb engine. I think the benefit of a the Africa Twin 1100 engine, if the rumours are to be believed, will only be worth it if you are going to do some long distance touring. The 650 inline four would be interesting though. However, the 500 engine is one of Honda’s best. Last year I did a 2000-mile ride in the US for a newspaper feature on the 50th anniversary of the movie, Easy Rider. Did it on a Harley Sportster 1200 but to be honest I would have preferred to do it on the Rebel - far smoother ride. Interesting what you said about Americans & filtering,in Arizona for instance, you cannot filter but you can ride without a helmet, which seems bonkers & counter-intuitive to me. In the US, you can only filter in California, despite all the evidence proving it is safer to filter/lane-split, but that’s America for you.
Sounds like a good trip! I'd quite like to see honda bring out a bigger rebel. Id personally prefer an 1100 but see you're point about the 650. Also they have a cbr650r and cbr500r which works I think. I find the American approach to bikes very alien. Granted you know what you're used to, but wouldn't be comfortable not filtering, and definitely wouldn't be comfortable without a helmet
@@TommyBarnezTV It was an amazing trip. Their attitude is, at times, baffling. There is a macho attitude, led it seems by the “big” Harley riders who look down on all non Harleys & even on the smaller Harleys. They are the riders who don’t need helmets & ABS, although most of them have to duck-walk their hogs as they appear to have never mastered the friction zone. I could go on....... I think it’s probably a done deal with the 1100 Rebel as I imagine Honda has its eyes on the Sportster 1200 , the Yamaha Bolt & the Indian Scout. I rented the Rebel 300 for a day in Thailand but it was not a patch on the 500.
@@shonmacklin9613 Yeah, I had a recent setback as well - not a car, though. Don't even have a driver's license. Not really interested in getting one either XD
48 is really fun though, I took one of those out last year and apart from the small tank I loved it. Bang for buck probably right, but 48 is still awesome:)
i am5^2 as well, and I love the sound and looks of the Honda Rebel,, and now its much better with a gear indicator,, trust me that is such a big help.... I am waiting to see if they will come out with one that will haul some gear ,, like for camping so i can go across country here in the U.S.A. once that is mastered that bike will be mine :)
Thinking of picking one up. They are a nice looking bike. Here in California, lane splitting is legal as it is there. I agree completely that it’s much safer than just staying in the back of the line. It allows the rider to be visible to all surrounding cars. I’d hate to live where it wasn’t allowed. -cheers, great video.
Bushido, I got a 2020 300 3 weeks ago and have to say the 500 is the way to go. You will love it, I haven't seen any 500 S models here (California) , but the 500 is lovely.
Great video and beautiful looking bike. Rode one during safety training but hoping to pick one up next season. I had a question - what's your lav mic set-up to? A Zoom recorder? Asking because your audio sounds incredibly crisp. Keep up the great work!
Thanks! For the walk around on this i have it plugged straight into phone which i record the vid on. Having the change this though as a few issues have come up recently. Riding i have it plugged into the gopro. Purple panda mic
Great review Sir I like cruisers and last owned a Harley Davidson but have always liked Honda's my old Harley was constantly in the shop and don't ask me the price but I'll tell you it's was used and give years old and I paid 3 times what you will pay for a brand new rebel . I'm sold
Yeah the rebels really are a bargain I think and honda reliability is renowned for being good. I do like a harley, have ridden a couple, but for cost of enjoyment I think the rebel is an outstanding choice
Nice! There's very little like the first ride home after picking up a new motorbike. I remember stopping atleast twice when I picked up by v strom to take pictures 😂
@@sandygomez1087 ah I'm proper jealous! I really want to get up to Scotland for riding. I've been trying to see if I can find the time this year but not sure I'll be able to. Have fun!
Enjoying your video from Toronto Canada; loving it. Grew up biking since I was 16 up to 25; was riding 125 CC to 250 cc and then life happened. After 15 years...planning to get back to it and this is my pick. Once a biker always a biker. By the way, what do you think about Goldtop jackets?
Awesome, yeah I cant imagine not riding bikes 😀 I dont know anything about Goldtop. I just had a quick look at their website and my criticism would be that they use CE armour rather than D30. With clothing I tend to always go for D30 armour options.
Dear Tom. Thank you for another great motorcycle review. I know there's some reviews on electric motorcycles out there on TH-cam, but it would be nice if you can choose one of those electrical bikes (available to you) and make a nice review and present it out of your opinion? That would be a nice change of bike in comparison to the traditional motorcycles with internal combustion engines as you already so nicely have reviewed. Wish you all the best with your TommyBarnezTV channel, as I follow. Ride Safe & May God Bless You.
Thanks! I've been looking into electric options. I dont have anything lined up at the moment but I'm hoping to sort something out soon. I had been planning on having my first electric review on the harley live wire however my local dealer dont have one in their demo fleet yet. I'll see if I can get out on a zero before the end of the summer. Thanks for comment, ride safe
I have a 2020 Rebel, but not the S. I hate the look of the cowl, but got the other visual upgrades including the small wind screen, which really helps at higher speeds. I 6'4" so I got a forward kit, which works great. I love it. Put almost 3k kilometers on it already 😁
I'm a taller guy too (6'2) who really wants this bike but was worried I wouldn't fit. Awesome to know that a forward control kit fixes the issue. Thanks for letting us all know!
Surprisingly many taller people on the rebel forums is fine for their sitting position and height. I am 5' 6 " I think it was made for 5' 10" but very nice for me.
Just a note, all 2020 versions come with a slipper clutch, as well as a revised rear suspension. These and the LED lighting system are the improvements over the 2019 model.
"60"? You're a kid! After a 30 year biking hiatus, for my 74th birthday present, I bought a 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT ABS sport bike, which, at the current age of 76.5 years, is still probably the best decisions I've ever made. Looking to do some cruising, so I've an interest in the Rebel 500 - don't want a big/heavy/expensive Harley or the likes. Enjoy the journey!
I am 4.7 only but also I feel tight. But due to the nice style - size - handling I decided to get it. Even the 250 cc would have been alright for me here and in Japan (speed limits), but I spoiled myself a bit this time. Great honest review. 73, JR2FJI
Man I thought I really wanted that bike... Went to go look + sit on it, and it was too small.. I felt cramped on it. I'm 5'11" + 220 pounds. First street bike, I went the Suzuki SV650 instead.
Why its always worth a test before purchase :) how you finding the sv650? Awesome engine that, I have the same engine on my v strom and I've put 35k miles on it with zero problems
TommyBarnezTV I love it. So far so good. The bike is potent if I’m not careful, but at the same time it’s been smooth to ride. No complaints. Oh ! Well.. I am gonna switch out the seat later on. It’s not bad but it’s not great.
Indeed, I had forgotten that had been upgraded when I filmed the review. Its not massively noticable however on last year's model I did skid the back wheel slightly when decelerating hard and downshifting which the new clutch would reduce the chance of. Thanks for pointing out, will add to the description when home later 👍
Yeah I use a fixed shutter speed and an ND filter however was a bit too sunny! Actually bought a darker filter after filming this but that was too dark when in the shade 😂 I'll keep trying to get it perfect though
Between this, Honda CBR600 or. KTM RC 390. Havent riden in a while and need something light to get back into the groove. Problem is I commute through the highway to work and skeptical as to the Rebels speed, will it keep up and willI have trouble on my 20 mile roundtrip?
Its OK on the highway but is probably at the limit of what I'd personally be comfortable with. For highway speeds I like a bike that can comfortably get up to 90 quickly if I required. The rebel could do that up to about 80 with my weight (90kg). It'll get up higher if you need just won't be instant. I have a friend that had a RC 390, and she avoided highways but I think that was mostly due to wind. The cbr650r is pretty solid. I've got a review up of that and it has no issues on the highway, very light also and even though its not as comfortable as the rebel for your distance it would be ok I think. Have a ride of them all though and see which one works for you, all decent capable bikes. Ive not personally ridden the ktm but I havent heard of any issues from my friend apart from the wind I mention.
@@TommyBarnezTV Thank you for the response. I don't plan on flying down the road but I would like that extra power and acceleration if needed. I just like the Rebel looks great and seems lile sn essy drive for me to get back into motorcycles (sfter 17 years) but I'm also hesitant due to the speed factor mainly because I will mostly use it for work commute and it's all highway. I'll be heading to the dealership next week but I may just see them in person not yet sold on either. Thanks for the review i'll be checking your other video.
Thinking of getting this for my 1st bike Just about to do my allacess with honda 5ft11 14.5 stone And I can't get out for a test drive because I'm new to the bike I'm 38 so not arsed about speed to be fair As long as it has enough to over take and filtering I'll be happy I live up in the Lake District so that's what I'm wanting if for Advice please as I am at a loss 9f what to pick Harley sportster Honda cb650r So many to choose from 🙈🙈🙈🙈
Honda Rebel 500 is a great bike for a short ass. The Honda Rebel 500 is no problem for my Thai secretary ( 5' 0" ; 40 kgs) . to drive but worries she will drop it and prefers the Honda Monkey I also have. I would not pay £500 extra for the S.
I was gonna get the 300 but everyone that has the 500 is making me want to get this instead 😔 I weigh 220Pounds/99.79Kilos, and I started thinking that the 300 won’t have the energy to pull me, at least not decently fast enough, especially when I get on the highway
Yeah I'd say go for the 500. I dont think the 300 is available in UK market so I dont know much about it. The 500 doesn't have too much power so no reason not to get it
It sounds great. But I looked up the exhaust and it said 'for racing only, not legal for UK roads,' Could you get prosecuted for having this exhaust? Where would I stand?
Hmm, I dont know the details for this exhaust. I would think fine though if its on a demo bike. You probably could get prosecuted for an exhaust that's too loud but I would think most cops would give you a verbal warning to sort it out if its a problem.
I chose the rebel 300 over the 500 for the slight boost in fuel economy and im glad i did. I cant even go 85 on any highway legally(except for the one in texas that has an 80mph speed limit)in the united states anyway so the 300 is perfect.
Hey man I’m deciding right now between a 300 or a 500 for that exact reason cause I don’t necessarily need, or want the speed (this is also my first bike) after about 9 months since this comment how do u feel about the 300 do you think you outgrew it or are you still satisfied with it? Thanks
@@Jremo. jesus christ man i was so stupid and naive. I didnt take weather conditions into consideration. You may not want the speed but youre going to need that extra power if you end up in a windy situation or going uphill on the highway. I rev at max rpm and there have been times when i wish i had the 500 because mine only goes 40 mph in those conditions. If you can, i wouldnt get either and id get the 1100 but if those two are your only options, then definitely get the 500. Dont make the same mistake i did because the lack of power sucks when the weather isn’t perfect or when the streets arent flat.
@@ConservativeCalifornian1032 damn man well I really appreciate the honesty. I was most likely gonna go with the 500 but I’ve been trying to ask anyone I possibly can about it lol. Have you ever upgraded or still on the 300?
Im still on the 300 since im waiting to have enough for the 1100 but i can assure you that the 500 is the way to go. Heres an example, most cars have a top speed of 140-160mph. No one drives that fast but the engine is capable of using that much power in case its needed. The same goes for bikes. Plus, the more powerful the engine is, the lower your rpm is at high speeds so it’ll keep your engine lasting longer. Good luck with your new bike, brother.✌️
@@Jremo. oh and also take care of the bike in case youre going to trade it in so it doesnt lose a lot of value so you can maybe upgrade to the 1100 if you happen to want to upgrade.
They say 67mpg and that sounds about right to me. So will be a bit more, at £1.24 a litre that'll be £10.94 a week. But I think that's a fiver well spent 😉
You could probably order the items online to make it an S version, but would be more expensive. Personally I'd get the cowling and upgrade the seat to a dark brown leather. I'd then chop the back off and sort out a side mounted number plate holder, would be awesome 👌
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I just got my 23 plate Rebel SE. Added some extras. Heated grips, givi crash bars, rear rack in place of rear seat pad.
Took service plan and Datatool stealth package.
Got her ceramic coated.
Fits me perfect, being vertically challenged. And inside leg of 27 inches.
Going by your height, defo think, it would feel cramped.
My mate sat on mine. He is 6’ 4. Liked the sitting position but as soon as he put feet on pegs was like, too small. He liked the sound .
Great video.
Finally! A video that has information and a fair amount of fun quick riding to get a feel for the experience. Definitely buying this bike as my first.
Waiting to pick up this exact model next week. Great review mate.
The S model here includes crash bars. I think it says something about riders here.
Honda actually upgraded the suspension on it too. Stiffer fork springs and heavy duty type of shocks in the back highly improved the bike.
muh back !
I have a 2022 CMX500 and I absolutely love it! Great review, finally someone actually rides the thing real world style!👍
The 500 is my dream bike, but if they ever made a 650 version...I wouldn't need anything else
There are rumours of an 1100 coming out
James Downs @ forget 300-500 rebel..Honda should make 650-1100 Rebel
@@iMotoTactic00L The 500 has it's niche as an A2 bike (which is one of the reasons I fell in love with it and want it), but yeah, I would love an additional larger one :D
Great news, the 1100 has been announced for 2021. Hopefully they'll still do one in 3/4 years when I'm done with the 500.
@@DannystorahMCFC the Rebel 1100 will steal some sportster riders for sure
I have one 2019 and the engine is so solid decent power for a 500 and after a couple thousand miles driving excellent motor. :)
I'm currently saving up for one. Could you give some insight of the ups and downs a year later? Like, what do you like, what don't?
Never has 60mph looked so scary. love this bike.
Thats it. This is my future bike. The exhaust you got, is it a full system or just the can ? Great review
Done about 1500 miles since January on my 2019 rebel and yes the gear indicator would be nice but once you get used to the engine notes it's not an issue, mind you that seat looks a bit plusher. I actually prefer the older looking headlight and blinkers and going forward will be easier to maintain. I actually bought my Rebel from Maidstone, nice guys.
Nice, very decent bike. You could probably get the seat I would think. I didnt notice a difference personally but was quite a bif of time between riding. I do prefer the look of the seat on this
I'd prefer a tachometer over a gear indicator.
Looking forward to doing direct access after lockdown and getting one of these beatuies
I am 52 year old beginner with 1,83cm high and 110kg weight looking for my first bike for commuting and some small touring in the country. I like this Rebell and also the cb500f and cb500x, difficult to choose 🤪. I live in Serbia 🇷🇸 and the roads are not the best, maybe the Rebell can be to soft?! Thanks for the review and ride safe ✌️
I have a 2019 rebel and I’ve had it up to 180 km an hour on the highway and it was still felt stable(although that was full throttle open and six gear I don’t think I could’ve gotten any faster than that).
Impressive!
Finally a good video quality ! Thank you. Great video !
I got a 500 ABS 2019. Gone about 850 when i bought it. I got a great deal on it, so happy.
BUT, be aware, the throttling from 1st to 2nd gear on a 500 is waaaaay to low.
So low its gonna annoy some people if you are not used to it.
Myself, i sometimes take of in 2nd gear depending on the situation. If at standstill, and a flat area? Rev it with 2nd gear...
Again, you are gonna be annoyed if you think you can get it up to 60km/ph before switching from 1st to 2nd.
First time doing a horn check on a bike, and that's what you were immediately inspired to say? I think that's a catch phrase, baby!
This was so enjoyable to watch, I've been pondering about getting the previous model, but want this one as my first bike
Awesome, glad you enjoyed it!
Get the 500 you will not regret it 2019 you can still buy the gear indicatror add on and LED light. They are both very nice bikes. I did upgrade my front suspension 2019 to a bit more stiff, not a big deal.
Love that bike. Just waiting for mine to be delivered. My question is...does that cowling offer any wind deflection at all?
Considering buying one soon as well. From other reviews I've seen, they've been shocked how well it works for wind deflection
I didnt notice a big difference but you'll probably be doing around 70mph cruising which will be ok
I am thinking of getting this bike and this is one of the best reviews I have seen. Nice work!
Thanks!
Thanks for the excellent review. My Mrs is sorely tempted by one of these - looks awesome in that black livery and sounds the business with that aftermarket pipe!
Some other improvements for this 2020 are the suspension and a slip assist clutch. Maybe that's why you thought it felt better. That rear light assembly looks so much better now. They don't offer the S version in the states or in matte black but you can buy the cowl, fork boots, seat separately. I'd like to get one of these someday.
Yeah I hadnt realised the suspension had been upgraded from last years when I rode it. Noticed the slipper clutch improvement though. Shame the S isn't available in states but like you say you can upgrade the parts separately
The lights look a lot better, especially the rear one.
This years model, similar to last year but with a face mask
Haha, though a rebel wouldn't wear a mask 😄
And full led lamps
I have bought a 68 plate rebel 500 and I travel to and from King's Lynn in Norfolk to London and I love love love it
Good distance!
I live in London & have a Rebel 500 & it’s absolutely fine round town, doesn’t need a bigger engine. I stayed in Oxfordshire during lockdown & i did multiple day rides without a power problem. I’m 5’8” so it’s a perfect fit & a superb engine. I think the benefit of a the Africa Twin 1100 engine, if the rumours are to be believed, will only be worth it if you are going to do some long distance touring. The 650 inline four would be interesting though. However, the 500 engine is one of Honda’s best.
Last year I did a 2000-mile ride in the US for a newspaper feature on the 50th anniversary of the movie, Easy Rider. Did it on a Harley Sportster 1200 but to be honest I would have preferred to do it on the Rebel - far smoother ride. Interesting what you said about Americans & filtering,in Arizona for instance, you cannot filter but you can ride without a helmet, which seems bonkers & counter-intuitive to me. In the US, you can only filter in California, despite all the evidence proving it is safer to filter/lane-split, but that’s America for you.
Sounds like a good trip! I'd quite like to see honda bring out a bigger rebel. Id personally prefer an 1100 but see you're point about the 650. Also they have a cbr650r and cbr500r which works I think. I find the American approach to bikes very alien. Granted you know what you're used to, but wouldn't be comfortable not filtering, and definitely wouldn't be comfortable without a helmet
@@TommyBarnezTV It was an amazing trip. Their attitude is, at times, baffling. There is a macho attitude, led it seems by the “big” Harley riders who look down on all non Harleys & even on the smaller Harleys. They are the riders who don’t need helmets & ABS, although most of them have to duck-walk their hogs as they appear to have never mastered the friction zone. I could go on.......
I think it’s probably a done deal with the 1100 Rebel as I imagine Honda has its eyes on the Sportster 1200 , the Yamaha Bolt & the Indian Scout. I rented the Rebel 300 for a day in Thailand but it was not a patch on the 500.
You failed to mention the slipper assistant clutch and the re worked suspension , major omissions as they improve the bike exponentially
That bike just looks the business. Pretty sure you need a beard to ride it. So cool.
Growing one already, by next year when I have the moneyz for the bike, it'll be a nice beardy beard.
Beard ready, don't have the bike yet :/
Beard ready . Hope to buy next year. Need to buy car this year because I am no longer happy with my current car. I can't wait to have my Rebel!
@@shonmacklin9613 Yeah, I had a recent setback as well - not a car, though. Don't even have a driver's license.
Not really interested in getting one either XD
Got a beard. Between my legs. 🤣
That exhaust is the business!
looking to get a first bike and i think this might be the one. not too powerful, not too big, not too expensive, and looks sick. i want one.
Great video! What would u say the comfortable highway cruise speed on this bike would be, before the vibrations creep in?
70-80mph
Buying one tomorrow! Thanks for the review mate
How are you liking it so far?
Amazing review, topped up with “the horn is a horny horn” that was the cherry on the cake 😂😂❤️
Gotta say, I think the rebel looks better without the cowling for the headlight
I bought a 2020 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight for $13K. I think this Honda has better bang for the buck.
48 is really fun though, I took one of those out last year and apart from the small tank I loved it. Bang for buck probably right, but 48 is still awesome:)
That is interesting, thanks! I love my reb 500 I thought about getting a sportster too some day.
i am5^2 as well, and I love the sound and looks of the Honda Rebel,, and now its much better with a gear indicator,, trust me that is such a big help.... I am waiting to see if they will come out with one that will haul some gear ,, like for camping so i can go across country here in the U.S.A. once that is mastered that bike will be mine :)
There are rumours of a bigger capacity rebel....
Learned on the 85, fell in love! Bought the 17, cheated on the 85.
I will never forget this guys other half’s height and weight 💯
We've split up 😂
@@TommyBarnezTV Noooooooo 😂
Thinking of picking one up. They are a nice looking bike. Here in California, lane splitting is legal as it is there. I agree completely that it’s much safer than just staying in the back of the line. It allows the rider to be visible to all surrounding cars. I’d hate to live where it wasn’t allowed. -cheers, great video.
Thanks! Yeah I dont think I could ever live somewhere that didn't allow filtering now. I'm surpised it hasn't spread to more states by now?
Bushido, I got a 2020 300 3 weeks ago and have to say the 500 is the way to go. You will love it, I haven't seen any 500 S models here (California) , but the 500 is lovely.
Can't wait for the Honda Rebel 2021 Pro MAX
Great review, thanks. I enjoyed you riding on the back roads.
Thanks !
Love the look. I’m modding mine to look like this.
Great video and beautiful looking bike. Rode one during safety training but hoping to pick one up next season.
I had a question - what's your lav mic set-up to? A Zoom recorder? Asking because your audio sounds incredibly crisp. Keep up the great work!
Thanks!
For the walk around on this i have it plugged straight into phone which i record the vid on. Having the change this though as a few issues have come up recently.
Riding i have it plugged into the gopro. Purple panda mic
Great review Sir I like cruisers and last owned a Harley Davidson but have always liked Honda's my old Harley was constantly in the shop and don't ask me the price but I'll tell you it's was used and give years old and I paid 3 times what you will pay for a brand new rebel . I'm sold
Yeah the rebels really are a bargain I think and honda reliability is renowned for being good. I do like a harley, have ridden a couple, but for cost of enjoyment I think the rebel is an outstanding choice
@@TommyBarnezTV agreed
Picking up my 2020 in a couple of days. Enjoyed the video. Cant wait to drive it the 200miles or so home
Nice! There's very little like the first ride home after picking up a new motorbike. I remember stopping atleast twice when I picked up by v strom to take pictures 😂
@@TommyBarnezTV I'll be stopping plenty of times for some pictures as I travel from one half of Scotland to the other 😂
@@sandygomez1087 ah I'm proper jealous! I really want to get up to Scotland for riding. I've been trying to see if I can find the time this year but not sure I'll be able to. Have fun!
“Oldest bridge in the country or county, one of the two” haha
Haha, county. Though it is is proper old! 14th century
I gotta say. I was watching you ride and cringed every turn. YOUR ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD! Haha nice looking bike man.😎👍🇺🇸
Haha
I enjoyed your video. Been thinking about getting one. I’m 5’6” and 125 # male and sounds like should be ok.
Yeah I'd say would be great
I’m 5’5 and 122 lbs. female. I think the Rebel 500 will be perfect. I’m hoping to find a good used one for a cheaper price.
@@insanejane522 I used to have a Suzuki gsx r750. Now looking something simple and cheaper to insure. Good look on your search.
Enjoying your video from Toronto Canada; loving it. Grew up biking since I was 16 up to 25; was riding 125 CC to 250 cc and then life happened. After 15 years...planning to get back to it and this is my pick. Once a biker always a biker. By the way, what do you think about Goldtop jackets?
Awesome, yeah I cant imagine not riding bikes 😀 I dont know anything about Goldtop. I just had a quick look at their website and my criticism would be that they use CE armour rather than D30. With clothing I tend to always go for D30 armour options.
Dear Tom.
Thank you for another great motorcycle review.
I know there's some reviews on electric motorcycles out there on TH-cam, but it would be nice if you can choose one of those electrical bikes (available to you) and make a nice review and present it out of your opinion? That would be a nice change of bike in comparison to the traditional motorcycles with internal combustion engines as you already so nicely have reviewed.
Wish you all the best with your TommyBarnezTV channel, as I follow.
Ride Safe & May God Bless You.
Thanks!
I've been looking into electric options. I dont have anything lined up at the moment but I'm hoping to sort something out soon. I had been planning on having my first electric review on the harley live wire however my local dealer dont have one in their demo fleet yet. I'll see if I can get out on a zero before the end of the summer.
Thanks for comment, ride safe
@@TommyBarnezTV That sounds splendid :-) I'm looking forward to that Tom.
I have a 2020 Rebel, but not the S. I hate the look of the cowl, but got the other visual upgrades including the small wind screen, which really helps at higher speeds.
I 6'4" so I got a forward kit, which works great.
I love it. Put almost 3k kilometers on it already 😁
Nice! I havent seen one with forward controls
I'm a taller guy too (6'2) who really wants this bike but was worried I wouldn't fit. Awesome to know that a forward control kit fixes the issue. Thanks for letting us all know!
Very nice review. Is that the stock Exhaust?
Not stock, its a lextech exhaust
it looks like your going 100 mph .beautiful country
Clever camera settings :)
Excelente video. Un saludo desde España. Thanks.
I love everything about the Rebel except for the seat height. I'm 6'1 and worry about comfort on a long stretch.
Felt ok to me, I'm 6ft
Surprisingly many taller people on the rebel forums is fine for their sitting position and height. I am 5' 6 " I think it was made for 5' 10" but very nice for me.
Just a note, all 2020 versions come with a slipper clutch, as well as a revised rear suspension. These and the LED lighting system are the improvements over the 2019 model.
And a gear indicator. S model is cowling, seat and fork gaiters
picked my 2021 up today. entering biking at the age of 60 is something i did way way too late im going to ride this till i pop my clogs
Legend. Enjoy it mate 👊
"60"? You're a kid! After a 30 year biking hiatus, for my 74th birthday present, I bought a 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT ABS sport bike, which, at the current age of 76.5 years, is still probably the best decisions I've ever made.
Looking to do some cruising, so I've an interest in the Rebel 500 - don't want a big/heavy/expensive Harley or the likes.
Enjoy the journey!
I really like the WWII look of the bike. Too bad I'm way too tall to ride it.
I'm hearing rumours of an 1100 which might be better suited to taller riders...
Hey man! Thinking about getting the Honda rebel 500 as my first bike any thoughts or recommendations?
I think its a good choice. Make sure you have a test ride first
I am 4.7 only
but also I feel tight.
But due to the nice style - size - handling
I decided to get it.
Even the 250 cc would have been
alright for me here and in Japan
(speed limits), but I spoiled myself
a bit this time.
Great honest review.
73, JR2FJI
Aweosme! Enjoy!
If you feel tight, try some Metamucil.
Man I thought I really wanted that bike... Went to go look + sit on it, and it was too small.. I felt cramped on it. I'm 5'11" + 220 pounds. First street bike, I went the Suzuki SV650 instead.
Why its always worth a test before purchase :) how you finding the sv650? Awesome engine that, I have the same engine on my v strom and I've put 35k miles on it with zero problems
TommyBarnezTV I love it. So far so good. The bike is potent if I’m not careful, but at the same time it’s been smooth to ride. No complaints. Oh ! Well.. I am gonna switch out the seat later on. It’s not bad but it’s not great.
One thing I don't like about all of the helmet cams is that they distort the image and make speeds seem much faster than they really are.
Love the bike. I commented earlier on the bike. Being a Yank, I don't know what the zigzag lines on the roads means. Please advise. Tx
Pedestrian Junction approaching
My next bike ❤
Great video thanks for the review :)
I just bought a 2020 Honda rebel 500 as my first bike, thanks for the review. "this horn is a horny horn" xD
How can you hear it when you’re talking non stop?
The 2020 also got a slipper clutch as far as i know.
Indeed, I had forgotten that had been upgraded when I filmed the review. Its not massively noticable however on last year's model I did skid the back wheel slightly when decelerating hard and downshifting which the new clutch would reduce the chance of. Thanks for pointing out, will add to the description when home later 👍
They tweeked the front and rear suspension as well.
The camera view is ok but it's a little overexposed. I think, on balance I'd rather have the Suzuki SV 650. Best, Pete.
Yeah I use a fixed shutter speed and an ND filter however was a bit too sunny! Actually bought a darker filter after filming this but that was too dark when in the shade 😂 I'll keep trying to get it perfect though
Slippery clutch for 2020, kinda important.
Replace the seat with the tan seat and the front cowl.
And 2 bros exhaust slip on 1:21 s❤❤
What do you think of this year versus last year?
Way better then last year's model with everything :) im considering buy the 2020 model as first bike this or vulcan s 🤔🤔
@@jezzamouse5644 I havent tried the vulcan yet, they look pretty good though
@@TommyBarnezTV will you get your hands on a vulcan s for a test ride or maybe try :) do a video would be amazing :)
@@jezzamouse5644 if I can I will however I dont think my local dealer has one in their demo fleet
Dope bike! Although I prefer the stock exhaust.
Ah man I loved the lextech exhaust!
Thanks for the video!
Glad you enjoyed
Between this, Honda CBR600 or. KTM RC 390. Havent riden in a while and need something light to get back into the groove. Problem is I commute through the highway to work and skeptical as to the Rebels speed, will it keep up and willI have trouble on my 20 mile roundtrip?
Its OK on the highway but is probably at the limit of what I'd personally be comfortable with. For highway speeds I like a bike that can comfortably get up to 90 quickly if I required. The rebel could do that up to about 80 with my weight (90kg). It'll get up higher if you need just won't be instant. I have a friend that had a RC 390, and she avoided highways but I think that was mostly due to wind. The cbr650r is pretty solid. I've got a review up of that and it has no issues on the highway, very light also and even though its not as comfortable as the rebel for your distance it would be ok I think.
Have a ride of them all though and see which one works for you, all decent capable bikes. Ive not personally ridden the ktm but I havent heard of any issues from my friend apart from the wind I mention.
@@TommyBarnezTV Thank you for the response. I don't plan on flying down the road but I would like that extra power and acceleration if needed. I just like the Rebel looks great and seems lile sn essy drive for me to get back into motorcycles (sfter 17 years) but I'm also hesitant due to the speed factor mainly because I will mostly use it for work commute and it's all highway. I'll be heading to the dealership next week but I may just see them in person not yet sold on either. Thanks for the review i'll be checking your other video.
Yeah looks like decent power for the street...
Thinking of getting this for my 1st bike
Just about to do my allacess with honda
5ft11 14.5 stone
And I can't get out for a test drive because I'm new to the bike
I'm 38 so not arsed about speed to be fair
As long as it has enough to over take and filtering I'll be happy
I live up in the Lake District so that's what I'm wanting if for
Advice please as I am at a loss 9f what to pick
Harley sportster
Honda cb650r
So many to choose from 🙈🙈🙈🙈
Hey sorry for late reply. Have you bought a bike yet?
I think this is going to be my bike
Perfect bike for you
Superb riding video!!!
Thanks !
It needs a bigger tank or evens an option plus a tachometer, and a small screen for uk use as it rains so much here.
Where to buy 2021 rebel 500
Does the cowl on the light help with wind?
No I wouldn't say so. If it helps a bit it's not noticeable
Honda Rebel 500 is a great bike for a short ass. The Honda Rebel 500 is no problem for my Thai secretary ( 5' 0" ; 40 kgs) . to drive but worries she will drop it and prefers the Honda Monkey I also have.
I would not pay £500 extra for the S.
I don't like the S either.
Can someone tell me the auto DCT range bike options ie: models, within the Honda range, please!
hi I'm 5.6 with knee replacements I have a HD street rod and kill my knees, is this suitable ?how tall are you ? thxs fred
I'm 6ft. Hard to comment really if it would be ok for you, get a longer test ride on one to see what you think
@@TommyBarnezTV thxs good advice Tommy
I’m 5’2 will this be fine for me if I were to get one?
Yeah I'm pretty sure it would be fine. My gf is 5ft2 and she has sat on one and is very comfortable on it
I was gonna get the 300 but everyone that has the 500 is making me want to get this instead 😔 I weigh 220Pounds/99.79Kilos, and I started thinking that the 300 won’t have the energy to pull me, at least not decently fast enough, especially when I get on the highway
Yeah I'd say go for the 500. I dont think the 300 is available in UK market so I dont know much about it. The 500 doesn't have too much power so no reason not to get it
It sounds great. But I looked up the exhaust and it said 'for racing only, not legal for UK roads,' Could you get prosecuted for having this exhaust? Where would I stand?
Hmm, I dont know the details for this exhaust. I would think fine though if its on a demo bike. You probably could get prosecuted for an exhaust that's too loud but I would think most cops would give you a verbal warning to sort it out if its a problem.
@@TommyBarnezTV Many thanks for reply, Tommy. Ride safe mate.
@@iniakpmarc28 you too buddy
I chose the rebel 300 over the 500 for the slight boost in fuel economy and im glad i did. I cant even go 85 on any highway legally(except for the one in texas that has an 80mph speed limit)in the united states anyway so the 300 is perfect.
Hey man I’m deciding right now between a 300 or a 500 for that exact reason cause I don’t necessarily need, or want the speed (this is also my first bike) after about 9 months since this comment how do u feel about the 300 do you think you outgrew it or are you still satisfied with it? Thanks
@@Jremo. jesus christ man i was so stupid and naive. I didnt take weather conditions into consideration. You may not want the speed but youre going to need that extra power if you end up in a windy situation or going uphill on the highway. I rev at max rpm and there have been times when i wish i had the 500 because mine only goes 40 mph in those conditions. If you can, i wouldnt get either and id get the 1100 but if those two are your only options, then definitely get the 500. Dont make the same mistake i did because the lack of power sucks when the weather isn’t perfect or when the streets arent flat.
@@ConservativeCalifornian1032 damn man well I really appreciate the honesty. I was most likely gonna go with the 500 but I’ve been trying to ask anyone I possibly can about it lol. Have you ever upgraded or still on the 300?
Im still on the 300 since im waiting to have enough for the 1100 but i can assure you that the 500 is the way to go. Heres an example, most cars have a top speed of 140-160mph. No one drives that fast but the engine is capable of using that much power in case its needed. The same goes for bikes. Plus, the more powerful the engine is, the lower your rpm is at high speeds so it’ll keep your engine lasting longer. Good luck with your new bike, brother.✌️
@@Jremo. oh and also take care of the bike in case youre going to trade it in so it doesnt lose a lot of value so you can maybe upgrade to the 1100 if you happen to want to upgrade.
Tank is to flarkin small. At least 4.75 gallons would be nice . I understand it's a city bike , but it can handle highway speeds.
whats the colour of this Rebel?
Black
Is the fuel economy on this bike any good? I commute to work about 120-130 miles per week and I'm so used to sticking £6 in my 125 tank weekly 😭
They say 67mpg and that sounds about right to me. So will be a bit more, at £1.24 a litre that'll be £10.94 a week. But I think that's a fiver well spent 😉
@@TommyBarnezTV I shall bear that in mind, as long as it sits at 70mph comfortably I'm happy! 😊
@@TommyBarnezTV I'm currently getting 85mph on mine according to the computer ...mpg sorry
Love the pipes, the stock 2020 pipe is ugly as sin and sounds wimpy, so I'll be getting a new one, wish they had the S versions here. Cheers
You could probably order the items online to make it an S version, but would be more expensive. Personally I'd get the cowling and upgrade the seat to a dark brown leather. I'd then chop the back off and sort out a side mounted number plate holder, would be awesome 👌
Sounds good.
Nice landscape
Is filtering what we call lane splitting here in California? Because that’s legal here in California and most states think we’re crazy also 🤣
It amazes me that so many states over there dont allow it! So much safer.
That's one of reasons to own a bike, so long as it's done with care it's safe but you do have to use care.
I’ve played phone games less intense than that ride.
Looks nice. Sounds nice.
Great video the only thing I liked about the bike was the sound stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻
Thanks!
Bike with a low seat height, Triumph Street Twin :)
Awesome bike :)
Those are nice 👍