Im gonna buy a rebel and start a gang and take over the world (UPDATE) I did actually buy one.Shortly after I posted this. ASweet 1999 with low miles. They are fun on the back roads.
I’m definitely interested in this idea! I’ve never driven and just recently decided I was buying a motorcycle. 2020 has gotten to me and I’m going though a 2020 crisis 😂 my bf said I need to start with this guy and then we can upgrade once I’m ready! I’m excited!!!
“Actual motorcycle that a man would ride” how dare you, sir. How. Dare. You. Not all of us men can be 6’2. I’m 5’6 and the Rebel suits me just fine. Sure it ain’t the biggest bike, but it’s fun, it gets me where I’m goin, and it make me look cool while doin it
Try a Sportser, I just recently had to let go of my 250 Rebel. Same height, but the power difference is a big leap. Definitely gonna buy another 250 Rebel though!
XVS650 they are so much fun to cruise around on back country roads. My son has a Suzuki 650 savage. I had my little rebel. We used to tear up the country roads around Cape Girardeau MO. I traded it for a 2004 1200 sportster. My youngest has a 650 enduro. I had my sportster my other son had his savage. We made some good memories. In August of 2017 I fell asleep while driving home from work. Shattered 2 vertebra in my lower back. My motorcycle days are over. I can still walk though. I just can’t handle the bumpiness that goes with riding. I dearly miss our Sunday drives.
Vehicles are supposed to be means of transportation foremost. I personally think it's dangerous to ride motorcycles on public roads with the intention of having fun. I have a bike and I used to use for commuting, now i have a car and I ride occasionally. Even going slow on a motorcycle is dangerous in traffic
My wallet is happy driving a small bike around town for sure. And they still look cool. Also it saved me money last night because I went to the grocery store for just a couple items and had to not buy something cool that I didn't need. It wouldn't fit in my backback so I couldn't get it.
Please do this rental idea. It would make a killing here in Florida. Year round riding and people learning to ride all the time, but hesitant to buy a bike before they get use to the feel. A 2 day course does not build confidence enough to drop 6k to 12k on a bike and then realize you hate the bike or riding in general. Eagle Rider rents Harley's but at $150 a day. Screw that, I'd rather rent a rebel for $35 to 50 a day and have a blast.
I love that you're such a fan of this bike. I have this bike and am a girl, like you said it is a comfortable size for me. Mine is a 125cc (I can ride it with only a CBT) it's 1998 and happy to do 60mph on the biggest local road. I like 55mph for longer trips, else it sounds a bit intense! The best thing about it is I've had it since I was 16, I treated it like s**t when I was learning and even when I knew how to take better care of it I was working a lot. It rains here in the UK all the time, but still after all that it hasn't let me down. All it's needed is sprockets, chain, timer adjustments, some leaks fixing, grip glue and welding the exhausts. The usual maintenance. I recommend it too!
Had a ton of fun on a rebel when the speed limit in Oregon was 55 everywhere. Felt like a perfect bike for those speeds with plenty of power left. Change the gearing and its much better at 70 mph too. Sounds great with the baffles out and jetted. If someone wants a cheap reliable bike, i don't think you can do better than the reb. Got mine for 800 bucks and 2 years later sold it for 900 lol. Can't beat that kind of value!
I own two rebels. 07 and 09. The seats are comfy at first. Sit on it for more than an hour and you're really sore. Aftermarket cushion is a godsend. And im 6'0. Bikes and reviews hype low seat heights. But honestly it's really short. And hurts the tops of my hips after awhile because of that position. I wish the seat was 3" higher. If they made a 250cc cruiser with a 30" seat height I'd get it. If you regear it 15/30 sprockets it's so smooth and runs better on highway. And better gas mileage. You'll get a few extra mph top speed too. I wonder if your bike was regeared. I found it vibrates quite A bit with stock sprockets once you get over 25.
The best part about buying a rebel to learn on, you can run it as long as you want. Then sell it for the same price you paid. I have a 1985 rebel 250 I'm turning into a little cool bobber, so I can sell it, and get more new riders in my little town. (maybe it's a dumb plan, but i don't care)
I am going to buy one of these for my son. He turns 15 in January and wants to build a bobber. Blue Collar Bobbers sells a complete bolt on bobber kit for these little rebels and look super cool. I think for a High School kid it will be a seriously cool bike.
Wish my dad had been that cool! The rebel is a great bike. I've taken rides all across Oregon on an '83 cm250. Same engine but the earlier version. Handy tip, get a +1 sprocket, 15 tooth for the front and you'll be able to cruise 70 all day. It's more comfortable at 55-60 otherwise. They'll still do 70+ easy but that's when your looking for another gear haha. Hope it works well for you guys!
hahah great review... 9 years of riding crotch rockets, about to pick up a rebel cus dont have much cash but need to ride something this summer lol itll be cool
Hubby bought me a rebel to learn on. He had so much fun playing around with it he bought a 2nd one so he could ride with me instead of trying to ride his harley slow enough. We've been having a blast toodling around town and allowing me to get more comfortable before I move up to the Harley he bought me.
I haven't seen a moped in decades. The term is commonly mis-used for scooters; but actual mopeds had bicycle-style pedal crank that was used to start the motor, much like a kickstarter would, on larger bikes. They were usually 50cc and kinda funny-lookin'. Modern scooters, however, are cool.
Those Rebels are almost bullet proof bikes. Remind me of the SL series from 1970's, those things just go and go even if you are bad at maintaining them. You'll be glad when you graduate up to something bigger, but there will always be the soft spot to ride a rebel again just for kicking around fun.
I don't know about bullet proof. Nearly every single Rebel prior to the 2017 redesign eventually has its cylinder head crack. It's always the same crack in the same place, and it's caused by having an extremely rigid mount to the frame. Bumps and jostles eventually cause a microscopic fracture which grows over time. When it happens, people tend to just replace the cylinder head, and then the crack happens again later down the road. Most people also tend to not own a Rebel for long enough to notice it, but when you're a mechanic like me, you see it all the damn time. I usually send t he head off to have it welded back with reinforcement, and I also drill out the mounting hole a bit and put in a rubber grommet so it won't happen again.
I had a Honda 250cc back in the seventys.85mph. 60mpg done 10000 in one year..6ft 1in 320lbs even had my woman on back..another 150lb...that bike was a good reliable bike..enjoy vids guys..would have been good seeing 250 against the automatic..bet the reb wins
Just got me one today. An 04 rebel. Needs some carb work, tires and a battery. Gonna pull it apart over the winter and when I get my endorsement next year I'll have something to ride! WHOOOOHOOO!!
I rode the rebel for my first year of riding. Put about 12K miles on it. Had fun, it shreds canyons to be honest. Mine would top out at 80. The best part of it is I sold it for the same price I bought it 12K and a year later. I’m glad I spent my first year riding around on that thing.
I'm a small but sturdy guy, 5'4" 150lbs, and have been on the back of bikes starting at 6, been to a few rallies with family. Due to various reasons never got around to getting my own but am looking at the Rebel. Live in a rural area without many roads exceeding 55mph limit. Not keen on only 250cc but got a good deal on one for $1000 and reviews say it will be a good bike to learn on.
My first Rebel 250 was a brand new one in 1985. Brand new first year model. I had already been riding for 10 years and had a Yamaha XS850 Special. But the little Rebel just blew me away with its looks, and it was dirt cheap. So I bought one. Today I am 64, and on my 4th Honda Rebel 250, a bought new 2016. Last year model. I've also had 2 used ones. I've put around 80,000 miles on all of them together, never had a problem. Most of that was at full throttle on the highway. Have ridden coast to coast on Rebel 250s. Their only weak point is tube type tires. I was once stranded for 3 days by a flat tube type tire. I could have fixed it and been on my way in a few minutes if it had been a tubeless tire.
Where I live in the land of 80mph speed limits and 6000+ ft elevation the Rebel is downright scary on the highway. A co-worker of mine has one of those 250 Chinese ADV bikes and he can barely maintain 75mph and it is flat out screaming to do it. They did make a Rebel 400 for a few years in the 80s, same small bike feel but with way more power. Of course now they have the new Rebel 500 which will easily do 80.
I have two friends with these bikes. They are smaller dudes, and you really can't be a fat ass like me on one but they have no problem at all keeping up. In fact, I'm pretty amazed at times how much go these bikes have. They are simple and seem to hold their value which is another plus.
I have ridden the Rebel all over the country on the freeways, topped out full throttle, 12 hours a day, and I'm 6' 240. Didn't faze the Rebel. Remember the Rebel's engine dates back to the '70s, to the 185 TwinStar. It is seriously overbuilt, unlike today's crappy made in China bikes. The Rebel 250 should easily outlast the new 300, and by a long shot.
This is good to hear because I've been concerned about whether the Rebel would be good enough to cruise for extended periods on the highway. I live an hour north of Dallas, and id like a bike that can carry me down there at least, with no trouble.
I have a '79 Honda CX500. Nice old bike, bulletproof engine. I found an article written by Honda corporation in '78, explaining the development and testing of the new engine for the CX500. They stated that the engine "ran reliably to 11,500rpm, and valve float did not occur until 12,300rpm". Then they stated, "Therefore, red line will be established at 9600rpm as a safety buffer for the rider; however short bursts of acceleration to 10,500rpm are acceptable". So I think this means that yes, old Honda engines were certainly over-engineered.
Why did they stop making the larger (400 or 450) Rebels? A friend had one with belt drive (Aftermarket I believe), and it was textbook no hassle riding. Change the oil and and an annual checkup in the shop, just kept going.
i no believe, i has honda 400 phantom and no true have good and no real can drive highway speed anythink. too slowly and not power drive too small motor,maybe down to hill and 50kg little boy. but not men 95kg under 500cc motor.
Had 1 in '86 while waiting for the Army to ship my FXR home from Germany. a 250, Great little bike performed just the way it was supposed too. Easy to maintain handled the highway no problem Fun little bike that rode nice and was dependable. Sold it to a buddy in my Company and he rode the wheels off of it with no problems, think I spent like $1200.00 brand new from the dealer sold it for a grand to my buddy
OK, The Rebel thing got my attention.. Over the past 40 years, Ive ridden everything from, honda 80 trailbike to my HD StreetGlide.. Im riding my 6th BigTwin now. My wife let me talk her into the riding course and a 2020 Iron 883. But my experience tells me she needs lots more saddle time before she is BigTwinning comfortably. Even though the 883 isn't huge by any means, it can still gittyup. So I bought her a 2016 Honda Rebel to fine tune the mechanics and get comfortable first. I, myself, haven't pushed past 50 on the Rebel yet. lol Whats it got, about 29 horses ? Fun Video !
I'm 6' and would prefer it to be a bit bigger and heavier, but it's no big deal. It's a great bike for my first ride. One day maybe I'll get a Shadow or something larger and more powerful than a 250cc, but this is good for now.
Honda built a bike that was built to cruise say 60 mph all day last for over 100000 miles and they nailed it and you cannot compare it to a 1000cc bike and it is a comfortable bike not heavy and most 250 bikes are great but most likely break down and wear out and if you change and use good oil it will not let you down and mine people though it was a big thundering hardly till they saw it but best 250 every built
Wow that's cool, I'm glad I got the vlx600 but I'm sure thus would have been just as fun being that I'm still struggling to hit 60mph lol Please do highway review of vlx600 PLEASE Best ride on TH-cam ever
I'm probably gonna buy one of this just to modify the heck out of it. Currently own a Suzuki S40 and a Bajaj avenger 220. The second one being my daily ride because it gives me 364 miles per tank, consumption is about 98 mpg my tank is 3.69 gal or 42 kml in a 14L tank which is about 584 km per tank, freaking amazing cruiser bike for the city. I'm surprised you guys don't deal with the Bajaj brand in the US, quality is good and the Avenger models are aesthetically pleasing and more powerful than the rebel. The brand is currently in a new deal with Triumph in order to produce lower displacement bikes for 2022.
Had one of these and loved it! I bought it as a reentry bike to get used to riding again after a couple of decades of being pussy whipped into not buying i bike. She always did say, "You get a bike, you get a divorce!" I should never have waited so long! I traded up the Rebel for a vz800 cc Suzuki marauder. The second divorce caused me to have to sell it 2 years ago. That bike wasn't the fastest or the most comfortable and it didn't like starting cold but it was all mine and if i was out riding Saturday and decided on a whim to just keep going, which i did more than once, there was no telling what beach or desert or mountain i might end up at. I miss my California. Looking to get a new little bike again. The shop down the road has a deal on a little Kawasaki 250 2 cylinder. Slightly used 2014 with 15k miles on it and 60% below the cost of a new unit. It's been at that shop for awhile so i wonder what about it is too good to be true? It starts easily enough. How bad could it be?
i had the 450 rebel road it from virginia beach to san diego and back twice one summer thats 4 coast to coast trips. and was the most comfortable bike ive ever road. got stollen i had 180k miles on it at the time.
It’s a fact that smaller displacement bikes are a blast to drive. Look at the Kemco Spade 150cc. They can’t build them fast enough. Bigger bikes are great for long hauls but a smaller bike is easier all around. Insurance cheaper too.
I started on a 750 and I pretty much immediately starting riding on the highways since that’s mainly what I have in my area. And I gotta say if I’m not doing like 90 I’m screwed lol. I wouldn’t take my girlfriends rebel in those roads. But riding the back roads it’s fun as hell to lean that bike and scrape the pegs in the corners
I had a 2002 rebel. I traded it for an 06 sportster 1200. I love my Harley Davidson. The little rebel will always have a special place in my heart though. I did ride it on the interstate a few times. It just always seemed like it needed one more gear though. It topped out at 74 mph. I paid 800 dollars for it. I got 1500 for the trade in on my 1200 sportster. I’d love to find an old 450 rebel.
I have been looking hard for one ,but no one wants to give them up , I'm 5'6" and I find it that the Rebel 250 is just a nice ride ,I"ve owned three Suzuki intruders , but I'm now 71 but still like to ride "gets me out of the house away from the " QUEEN " and now I'm looking again ,maybe I'll find one when I lest expect it .
I drive a heratige softail and still miss my rebel i had more fun on that bike. Great gas milage. Id drive back and forth to work 60- 65 and it had no problems.
Sean, love your videos bro. I'm looking to get my motorcycle license this spring and possibly buying one of these small 250's to cruise around town on and kick back and forth to work. I have a prime opportunity to buy a sweet low mileage 2004 Rebel or a really nice looking 2007 Suzuki Marauder GZ250 (also very low miles) both priced at $1200 dollars each. I'm struggling to choose which one I should go after here because they are very comparable to each other. Can you tell me why I should go for the Rebel over the GZ250 or vice versa?
+1 sprocket on the front and the rebel becomes a way better bike. Let's you cruise at 65 at the same rpm as 55 is stock and 70 is right there easy. Also makes first gear a good bit taller which is handy. It's geared super short so it's hard to stall and lug for beginners. The more you know 🌈
I just picked up a 2015 honda rebel 2800 miles one owner all stock very clean for my first bike still waiting on when i can pick it up so impatient i just wanna ride
OK....This is a great first bike or starter bike. Do not take this bike on the highway for a couple of reasons. First, if you get it up to around 65 mph it's just about wound out, nothing left if you need it. Second, highway speeds and other vehicles (trucks) will move you around a lot. With that being said it's a great little bike for smaller people and women for around town.
I love your videos man. But the way you said “im 6 2, is this something a man can drive?” Height doesn’t have anything to do with being a man. Does that height help you raise children and be a good father/ husband? I’ve seen guys faint in basic training just standing.. and both were tall guys. I’m 5 8 and want to buy a rebel. But guys like you make me NOT want to, just because of this mentality. Oh it’s a rebel or sportster.
@@cesartapia610 I weighed about 270 lbs when I had my rebel and I had difficulty getting on the freeway. Once I was on it was okay, top speed was about 65. Definitely not ideal but it works. Would recommend something like a Honda shadow, pretty much priced the same online.
@@jasonhurlburt6757 Yeah, I hear you, man. Isn't the Honda Shadow a lot bigger though? I don't want a heavy bike that struggles to maneuver at lower speeds. All the bikes at the MSF course we're pretty small, so I'm not even sure I could handle a Shadow yet. Thanks.
@@cesartapia610 the shadow is definitely a bit harder to maneuver for a new rider, I had my rebel for about 3 months and rode nonstop before buying the shadow. Then sold the rebel fairly quickly and just used that money for the Shadow. Rebel's a beginner bike so they're always being bought and sold quickly.
I am only 5 foot nine. I just rode A Honda rebel 250 at my motorcycle class for five hours. I can say that although the bike did great, it was definitely too small for me. The Handlebars would hit my knees at the slightest turn.
Dude, which town in PA is this? I used to be a long-haul trucker and just had some serious deja-vu when you crossed that bridge at 4:45. I think I've been there
AJ Kolb 90 was as fast as I got my 85 rebel & that shit was downright scary haha. Shakin like a motherfucker waiting for parts to start flyimg off😂 it was also bare bones as it gets.
6' 2" 170lbs is kinda big for a small bike. I'm 5'5" at 150 lbs is a better size for this 250cc. I can do seventy on mine, no prob and he bike is increasing in value. I also pray before i ride.👍👍
I have a 1985 Rebel Custom Bobber and it’s fuckin tits. I love driving my lil Rebel 250 bobber, I also have an 02 GSXR-750, 99 CBR 600, 07 Ninja ZX6R, 1988 Harley Sportster 883 bobber and 14 Harley Softail Slim S Army edition and I still love putting around on my Rebel 250 fun as shit whipping around on🤙🏼
Im gonna buy a rebel and start a gang and take over the world (UPDATE) I did actually buy one.Shortly after I posted this. ASweet 1999 with low miles. They are fun on the back roads.
You can call the gang 'The Rebels". 😄
Already in progress by me 😂
Can I join?
Hey how’s that gang coming along? Just got me a rebel
ozarkprepper1 im in
Renting bikes to beginner riders is a GENIUS idea! You rock.
Yes!! What a great way to try out different bikes.
The insurance would cost you a fortune. I can't see any money in it.
I’m definitely interested in this idea! I’ve never driven and just recently decided I was buying a motorcycle. 2020 has gotten to me and I’m going though a 2020 crisis 😂 my bf said I need to start with this guy and then we can upgrade once I’m ready! I’m excited!!!
@@xscooterbuttx how is it going? Hope you like riding!
“Actual motorcycle that a man would ride” how dare you, sir. How. Dare. You. Not all of us men can be 6’2. I’m 5’6 and the Rebel suits me just fine. Sure it ain’t the biggest bike, but it’s fun, it gets me where I’m goin, and it make me look cool while doin it
I'm 5' 5" ~150lb. My 2015 Rebel propels me quickly right along👍
Perfect chick bike..I need one..
Calm your tits, little Ben.
Try a Sportser, I just recently had to let go of my 250 Rebel. Same height, but the power difference is a big leap. Definitely gonna buy another 250 Rebel though!
I'm 5'7" and I'm getting this beauty as my first wife ...I mean bike.
The small bikes need more lovin'. They might not be much fun on the Interstates but for back country roads or commuting across town they can be ideal.
XVS650 they are so much fun to cruise around on back country roads. My son has a Suzuki 650 savage. I had my little rebel. We used to tear up the country roads around Cape Girardeau MO. I traded it for a 2004 1200 sportster. My youngest has a 650 enduro. I had my sportster my other son had his savage. We made some good memories. In August of 2017 I fell asleep while driving home from work. Shattered 2 vertebra in my lower back. My motorcycle days are over. I can still walk though. I just can’t handle the bumpiness that goes with riding. I dearly miss our Sunday drives.
Vehicles are supposed to be means of transportation foremost. I personally think it's dangerous to ride motorcycles on public roads with the intention of having fun. I have a bike and I used to use for commuting, now i have a car and I ride occasionally. Even going slow on a motorcycle is dangerous in traffic
My wallet is happy driving a small bike around town for sure. And they still look cool.
Also it saved me money last night because I went to the grocery store for just a couple items and had to not buy something cool that I didn't need. It wouldn't fit in my backback so I couldn't get it.
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess
You can have fun and still be safe.
Just make safety a priority.
If you have to travel, why not enjoy the ride?
Please do this rental idea. It would make a killing here in Florida. Year round riding and people learning to ride all the time, but hesitant to buy a bike before they get use to the feel. A 2 day course does not build confidence enough to drop 6k to 12k on a bike and then realize you hate the bike or riding in general. Eagle Rider rents Harley's but at $150 a day. Screw that, I'd rather rent a rebel for $35 to 50 a day and have a blast.
@Greg Myers so you are saying you were born stupid and you got smart after you do things over and over and over again?
My first Street bike was a Rebel in 2008 when gas went up. Only transportation I had. It was wonderful. Gonna get another one.
I love that you're such a fan of this bike. I have this bike and am a girl, like you said it is a comfortable size for me. Mine is a 125cc (I can ride it with only a CBT) it's 1998 and happy to do 60mph on the biggest local road. I like 55mph for longer trips, else it sounds a bit intense! The best thing about it is I've had it since I was 16, I treated it like s**t when I was learning and even when I knew how to take better care of it I was working a lot. It rains here in the UK all the time, but still after all that it hasn't let me down. All it's needed is sprockets, chain, timer adjustments, some leaks fixing, grip glue and welding the exhausts. The usual maintenance. I recommend it too!
One of the best bikes ever made and the new ones will really blow your mind. The 300 and 500 are crazy
Had a ton of fun on a rebel when the speed limit in Oregon was 55 everywhere. Felt like a perfect bike for those speeds with plenty of power left. Change the gearing and its much better at 70 mph too. Sounds great with the baffles out and jetted. If someone wants a cheap reliable bike, i don't think you can do better than the reb. Got mine for 800 bucks and 2 years later sold it for 900 lol. Can't beat that kind of value!
I'm 65 I have a 250 Yamaha Star I love it plenty big enough for this guy, perfect for Back Country Roads
I own two rebels. 07 and 09. The seats are comfy at first. Sit on it for more than an hour and you're really sore.
Aftermarket cushion is a godsend.
And im 6'0. Bikes and reviews hype low seat heights. But honestly it's really short. And hurts the tops of my hips after awhile because of that position. I wish the seat was 3" higher.
If they made a 250cc cruiser with a 30" seat height I'd get it.
If you regear it 15/30 sprockets it's so smooth and runs better on highway. And better gas mileage. You'll get a few extra mph top speed too.
I wonder if your bike was regeared. I found it vibrates quite A bit with stock sprockets once you get over 25.
The best part about buying a rebel to learn on, you can run it as long as you want. Then sell it for the same price you paid.
I have a 1985 rebel 250 I'm turning into a little cool bobber, so I can sell it, and get more new riders in my little town. (maybe it's a dumb plan, but i don't care)
No gear at 70 is a great way to become a meat crayon
A bouncy meat crayon. A runny, bouncy meat crayon. It made me uncomfortable to see him running down the highway with bare hands.
Very sketchy
I was in the army. And I'm way too old to be a millennial. Your standard response doesn't apply here.
Wut
No gloves at 70 😭 at least he has pants on, I ride in saddles sometimes
If you think the rebel 250 is good, you should get your hands on a 450 model! An absolute legend!
I am going to buy one of these for my son. He turns 15 in January and wants to build a bobber. Blue Collar Bobbers sells a complete bolt on bobber kit for these little rebels and look super cool. I think for a High School kid it will be a seriously cool bike.
You’re the coolest dad ever.
Wish my dad had been that cool! The rebel is a great bike. I've taken rides all across Oregon on an '83 cm250. Same engine but the earlier version. Handy tip, get a +1 sprocket, 15 tooth for the front and you'll be able to cruise 70 all day. It's more comfortable at 55-60 otherwise. They'll still do 70+ easy but that's when your looking for another gear haha. Hope it works well for you guys!
hahah great review... 9 years of riding crotch rockets, about to pick up a rebel cus dont have much cash but need to ride something this summer lol itll be cool
Great video. I love your “big enough for a man” series as I’m shopping for my first bike. Very helpful when you mention vibration.
Just purchased one and can't wait for my repairman to finish cleaning it up, can't wait!
Hubby bought me a rebel to learn on. He had so much fun playing around with it he bought a 2nd one so he could ride with me instead of trying to ride his harley slow enough. We've been having a blast toodling around town and allowing me to get more comfortable before I move up to the Harley he bought me.
Tracey Smith I feel poor. I can’t even afford 1 bike🤨🤦♀️
0-60 was 12.8 seconds btw.
You can do much lower by power shifting.
I haven't seen a moped in decades. The term is commonly mis-used for scooters; but actual mopeds had bicycle-style pedal crank that was used to start the motor, much like a kickstarter would, on larger bikes. They were usually 50cc and kinda funny-lookin'. Modern scooters, however, are cool.
It's not the " greatest moped ever " it's a motorcycle.
Buying my first rebel tomorrow. 2008 Honda rebel RS 250cc for 1900. I can't wait
How is it?
@@GameWekelijks ended up putting a Down payment on a 2022 rebel with 888 miles on it. I love it.
@@andreaustin8688 Nice I have one from 89, and waiting to ride it when i hopefully pass my test on tuesday
I learned on a 1985 Honda rebel 450, still
Love it
Those Rebels are almost bullet proof bikes. Remind me of the SL series from 1970's, those things just go and go even if you are bad at maintaining them. You'll be glad when you graduate up to something bigger, but there will always be the soft spot to ride a rebel again just for kicking around fun.
I don't know about bullet proof. Nearly every single Rebel prior to the 2017 redesign eventually has its cylinder head crack. It's always the same crack in the same place, and it's caused by having an extremely rigid mount to the frame. Bumps and jostles eventually cause a microscopic fracture which grows over time.
When it happens, people tend to just replace the cylinder head, and then the crack happens again later down the road. Most people also tend to not own a Rebel for long enough to notice it, but when you're a mechanic like me, you see it all the damn time.
I usually send t he head off to have it welded back with reinforcement, and I also drill out the mounting hole a bit and put in a rubber grommet so it won't happen again.
That's good to know and something to look for.
I had a Honda 250cc back in the seventys.85mph. 60mpg done 10000 in one year..6ft 1in 320lbs even had my woman on back..another 150lb...that bike was a good reliable bike..enjoy vids guys..would have been good seeing 250 against the automatic..bet the reb wins
harleychris100 your a liar
That’s a big woman 😂
Would u recommend for a beginner at 5’7 340
Just got me one today. An 04 rebel. Needs some carb work, tires and a battery. Gonna pull it apart over the winter and when I get my endorsement next year I'll have something to ride! WHOOOOHOOO!!
I rode the rebel for my first year of riding. Put about 12K miles on it. Had fun, it shreds canyons to be honest. Mine would top out at 80. The best part of it is I sold it for the same price I bought it 12K and a year later. I’m glad I spent my first year riding around on that thing.
Great Video. The Rebel yell needed. Thumbs up for this one.
Dude, I love your videos. You crack me up every time!
I'm a small but sturdy guy, 5'4" 150lbs, and have been on the back of bikes starting at 6, been to a few rallies with family. Due to various reasons never got around to getting my own but am looking at the Rebel. Live in a rural area without many roads exceeding 55mph limit. Not keen on only 250cc but got a good deal on one for $1000 and reviews say it will be a good bike to learn on.
My first Rebel 250 was a brand new one in 1985. Brand new first year model. I had already been riding for 10 years and had a Yamaha XS850 Special. But the little Rebel just blew me away with its looks, and it was dirt cheap. So I bought one. Today I am 64, and on my 4th Honda Rebel 250, a bought new 2016. Last year model. I've also had 2 used ones. I've put around 80,000 miles on all of them together, never had a problem. Most of that was at full throttle on the highway. Have ridden coast to coast on Rebel 250s. Their only weak point is tube type tires. I was once stranded for 3 days by a flat tube type tire. I could have fixed it and been on my way in a few minutes if it had been a tubeless tire.
Where I live in the land of 80mph speed limits and 6000+ ft elevation the Rebel is downright scary on the highway. A co-worker of mine has one of those 250 Chinese ADV bikes and he can barely maintain 75mph and it is flat out screaming to do it. They did make a Rebel 400 for a few years in the 80s, same small bike feel but with way more power. Of course now they have the new Rebel 500 which will easily do 80.
even the rebel 300 blows these old 250s away.
If you have a slow vehicle all you need to do is to stay on the right lane, so it's not scary
About to go through something pretty radical and I forgot to pray until I started watching your video. Thanks man
My first new bike was a Rebel, and that thing did 80K commuting miles, maxed out almost the entire time. That engine can handle it!
I have two friends with these bikes. They are smaller dudes, and you really can't be a fat ass like me on one but they have no problem at all keeping up. In fact, I'm pretty amazed at times how much go these bikes have. They are simple and seem to hold their value which is another plus.
I have ridden the Rebel all over the country on the freeways, topped out full throttle, 12 hours a day, and I'm 6' 240. Didn't faze the Rebel. Remember the Rebel's engine dates back to the '70s, to the 185 TwinStar. It is seriously overbuilt, unlike today's crappy made in China bikes. The Rebel 250 should easily outlast the new 300, and by a long shot.
There are two great Rebel forums out there. Rebel250.com and hondarebelforum.com. Check them out.
This is good to hear because I've been concerned about whether the Rebel would be good enough to cruise for extended periods on the highway. I live an hour north of Dallas, and id like a bike that can carry me down there at least, with no trouble.
I have a '79 Honda CX500. Nice old bike, bulletproof engine. I found an article written by Honda corporation in '78, explaining the development and testing of the new engine for the CX500. They stated that the engine "ran reliably to 11,500rpm, and valve float did not occur until 12,300rpm". Then they stated, "Therefore, red line will be established at 9600rpm as a safety buffer for the rider; however short bursts of acceleration to 10,500rpm are acceptable". So I think this means that yes, old Honda engines were certainly over-engineered.
Why did they stop making the larger (400 or 450) Rebels? A friend had one with belt drive (Aftermarket I believe), and it was textbook no hassle riding. Change the oil and and an annual checkup in the shop, just kept going.
I Love the Honda rebel! It was my first motor cycle
Just purchased one and wait for my repairmen to finish cleaning it up, can't wait!
I ride an 1100 v-twin but I love riding my sons Rebel. Too fun!
I have the 87 rebel 450 and man that bike is pretty quick and definitely good enough for highway speeds
i no believe, i has honda 400 phantom and no true have good and no real can drive highway speed anythink. too slowly and not power drive too small motor,maybe down to hill and 50kg little boy. but not men 95kg under 500cc motor.
Had 1 in '86 while waiting for the Army to ship my FXR home from Germany. a 250, Great little bike performed just the way it was supposed too. Easy to maintain handled the highway no problem Fun little bike that rode nice and was dependable. Sold it to a buddy in my Company and he rode the wheels off of it with no problems, think I spent like $1200.00 brand new from the dealer sold it for a grand to my buddy
I dont need a big motorcycle. Neither a big SUV. My Revell I practice maneuvering in my big backyard. Cant do that with a bigger one.
I ride a 2007 Honda rebel 250cc. I'm 6"3 about 220lbs. I want to at least trick mine out to make it seem more bad ass than it actually is 😂
OK, The Rebel thing got my attention.. Over the past 40 years, Ive ridden everything from, honda 80 trailbike to my HD StreetGlide.. Im riding my 6th BigTwin now. My wife let me talk her into the riding course and a 2020 Iron 883. But my experience tells me she needs lots more saddle time before she is BigTwinning comfortably. Even though the 883 isn't huge by any means, it can still gittyup. So I bought her a 2016 Honda Rebel to fine tune the mechanics and get comfortable first. I, myself, haven't pushed past 50 on the Rebel yet. lol Whats it got, about 29 horses ? Fun Video !
I'm 6' and would prefer it to be a bit bigger and heavier, but it's no big deal.
It's a great bike for my first ride.
One day maybe I'll get a Shadow or something larger and more powerful than a 250cc, but this is good for now.
Honda built a bike that was built to cruise say 60 mph all day last for over 100000 miles and they nailed it and you cannot compare it to a 1000cc bike and it is a comfortable bike not heavy and most 250 bikes are great but most likely break down and wear out and if you change and use good oil it will not let you down and mine people though it was a big thundering hardly till they saw it but best 250 every built
Wow that's cool, I'm glad I got the vlx600 but I'm sure thus would have been just as fun being that I'm still struggling to hit 60mph lol
Please do highway review of vlx600 PLEASE
Best ride on TH-cam ever
I'm probably gonna buy one of this just to modify the heck out of it.
Currently own a Suzuki S40 and a Bajaj avenger 220. The second one being my daily ride because it gives me 364 miles per tank, consumption is about 98 mpg my tank is 3.69 gal or 42 kml in a 14L tank which is about 584 km per tank, freaking amazing cruiser bike for the city.
I'm surprised you guys don't deal with the Bajaj brand in the US, quality is good and the Avenger models are aesthetically pleasing and more powerful than the rebel.
The brand is currently in a new deal with Triumph in order to produce lower displacement bikes for 2022.
Had one of these and loved it! I bought it as a reentry bike to get used to riding again after a couple of decades of being pussy whipped into not buying i bike. She always did say, "You get a bike, you get a divorce!" I should never have waited so long! I traded up the Rebel for a vz800 cc Suzuki marauder. The second divorce caused me to have to sell it 2 years ago. That bike wasn't the fastest or the most comfortable and it didn't like starting cold but it was all mine and if i was out riding Saturday and decided on a whim to just keep going, which i did more than once, there was no telling what beach or desert or mountain i might end up at. I miss my California. Looking to get a new little bike again. The shop down the road has a deal on a little Kawasaki 250 2 cylinder. Slightly used 2014 with 15k miles on it and 60% below the cost of a new unit. It's been at that shop for awhile so i wonder what about it is too good to be true? It starts easily enough. How bad could it be?
Kool..enjoyed watching just bought my friends Rebel new to the bikers world but excited
love the look & style beginner come in on strong
I just bougth one for a 1000 bucks. Gonna start riding it once the winter is over. Wish me luck.^^
I have a Rebel 450 1986 and its a beauty
i had the 450 rebel road it from virginia beach to san diego and back twice one summer thats 4 coast to coast trips. and was the most comfortable bike ive ever road. got stollen i had 180k miles on it at the time.
It’s a fact that smaller displacement bikes are a blast to drive. Look at the Kemco Spade 150cc. They can’t build them fast enough. Bigger bikes are great for long hauls but a smaller bike is easier all around. Insurance cheaper too.
+Ed Victory they knocked it out of the park with that spade
6’1 215 but I’m really interested in this and my cousin that’s 6’5 has one and loves it. Would you recommend to me?
I started on a 750 and I pretty much immediately starting riding on the highways since that’s mainly what I have in my area. And I gotta say if I’m not doing like 90 I’m screwed lol. I wouldn’t take my girlfriends rebel in those roads. But riding the back roads it’s fun as hell to lean that bike and scrape the pegs in the corners
I luv these little bastards. Awesome commuter bike!
I had a 2002 rebel. I traded it for an 06 sportster 1200. I love my Harley Davidson. The little rebel will always have a special place in my heart though. I did ride it on the interstate a few times. It just always seemed like it needed one more gear though. It topped out at 74 mph. I paid 800 dollars for it. I got 1500 for the trade in on my 1200 sportster. I’d love to find an old 450 rebel.
My wifie bought one Motorbike 125cc Rebel today , thanks for the all the info.
All condensed into one word,,,fun!
Love your vids. My first street bike was a rebel. Taking it on the freeway? Your prayer should have been longer....lol
I have been looking hard for one ,but no one wants to give them up , I'm 5'6" and I find it that the Rebel 250 is just a nice ride ,I"ve owned three Suzuki intruders , but I'm now 71 but still like to ride "gets me out of the house away from the " QUEEN " and now I'm looking again ,maybe I'll find one when I lest expect it .
I have a 2001 250 with 12600 miles. Good strong engine with some cosmetic issues but it’s very fun to drive
Rebel is the best starter bike and a great transport bike
I drive a heratige softail and still miss my rebel i had more fun on that bike. Great gas milage. Id drive back and forth to work 60- 65 and it had no problems.
Dude your shifts are totally wrong
I can tell from the sound
like it, but "crushing it" may be a trifle over the top... :-)
Love your videos!
Sean, love your videos bro. I'm looking to get my motorcycle license this spring and possibly buying one of these small 250's to cruise around town on and kick back and forth to work. I have a prime opportunity to buy a sweet low mileage 2004 Rebel or a really nice looking 2007 Suzuki Marauder GZ250 (also very low miles) both priced at $1200 dollars each. I'm struggling to choose which one I should go after here because they are very comparable to each other. Can you tell me why I should go for the Rebel over the GZ250 or vice versa?
+1 sprocket on the front and the rebel becomes a way better bike. Let's you cruise at 65 at the same rpm as 55 is stock and 70 is right there easy. Also makes first gear a good bit taller which is handy. It's geared super short so it's hard to stall and lug for beginners. The more you know 🌈
My fav bike
I am looking for a Rebel 450. Where do you suggest I look?
So...if not good for a man to learn on...what cruiser would be Srkcycles?
I just picked up a 2015 honda rebel 2800 miles one owner all stock very clean for my first bike still waiting on when i can pick it up so impatient i just wanna ride
I'm getting ready to look at a 2014 with close to six thousand miles and they are asking 2000 .. good price or not?
OK....This is a great first bike or starter bike. Do not take this bike on the highway for a couple of reasons. First, if you get it up to around 65 mph it's just about wound out, nothing left if you need it. Second, highway speeds and other vehicles (trucks) will move you around a lot. With that being said it's a great little bike for smaller people and women for around town.
I love your videos man. But the way you said “im 6 2, is this something a man can drive?” Height doesn’t have anything to do with being a man. Does that height help you raise children and be a good father/ husband? I’ve seen guys faint in basic training just standing.. and both were tall guys. I’m 5 8 and want to buy a rebel. But guys like you make me NOT want to, just because of this mentality. Oh it’s a rebel or sportster.
How is it for a man 6'1 250lbs?
if you look on sites like craigslist or letgo you can find a rebel priced around $400-$800
6'2 170 something, you in somalia
Ron Ringwald or in awesome shape
There are nfl receivers that height and weight
Ron Ringwald lol yeah I’m 6 foot and 220😁 weights are life but it sucks because I don’t want my weight to suck the power out of a bike like this
I'm 183cm (6' ft) and 80KG, I'm not even fat I have muscles cause I lift
You're in Lancaster?! I live next to the Hempfield High School! Lol
I live in California, the freeways on my Rebel were a bit scary at first lol
What do you say; would you recommend a Rebel 250 for Cali commuting?
@@cesartapia610 I weighed about 270 lbs when I had my rebel and I had difficulty getting on the freeway. Once I was on it was okay, top speed was about 65. Definitely not ideal but it works. Would recommend something like a Honda shadow, pretty much priced the same online.
@@jasonhurlburt6757 Yeah, I hear you, man. Isn't the Honda Shadow a lot bigger though? I don't want a heavy bike that struggles to maneuver at lower speeds. All the bikes at the MSF course we're pretty small, so I'm not even sure I could handle a Shadow yet. Thanks.
@@cesartapia610 the shadow is definitely a bit harder to maneuver for a new rider, I had my rebel for about 3 months and rode nonstop before buying the shadow. Then sold the rebel fairly quickly and just used that money for the Shadow. Rebel's a beginner bike so they're always being bought and sold quickly.
I’m 5’8” 220lbs would this be a good bike for me?
Douglas Bollinger thanks for the advice! I would mostly be riding in town anyway. So I think I might still go with the rebel.
Ur shifting could sorta use work, would’ve made the zero to sixty faster, not much but stillXD and it sounds better when it’s synced
I am only 5 foot nine. I just rode A Honda rebel 250 at my motorcycle class for five hours. I can say that although the bike did great, it was definitely too small for me. The Handlebars would hit my knees at the slightest turn.
Dang man that looked fun. I want one of these now :) hehehe
Dude, which town in PA is this? I used to be a long-haul trucker and just had some serious deja-vu when you crossed that bridge at 4:45. I think I've been there
What is ideal next bike for man 5’7” 190
What is this 125cc? Or 250 ?
My 1985 Rebel tops out at 92mph. It's stripped down to just about nothin'. Check out the vids on my channel.
AJ Kolb 90 was as fast as I got my 85 rebel & that shit was downright scary haha. Shakin like a motherfucker waiting for parts to start flyimg off😂 it was also bare bones as it gets.
6' 2" 170lbs is kinda big for a small bike. I'm 5'5" at 150 lbs is a better size for this 250cc. I can do seventy on mine, no prob and he bike is increasing in value. I also pray before i ride.👍👍
Have you started your new rider motorcycle rental yet?
what are the lights underneath the speedometer?
that was well done! i really enjoyed it. looking for a bike for the wife will get her a rebel 250! thanks buddy.
I have a 1985 Rebel Custom Bobber and it’s fuckin tits. I love driving my lil Rebel 250 bobber, I also have an 02 GSXR-750, 99 CBR 600, 07 Ninja ZX6R, 1988 Harley Sportster 883 bobber and 14 Harley Softail Slim S Army edition and I still love putting around on my Rebel 250 fun as shit whipping around on🤙🏼
You REALLY should've played "Rebel Rouser" when you got on the highway!
Cheap fun and make neat little bobbers.,
Can we pass somebody? Yes we can 💀😭
Big guys love this bike because it makes them feel bigger