I have a 2009 and I love it for the same reasons you mentioned. It’s a great around town ride. Very easy in and out the house, The corner, the stores. I have saddle bags on mine so I take it to work every day carrying my lunch and water np. Short 20 mile trip for work. It Gets 65 mpg. Super Easy to maintain, cheap insurance. Great for up to 65 mph. Ever since I bought this little sucker, I barely touched my other bikes or especially my car and my pickup. People are missing out! Just be cautious when riding. Be Alert at all time.
I agree. This is a great starter bike. As a 5'7" tall woman I can say this bike is very comfortable and ergonomic for my stature. I got it as my first bike to learn on and I'm having so much fun with it. It's light and nimble and I just completed a 250 mile (400 km) round-trip on it comfortably.
I've heard many motorheads say All the fun of driving/riding is at 45 mph. You don't really need a liter bike to have more fun. And as the video mentioned as long as your route doesn't take you on the freeway, this is plenty of bike... But it is interesting how many people outgrow these bikes. I guess more is more sometimes, but it's good to see a classic and the merits of why it's still so good
When I first got my driver's license as a kid, my first street bike was a 2 cylinder Honda CMT185 "Twinstar". I had a sissy bar on it and thought I was the cat's meow. But those smaller bikes are great starters. They're sharp, they sit a lot like the bigger bikes and they'll generally keep up with highway speeds. For younger riders or smaller framed people (i.e. the ladies), you simply can't beat 'em. 🏍
I'm picking up my very 1st bike ever this Saturday for $1K and it's actually a 99 Rebel 250 with only 7000 miles. Not sure if bike miles are low or ok? Couple repairs needed like the shifter linkage and brake sight glass and bleed the brakes. Good Deal or Run?
My commute RARELY exceeds 40 miles an hour, (Live and work in the exact middle of Pittsburgh,PA ) The Rebel 250 is PERFECT for my "use case". And much cheaper to "feed" than buying a bus pass! Seriously, It's a much cooler option than a scooter or an "eBike" for the in-town commuter!
Reason #4. The CMX250C is no longer made by Honda. I am here to predict the Future: THe Old Rebels with all the old-school, shiny & Expensive Chrome Bikes will be collectable! 🤩 The new Rebel models just don't look like the original Rebel.😉even tho they're Faster.
All good reasons, but there are a couple of reasons not to buy a used Honda Rebel. One, since they are often used as beginner bikes, they can have serious damage, and it might not be visible. I saw a brand new dirt bike once that had been ridden by a beginner, and the whole right side of the engine case was blown out. From what I could gather, the rider had gotten it up to speed in top gear, then somehow managed to shift all the way to first and let the clutch out. The shock load caused the transmission to explode. But a new rider can do a lot of damage, especially to the transmission without it being visible from outside. The other reason is because it has tube type tires. Tube type tires are VERY EASILY punctured, I've had them punctured by cactus thorns while riding in the desert. You WILL have flat tires. And on tube type tires, the only way to fix a flat is to remove the wheel, remove the tire from the wheel, and either patch or replace the tube. There is really no way to do that on a Rebel or pretty much any other street bike beside the road, so you are going to be stranded. If you get a bike with tube type tires, make sure you have a cell phone and a roadside assistance plan, and you are within cell phone range. Also check the maximum towing range provided by your roadside assistance plan, and make sure not to get any farther from home than that, or it is going to get VERY expensive.
I have a 2009 and I love it for the same reasons you mentioned. It’s a great around town ride. Very easy in and out the house, The corner, the stores. I have saddle bags on mine so I take it to work every day carrying my lunch and water np. Short 20 mile trip for work. It Gets 65 mpg. Super Easy to maintain, cheap insurance. Great for up to 65 mph. Ever since I bought this little sucker, I barely touched my other bikes or especially my car and my pickup. People are missing out! Just be cautious when riding. Be Alert at all time.
Im getting a 87 honda rebel 250 on Wednesday! This will be my first motorcycle. So stoked ! Awesome vid.
I agree. This is a great starter bike. As a 5'7" tall woman I can say this bike is very comfortable and ergonomic for my stature. I got it as my first bike to learn on and I'm having so much fun with it. It's light and nimble and I just completed a 250 mile (400 km) round-trip on it comfortably.
Finally my answer I’m a male 5.7 and now I know this will be good for my size
I have 4 Honda Rebels, 1985- 1988. Bought them all for $200! Absolutely LOVE these bikes! Cruisin through town, its the best! Mines Hot Pink!
I've heard many motorheads say All the fun of driving/riding is at 45 mph. You don't really need a liter bike to have more fun.
And as the video mentioned as long as your route doesn't take you on the freeway, this is plenty of bike... But it is interesting how many people outgrow these bikes. I guess more is more sometimes, but it's good to see a classic and the merits of why it's still so good
I just bought a 2016 with 700 miles. I love it so much.
When I first got my driver's license as a kid, my first street bike was a 2 cylinder Honda CMT185 "Twinstar". I had a sissy bar on it and thought I was the cat's meow. But those smaller bikes are great starters. They're sharp, they sit a lot like the bigger bikes and they'll generally keep up with highway speeds. For younger riders or smaller framed people (i.e. the ladies), you simply can't beat 'em. 🏍
I bet you were the Cat's meow!!
Just got me a 2003. Im super stoked
I'm picking up my very 1st bike ever this Saturday for $1K and it's actually a 99 Rebel 250 with only 7000 miles. Not sure if bike miles are low or ok? Couple repairs needed like the shifter linkage and brake sight glass and bleed the brakes. Good Deal or Run?
I would say $1k is fair, I don't think 7,000 miles is much but I am pushing 60K on my street glide.
A VERY BEAUTIFUL BIKE ,I OWNED ONE IN 2007 ,I WISHED THAT I HAD NEVER GOT RID OF IT ,I LOVE THE HONDA REBEL 250
They are a good little bike, and especially for a new beginner rider, thanks for sharing brother 👍🏼💯
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@@RidingintheOzarks always Brother 💯
My commute RARELY exceeds 40 miles an hour, (Live and work in the exact middle of Pittsburgh,PA ) The Rebel 250 is PERFECT for my "use case". And much cheaper to "feed" than buying a bus pass! Seriously, It's a much cooler option than a scooter or an "eBike" for the in-town commuter!
Thank you sir! Getting my first bike and this definitely helped. Appreciate it 👍🏼
Reason #4. The CMX250C is no longer made by Honda. I am here to predict the Future: THe Old Rebels with all the old-school, shiny & Expensive Chrome Bikes will be collectable! 🤩
The new Rebel models just don't look like the original Rebel.😉even tho they're Faster.
Did you mean Honda La Custom by the CMX250C?
@@hasanraza4650 I have the 2015' Honda Rebel cmx250c. It's Rubidium Red and has lot's of chrome! New bikes don't👍
Not seeing many for $1500 in my area. Still see people asking $2500-$3000.
Well everything seems to have gone up a lot this last year...
Yes 2500 is what i see.
They are nice. I especially like the way they look.
They are very nice looking little cruisers, I am glad I owned one for a period of time.
All good reasons, but there are a couple of reasons not to buy a used Honda Rebel. One, since they are often used as beginner bikes, they can have serious damage, and it might not be visible. I saw a brand new dirt bike once that had been ridden by a beginner, and the whole right side of the engine case was blown out. From what I could gather, the rider had gotten it up to speed in top gear, then somehow managed to shift all the way to first and let the clutch out. The shock load caused the transmission to explode. But a new rider can do a lot of damage, especially to the transmission without it being visible from outside.
The other reason is because it has tube type tires. Tube type tires are VERY EASILY punctured, I've had them punctured by cactus thorns while riding in the desert. You WILL have flat tires. And on tube type tires, the only way to fix a flat is to remove the wheel, remove the tire from the wheel, and either patch or replace the tube. There is really no way to do that on a Rebel or pretty much any other street bike beside the road, so you are going to be stranded. If you get a bike with tube type tires, make sure you have a cell phone and a roadside assistance plan, and you are within cell phone range. Also check the maximum towing range provided by your roadside assistance plan, and make sure not to get any farther from home than that, or it is going to get VERY expensive.
I actually did a video on 3 reasons not to buy one. They weren’t your reasons though. Thanks for watching and commenting!
What is above average? I'm 6’2” 180lb
I would say you are above average height
I have a 2003 needs a battery paid 300$ dollars for it alot of miles on it .all sale it for 5,or 6 hundred dollars when I'm ready 😄
I just bought one of these a 2012 . Its was cheap and only had 1600 miles on it haha
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I’m 5’8 and I look like a grown man on a kid bike