Hey, Sean, I sold my 2007 Yamaha Silverado 1100 and bought a 2018 Rebel 500. I'm 74 years old and been riding different bikes for 55+ years. THIS BIKE IS NOT ONLY A BEGINNER BIKE, BUT A WELL SORTED COMPACT MOTORCYCLE THAT GOES LIKE HELL. I'm not apologetic about the bike when me and my buds (all have 1100 bikes) go on 800+ mile trips, this baby keeps the pace, but I end up more relaxed at the end of the trip because I'm not hauling around extra weight. I commited the sin of adding a windshield (not pretty, but comfortable), a cool, inexpensive exhaust, and a custom tailight, now it's my custom. You guys keep up the good work on these videos and Honda you keep up the good work too. Ride on, Bros!
The new Rebel's are really cool! I like how they made the frame larger than the old Rebels so they look more like a full size motorcycle. Obviously the styling is much improved as well.
500's are great, I bought a brand new Suzuki GS500F in 2007 as a starter bike.....Still riding it. It never breaks down, Enough power to have fun, Gets me back and forth to work and weekend back road jaunts are a good time.
My friend would park his old Rebel without putting down his kickstand. He'd just lay it down like a BMX bike and pick it back up when he was ready to go.
"The old rebels are entry level girls bike. I don't recommend guys trying to buy it" Not all of us guys are 6'3'' my friend. There are lots of short, petite men that can't go grab a big as Honda Rune and be good to go.
he didn't say "if you're a guy, start on a ridiculously huge and overpowered bike". He also said that this new Rebel is great for beginners and experienced riders alike. I find it funny that you managed to get butthurt over this...
Had a nighthawk cb750 went in to finally buy a new bike and I fell in love with the rebel 500 it's light and strong enough I hit 98 on the freeway I have no need to go faster than that ever.
I have the CB500FA, which has the same engine. It is just the perfect size for urban riding that is part city part interstate. At 65 to 70 mpg you cannot go wrong. I am a big guy, about 250 lbs, and this is plenty of bike. I have given serious thought to buying a Rebel 500 because it sits low and handles very well around town.
I have the 300. Not bad for a 118 lb guy. Cant flatfoot, but i dont need to with a bike that light. As long as i stay on pavement. Droped it on grass in my yard twice.
@@rainypath96 5' 7". And no, never bought the rebel. Had a 2004 VTX1300c for a while, it was fine. Dont worry about flatfooting a cruiser, you'd have to be like 4' 6" to not be able to.
my rebel has over 100,000 miles. when i got bored i did an exhaust. then i did an intake. then i did jets. then i ported and polished the head. then made it a rigid chopper. i never changed the breaks. *ITS TERRIFYING*
@@JBLaOHeI My wife wont let me on the highway :P - but I do travel ~60-65 on one of the long stretches of road I can travel - and it does fine - the bike has been nice for me - its light and easily maneuverable - I like it.
I like mine... I’m 5’6” and 145lbs . My 500 will take me up and down Ozark mountain roads with no problems... I twist the throttle and the bike says “yes sir”. It handles on the curves beautifully and handles slow ridding great as well.
Its crazy that entry-level bikes are now 500+ CC. I started on a BMW F700GS (Detuned 800CC) and just switched to a 1870CC Harley Breakout 114. I will say something though, even though I passed my Harley academy test etc (We don't have MSF where I live), I wish I had a small Ninja 250,300 or 400 sometimes to just throw it around without the "fear of weight" and learn faster and ride more often.
That's to get the price up. The big manufacturers don't want to sell ANYTHING less than $4800, so super size it. The teen market really has no logical real bike under 25hp and for a few thousand ($2000 or under used) until they reintroduced the CB125 this year. However you must jump from 125 to 300/500 for street standards.
The 1999 CBR600f4 is carbed and makes great useable power with a very friendly powerband, completely stock i took mine past 160mph and its the last of the carbed CBR line. The bike is a jack of all trades. I paid $2,000 for mine. People thought it was a 2010+ and the Harley dealer thought it was a Ducatti hahahha
I really like the look of it. Honda is kinda going with the Lotus method of power. Lightweight with enough power. Wet the Rebel is under 370 lbs. An Indian Scout 60 is over 600 lbs. it has about 28-30 more HP than the Rebel 500. It’s going to waste 20 of them on the extra 200+ lbs. Both are thought of as beginner bikes. I’d argue the Honda is a little more clickable at that light weight. Decent little bike, especially for the money.
Don't even try to compare the scout 60 to the POS Honda rebel. Like comparing a Honda Fit to a mustang GT...Less power than the Scout 69 but like 3 times the hp of the Rebel...SMH
My first bike was the 2017 Honda rebel, 2 months later I traded it for the 2017 indian scout 69. I don't regret it, but that Honda was a blast to ride. Flickable and fun for sure. Still miss it a little.
Stevo McSteve probably more like a v6 convertible mustang, but most of you can’t tell the difference between that and a guy after putting a gay a exhaust on them
Hondas halmark is having a a low weight sufficient hp vehicle. Like the civics have always had less hp than competition but also alot less weight. So dont compare lotus method to honda aproach because honda was doing that since there inception to tge western world.
Chris Rife yeah that’s only if you put it as simplistic as possible. He had hardly any room for storage. Can’t drive anybody else around unless they want to saddle up too. More dangerous. More likely to be totaled. An investment should produce a return at some point. Neither a car nor a motorcycle are smart investments, i’d consider them expenses.
Bought the new rebel500 i love the vulcan s but i found the rebels sitting position better and more fun to ride than the vulcan s coming from a 2005 fz6
One of the very best things about your reviews and comments is your mention of the Scriptures, sometimes with and sometimes without, a short follow up comment. Make no mistake, people hear this and it reaches people. Old Christians like me love hearing it and those who are not believers in the Lord Jesus always hear it and wonder....you sow, we all reap. Please stay safe.
Coming here for motorcycle reviews is like going to Revzilla for gear reviews, not trustworthy to give you ALL of the info, I suggest FortNine for a more reliable source.
I personally put just over 12,000 miles on my 450 Rebel. I hang it on the back of my RV or camp tailor and use it for short trips to the grocery store, sight seeing, or just cruising camp... also road it in Strugis one year when I drove my RV instead of riding my... Victory Magnum 106 cu.in. 88bhp but best of all 5.95 gal gas tank and a 6 speed. Since the brand was discontinued I cut a deal with a local dealer to buy up his inventory that would fit or adapt to my bike. (No, none of it is for sale) Fast enough to pass when ever I desire, slow enough to not race sports bikes.... man has to know his limitations to keep both wheels on the road.
Hey man, I know your getting some hate on throwing in a bible verse or two. Just want you to know that I appreciate you promoting gods word, and that what you said really helped me out today
I LOVE going back on your videos and just reviewing your "words of wisdom". It really helps put life into a different perspective. Thank you for all that you do. I hope to one day have a bike of my own. Keep doing you man.
I've been riding since 1997, legally, lol. Had tons of bikes, I recently bought a CB500X, the rebels cousin, and also own a 1200 Sportster currently . Although the Cb500x is not the fastest thing I've owned, am pretty impressed with it and love it to death. I've ran through the thought in my head of selling the Harley and getting a rebel 500, but just can part with my Harley. To be honest though, this summer put WAYYYYY more miles on the cb500x then the Harley. I just ride and keep going, just racked the miles
This thing is a great Bobber Chop just waiting to happen. It already has great lines for a bobber an doesn't need much. Drag handlebars, off with the fenders and everything behind the seat support, a spring seat to replace the stock, relocate the rear lighting and license plate bracket, shorten (open) the exhaust pipes, and bingo.
I bought a 87 Honda Rebel 450 this summer. I think the 450s are great starter bikes and surprisingly I’m only the 3rd owner of it. I love the bike it’s not the fastest in the world but it just a great starter bike regardless of gender
Great anything bike. Had one with 30k+ miles I rode every day. The overdrive gear is what really makes it awesome. Took it all across Oregon from Idaho to the coast to Washington and California. Had almost 50k when I sold it. Still ran probably better than the day I got it too. I'd keep it forever if I could ever find another low mileage one
I wonder why there are a lot of negative comments here. Are these guys subscribers? Sean usually just rambles on. That's his thing. He's just usually excited.
I got my Honda Reble 500....2019.....and it’s the Best of the best...Okay.... I really love it....Lots of people like it and maybe some other people don’t......
The Yamaha TW200 has now lasted longer than the old Rebel 250. The Rebel came out in 1985 and ended in 2016. The TW came out in 1987 and is STILL being made, 2019 model listed on Yamaha's site with no indication of it being replaced. However, in other parts of the world models from the 60s are still being made.
I'd take the Honda over the Duc or HD for a new rider or as a commuter any day. The Street 500 is heavier, and makes less power. The Rebel 500 isn't a rocket - but it's plenty petty for highway riding. And the Honda will be more reliable, with less maintenance than either of the other two.
that is the thing that worries me, I bought the Honda Monkey 125cc this summer and after 2 mnds I'm looking for more power, so the rebel is not a good upgrade for me then, since I know after a few weeks I need a little more power again, so it might be better to go full license and get one of the heavy ones, do not take me wrong I love the monkey it is so much fun, but it is so limited to where I can ride, but I never going to sell it :),,,,, and to add to it I'm close to 50 and last time I had a bike was back in 1987, but it feels unsafe to ride with lack of power you have no control
Just bought a CBR650F and I'm actually considering trading it in for something like this because I just like to cruise around on the CBR and don't feel like I need twice as much power to do that.
My bets in -> 650 cc Vulcan S will kill it But its still Honda reliability and fun to ride as are all bikes. In fact I bet it kills the Kawi in long term reliability.
been looking for a smaller displacment bike been riding big bore for over 25 years your videos are extremely helpful welldone and very informative....wheres your dealership and do you ship to michigan?
hi buddy (I’m watching this old review as I’m looking for a second hand rebel at present) just wanted to say thanks and hoping that your new glove sales went as well as you’d hoped! Peace ✌️
I wish Honda would bring back the vtx serious. Those were some nice looking bikes. I have a 2007 vtx 1300r it's my first real bike that I got at age 50.
The bad thing is as nice as they were, they couldn't hardly give them away... I mean when all Harley was selling was a anemic 88 c.i. V-twin Honda was selling a beast motor 110 c.i. for thousands less and they sat on the floor unsold... kinda sad
im buying mine soon. I just want to get the best deal possible. $1000 off since im paying with cash. I just need to learn how to negotiate …. or get really lucky
Happy to hear you like the rebel! I bought a rebel 500 as my first bike last July. I use it as an every day commuter in philly. I love it but don't have anything to compare it to. I want another bike but don't want to sell my rebel. I may just keep it long term, customize it a little and get another bike to start a stable.
Don't sell your 500. You will regret it before it is out of your hands. When it's gone it is gone and you will move on a wish you would have never sold your fun bike. I bought a CX 500 when they first came out in the late 70's, one like Shawn was talking about except it was set up as a cafe bike and it was by far the most fun bike I think I ever owned. It never failed and it took all of the abuse a 21 year old guy could dish out. You will regret it forever.
I know the old 250 weren't fast but they where so darn reliable they where small men who just start riding and wemen.they where great for cheep bikes to see if you like motorcycles
I owned 2 honda rebels (250) in my 30+ years of riding .& 73mph was top speed on my first one .,these were my no# 2 bike for commuting to work .Always had a few Honda's in the garage that I could always depend on !☆Looking at the 500 rebel for my next purchase!,""",,Ps,,-if you have a 500rebel and a rocket 3 for sale ,that will fill my order for Now !!☆"@"PEACE ON 2 WHEELS !
Youre 6'2 and you were comfortable ... but how did you look on the bike.. like a grown man riding a kids bike? I'm right at 6' and I'd seriously like a 500, but it's gotta "fit" me..?
I own that same bike. I love it. But if I only had the patience to put the new exhaust and Viking bags on it. I also own both sets of gloves. Kindw like the tactical ones a bit more
Nice review. I particularly like the words of wisdom segment. I'm seriously thinking of learning how to ride. I live in Mass. I was channel surfing on you tube looking for bike videos and I came across this channel. I'm a subscriber now. The Rebel 500 sounds like a really cool beginner bike. I like the Vulcan S and the Harley Sportster. I looked at naked bikes, sport bikes but I think I would prefer cruisers and touring bikes. I know people hate on the Honda Goldwing but after watching a video review of the 2019 model, I was wowed by how refined it is. I'm probably going to take a safety course and get the endorsement on my license. I can drive a stick shift so that should help, maybe? Thanks for the video, cheers!
in the motorcycle safety courses they teach you about the clutch and shifting the gears, you can show up knowing nothing but all they require is you have a dot helmet eye protection proper boots and also gloves
I only got approved for a Rebel 300, but I love it. It's a pretty fun bike for a starter. I'm gonna keep it for the wife to get her endorsement. Horn sucks. I think its wimpy and I have the same year Rebel 300. Now I'm curious on the 500.
I'm interested. It wouldn't be my main rider but would love it to run around on. I have two other bikes (cruiser and adv) but nothing like this. I have been wanting to ride one for a while since they came out.
Personally I don’t like the rebel 500 ergonomically as much as the 300 version. For one simple reason, and that is that on the 500, the side case on the transmission sticks way the hell out and is lopsided off to the right side of the bike, and makes you have to awkwardly push your right leg further out than your left.
Again, brilliant video, and the choice of bike are so uniquely wide Sean, but really the bike for sale o start on is a Yamaha Virago 125, do love them when they were first release... So that's my bike if choice, but love the this video of Honda Rebel 500, love it, thank you once again for an enjoyable show... All the best to all
Its a nice color on the tank it looks good on the rest of the bike. NOw if only Honda could make a CB 500 with the same engine and make it affordable too we would be in business!
Had an 81 or 82 cm250. Belt drive precursor to the rebel. Essentially the same engine but was changed slightly when they made it into the rebel. Had 30k+ miles when I bought it and rode it to work daily in the coldest weather you can possibly ride in (sometimes 20 degrees on the way to work). Started and ran every single time. Did the highway just fine. Such underrated bikes. Best 650$ I ever spent 😂
It was originally (1978) called a twin star ,185cc .(my first new bike) at 16. Rode with a friend and his kz 200 all over Florida for a few years and went to an XS-11, CBX, 1200 magna and many others, and now a Harley ultra. I like the new rebel, make a great scoot for around town and short trips! Keep up the great content! Thanks for the vids.
I bought a Suzuki S40 because the SR400 was a little under powered for my purposes. But I like it. If I could own multiple bikes the SR400 would being included. I like lightweight thumpers.
kybourbonboy...Fair enough. I do have two V-Twin cruisers (one's a bagger) and an R3 besides the SR400. If you put a Stroker Kit in the SR400 you get an SR500. For all intents an purposes except for the piston stroke and a slightly higher compression on the SR500 they're the same bike. People mostly buy the SR400 to make Cafe Racers and Trackers anyway.
With better jetting and exhaust my S40 is quite muscular from 0-60. Very torque-y. While the 500 and the S40 are technically in the same class, they are so different that I don't see even comparing them. I like my big carburetor-ated, air cooled thumper. It is a true dinosaur. :-)
The the thumbnail says “sad day for the rebel.” Is that just click bait, or was there a negative part of the review left on the cutting room floor? 😜 seriously, great review. I’m salivating over the Vulcan 900 but, the rebel 500 looks lovely too.
Hey, Sean, I sold my 2007 Yamaha Silverado 1100 and bought a 2018 Rebel 500. I'm 74 years old and been riding different bikes for 55+
years. THIS BIKE IS NOT ONLY A BEGINNER BIKE, BUT A WELL SORTED COMPACT MOTORCYCLE THAT GOES LIKE HELL. I'm not apologetic about the bike when me and my buds (all have 1100 bikes) go on 800+ mile trips, this baby keeps the pace, but I end up more relaxed at the end
of the trip because I'm not hauling around extra weight. I commited the sin of adding a windshield (not pretty, but comfortable), a cool, inexpensive exhaust, and a custom tailight, now it's my custom. You guys keep up the good work on these videos and Honda you keep up the
good work too. Ride on, Bros!
Ride safe man💪 I just bought my Rebel 500, and i just love it from day 1.
You take 800 mile trips with them.
74 yrs old?? Holy dude, drive safe and I wish you all the best!
How tall you are and how many lbs/kg you have?
I need a relationship as strong as that sticky note
Haha! If I could give this 2 thumbs up I would. If you find that girl let me know if she has a sister!
Read what Sean writes on ‘em, and you’ll improve your odds! ;-) Happily married for 23 years to my sticky-note girl!
Tell me about it. I'm right there with ya.
No ship
The new Rebel's are really cool! I like how they made the frame larger than the old Rebels so they look more like a full size motorcycle. Obviously the styling is much improved as well.
That sticky note got some strength though
500's are great, I bought a brand new Suzuki GS500F in 2007 as a starter bike.....Still riding it. It never breaks down, Enough power to have fun, Gets me back and forth to work and weekend back road jaunts are a good time.
My friend would park his old Rebel without putting down his kickstand. He'd just lay it down like a BMX bike and pick it back up when he was ready to go.
im sure that never flooded or leaked lol
+Jonathan Norris haha that’s funny
Why o why ????
@@crockie2230
I know what I have.
For sale...one Honda rebel. Never dropped......it was laid down carefully.....daily lol
"The old rebels are entry level girls bike. I don't recommend guys trying to buy it" Not all of us guys are 6'3'' my friend. There are lots of short, petite men that can't go grab a big as Honda Rune and be good to go.
he didn't say "if you're a guy, start on a ridiculously huge and overpowered bike". He also said that this new Rebel is great for beginners and experienced riders alike. I find it funny that you managed to get butthurt over this...
Had a nighthawk cb750 went in to finally buy a new bike and I fell in love with the rebel 500 it's light and strong enough I hit 98 on the freeway I have no need to go faster than that ever.
How is gas mileage and range with the tank? Would it be a good bike for multi day trips?
@@qislegit.donttrustthemedia6232 about 55 to 62 Mpg with a 2.6 Gallon tank. So on a full tank gets about 150 miles on a full tank give or take.
I have the CB500FA, which has the same engine. It is just the perfect size for urban riding that is part city part interstate. At 65 to 70 mpg you cannot go wrong. I am a big guy, about 250 lbs, and this is plenty of bike. I have given serious thought to buying a Rebel 500 because it sits low and handles very well around town.
I have the 300. Not bad for a 118 lb guy. Cant flatfoot, but i dont need to with a bike that light. As long as i stay on pavement. Droped it on grass in my yard twice.
@@samus4799 how tall are you? And do you still have the rebel?
@@rainypath96 5' 7". And no, never bought the rebel. Had a 2004 VTX1300c for a while, it was fine. Dont worry about flatfooting a cruiser, you'd have to be like 4' 6" to not be able to.
my rebel has over 100,000 miles.
when i got bored i did an exhaust.
then i did an intake.
then i did jets.
then i ported and polished the head.
then made it a rigid chopper.
i never changed the breaks.
*ITS TERRIFYING*
Lmao
OK but what’s broken exactly? The forks? What’s terrifying? Is it missing a wheel?
Brakes barely work. Assuming the engine is slightly more powerful than stock.
Love your review... I'm about to buy a 2020 Rebel 500 so this has me more pumped! Thanks again
did you buy it? how is it?
@@JBLaOHeI actually bought the 300 to save 1200$, should have gotten the 500 lol...
@@michaelshelnutt1779 hows the 300? have you been on the high way with it? i am trying to find a 500 right now but all they got are 300s
@@JBLaOHeI My wife wont let me on the highway :P - but I do travel ~60-65 on one of the long stretches of road I can travel - and it does fine - the bike has been nice for me - its light and easily maneuverable - I like it.
Howa the bike I'm really digging it
ive never set foot in America all my life... and yet, I know exactly where you are going.
Michael Dy to Wendy’s?
😂😂
@@swayzone87 I'm surprised thats our stereotype aside from us being dumb lol.... I'm not sure what's more insulting lol
I like mine... I’m 5’6” and 145lbs .
My 500 will take me up and down Ozark mountain roads with no problems... I twist the throttle and the bike says “yes sir”.
It handles on the curves beautifully and handles slow ridding great as well.
Just finished watching OZARK ....series .
My regards to the snells...😄😄
does nobody live in that town wish we had roads like that not hammered with cars
That’s the midwest for you lol plenty of that. I live in Ohio. Can’t wait to get my first bike here soon & hit the backroads 5 mins from home.
Move away from cities. I live on Long Island, 60 miles from city, best of both worlds.
It's Pennsylvania no one want to be here
Its crazy that entry-level bikes are now 500+ CC. I started on a BMW F700GS (Detuned 800CC) and just switched to a 1870CC Harley Breakout 114. I will say something though, even though I passed my Harley academy test etc (We don't have MSF where I live), I wish I had a small Ninja 250,300 or 400 sometimes to just throw it around without the "fear of weight" and learn faster and ride more often.
That's to get the price up. The big manufacturers don't want to sell ANYTHING less than $4800, so super size it. The teen market really has no logical real bike under 25hp and for a few thousand ($2000 or under used) until they reintroduced the CB125 this year. However you must jump from 125 to 300/500 for street standards.
If you actually bought the HD breakout I feel sorry you and your extreme stupidity...
Stevo McSteve Why? I love the bike, great cruiser, just upgraded too fast. Adding a Ninja beater to my stable next week for practice.
The 1999 CBR600f4 is carbed and makes great useable power with a very friendly powerband, completely stock i took mine past 160mph and its the last of the carbed CBR line. The bike is a jack of all trades. I paid $2,000 for mine. People thought it was a 2010+ and the Harley dealer thought it was a Ducatti hahahha
I still have the Rebel 450 sitting on the side of my house, I'm going to give it to a scrapper. But that 450 was actually a good bike.
I really like the look of it. Honda is kinda going with the Lotus method of power. Lightweight with enough power. Wet the Rebel is under 370 lbs. An Indian Scout 60 is over 600 lbs. it has about 28-30 more HP than the Rebel 500. It’s going to waste 20 of them on the extra 200+ lbs.
Both are thought of as beginner bikes. I’d argue the Honda is a little more clickable at that light weight.
Decent little bike, especially for the money.
Don't even try to compare the scout 60 to the POS Honda rebel. Like comparing a Honda Fit to a mustang GT...Less power than the Scout 69 but like 3 times the hp of the Rebel...SMH
Honda website has the 500 at 408lbs.
My first bike was the 2017 Honda rebel, 2 months later I traded it for the 2017 indian scout 69. I don't regret it, but that Honda was a blast to ride. Flickable and fun for sure. Still miss it a little.
Stevo McSteve probably more like a v6 convertible mustang, but most of you can’t tell the difference between that and a guy after putting a gay a exhaust on them
Hondas halmark is having a a low weight sufficient hp vehicle. Like the civics have always had less hp than competition but also alot less weight. So dont compare lotus method to honda aproach because honda was doing that since there inception to tge western world.
I really like my 2018 rebel 500 I think is a good investment.
**Motorcycle as an investment*
🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂
@@robotbjorn4952 why's it funny for a struggling person to have to settle with a motorbike? It's less expensive than a goddamn car
Chris Rife yeah that’s only if you put it as simplistic as possible. He had hardly any room for storage. Can’t drive anybody else around unless they want to saddle up too. More dangerous. More likely to be totaled.
An investment should produce a return at some point. Neither a car nor a motorcycle are smart investments, i’d consider them expenses.
did you get it new or used? how much you pay for it?
@@ULTRAVISTA. I agree man. Wife and I are looking at getting bikes for commuting to work. She wants a rebel 500 and I'm thinking the CB500
Do it. Put it up against the Vulcan S, I pretty much decided the Vulcan S is gonna be my next bike but I like the looks of the rebel more.
Bought the new rebel500 i love the vulcan s but i found the rebels sitting position better and more fun to ride than the vulcan s coming from a 2005 fz6
One of the very best things about your reviews and comments is your mention of the Scriptures, sometimes with and sometimes without, a short follow up comment. Make no mistake, people hear this and it reaches people. Old Christians like me love hearing it and those who are not believers in the Lord Jesus always hear it and wonder....you sow, we all reap. Please stay safe.
Jesus, this guy goes on but imparts very little real information.
yup, he is a dealership.
Coming here for motorcycle reviews is like going to Revzilla for gear reviews, not trustworthy to give you ALL of the info, I suggest FortNine for a more reliable source.
@@RyGuyTheAVGuy I second that. FortNine is amazing
I like this guy
@@jamiehood3165 just take what he says with a heavy dose of salt, end of the day he is selling you the bike, nothing wrong with him, just a caveat
Love your wisdom comments. Right on!
I personally put just over 12,000 miles on my 450 Rebel. I hang it on the back of my RV or camp tailor and use it for short trips to the grocery store, sight seeing, or just cruising camp... also road it in Strugis one year when I drove my RV instead of riding my...
Victory Magnum 106 cu.in. 88bhp but best of all 5.95 gal gas tank and a 6 speed. Since the brand was discontinued I cut a deal with a local dealer to buy up his inventory that would fit or adapt to my bike. (No, none of it is for sale) Fast enough to pass when ever I desire, slow enough to not race sports bikes.... man has to know his limitations to keep both wheels on the road.
If forward controls could be easily added, this would be a perfect motorcycle in my opinion.
Hey man, I know your getting some hate on throwing in a bible verse or two. Just want you to know that I appreciate you promoting gods word, and that what you said really helped me out today
I LOVE going back on your videos and just reviewing your "words of wisdom". It really helps put life into a different perspective. Thank you for all that you do. I hope to one day have a bike of my own. Keep doing you man.
I've been riding since 1997, legally, lol. Had tons of bikes, I recently bought a CB500X, the rebels cousin, and also own a 1200 Sportster currently . Although the Cb500x is not the fastest thing I've owned, am pretty impressed with it and love it to death. I've ran through the thought in my head of selling the Harley and getting a rebel 500, but just can part with my Harley. To be honest though, this summer put WAYYYYY more miles on the cb500x then the Harley. I just ride and keep going, just racked the miles
This thing is a great Bobber Chop just waiting to happen. It already has great lines for a bobber an doesn't need much. Drag handlebars, off with the fenders and everything behind the seat support, a spring seat to replace the stock, relocate the rear lighting and license plate bracket, shorten (open) the exhaust pipes, and bingo.
I bought a 87 Honda Rebel 450 this summer. I think the 450s are great starter bikes and surprisingly I’m only the 3rd owner of it. I love the bike it’s not the fastest in the world but it just a great starter bike regardless of gender
Great anything bike. Had one with 30k+ miles I rode every day. The overdrive gear is what really makes it awesome. Took it all across Oregon from Idaho to the coast to Washington and California. Had almost 50k when I sold it. Still ran probably better than the day I got it too. I'd keep it forever if I could ever find another low mileage one
Thanks everyone, I think I'm now good for what bike to start out on. Much appreciated!
2:48 is when the review begins and the self promotion and bible proverbs end.
the ppls champion
Agreed. Much agreed. Religion is like a penis. Its nice to have one. Even nice to be proud of it. Don't go waving it around in public though.
can someone put a TLDW? I dont normally ask but his dude just rambles on
"It's not what you riding but where you going" Yeah great quote for somebody that does MX.
I love this bike, got it only a couple months ago and its the best!
This video utterly changed my life forever...
I wonder why there are a lot of negative comments here. Are these guys subscribers? Sean usually just rambles on. That's his thing. He's just usually excited.
I rode my 2007 Honda Rebel 250 30,000 miles totaled it twice flooded during Hurricane Harvey and now she's my flat track bike
I got my Honda Reble 500....2019.....and it’s the Best of the best...Okay.... I really love it....Lots of people like it and maybe some other people don’t......
Sounds like a Song
The Yamaha TW200 has now lasted longer than the old Rebel 250. The Rebel came out in 1985 and ended in 2016. The TW came out in 1987 and is STILL being made, 2019 model listed on Yamaha's site with no indication of it being replaced. However, in other parts of the world models from the 60s are still being made.
9:12 "You make or break a bike by the horn" [wimpy horn tweet-tweet] LMAO!!!!!
I have a rebel 450. They were WAY ahead of the times.
like 2035 or even later?
I like the Honda CB500x and F better. Same engine better ergo for taller people.
Cb500x is the best all round average bike to do everything on.
The x is so cool. I'm super short and it's not even that bad.
Nate Quickmire how short are you
Sadly I'm manlet height, so I'm having to hunt down a starter bike for shorties
which one is the best motorcycles for beginners ?
1. Ducati Scrambler sixty2,
2. HD Street 500, or
3. this ??
I would say this bike... just because it’s by far the most reliable
I'd take the Honda over the Duc or HD for a new rider or as a commuter any day. The Street 500 is heavier, and makes less power. The Rebel 500 isn't a rocket - but it's plenty petty for highway riding. And the Honda will be more reliable, with less maintenance than either of the other two.
Says fools speak there mind and opinion and then proceeds to tell us his opinion on the rebel. 😆
Arcane Anomaly Their* mind.
He heard you coming @ 2:34 "... well it's my youtube channel, I gotta say something."
Lmao Brings up a religious text before the start of the review. Probably gets weirded out when a woman sits next to him like Mike Pence.
Jason Lurf only liberal women, because they’ll yell rape or micro aggression
@@jumpinjojo i was saying "there" as in "that there mind"... Ur so insufficient.
i really like the look of it but i wish they did a bigger more powerful version
shadow 750?
Look at Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber and Bobber Sport, Yamaha Bolt and Bolt R-Spec, Harley Davidson Iron 883 if you like the bobber type.
Honda CTX700 best engine super smooth 60 real miles per gallon
They made a Rebel 1100 with the new and revised Africa Twin engine
Then buy rebel 1100 simple
that is the thing that worries me, I bought the Honda Monkey 125cc this summer and after 2 mnds I'm looking for more power, so the rebel is not a good upgrade for me then, since I know after a few weeks I need a little more power again, so it might be better to go full license and get one of the heavy ones, do not take me wrong I love the monkey it is so much fun, but it is so limited to where I can ride, but I never going to sell it :),,,,, and to add to it I'm close to 50 and last time I had a bike was back in 1987, but it feels unsafe to ride with lack of power you have no control
I have this bike and the torque is amazing, can pull the front wheel if you want it too.
do you have to loosen the lug nuts or they just fall off by themselves?
Just bought a CBR650F and I'm actually considering trading it in for something like this because I just like to cruise around on the CBR and don't feel like I need twice as much power to do that.
My bets in -> 650 cc Vulcan S will kill it But its still Honda reliability and fun to ride as are all bikes. In fact I bet it kills the Kawi in long term reliability.
Video starts at @5:40 you're welcome.
The beginning already made me want to dislike this video.
500s were considered middleweights in the 1960s. 500cc is no joke and the light weight doesn't hurt anything.
been looking for a smaller displacment bike been riding big bore for over 25 years your videos are extremely helpful welldone and very informative....wheres your dealership and do you ship to michigan?
hi buddy (I’m watching this old review as I’m looking for a second hand rebel at present) just wanted to say thanks and hoping that your new glove sales went as well as you’d hoped! Peace ✌️
oh lawd that rectangular display on the circular gauge *cringe*
Yeah once they change that and add an inch or two of cushion to the seat it'll be even better
@@codym6284 they have literally done that for the 2020 rebels
I wish Honda would bring back the vtx serious. Those were some nice looking bikes. I have a 2007 vtx 1300r it's my first real bike that I got at age 50.
Me too. Got my 2008 VTX 1300c at 45 and recently 2005 VTX 1800n. Loooove the VTX!
@@tonykennedy1615 I just wished they came with a gas gauge. I have to keep track of my miles
Me too. Especially the 1800. Almost ran out once!
Riders responsibility, all machines are not made perfect. Close tho.
The bad thing is as nice as they were, they couldn't hardly give them away... I mean when all Harley was selling was a anemic 88 c.i. V-twin Honda was selling a beast motor 110 c.i. for thousands less and they sat on the floor unsold... kinda sad
What a shame. The old rebel was underpowered but a fun ride. This thing is just a hot mess.
I test rode a Honda Forza 300 and couldn't believe how quick and smooth it was. You'd never know it was a 300. They know how to build a motor.
im buying mine soon. I just want to get the best deal possible. $1000 off since im paying with cash. I just need to learn how to negotiate …. or get really lucky
Happy to hear you like the rebel! I bought a rebel 500 as my first bike last July. I use it as an every day commuter in philly. I love it but don't have anything to compare it to. I want another bike but don't want to sell my rebel. I may just keep it long term, customize it a little and get another bike to start a stable.
Don't sell your 500. You will regret it before it is out of your hands. When it's gone it is gone and you will move on a wish you would have never sold your fun bike. I bought a CX 500 when they first came out in the late 70's, one like Shawn was talking about except it was set up as a cafe bike and it was by far the most fun bike I think I ever owned. It never failed and it took all of the abuse a 21 year old guy could dish out. You will regret it forever.
@@TBullCajunbreadmaker I think you're right. I still regret selling my first car years ago and I love this bike a while lot more than that.
I know the old 250 weren't fast but they where so darn reliable they where small men who just start riding and wemen.they where great for cheep bikes to see if you like motorcycles
Many people say that my Rebel looks awesome. Good review Shaun. I like this video the most from your channel.
You shift REALLY REALLY low on that cruiser man
I owned 2 honda rebels (250) in my 30+ years of riding .& 73mph was top speed on my first one .,these were my no# 2 bike for commuting to work .Always had a few Honda's in the garage that I could always depend on !☆Looking at the 500 rebel for my next purchase!,""",,Ps,,-if you have a 500rebel and a rocket 3 for sale ,that will fill my order for Now !!☆"@"PEACE ON 2 WHEELS !
Youre 6'2 and you were comfortable ... but how did you look on the bike.. like a grown man riding a kids bike? I'm right at 6' and I'd seriously like a 500, but it's gotta "fit" me..?
quick answer, you're 6 foot? the 500 is too small a bike for you
It looks like the right side of the engine has a face and was asking him "who are you talking to" in a British accent
MotorcycleRebel97 i see exactly what u mean
I own that same bike. I love it. But if I only had the patience to put the new exhaust and Viking bags on it. I also own both sets of gloves. Kindw like the tactical ones a bit more
The best thing is probably the new steep fork angle so you can actually go round corners, along with the fat tyres.
"don't know if this one has ABS" well it's raining so one easy way to find out, handful of front brake :p.
Nice review. I particularly like the words of wisdom segment. I'm seriously thinking of learning how to ride. I live in Mass. I was channel surfing on you tube looking for bike videos and I came across this channel. I'm a subscriber now. The Rebel 500 sounds like a really cool beginner bike. I like the Vulcan S and the Harley Sportster. I looked at naked bikes, sport bikes but I think I would prefer cruisers and touring bikes. I know people hate on the Honda Goldwing but after watching a video review of the 2019 model, I was wowed by how refined it is. I'm probably going to take a safety course and get the endorsement on my license. I can drive a stick shift so that should help, maybe? Thanks for the video, cheers!
in the motorcycle safety courses they teach you about the clutch and shifting the gears, you can show up knowing nothing but all they require is you have a dot helmet eye protection proper boots and also gloves
Hands down one of my favorite bike channels Sean's personality and the great information just top notch
I only got approved for a Rebel 300, but I love it. It's a pretty fun bike for a starter. I'm gonna keep it for the wife to get her endorsement. Horn sucks. I think its wimpy and I have the same year Rebel 300. Now I'm curious on the 500.
I'm interested. It wouldn't be my main rider but would love it to run around on. I have two other bikes (cruiser and adv) but nothing like this. I have been wanting to ride one for a while since they came out.
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Beats the hell out of a grom for running errands ...
thanks for telling us
I took my msf class on a rebel 250. It was like my shadow got left in the dryer too long. Tiny bike. The new ones aint bad though.
Dude ride safe or dont ride, to film yourself with a pole camera and one handed is ridicuolus, dont be foolish.
If I walked into a dealership to buy a completely different bike, and they had this in marshmallow peeps yellow, I might impulse buy it.
I prefer the Vulcan S, if only for its design flair. Basically if you can’t afford the Indian Scout or if it’s too powerful, go for the Vulcan S.
The $6000+ price tag doesn't convince me enough. It's pricey XD
Personally I don’t like the rebel 500 ergonomically as much as the 300 version. For one simple reason, and that is that on the 500, the side case on the transmission sticks way the hell out and is lopsided off to the right side of the bike, and makes you have to awkwardly push your right leg further out than your left.
Im 6 foot 1. Could i buy this bike for commute and touring? If not, what other bike would you suggest that is similar in terms of style and size?
Wisdom is like a rock it's really hard to break it.
I love the motor on the 500 line of bikes. They are glassy smooth. My wife has a cb500f and I love riding it when she is not on it.
do you ever ride your wife? while you are riding her bike, she is riding some other dude.
@@abz124816 what's wrong with you my man?
Nice review. What jacket are you wearing?
Again, brilliant video, and the choice of bike are so uniquely wide Sean, but really the bike for sale o start on is a Yamaha Virago 125, do love them when they were first release... So that's my bike if choice, but love the this video of Honda Rebel 500, love it, thank you once again for an enjoyable show... All the best to all
Its a nice color on the tank it looks good on the rest of the bike. NOw if only Honda could make a CB 500 with the same engine and make it affordable too we would be in business!
The rebel uses a detuned version of the cbr/cbf/cbx500 engine
I’m 20 and I want to get this bike just because it’s cheap and it’s a nice beginner bike plus I can mod it and add stuff to it
Duce bigalo Male gigalo Im 20 and I just bought this bike last week, super fun I love it as a first bike I would recommend!
I have this bike, owned it for 11 months so far. Great bike, you can mod everything. Change the horn, exhaust, lights and you have a sexy bike.
Man I’m 20 as well and I think that this is gonna be the first bike for me too
Holy shit I’m 20 too lmao and I might just get this bike as well !!
I'm 20 + 1 and am literally about to buy this bike
That pipe is designed for the recycle bin.
I'm saving for an 1100.
My 250 rebel had 34,000 miles on it.
put 9k on mine so far
Had an 81 or 82 cm250. Belt drive precursor to the rebel. Essentially the same engine but was changed slightly when they made it into the rebel. Had 30k+ miles when I bought it and rode it to work daily in the coldest weather you can possibly ride in (sometimes 20 degrees on the way to work). Started and ran every single time. Did the highway just fine. Such underrated bikes. Best 650$ I ever spent 😂
Holy shit explain this
It was originally (1978) called a twin star ,185cc .(my first new bike) at 16. Rode with a friend and his kz 200 all over Florida for a few years and went to an XS-11, CBX, 1200 magna and many others, and now a Harley ultra. I like the new rebel, make a great scoot for around town and short trips! Keep up the great content! Thanks for the vids.
Seems like with the rebels people buy them when they get there permit then sell them for something bigger when they get there license
That horn part was funny man.
Needs a Fiamm Freeway Blaster low tone horn on it instead. Would be more interesting.
I put one of those on a Ninja 500 I had once
Scared the shit out of my riding buddy everytime I hit the button 🤣
I looked at the Rebel 500 but ended up buying a Yamaha SR400 just for shits and giggles.
I bought a Suzuki S40 because the SR400 was a little under powered for my purposes. But I like it. If I could own multiple bikes the SR400 would being included. I like lightweight thumpers.
kybourbonboy...Fair enough. I do have two V-Twin cruisers (one's a bagger) and an R3 besides the SR400. If you put a Stroker Kit in the SR400 you get an SR500. For all intents an purposes except for the piston stroke and a slightly higher compression on the SR500 they're the same bike. People mostly buy the SR400 to make Cafe Racers and Trackers anyway.
With better jetting and exhaust my S40 is quite muscular from 0-60. Very torque-y. While the 500 and the S40 are technically in the same class, they are so different that I don't see even comparing them. I like my big carburetor-ated, air cooled thumper. It is a true dinosaur. :-)
When only kick start is good enough 😂🤣😂
@@wickedleeloopy2115 ...Believe it or not the SR400 starts first or second kick.
I want one they look like alot of fun and my first bike was a gixxer 750, sometimes I dont want all that power and just wanna cruise
The the thumbnail says “sad day for the rebel.” Is that just click bait, or was there a negative part of the review left on the cutting room floor? 😜 seriously, great review. I’m salivating over the Vulcan 900 but, the rebel 500 looks lovely too.
Which bike has more buzz, the tu250 or the Rebel 300?
That's how I feel about my VLX!!!
Lol @ how he is reading a passage about being a fool while reading a post it on his gas tank while riding a motorcycle.
the Magna V30 500 was a good bike, smooth, quiet, easy
I knew that you would come around Shaun. Come back to You tube. You were meant to have a Cycle shop bro.
Is a new 2019 Rebel 500 from a dealership for 3.7 a good buy??
I think so. Dealership here in California has the abs version at 6199