No wonder they're so popular. A lightweight custom cruiser with a nice low seat height and fantastic fuel economy, adequate performance and Honda build quality and reliability. The low seat makes them accessible to a far wider range of riders. Great review Mark with no gimmicks or loud music, really appreciated!
This is the first time I have heard a reviewer use the word characterful. Every other review says that the main issue with the bike is the fact that is lacks character. Thanks for the review!
Nice review. I love mine for all the reasons you cited. Very peppy for a 500. Cruise all day at 70mph no problem. Great mileage for times such as these.
Great review Mark👌 my wife bought one in March and has just passed her mod 1 now and has her mod2 booked.. She has kindly let me run it in for her😃 and Wow what a fun little motorcycle it is😎 I Love the engine it's a Peach! and it handles like a dream. Can't wait for her to pass mod2 as she's in for a real treat ❤️ Keep up the good work dude👊
I’ve not made my mind up yet about my first bike, but this one is definitely on the list. I sat on one at the bikeshow last year and loved it. Really cool looking machine. Great review, very informative and helpful.
Another great review, Mark! What I have taken from the series of reviews you have done on Honda's range of 500cc machines is that there isn't much wrong with any of them! Would love to hear what you think of the 1100 Rebel.
A perfect review! Very knowledgeable of the bike and presented in a very easy manner to understand! I love this bike! Thanks for all of your reviews, I watch them all!
Having watched all your Honda 500 reviews the CB500X would be my pick of the litter. 80mph UK is especially good with the outrageous fuel costs. Honda reliability on this 500cc motorcycle should be excellent. Nice review as always and cheers from the Nations Dairyland ( Wisconsin). All the best.
Getting one of these soon, this is a really good review! I dont really think Ive seen another review thats as comprehensive, I dont think a single one bothered to show the headlights at night which is pretty important imo.
Great review Mark! I upgraded Rebel 300 to 500 it’s a nice little jump up especially since I switched 2019 to 2022 to I got the new L.E.D lights and slipper clutch as a bonus. The power upgrade was worth it! The parallel twin beats the single %100. Thought about the 1100 but I thought it might be a bit overkill for me as I’m a smaller rider.
Thanks, Mark, for the excellent review. My wife purchased the rebel as her first bike after passing her test on one. She picked this bike mainly for the very low seat height, she being only 5' 1" tall. Mods to help her were, handlebar riser (which brings the bars up & back) adjustable leavers (she has small hands) heated grips as she suffers from Reynaud's disease (hands affected by cold) Other mods are, radiator guard (why do bike manufacturers omit a rad guard?) panniers, top box, LED driving lamps, screen & sat nav. She has now done 8,000 miles on it & loved every mile. We highly recommend the 500 Rebel & as a bonus, it's A2 licence compliant 😁
Lovely little things, very likely to be a purchase very soon. Sat on one at Dobles and it just felt right. Cheers for the review Mark, hope you're well mate 👍
Very well presented Mark as usual, whenever I want to know the stats of a bike I always look for your reviews first as always very comprehensive thank you as I am going to order this bike if the test ride goes ok. Pity about the RPM missing
Tracer 7 it's great, engine breaking alot different from my 500, stalled it once, seating position is great for my nurses back, it feels planted to the road... 😁. ... tbh after 10 minutes it felt like an old pair of slippers, I love it...
Love the style of the Rebel 500. All reviews I’ve seen highly recommended this bike so I’ve just ordered one for delivery March 1st 2023. The one thing I’d like to see in bike reviews but rarely done is a section with a pillion passenger. How is it for the passenger, for the main rider, torque, cornering, suspension etc. Apart from that, great review.
“On the fuel economy front there”…love British grammar. Also love this review. Only kinda makes me nervous watching….being on the left side of the roads. Thanks Mark. Excellent.
Great review mark,my pick would be the 500f,but I would consider the rebel.there is a long stretch to the handlebars,was it ok for u being on the bike for 2 hours.
Sorry Honda basically stopped building with a tachometer. Seems like all bike makers have stopped including a tach. Very nice explanatory review of the Rebel 500, thank you❤
Great review Mark 😊.. I don't think Honda make a bad looking bike at the moment... I have looked at quite a few.. and the reliability is second to none.. I have always been a Yamaha fan, but I don't really see any that I like at the moment.. I also love Benelli for styling, they are a great looking bike, but they are heavy and resale value suffers for some reason.. So Honda have it for me.. stylish and great resale value.. 😊
I test rode this on Thursday I just don’t like the pedals..there just don’t seem enough room around them my feet were poking out all the time just could not get completely comfortable size 8 an half lol…I ended up with the Meteor just a knock out bike price comfort..and reviews like yours..to convince me…great stuff mark…🥂
@@markpulling12 thanks mark I got yellow one ..now all the bits going on..it will be the smartest for miles cheers buddy 🥂🙏 at 67 Got to get my skills up before I move up 🤔🥂
Nice bike. Very clear dash, especially at night. I fancied the 1100, but I can't get on with the riding position. I need rear-sets or getting on for that position. How's the 390? Any issues? If I bought an NC750X DCT, I could keep the 390, as well. Excellent, thorough review.
I find it surprising that smaller engine bikes are not as economical as this Honda. Very nice review, I tend to pay particular attention to these reviews, as I'm 5 foot 7 and inside leg is 30 inches.
@@user-rf9me7xm1w I only have an A1 licence as decided very late in life to ride bikes again. I am actually very interested in the MT03. I like two cylinder bikes having loved my Honda CB125 twin back in the 80s with its 16.5 bhp. I've done around 55000 miles since I got the Vespa in 2016 and plan to do an A2, but they sure have made it harder to get a licence. The MT03 looks like the perfect bike to me, a balance of power and economy! PS my SH125i does around 130 mpg and always does 200 miles to a tank with a bit to spare.
@@1960ARC I too returned to biking a few years ago and purchased a water cooled Triumph 900 but it was too heavy. Manoeuvring the thing was a nightmare. The Yamaha is a lovely little bike with enough power to keep up today’s rat race. There are some lovely 300cc scooters around too though. Best of luck with the A2 modules, go for it, I’m the wrong side of 70 and still get a great deal of pleasure in riding.
G'day Mark from Australia, this Honda 500 would be a great machine, however that sit above the frame fuel tank looks ugly, and the engine would be a nightmare to clean, this is about as far away from classic style bike you could get, no bling, just black, great review as always, thank mate, cheers, Neil 🤠.
That gap between the tank and the frame is a real eye sore. I would worry about getting beached on a speed hump or kerb with the extended wheel base and low clearance. The tiny instrument panel inside an old-school speedo is just trying too hard to make a fashion statement. The 500X model is a great bike and is much more practical and versatile.
Other than the performance aspect the Royal Enfield Meteor is the better alternative and a couple of thousand pounds cheaper with a better warranty, excellent build quality and great fun to ride. If you don't need the power of the Honda engine take a look at the Meteor, you won't be disappointed. Good review by the way Mark👍
You'd have to change the rear shocks and adjust the front forks and maybe fit the lower seat to match the Rebels seat height but at RE prices you could do all that for less than a single rebel accessory and not sure I could have much emotional attachment to a black slab compared to a bike with some shiny chrome but maybe that's my age.
Hi Mark just passed me mod 2 watched this and the Kawasaki Vulcan 650s what you do if these were your choices which one would you Opted for 🤔 Just curious..hard choosing your first bike 🤷♂️
Hi Terry the Vulcan is a bit better if you are planning long journeys...it's more powerful engine is a bit better at relaxed cruising... however the rebel is much more economical and still fine for cruising Personally I'd go for the rebel Best regards mark
Mark, I just can’t warm up to the looks of this bike. That said I think it is the perfect bike for many people, especially as you pointed out if they want/need a low seat height.
Hi Mark, I am in my sixties and I am looking for a light weight fun motorcycle to replace my Harley 48 Special. How do you think the Rebel or the CB300R would do, and which do you prefer. I am roughly your size at 5’6” and about 160 lbs. Also, did that little fly screen on the Rebel help with the wind? Thanks! Doug
Hi Douglas both are great...the cb300r is fun but the rebel is more relaxing...seat is a bit firm lol , also have a look at the brilliant new triumph speed 400 ...that would be my choice Best wishes mark
I am picking this bike up in the next 2 weeks,I have gone for the red one , I know I have to do the seat and forward controls , I have limited movement in my left knee, the only bike that’s comfortable for me to ride is the virago750 , but this rebel 500 is quicker ,and the brakes with ABS is the reason I have bought this bike , so I am hoping with the changes I will do to the 500 , I can sell my 750 .
i like this bike a lot. it ticks most of the boxes for me. The thing that really turns me off is the rudimentary speedo. Most of the learner bikes or even bikes costing half the price has a nicer speedo than this. Probably the Rebel 1100 has a slightly better speedo which unfortunately cannot be used on this bike. Something like the Royal Enfield gauges would look right at home here and raise it a notch or 2 in class. Such a pity. Another thing pointed out by another reviewer is that there is a particular vibration at 110 km/h, which happens to be exact speed where most highway users (in my country) travel at. 10 km/h less, or 10km/h more and the vibration disappears but that's 10km/h over the speed limit or 10 km/h slower than traffic. The standard seat out of the factory is just useless but at least, it's easily replaced. Although i am thinking of getting one, those 2 factors are holding me back and there are no ways to solve those problems - basic speedo and vibration at 110km/h.
My Speedo is unreadable in certain conditions so I had a 12 volt accessory socket fitted and bought a GPS Speedo that plugs into it.The seat is very painful.I had mine altered by SAS Auto trim for only £80 including postage (including passenger seat).I fitted mirror extenders so that I can actually see behind me and also adjustable levers.A rack and top box complete the changes.
@@Keith0020 i feel honda could have at least fitted the rebel 1100 speedo on the 500. At least that has the digital rev meter, even though i think the analog rev meters like those on the royal enfields look much meter.
Hi burak ...it's ok ...not super plush ..Its ok for up to 2 hour rides then you'll need to get off ...there are lots of more comfortable upgrades available but generally s great cruiser bike Cheers mark
nope the tank size is the same, up here in Scotland fuel stops are far apart, if one station is closed you will be struggling, I have the 500r 300 ml range, which is very nice
Dear Mr. Honda, please make a scrambler with that engine and Large size gas tank. Give it 18 in the rear and 19 upfront to raise up the ground clearance - and a high mount exhaust, and make it cheaper than Kawasaki‘s 650 RS which is flying off the shelves here in the states.
LTLDW (Legs Too Long, Didn't Watch). Only kidding, were it not for my 6'4'' frame I could see me having one of these. Honda 500cc bikes appear to be the most sensible option given the state of our roads and fuel prices.
Hi they are both about the same power ...the rebel is much lower seat ...my choice is the royal Enfield it has a nicer engine but they are both brilliant machines cheers mark
@@markpulling12 That Rebel would have to be the crusiest beginner bike. Not my personal taste but it has a certain character about it that flips the bird to Harley's. LOL
A 16 litre tank I'd have been interested in this but I dont think tank size + price diff I'd get one over the Meteor. Lookswise also. So for me its a non starter but a decent review n bike as always👍
im in the market for a bike. This would be my first motorcycle. being 6 foot 230 lb my ONLY concern is my size. I sat on a 300 at my motorcycle training course, and peg position and seating felt small.
I love these Honda 500s - I think any one of them would be a great choice. It seems that the Rebel 500 is still carrying a premium price here in NZ. I am looking at CB500F or CBR500R for my next bike. ( There are benefits to staying below 600cc here in NZ - thanks tax )
@@markpulling12 thanks Mark - definitely eyeing up a nice red one with ABS for my next bike. The fuel economy is pretty amazing for these bikes. Love your reviews!
I have a 22 rebel 500 and I have to say without a doubt it has the single worst seat ever fitted to anything ever. I'm not a big guy and it is wildly uncomfortable after 20-30 mins of riding. its a great bike other than that
@@markpulling12 Holy cow, I never knew that…and I’m a trivia champ, lol. That’s strange, are your quarts not a quarter of a gallon? Or is a quart not 4 cups? Two pints? I’ll look this up, no need to explain, lol.
somebody buy one for me please. lol I would love one but its just affording one for me is the problem. bikes are more expensive over in Northern Ireland.
I'm sure its a decent bike for the price but cannot get on with the looks, specifically incline to the tank and frame from the seat to the headstock, its just wrong.
Thanks for the review, Mark, but can’t see the point in owning one - aside from the low seat if one is short in the leg. And it’s not a poseur bike, it is? Money better spent elsewhere.
Thanks for the comment Nigel ...it's a great bike for people that like this "look" not me personally I'd go for the F model but I'm sure the low seat will attract alot of people Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Then wouldn’t it be the exact opposite? I dont like the term “poseur”, but according to your definition, it would fit Harley Davidson bikes, not Hondas.
@@willyrackham2957 Every person I’ve ever come in contact thinks its one of the best looking bikes they’ve ever seen. Maybe you have an unpopular opinion? Is it a macho Harley thing?
No wonder they're so popular. A lightweight custom cruiser with a nice low seat height and fantastic fuel economy, adequate performance and Honda build quality and reliability. The low seat makes them accessible to a far wider range of riders.
Great review Mark with no gimmicks or loud music, really appreciated!
Many thanks Peter ...I should be trying out the new 500 scrambler soon
Best regards mark
This is the first time I have heard a reviewer use the word characterful. Every other review says that the main issue with the bike is the fact that is lacks character. Thanks for the review!
Nice review. I love mine for all the reasons you cited. Very peppy for a 500. Cruise all day at 70mph no problem. Great mileage for times such as these.
Great review Mark👌 my wife bought one in March and has just passed her mod 1 now and has her mod2 booked.. She has kindly let me run it in for her😃 and Wow what a fun little motorcycle it is😎 I Love the engine it's a Peach! and it handles like a dream. Can't wait for her to pass mod2 as she's in for a real treat ❤️
Keep up the good work dude👊
Good review.
I was looking for this. The little Honda is on top of my list for a while now.
I’ve not made my mind up yet about my first bike, but this one is definitely on the list. I sat on one at the bikeshow last year and loved it. Really cool looking machine. Great review, very informative and helpful.
Cheers Paul
Excellent review as usual, I love the way the blackbird is agreeing with everything you say.
Haha 🤣 yes :)
Another great review, Mark! What I have taken from the series of reviews you have done on Honda's range of 500cc machines is that there isn't much wrong with any of them! Would love to hear what you think of the 1100 Rebel.
Hi Phil I have done the rebel 1100 it's on my channel cheers mark
A perfect review! Very knowledgeable of the bike and presented in a very easy manner to understand! I love this bike! Thanks for all of your reviews, I watch them all!
Many thanks Roger best wishes mark
Another super review Mark, i like this bike , looks great and sounds great...keep up the good work.
The Dorset countryside looks fantastic! Thanks Mark for another meticulous review!
Thanks Julian my pleasure 😊
Having watched all your Honda 500 reviews the CB500X would be my pick of the litter. 80mph UK is especially good with the outrageous fuel costs. Honda reliability on this 500cc motorcycle should be excellent. Nice review as always and cheers from the Nations Dairyland ( Wisconsin). All the best.
Many thanks.. greetings to Wisconsin!! Cheers mark
Getting one of these soon, this is a really good review! I dont really think Ive seen another review thats as comprehensive, I dont think a single one bothered to show the headlights at night which is pretty important imo.
Great review Mark! I upgraded Rebel 300 to 500 it’s a nice little jump up especially since I switched 2019 to 2022 to I got the new L.E.D lights and slipper clutch as a bonus. The power upgrade was worth it! The parallel twin beats the single %100. Thought about the 1100 but I thought it might be a bit overkill for me as I’m a smaller rider.
Thanks great choice 😊☺️
Thanks, Mark, for the excellent review. My wife purchased the rebel as her first bike after passing her test on one. She picked this bike mainly for the very low seat height, she being only 5' 1" tall. Mods to help her were, handlebar riser (which brings the bars up & back) adjustable leavers (she has small hands) heated grips as she suffers from Reynaud's disease (hands affected by cold) Other mods are, radiator guard (why do bike manufacturers omit a rad guard?) panniers, top box, LED driving lamps, screen & sat nav.
She has now done 8,000 miles on it & loved every mile. We highly recommend the 500 Rebel & as a bonus, it's A2 licence compliant 😁
Thanks Barrie glad your wife is loving it and that it's a good choice for her at 5ft 1. So many bikes are tall in the seat these days
Best wishes mark
I totally agree with your comment about rad guards. Manufacturers should be ashamed of themselves for not fitting them as standard.
Lovely little things, very likely to be a purchase very soon. Sat on one at Dobles and it just felt right. Cheers for the review Mark, hope you're well mate 👍
Hi thanks yes all good, great choice if you get one of these lovely to ride cheers mark
Very well presented Mark as usual, whenever I want to know the stats of a bike I always look for your reviews first as always
very comprehensive thank you as I am going to order this bike if the test ride goes ok. Pity about the RPM missing
Many thanks yes these are great bikes....very economical
Keep up the great work, love the videos!
Many thanks Edwin 😊
Great review Mark, as always. Nice bike. Definite tourer potential. Lazy summer days :)
Thanks David 😁
Getting one Tuesday thanks to your reviews
Thanks Steve great choice 😊☺️
Not my sort of bike but appears to be a good one for nice relaxed rides. Good review Mark, keep up the good work 👏
Many thanks...I like the f model myself in this range :)
nice video mark. finally a cruiser
Many thanks yay 😁:)
Great looking bike, chill out ride, great review Mark as always 👌
Thanks Martine how's the new bike going ? Tracer 7;or Mt,07 sorry can't remember ,:)
Tracer 7 it's great, engine breaking alot different from my 500, stalled it once, seating position is great for my nurses back, it feels planted to the road... 😁. ... tbh after 10 minutes it felt like an old pair of slippers, I love it...
@@martinehulme8743 brilliant Martine glad it's going well 😊👍
Very tougher review, the 2023 model is going to be my first bike and I'm super excited!
I have a 300 and I want to step up to the 500. Thanks for the review
Love the style of the Rebel 500. All reviews I’ve seen highly recommended this bike so I’ve just ordered one for delivery March 1st 2023. The one thing I’d like to see in bike reviews but rarely done is a section with a pillion passenger. How is it for the passenger, for the main rider, torque, cornering, suspension etc. Apart from that, great review.
My wife's bought one she absolutely loves it. I've ridden it it potters around nicely good on fuel comfortable plenty off go in it you will love it
“On the fuel economy front there”…love British grammar. Also love this review. Only kinda makes me nervous watching….being on the left side of the roads. Thanks Mark. Excellent.
Haha 😂 many thanks Jimmy
Best wishes mark
Great review. I'm still shopping around, but the Rebel 500 is definitely on my short list. Have you rode a Vulcan S 650 by chance?
Yes the Vulcan s on my channel:)
Great review mark,my pick would be the 500f,but I would consider the rebel.there is a long stretch to the handlebars,was it ok for u being on the bike for 2 hours.
Hi James yes no probs for two hours you get used to the stretch out to the bars....my choice would be the f model though...I like it's looks More:)
Nice review Mark. I do like that bike. If I had I had I would be constantly imagining that I am in the sons of anarchy haha. Awesome machine. 👍🏻
Thanks Dan .... great series that!!
Great review Mark,thank you.
Cheers Brett 😊
Sorry Honda basically stopped building with a tachometer. Seems like all bike makers have stopped including a tach.
Very nice explanatory review of the Rebel 500, thank you❤
LOve it as just come down from sports bike due to age and short legs.. loving the rebel
Great review Mark 😊.. I don't think Honda make a bad looking bike at the moment... I have looked at quite a few.. and the reliability is second to none.. I have always been a Yamaha fan, but I don't really see any that I like at the moment.. I also love Benelli for styling, they are a great looking bike, but they are heavy and resale value suffers for some reason.. So Honda have it for me.. stylish and great resale value.. 😊
Thanks Vince couldn't agree more 💯
Would be good to see some of your friends, of varying height, how they sit the bike. Nice review, I'm thinking of one, because of the low seat height.
I test rode this on Thursday I just don’t like the pedals..there just don’t seem enough room around them my feet were poking out all the time just could not get completely comfortable size 8 an half lol…I ended up with the Meteor just a knock out bike price comfort..and reviews like yours..to convince me…great stuff mark…🥂
Thanks Terry can't go wrong with the meteor:)
@@markpulling12 thanks mark I got yellow one ..now all the bits going on..it will be the smartest for miles cheers buddy 🥂🙏 at 67
Got to get my skills up before I move up 🤔🥂
Nice bike. Very clear dash, especially at night. I fancied the 1100, but I can't get on with the riding position. I need rear-sets or getting on for that position.
How's the 390? Any issues? If I bought an NC750X DCT, I could keep the 390, as well.
Excellent, thorough review.
Hi nik ,390 is perfect no issues actually going out on it in a few hours cheers mark
I find it surprising that smaller engine bikes are not as economical as this Honda. Very nice review, I tend to pay particular attention to these reviews, as I'm 5 foot 7 and inside leg is 30 inches.
My MT 03 is only 321 cc and I regularly get 94 mpg. Very light weight and low seat height as well, I’m very pleased with it.
@@user-rf9me7xm1w I only have an A1 licence as decided very late in life to ride bikes again. I am actually very interested in the MT03.
I like two cylinder bikes having loved my Honda CB125 twin back in the 80s with its 16.5 bhp. I've done around 55000 miles since I got the Vespa in 2016 and plan to do an A2, but they sure have made it harder to get a licence.
The MT03 looks like the perfect bike to me, a balance of power and economy!
PS my SH125i does around 130 mpg and always does 200 miles to a tank with a bit to spare.
@@1960ARC I too returned to biking a few years ago and purchased a water cooled Triumph 900 but it was too heavy. Manoeuvring the thing was a nightmare. The Yamaha is a lovely little bike with enough power to keep up today’s rat race. There are some lovely 300cc scooters around too though. Best of luck with the A2 modules, go for it, I’m the wrong side of 70 and still get a great deal of pleasure in riding.
I am new to the bike world. I sat on it and it is low to the ground. I was very impressed and thinking of buying it.
Good choice Elizabeth:)
G'day Mark from Australia, this Honda 500 would be a great machine, however that sit above the frame fuel tank looks ugly, and the engine would be a nightmare to clean, this is about as far away from classic style bike you could get, no bling, just black, great review as always, thank mate, cheers, Neil 🤠.
Thanks Neil think I'd go for the F model in this line up
Nice vid man. Are you gonna do the 1100 ??
Hope so I’m after a DCT model as an upgrade in power from my Kawasaki Vulcan but they are like hens teeth 😢
@@janegrieve yea it’s weird. The States has got plenty of them???
I've already reviewed the 1100 it's on my channel best regards mark
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@@markpulling12 cheers man. Love your work mate 😀
That gap between the tank and the frame is a real eye sore. I would worry about getting beached on a speed hump or kerb with the extended wheel base and low clearance. The tiny instrument panel inside an old-school speedo is just trying too hard to make a fashion statement. The 500X model is a great bike and is much more practical and versatile.
Other than the performance aspect the Royal Enfield Meteor is the better alternative and a couple of thousand pounds cheaper with a better warranty, excellent build quality and great fun to ride. If you don't need the power of the Honda engine take a look at the Meteor, you won't be disappointed. Good review by the way Mark👍
Thanks Johnathan....yes the meteor is brilliant. :)
You'd have to change the rear shocks and adjust the front forks and maybe fit the lower seat to match the Rebels seat height but at RE prices you could do all that for less than a single rebel accessory and not sure I could have much emotional attachment to a black slab compared to a bike with some shiny chrome but maybe that's my age.
Hi Mark just passed me mod 2 watched this and the Kawasaki Vulcan 650s what you do if these were your choices which one would you
Opted for 🤔 Just curious..hard choosing your first bike 🤷♂️
Hi Terry the Vulcan is a bit better if you are planning long journeys...it's more powerful engine is a bit better at relaxed cruising... however the rebel is much more economical and still fine for cruising
Personally I'd go for the rebel
Best regards mark
Oh thanks mark.
Good Job for this Review.. cool!
Thanks Archie :)
Mark, I just can’t warm up to the looks of this bike. That said I think it is the perfect bike for many people, especially as you pointed out if they want/need a low seat height.
Take her for a ride; It’s gorgeous in person :)
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Hi Mark, I am in my sixties and I am looking for a light weight fun motorcycle to replace my Harley 48 Special. How do you think the Rebel or the CB300R would do, and which do you prefer. I am roughly your size at 5’6” and about 160 lbs. Also, did that little fly screen on the Rebel help with the wind? Thanks! Doug
Hi Douglas both are great...the cb300r is fun but the rebel is more relaxing...seat is a bit firm lol , also have a look at the brilliant new triumph speed 400 ...that would be my choice
Best wishes mark
Nice one again.
I am picking this bike up in the next 2 weeks,I have gone for the red one , I know I have to do the seat and forward controls , I have limited movement in my left knee, the only bike that’s comfortable for me to ride is the virago750 , but this rebel 500 is quicker ,and the brakes with ABS is the reason I have bought this bike , so I am hoping with the changes I will do to the 500 , I can sell my 750 .
🤔 Didn't Honda used to offer the Rebel in a satin gold colour?
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This channel seems full of old/ conservative people lol. This is one of the best looking bikes ever
Rebel is the best beginner motorcycle
i like this bike a lot. it ticks most of the boxes for me. The thing that really turns me off is the rudimentary speedo. Most of the learner bikes or even bikes costing half the price has a nicer speedo than this. Probably the Rebel 1100 has a slightly better speedo which unfortunately cannot be used on this bike. Something like the Royal Enfield gauges would look right at home here and raise it a notch or 2 in class. Such a pity. Another thing pointed out by another reviewer is that there is a particular vibration at 110 km/h, which happens to be exact speed where most highway users (in my country) travel at. 10 km/h less, or 10km/h more and the vibration disappears but that's 10km/h over the speed limit or 10 km/h slower than traffic. The standard seat out of the factory is just useless but at least, it's easily replaced. Although i am thinking of getting one, those 2 factors are holding me back and there are no ways to solve those problems - basic speedo and vibration at 110km/h.
My Speedo is unreadable in certain conditions so I had a 12 volt accessory socket fitted and bought a GPS Speedo that plugs into it.The seat is very painful.I had mine altered by SAS Auto trim for only £80 including postage (including passenger seat).I fitted mirror extenders so that I can actually see behind me and also adjustable levers.A rack and top box complete the changes.
There is a bit of vibration at 70 ish mph that I spoke about on the video but it'd not too bad :)
Cheers great comment
@@Keith0020 i feel honda could have at least fitted the rebel 1100 speedo on the 500. At least that has the digital rev meter, even though i think the analog rev meters like those on the royal enfields look much meter.
I dont like the tank design position facing upward. Unlike the vulcan facing forward
Hi Mark, I really find your reviews informative. I've heard seat is not comfortable on long trips. What are your thoughts on this?
Hi burak ...it's ok ...not super plush ..Its ok for up to 2 hour rides then you'll need to get off ...there are lots of more comfortable upgrades available but generally s great cruiser bike
Cheers mark
nope the tank size is the same, up here in Scotland fuel stops are far apart, if one station is closed you will be struggling, I have the 500r 300 ml range, which is very nice
Nice dimension and MPG, shame the engine does not have the looks of the Triumph or RE.
10:10 It looks like the speedo disappeared for a bit there. Were you able to see it clearly at all times?
Hi it's an LCD display on these and although not as good as TFT ...I had no problems reading it all the time
Best regards mark
Dear Mr. Honda, please make a scrambler with that engine and Large size gas tank. Give it 18 in the rear and 19 upfront to raise up the ground clearance - and a high mount exhaust, and make it cheaper than Kawasaki‘s 650 RS which is flying off the shelves here in the states.
nice one MP.
LTLDW (Legs Too Long, Didn't Watch).
Only kidding, were it not for my 6'4'' frame I could see me having one of these.
Honda 500cc bikes appear to be the most sensible option given the state of our roads and fuel prices.
Thanks for the comment...yes these make so much sense for our roads and crippling fuel prices
Cheers mark
500X ?
At US speeds 60--75 Miles per Hour I get 57 MPG So with Higher than 50 Miles per Hour fuel mileage drops considerably ~! Kit
This or the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650? As a beginner bike?
Hi they are both about the same power ...the rebel is much lower seat ...my choice is the royal Enfield it has a nicer engine but they are both brilliant machines cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Thanks much! It's unbelievable, RE's rise in recent years
Parallel-twin doesn't have a nice rumble... unless we compare it to a lawn mover perhaps.
A v-twin would be in perfect order for this bike.
My first time riding..honda cb300r or honda 500 rebel?
Either Is fine for a first bike ...just depends on what style you prefer
But both are great 👍
Best wishes mark
@@markpulling12 That Rebel would have to be the crusiest beginner bike. Not my personal taste but it has a certain character about it that flips the bird to Harley's. LOL
A 16 litre tank I'd have been interested in this but I dont think tank size + price diff I'd get one over the Meteor. Lookswise also.
So for me its a non starter but a decent review n bike as always👍
The whole leg situation seems a bit cramped there. I think the foot pegs are way too close to the seat.
im in the market for a bike. This would be my first motorcycle. being 6 foot 230 lb my ONLY concern is my size. I sat on a 300 at my motorcycle training course, and peg position and seating felt small.
I am 6, 7 and I have a vulcan s. I fit fine on it. Nice bit of pep in the engine when you need it.
Hope that helps.
Hi Mark,
Thx for your rewiews,what can you tell about the seat? Is it really confortable?
Thx
Sam from Belgium
Hi Sam ...it's ok average...good for about an hour or so but it really depends on the person
A lot of owners change the seat
Best regards mark
likewise in the Rebel 1100 chain drive - the belt would be better, lighter, serviceless
I love these Honda 500s - I think any one of them would be a great choice. It seems that the Rebel 500 is still carrying a premium price here in NZ. I am looking at CB500F or CBR500R for my next bike. ( There are benefits to staying below 600cc here in NZ - thanks tax )
Hi Dan think the F model is my favorite out of this line up
But they are the all great 👍
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 thanks Mark - definitely eyeing up a nice red one with ABS for my next bike. The fuel economy is pretty amazing for these bikes. Love your reviews!
Awesome bike but would like to see feet forward pegs.
Thanks Kevin yes that would be great 👍
Does this bike come with forward controls
Hi they are mid mounted :)
Cheers mark
I have a 22 rebel 500 and I have to say without a doubt it has the single worst seat ever fitted to anything ever. I'm not a big guy and it is wildly uncomfortable after 20-30 mins of riding. its a great bike other than that
Would I get 80 mpg at 80mph on the interstate?
Hi no USA gallons are smaller than UK gallons and at ,80 mph you would probably be running at about 65 mpg cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Holy cow, I never knew that…and I’m a trivia champ, lol. That’s strange, are your quarts not a quarter of a gallon? Or is a quart not 4 cups? Two pints? I’ll look this up, no need to explain, lol.
What’s the difference in an A2 and full license?
A,2 is up to 47 HP full license is no limit cheers mark
@@markpulling12 cheers mark, I mean is the full license much different to passing a2
@@lassydogpie5390 no it's much the same but you need to be over 24 years old :)
@@markpulling12 Arh got you, so basically anyone over 24 just goes for the full license
Honda Really have the 500cc
Market Sewn up . I think Benelli
Have a 500cc ?
Cant think why Triumph dont
Make one !
Your roads must be smooth. I didn’t hear the inevitable blasphemous utterance at the spine-pothole moment.
don't like the way this tank looks. it should wrap around the frame
It is a good bike. It is a comfy bike. But as you somehow the styling isn't there.
Use a plastic wrap up wrap around the frame 😂
0:10 music ?
Ra. Let good times roll
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 thank you very much sir
The headlight needs work in design.
somebody buy one for me please. lol I would love one but its just affording one for me is the problem. bikes are more expensive over in Northern Ireland.
I'm sure its a decent bike for the price but cannot get on with the looks, specifically incline to the tank and frame from the seat to the headstock, its just wrong.
Thanks for the comment Paul
Good point 👍
Thanks for the review, Mark, but can’t see the point in owning one - aside from the low seat if one is short in the leg. And it’s not a poseur bike, it is? Money better spent elsewhere.
Thanks for the comment Nigel ...it's a great bike for people that like this "look" not me personally I'd go for the F model but I'm sure the low seat will attract alot of people
Cheers mark
What exactly is a “poseur bike”?
@@TheAlibabatree someone who likes to show off :)
@@markpulling12 Then wouldn’t it be the exact opposite? I dont like the term “poseur”, but according to your definition, it would fit Harley Davidson bikes, not Hondas.
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I have gator phobia, sorry.
Very capable bike, but a massive styling miss for me. One of the ugliest bikes I have ever seen. Wouldn't swap my Meteor for two of them.
Thanks Nicola ...the royal Enfields are spot on with their looks 💯
Cheers mark
Totally agree ....a bike only its mother could love ! ....I have no doubt its a good reliable bike ...but its a no from me
@@willyrackham2957 Every person I’ve ever come in contact thinks its one of the best looking bikes they’ve ever seen. Maybe you have an unpopular opinion? Is it a macho Harley thing?
One of the worst bikes ever made by Honda. Don't bother.
😅.
Have Honda had a touch of the vapours ? That’s ugly man.
It's horrible lol!!!.
Very disappointed with honda their older cruiser models where a thing of beauty now they look awful 😖