The Honda Rebel 500 motorcycle specifications include a 471 cc (28.74 cu in) engine, power of 48 hp (35.0 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 185.1 kg (408 lb).
Key specifications
The 2017 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda Rebel 500 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 12% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 53rd percentile across Honda models.
About 16% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 50th percentile across Honda models.
About 11% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 14th percentile across Honda models.
About 17% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 38th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
48 hp — more powerful than about 53% of Honda models with power data.
471 cc — larger displacement than about 50% of Honda models.
691 mm — taller than about 14% of Honda models.
11.2 L — larger than about 38% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
1,491
1,431
4% above average.
691
780
11% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/80-16 |
| Front tire width | 130 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.259 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 259.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 101.9 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.00:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 471 cc (28.74 cu in) |
| Power | 48 hp (35.0 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 67.0 x 66.8 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | PGM-Fi |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 41mm fork |
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| Rear suspension | Dual shocks |
| Front wheel travel | 122 mm (4.8 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 97 mm (3.8 inches) |
| Rake | 28.0° |
| Trail | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 185.1 kg (408 lb) |
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| Seat height | 691 mm (27.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,491 mm (58.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.17 L (2.95 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 175.0 km/h (108.7 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2594 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black, Candy Red, Yellow, Silver |
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| Factory warranty | One year. Unlimited milage. Transferable. |
| Comments | Model ID: CMX500H |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.