2018 Honda Rebel 500 Review

Meet the "Y Generation" Motorcycle: Honda Rebel 500. Featuring a parallel twin liquid-cooled engine it offers enough poke for daily use as a beginner. Its low seat height and weight make it suitable for everyone, while its narrow handlebar let's you split the lanes without any effort in rush hour traffic. But what about a sporty pace? Or what about touring? We took the new Honda Rebel 500 out for a three-day test to find out more.
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[@sayo9394]

Great review! I think i've watched every single Honda Rebel 500 review, and you're the only one who did some lane filtering, and city driving! Thank heaps :)

[@kevinhayden9030]

Simon Ayoub Facts.

[@KlausDoitschlaaand]

Another Honda Rebel 500 review enthusiast, yay! I'm one too, can't wait to get my hands on that beauty!

[@vetten76]

Well done. I sent this bike to my son today. Perfect for his skill level. He’s small. Should fit well. Great review.

[@dionysusb.8880]

Best motorcycle channel yet!

[@curtisgilford9867]

Thank you for the review Borat. Where is your brother Bilo, still in the cage?

[@RidersInBlack]

This bike is a great beginner bike for those who want the cruiser Style but don't want the weight or size of a bigger bike, or the expense of something that could cost two to three times more. Honda is very clever in using its 500 CC engines along the cruiser and CB lineup. So clever in fact, I just bought a cb500x. It doesn't have the problems this bike has except for the weak rear brake, but everything else is a hit. I love it!

[@summeronio9751]

I have a CBR500R and its great

[@cadraf]

Really liked this video, this was the review i was looking for, you managed to talk about of all crucial points, and the best part, you filmed in city traffic, since is what i will mainly do, and your city traffic is like mine ( Lisbon, Portugal). I am planning to do some long crusing but not more than 150 klm till i stop and rest for the next day. Best review about this bike so far. Cheers mate!!

[@msalazar89]

Sounds like fps russia

[@twangdu]

M Sal89 miss that guy

[@jha77jha77]

don't be bitch!

[@deathrodamus9608]

Lol 😂

[@garyk8285]

I think its Romania

[@chuck2703]

He has been gone a while

[@1990-t1j]

More informative than most reviews of this bike.

[@TotoTortoiseNFriends]

thanks for the honest review and make us really understand the actual bike fixtures

[@das-jakku.]

I like this review. Because of you I now want this bike.

[@superfly19751]

Great little ride for city rides

[@joecongrain7477]

Your accent is the main attraction towards the bike

[@ShadowsDesigns]

very nice indepth but short review. And the way u talk is AWESOMEEE

[@ciroc17]

Where can I buy the carrier with bracket? thanks

[@victorvek5227]

Borat is doing motorcycle reviews?

[@curiousdilettante396]

Hahahaha! First thing I noticed too. Yekshemash! This motorcycle is not for Jews.

[@tmtex]

I am cant stop laughing at this comment . Your so right. I was sitting here figuring out who does this guy remind me of

[@benjaminsumadia3030]

Borat indeed..

[@opwave79]

Great review! Appreciate the honesty.

[@pfk2005]

Great video. I am thinking about taking up motorcycling and I was drawn to the beginner bikes such as the Rebel 500, YAMAHA SR400 or Harley Street 500.

[@epiac9367]

I would definitely recommend the Rebel 500 as a beginner bike. Reasonable power for a reasonable price. Chances are you will not outgrow that bike for a couple of years.

[@philnorman5912]

All 3 would be great I bought a kawasaki 500 vulcan new in 2017 still have it today. I think 500ccs perfect for me.plenty of power,lightweight and fun to ride.

[@manuelveigabarranco7917]

¿Por qué todo el mundo se empeña en definir esta motocicleta para principiantes? Pienso que es cierto, pero sólo en pequeña parte. Para los que peinamos canas y ya llevamos muchas motos, esta Rebel 500 es un juguete perfecto para nuestra edad. Disfrutamos de la moto cada segundo. Por eso no corremos, en un intento de que el tiempo transcurra despacio. Conducimos tan despacio como se bebe el buen vino o se ama a una mujer. Y tiene potencia suficiente para la fanfarria final de la orquesta. Otra manera de disfrutar.

[@jeeves6490]

I wouldn't recommend the Street, otherwise each would be a good choice. The Rebel probably a little better for a first bike the SR probably better in terms of being able to do pretty much anything asked if it. But that may simply be my bias against cruisers generally.

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Entertaining and useful review. Good editing. The lane splitting was like watching an adventure movie, will he make it, will he crash? This 500cc Rebel is definitely more useful for distance riding than the old 250, but why did Honda put on such wide tires? Seems to defeat the purpose of a 500cc bike.

[@alfa_romeo0701]

Good honest review and I like your accent man..

[@rzu7120]

Honda has come out with a string of bikes with cheap-looking, hard to read displays. They should hire a new display designer.

[@PaulSpades]

This bike would've been better served with analogue gauges.

[@DontDefuse]

Thought this was FPS Russia for a second lol when he had the helmet and glasses on

[@KlausDoitschlaaand]

I like your review, well-done mate!

[@msalazar89]

His accent is awesome

[@rakash4118]

M Sal89 he's romanian

[@kikisekscotermann5332]

Yes Boris. Very good. Vodka.

[@Concionator]

I own and also like this bike (2020 edition with ABS). Nimble, fun, stylish. Only bad thing - battery removing/replacing. Oh man... :oD

[@sachinnayyar26]

Try Royal enfield.. You will have a lot to worry about..

[@MT-qf7nu]

Just seen this video aside from the lights is this pretty much the same as the 2020 model

[@Dinrad360]

Great informative and entertaining vid!

[@chenwatch]

Thanks for sharing. Considering one! Cheers

[@groy10001]

Nice video thinking of getting one

[@Yodaismycopilot]

"1 meter, 74" in height? I believe that translates to 5'8" and 1/2 inch. And he feels cramped? Not a good sign for a lot of riders.

[@retmac6597]

Im 188cm (6ft 1) and its not cramped at all. Seat is definitely not comfortable however for anything more than 1 hr.

[@fraydiethemachine7541]

im 5'3

[@MetalFacedGamer]

72" = 6"2"

[@pabloherrera7651]

This dude sounds like fps Russia hahahaha I really want one of these

[@cy-one]

I, too, would like a FPS Russia :D

[@IvkovicA]

Great reveiw guys! You guys rock it with your reviews. Wish you did one for Honda CB500X 2017. Keep it up!

[@DriveMagRiders]

Same here. We re waiting for the CB500X. Thanks for subscribing to our channel

[@IvkovicA]

DriveMag Riders you are very welcome, I’ve been following you for a while now. Since your review of GS and AT through Serbia. Can’t wait for cb500x review 💪🏽

[@sizwedlamini7394]

great review

[@sqd8r]

Great review thanks. I like the bike as well.

[@du-gu2mm]

sir where was the vlog taken? what city? thanks

[@kristoffersand9508]

Im 6 foot 1 and 160lb. 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?

[@AshwinT24]

I think Kawasaki Vulcan

[@HaoXiaoXi]

This reviewer is priceless! :-)

[@markattwood1967]

I like diz bike iz nayz bike

[@shivarajbhardwaj]

good information. thanks.

[@mmarcayda]

nice review

[@boybalisong1473]

I have a question. What is your height? Are you 5’5? 5 feet and inches? I want to know so that i can imagine how i would look like on that bike before i buy one.

[@Blacklotus-d7v]

He is 5'8

[@mr.angryman3599]

Boy Balisong bruh you're 5'5 relax you'll be fine

[@fraydiethemachine7541]

@@mr.angryman3599 really?How about me...im 5'3

[@mr.angryman3599]

Ulioh kinda wish I was your height to properly fit on the rebel 500 I looked like a gorrila on a tricycle

[@fraydiethemachine7541]

@@mr.angryman3599 Really?Im sorry...but I heard tall riders really like it even though the bike is very small and they have to ride it in a cramp position...

[@MrOety]

Nice video

[@thewanderingman4210]

Review a Honda Shadow phantom

[@DoomFinger511]

Sounds like Swigsgar from Metalocaypse

[@spacepodi]

I ride one. I like it too. By the way Thailand is not in Japan. Google it.

[@aliciamartinmaetze8880]

Paul Perrelli: that's exactly what he says, "built in Thailand, not in Japan"

[@spacepodi]

alicia martin maetze . Oops! Misheard him

[@mauriciodaniele4339]

Very nice vídeo! I Hope Honda bring Rebel 500 to Brazil! Best Regards!

[@demigod9858]

Only Honda bike I love is CB 400 Vtec. The sound is sooo eargasm.

[@Mike-sb3uc]

Can you drive it with a2?

[@V_D_M_C]

Mike yes, even the harley davidson 883.

[@siteks536]

hi ! I'm gonna buy this honda as my first bike 😀 but I would like to know... I'm 1m83 so the bike is not to low for me ? It will be confortable ?

[@epiac9367]

Depends on how long your legs are :) Seriously, do a test ride. I'm only 1,70 m and after about 2 hours, I'm glad to get off my Rebel 500 for just a couple of minutes to stretch my legs. Besides that, the ergonomics are really good in heaver traffic...

[@tikhonstrekalovskiy5149]

-l Specs l- How about Honda Shadow? Take a look at this also. I guess it could be a great choice considering your height.

[@mikebernal120]

I've been eyeballing this bike as my second motorcycle,I'm a shorter fellow I ride a Suzuki Savage, this bike has a little bit more horsepower. That's all I gotta say about that.

[@littlemanbigtoe7229]

@ickibot I got the Honda Rebel perfect for the shorter rider

[@BogdanPaun1976]

Crezi ca daca e facuta in Thailanda, e facuta fara norme de calitate sau supraveghere? Butoanele de volan si bord de la VW, BMW si multe altele se fac langa Brasov... Sunt proaste? Nu cred...

[@albertptran]

Been riding the new Rebel this year. I like the bike overall but the lean forward required for you to reach the bars is too much now, closer to a sportsbike

[@manuelveigabarranco7917]

Yo soy de brazos un pelín cortos para esta moto. He instalado unos elevadores - acercadores de manillar que van divinos. Elevan 4 cm y acercan 2 cm. Muy fáciles de instalar. Los he encontrado en ebay, aunque no son baratos.

[@AlexD02]

This or a Honda shadow 750/1100? Thoughts?

[@larrybarnett7662]

Compare the specs: Rebel weight 414lbs torque 45.9ft-lb hp 32.9hp HP/LB 0.08 tor/LB 0.11 Phantom weight 549lbs torque 44.6ft-lb hp 47.9hp HP/LB 0.09 tor/LB 0.08 The rebel is probably faster off the line, while the shadow might hold speed a little better. The shadow is *significantly* heavier (bad in a parking lot, good in a crosswind). If you drive a lot, the Rebel burns less gas. Looks-wise, the shadow is old-school. I felt like Captain America riding mine. However, I can still dig the Rebel's modern take on the cruiser idea.

[@larrybarnett7662]

Gah! Got the Rebel torque/hp numbers switched around: Rebel weight 414lbs torque 32.9ft-lb hp 45hp HP/lb 0.11 tor/lb 0.08 So, torque is a wash, but the rebel has more peak horsepower.

[@MrSlaiman37]

I like the review, honest to god and tells me what I need to know before buying it....great review, do a Kawasaki Vulcan S :)

[@ViXbart11]

Slavik english, sounds good

[@kikisekscotermann5332]

Vodka.

[@summeronio9751]

@@kikisekscotermann5332 wodka

[@kikisekscotermann5332]

@@summeronio9751 zapiekanka

[@ViXbart11]

@B. Toff o kurwa, rumun! Chcesz pieniążka?

[@BlueDusk86]

What’s the song in the outro?

[@chilledsamadio9140]

I heard it's perfect for touring

[@CountvonCount33]

Any bike is, you don't have to have a behemoth to go touring

[@maalmiksa7409]

What cargo pants you wearing

[@DriveMagRiders]

John Doe Stroker

[@mariosmoto1746]

If we consider the fact that harleys at 1800cc have 90hp the 45 for this bike are enough

[@motoscribe4111]

Are you in Romania?

[@DriveMagRiders]

yes

[@motoscribe4111]

The buildings looked familiar. You should do a special review along Transfagarasan and Transalpina next time.

[@SamboSmash88]

Nico it's your cousin Roman ! wanna go bowlling ?

[@fccacn]

What is the different rebel 2017 and 2018

[@UvidCo]

Frans Frans nothing.

[@racko32]

R C Nothing besides the colors available and price.

[@siddalida9778]

The sitting position is not normal for a cruiser, your feet is not forward the footrest. Like a regular non sport bike or like a retro not cruiser... I hope honda defines better what is cruiser really means. This is the reason i go for vulcan s.

[@johnnywishbone932]

I puffed with a magic dragon, and watched Ali G/ Borat. I found this channel right after that and I am dying laughing! Very NIIICE review!! (spoken with a Borat accent). No disrespect I subbed to your channel but a I am nicely toasted so don't be cruel!

[@dkt9056]

like your english ........

[@gussuppercut]

Dude you sound soo familiar to FPSRussia

[@xWastedxGevorkx]

Cousin Bellic! Want to go riding?

[@Yodaismycopilot]

"Not as nimble as a small sized adventure bike??" "At low speeds you lose your balance...?????" Can someone please explain how an adventure bike would be more "nimble?"

[@kikisekscotermann5332]

You put some fairy dust on it. Thats how. *great success*

[@magicjhonson2419]

you dont know how to drive that motorcycle it will vibrate because you dont know how to change gear in right timing

[@jasperlim6873]

Honestly, you talk like Gru. Are you a badguy?

[@davidhamilton506]

This Rebel looks fugly alongside the 2016 model with it's stunning red or even black colours. Generation Y alright, but they left off the question mark as in, WHY?. About the only good news here is, is that the earlier model Rebels will increase in resale value, providing the the ones offered for sale are in as new condition...

[@zinorc6811]

😎👍

[@suharnyotoduri8838]

Send to me..please..

[@elmiedotehacesclavo]

Hahahahthis guy really likes the rebel! hhahaha

[@artfuldodganz9037]

When did FPS Russia start doing Motorcycle reviews. I bet his first modification is putting a machine gun on it. Trust this review, he is professional Russian.

[@roygumpel8415]

BORAT?!!

[@300pzl]

this dude is giving me borat vibes.

[@futadore]

am auzit bulgari vorbind o engleza mai buna.....

[@xhewantsrevenge]

jesus chirst. hitting 30mph makes cringe?

[@ohwell2790]

Had no idea jesus chirst rode bikes?

[@AshwinT24]

Get out of here Stalker ! If u understand.....😁

[@grandseafood8320]

Sounds like borat