2020 Honda Rebel 500: First Ride Review (Top Reasons to BUY vs Yamaha Bolt & Kawasaki Vulcan S)

[@Heroesworkshop]

I’m same as you, dude. I’m not interested in large displacement bikes. I’m 5’6” too and the Rebel 500 is a perfect bike for me.

[@RideYEG]

Glad you found your perfect fit like I did on this bike! Thanks for stopping by.

[@tenza7545]

I found someone like me when it comes to bikes. A 500 seems to be the sweet spot to me plenty of power and good mileage

[@RideYEG]

Welcome to the channel! Happy to hear likeminded people are out there. Ride safe✌️

[@davidshore3523]

This is what I like about the first rides no matter who it is they give their own view on the motorcycle that's why you get a better piece of information each person rides differently but for the most part you can get a comparison keep up the good work

[@RideYEG]

I appreciate the feedback David! I'll try to get more rides recorded on the Rebel, I'm loving the bike so far. Let me know if you have particular topics about the Rebel you'd like me to review! Ride safe✌️

[@davidshore3523]

@@RideYEG if there's any upgrades that come around for the rebel could you do a review on those besides the exhaust maybe if they have saddlebags or something and what the cost of them were any their hard shell or if you can get them in soft saddle bags

[@RideYEG]

@@davidshore3523 Sounds good! I actually just uploaded my first 3 mods after 1 month video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ_apHqDap2tgMk

[@andrewwatson5545]

No need to apologise for the audio, your camera and mic are spot on mate🤘 you can hear your voice AND the depth of the exhaust perfectly well

[@davidbreen4727]

yup, i am 66 yrs old, 5' 6'' 135 lbs. i seriously wanted a Honda Fury. sooo glad i bought the 2019 Honda Rebel 500. good looking bike, fast enough for my little butt. i love it. only had mine for 3 weeks now, i work during the week, ride it to work, about 15 min. from work, and it's been raining the past 3 weekends which sucks, because i want to ride for at least 50- 60 miles for once to see if the seat complaints are real. mine handles really well, again it's quick. mine is all black with an orange tank, looks reall cool. people love it, as do i. the Fury would have been too much bike for me just to get back into riding. so yeah, me be a happy camper with my 500.

[@RideYEG]

We are really similar in size and I agree 100%. This bike is the perfect balance✌️

[@junlin250]

Thanks for the review. I just got my license, and I think I'd like this Honda Rebel 500 to be my first bike. :)

[@RideYEG]

Nice! It’s a perfect first bike, looks great too.

[@davidzavala337]

I can't wait to get into an MSC and start riding. I've always wanted a bike, and now that I been researching and came to the conclusion that Scramblers are my favorite bike and then a blackout cruiser. Now, being a beginner and not wanting to spend lots of cash and crossing the line too much into toy territory, I feel a 350 to 500 is the sweet spot for my highway commute. I'm a heavy dude, at 110 kilos and 1.85, but I'm not a speed person. I'm a grown 34 year old man with small children that depends on me not doing stupid things like going above speed limit and getting killed or being pulled over. My current commute vehicle is a 2003 honda Accord V6 that gets bad gas economy and just with the amount I'll save on a 500cc, the bike will pay itself. Also, insurance here in California is too expensive for new riders and is the most expensive state, but cruiser like the rebel I'll be saving half compared to types of bikes. Right now my two top bikes I'm looking for are the 500 rebel or Husqvarna Svartpilen.....Sadly there are non in my area.

[@RideYEG]

That’s a solid plan and the Rebel is certainly excellent on fuel. I too am not a speed demon in any way and the Rebel is perfect balance between performance and practicality in my opinion. Ride safe ✌️

[@Ran013-ku]

True about the looks compared to the Vulcan, the Rebel looks a lot better

[@RideYEG]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ran013-ku]

@@RideYEG Thank you for the nice review, already ordered my Rebel

[@RideYEG]

@@Ran013-ku Congrats. Let me know what you think of it once it arrives👍 Ride safe.

[@adventurepastor8195]

Dang your going through bikes faster than me haha. Congrats! Love the look of the rebel. I'm half way looking for an adventure bike right now.

[@RideYEG]

Always appreciate your support on the channel! What adv bike(s) have you narrowed down your selection to?

[@Blk_Raven]

Lots of useful info here, thanks for sharing!

[@RideYEG]

Thanks for the feedback! Ride safe✌️

[@Foodgeek]

Love my Rebel 500 :) I have a 2020, in the shiny black with a lot of customizations :) Any reason you didn't get an 1100 instead of the 500? :)

[@RideYEG]

Thanks for watching! The 1100 was really hard to find here in Canada. I feel like I was lucky to even come across a 2020 500 but I'll definitely be on the lookout for an 1100 next year :)

[@Foodgeek]

@@RideYEG I got my Rebel a year ago before they announced the 1100. I'd probably have waited if I knew. Still love the 500, though 😁

[@RideYEG]

Ride safe✌️ love your channel by the way.

[@sckhoo]

wow.......imagine my surprise to see Foodgeek's comment in Rebel500 video. I watch your sourdough videos and learn so much. now I also know I ride the same bike as yours. I got mine Sept2020.

[@Foodgeek]

@@sckhoo Mine will be in the video on Saturday 😁😄😆

[@Willie1980]

I'm going to get one...your video made it easier for me to decide between the vulcan 650

[@RideYEG]

Glad I could help! Let me know how you like it once you get it. Ride safe✌️

[@Willie1980]

It has been, what, 12 years ago since I last rode...now 63 yo., hence also the decision for a lighter & easier bike to ride.

[@RideYEG]

@@Willie1980 Really inspiring to hear that you're coming back! Warm welcome to the Rebel 500 club.

[@CANALES3715]

I got me a 2022 and I love it it’s my first bike ever just broke in my 600miles so time for oil change but I love my bike I feel like it’s a great mixture of a sport bike and a cruiser I tell people it’s a very sporty cruiser

[@Mixwell1983]

Not a bike rider but atvs i am Honda all day but for a bike i like the bolt over the rebel and the vulcan 900 classic is a clean looking bike

[@dalegarrard9446]

I really enjoy my 500se. The wind screen is a nice addition. Great bike...ENJOY!

[@RideYEG]

Thanks and ride safe!

[@JeanLacayack]

Own one, love it. Especially the weight is perfekt, comparing to the Bolt e.g.

[@RideYEG]

Glad you’re liking it! One of my favourite bikes.

[@isaiahj117]

I am 5’6 (168cm) that Honda Rebel is a perfect motorcycle for me. Not only I can put my foots completely flat on the ground but also it is easy for me to move the bike while I seat on it.

[@RideYEG]

I agree with you 100%!

[@findingneutral]

Great tutorial and review 👍

[@RideYEG]

Always appreciate the support!

[@csimatthew1]

I ordered the 2021. Is that the stock exhaust from the 2020 model. I love that sound!

[@willgowan3267]

Isn’t the stock exhaust, looks like the shorty gp

[@csimatthew1]

@@willgowan3267 been on youtube a lot lately. I'm waiting for my 2021 to arrive, but I'm searchig around for exhausts

[@RideYEG]

Yes Will is correct. This is the Shorty GP. I have the Yoshimura R34 on mine now. Have heard great things about Vance & Hines, Musarri, and Two Bros!

[@jonomasonILoveU]

Awesome video thanks Ride YEG. Although I just bought a brand new GSX-R, I`m totally sold on the new CMX500 REBEL as my next new purchase. I`ve never owned a Honda but have ridden a few of my buds Hondas and they were good bikes.

[@RideYEG]

Nice man! Yeah I’ve owned 9 bikes bigger and smaller than the Rebel and I love the perfect balance of the 500. Ride safe👌

[@CruisersCorner]

Great video!

[@RideYEG]

Thanks for watching!

[@umeshdhond]

Great review of the Honda Rebel 500. I'm in the market for a beginner cruiser (new rider). If you could post a test drive of the Yamaha Bolt and the Kawasaki Vulcan S, would very much appreciate. Keep posting your Rebel ride videos. Also was curious...what accessories did you end up putting on your Rebel. Thanks!

[@RideYEG]

Thanks for watching. Looking to get my hands on the Bolt and Vulcan next season for a test ride and review, so stay tuned for that. Here are my 3 essential accessories for my Rebel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ_apHqDap2tgMk More videos of the rebel to come!

[@jshdbbdhdbdbndn2361]

hey nice video i’m just wondering how old you are because i’m think about getting a bike at 16 i’m not sure it’s a good idea but it look so fun

[@RideYEG]

Thanks for watching! I started riding in my mid 20s and it's been a few years now. I wanted to start when I was 18 but decided to hold off until I was more mature. If you're starting at 16 I'd recommend getting something 500cc or less. Let me know if you have other questions ✌️

[@Blexy91]

Lovely review ! May I ask why you changed from mt07 to honda rebel ? I am currently struggling on choosing which one will be my first bike! Greetings from a french guy !

[@RideYEG]

Thanks! Ultimately I wanted to try a cruiser, but specifically one that was light and nimble. I learned that I didn't care too much about power so I wasn't utilizing the MT07 to its full potential. Riding position are seat height are big reasons why I chose the Rebel!

[@jonny123596]

nice! also in YEG, where do you recommned getting one of these?

[@RideYEG]

I’d keep an eye out on Kijiji or FB market. There aren’t a ton of them but I’ve seen a couple during the off season.

[@sabriyaacob9820]

Good review. Having three bikes, I kind of feel too much already. But 9 bikes? Wow!

[@RideYEG]

Just to clarify I meant 9 bikes in 2.5 years of riding. I currently have 3 though :)

[@RyGuyTheAVGuy]

See the thing for me is the Honda doesn't sound like the Bolt does, the Bolt SOUNDS AMAZING, defiantly most similar to the Harley. But everything else I like the Rebels more, the 1100 is awesome. Currently on a Suzuki Tu250X and thinking of moving to the Rebel 500 next, not sure if I should just go straight for the 1100, but the $$$ might be a big factor the way things are.

[@Mihawkd93]

What's the exhaust called? , I would like to order one too for my brand new 500cmx s

[@RideYEG]

Radiant Cycles Shorty GP. Here’s a video of my exhaust: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXTbmqCqiMqimpo

[@yournamehere3679]

I’m the same size, just sold my 99 VFR800 because I’m too short to flat foot, been looking at this since my wife told me about it 👌 definitely gonna consider this bike when it’s time to get another one

[@RideYEG]

I think you'll really like it! Check out LifeOfBurch's channel I'm pretty sure he had the VFR before going through all 3 Rebel sizes.

[@yournamehere3679]

@@RideYEG thanks for the info, definitely gonna check it out

[@LeakysBikeIt]

Think I need to see it in person. When we gonna go for a ride?

[@RideYEG]

If my schedule frees up in June/July I'll try and make it happen ✌️

[@johnhsmith8566]

Well done son . Good job.

[@RideYEG]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jonnypeters1]

Falling hard for this bike. Looking at getting the 1100! I also live in YEG.

[@RideYEG]

Welcome to the channel! 1100's are hard to come by but it's on my next-to-get list. Aftermarket parts are a bit sparse for now but still seems like a solid bike.

[@tomsplinter1927]

I’m quite new to motorcycles! Does anyone know what kind of exhaust this is? Thanks!

[@RideYEG]

Welcome! The Radiant Cycles Shorty GP is the exhaust in this video. I've upgraded to the Yoshimura R34 as of late and have a video of it on my channel.

[@rodrigovargas2414]

It seems like you re in my mind. Same opinion as you and same options considered as well 😂 hoping to get a red 2021 rebel but they re out of stock here in Portugal

[@RideYEG]

Thanks for watching! Hope you get your hands on one soon I'm curious to hear your thoughts. Ride safe✌️

[@MrMaiaBang]

Found several for sale, Lisbon area, check the 3 major retailers (wont advertise for them but u can dm me if u want for more info!)

[@כדראויעודד]

hi ride yeg, Where can I order the Rebel 500 screws for the back seat to catch a load bearing net on it

[@RideYEG]

I bought mine from Fortnine. They’re the 8mm BikeMaster spool kit

[@tonychang3738]

Way to go YEG

[@DARTHDANSAN]

Looks awesome

[@RideYEG]

Thanks 👍

[@rickstark1917]

Can you comment on the comparison between the Rebel 500 vs the MT 07? I love my Rebel, but I have been tempted to get something like the MT 07.

[@RideYEG]

I love owning both. I was actually planning to make a video on those two. The key difference is comfort/ergonomics and what kind of riding you want. Performance, power and aggressive riding go for the MT. If you don’t care about speed and want a solid all around bike with a classic or cruiser look, do the Rebel. Let me know if you have more questions and I’ll address them in the video. Thanks for watching.

[@rickstark1917]

@@RideYEG Thanks!! I’ll look forward to that video! 😊

[@johnhsmith8566]

Good job. Well done son.

[@RideYEG]

Thanks! Let me know if you have suggestions for upcoming video ideas

[@Icanreadgood1]

I just sold my vstar 250, looking to upgrade. Would this bike be a good enough upgrade or do I need to look at something like the street twin?

[@RideYEG]

It depends on the type of riding you want to do. I like nimble bikes and I don’t ride highway as much as I need the power for so I much prefer the feel of the Rebel over the Street Twin. I think the 250 to 500 you’ll certainly feel a big power difference.

[@DustinTavo]

So I'm still watching but wondering, did you own the Bolt or similar or what? Own the Bolt. Getting kind of tired of the weight and I pretty much just ride in city and low speed practice also. The Bolt gets hot and the weight is great for highway. I have wanted a Rebel since before I started riding. Riding the rebel was very uninspiring and the brakes were terrible. I wanna love it though, it did really great at jumping into highway traffic, I liked that a lot... just no torque. On the OTHER hand that 500cc engine and throttle actually did what I was telling it to do unlike the Bolt that takes getting used to. In low speed stuff that throttle does not like to twist at the start. Overall I like everything about the Bolt but wanna go back to a small bike so I'm really looking at the Rebel.

[@RideYEG]

I did not own the Bolt but I've ridden a couple different cruisers before pulling the trigger on the Rebel. The biggest factor to decide against the Bolt was the weight as you mention - I don't do a ton of highway and don't really need the power, so I downsized from a Scrambler to this Rebel. Absolutely love it, it does highway as I need it to on the odd occasion, and it's amazing in the city. Try to give a 2020 or newer model a try because they upgraded a lot of things including the brakes. I think you'll be surprised! Ride safe ✌️

[@miguelmccormack3018]

What is that lock you referred to that’s on the right side under the forks?

[@RideYEG]

Steering lock. You can use it when you park the bike and the handlebars won’t turn. To prevent theft.

[@JUJUKOSgr]

Do you get the vibration on the handles even without the camera and its mounting? Cause some owners have that vibration on high speeds only when their phone or camera is mounting on the handles.

[@RideYEG]

It doesn't seem to make a difference with or without mounts. It's ever so slight and I barely notice them anymore

[@tobie-pierrebeaulieu2307]

Drove this one in my driving class and it gave me so much knee pain.

[@RideYEG]

Okay I'm glad I'm not the only one! After riding it for a couple months on longer trips my knees will start aching. How tall are you?

[@tobie-pierrebeaulieu2307]

@@RideYEG im 5.10 and after a 2 or 3 hours rides my knee were aching. Could be my knees tho haha. I went with a cb650r for my first bike and its perfect for me.

[@RideYEG]

@@tobie-pierrebeaulieu2307 That's great to hear. Those 650's sound amazing. I had a CBR500 before the Rebel and the riding position is surprisingly comfortable! Ride safe.

[@tobie-pierrebeaulieu2307]

@@RideYEG You too brother!

[@김산-s2e2o]

Honda rebel gooooooooooood!!! from korea.

[@RideYEG]

Thanks for watching! Hoping to visit Korea again and ride bikes✌️

[@bern9067]

Yooo, u from YEG? Should link up. We’d twin lol

[@RideYEG]

100% man! DM me on Instagram if you'd like @ride.yeg

[@RideYEG]

@MINISTER MOTOVLOGS airport code for my city - Edmonton, Canada ✌️

[@RideYEG]

@MINISTER MOTOVLOGS Thanks for the support🙏

[@RideYEG]

Subscribe for more Honda Rebel content! I'll be taking this bike on more adventures ✌️

[@deepakshira9143]

Take it here in India for 4 lakh it would sell like hot cakes.

[@marcsaarela8004]

I like your presentation...

[@RideYEG]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@nhsplayer07]

Can you two up on these?

[@RideYEG]

Yup I’ve done so a handful of times. Wouldn’t recommend it for long rides but in the city it’s fine. Although my partner and I are relatively small and combine under 250lbs just to keep in mind.

[@hugoacosta5027]

Is this this the abs or non abs model?

[@RideYEG]

This is the ABS model!

[@TheBikerCuteChannel]

Ride safe man.

[@RideYEG]

You too!

[@markcollins5026]

Man, to bad we couldn't hear the bike while you were riding it !

[@RideYEG]

That's why I make dedicated pure sound riding videos! Like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXTbmqCqiMqimpo

[@bumblebeeyaj9375]

Damn 9 bikes in 2 years.

[@Neko_Motoroshi]

man i wish i had the money for a 500, or even an 1100. but im a cashier :/ minimum wage sucks hard lol.

[@RideYEG]

Try to save up! Even if it’s just a small amount over time it can add up quickly. Or perhaps you can look into the Rebel 300?

[@Neko_Motoroshi]

@@RideYEG doing my best tbh, I have a car payment so really wanting to outright buy, the 300 is cheaper but im really set on the 500 at least. It might be slow but ill get there! :)

[@RideYEG]

@@Neko_Motoroshi Best of luck man. Keep me posted when you get it, I’ll be looking forward to it🙏

[@Neko_Motoroshi]

@@RideYEG for sure!

[@tetragrammatonbrahman4291]

Seems like the long life a motorcycle can offer is 25 yrs or Way more! 9 bike's in two years is not the bike being enough but rather yourself being consistently unsatisfied!!

[@RideYEG]

I just love trying different bikes. Coincidentally, the Rebel is the longest I’ve owned so far - I still have it!😂

[@kyleclaunch1533]

Sub 367!

[@RideYEG]

I really appreciate the support! 🙏

[@inea815]

390! 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@RideYEG]

@@inea815 Very much appreciated!