5 Things You Need To Know BEFORE Buying: Honda Rebel 500

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[@ronmendoza1274]

My only issue with the Rebel 500 is when my local Honda Motorcycle Dealer will get a new shipment.

[@HondaProKevin]

Ahhh, yeah... it's a crap show right now with trying to find any model that's remotely a good seller. It's crazy to think about just how much luck it takes, to simply find a new bike to buy these days. Maybe we'll have some sort of normalcy back in 2024, without being a "Debbie Downer", 2023 isn't looking like it'll be much better from what I see, unless things start to change real quick!

[@ronmendoza1274]

I wanted to put a down payment deposit, but the Honda Dealer I go to can't take any payments for motorcycles they don't have. Well that's what they told me.

[@maverickarian]

@@ronmendoza1274 you are right, mine didnt, and for next two months they didnt get one either. Then i expanded my search and found one 2 hours away in another powerhouse store and hauled it home. The other reason they dont take deposit is because they know it will sell or they already have few people on waitlist. Most likely you will not even know when it arrived and sold.

[@ronmendoza1274]

@@maverickarian I even looked at getting a Navi. Again same deal, can't take a deposit since they don't have any in stock. That's OK. I have a Ruckus, Grom, Big Ruckus to play with.

[@johnowow]

@@maverickarian out of curiosity, how does this process usually go? Do you place a deposit in the case of just placing your name on a waitlist and make a deal when it arrives? Or do you make a contracted deal prior then place a deposit to solidify your deal?

[@JeanPaul-hu1dg]

I absolutely LOVE my Rebel. Especially since I am a beginner!!!!

[@edonshushku5676]

Bro I'm about to get a moto license. Since you're a beginner like me , should I buy this one?

[@sergioandrade1675]

Same, just got my permit and I am going to sign up for a course in a week, the rebel just seems like the best option for begginers.

[@oliver2wheels]

@@edonshushku5676it depends what type of motorcycles u like? Have you considered yet?

[@kiettomo87]

Im not a beginner rider I have bmw s1000r, i live in Chicago in the citt im been tired riding a supersport bike because the traffics and decided to go cruise bikes, i really like rebels instead of harleys.

[@Response1980]

50,000km on my 500 and I still love it 😀

[@leeinwis]

How many now ?

[@kevinr3263]

I'm six foot one is the bike too small for me?

[@Response1980]

@@kevinr3263 I’m a little bit more flexible than your average 40 year-old. I still do yoga and can sit cross-legged on the ground perhaps take one for us test drive and see what you think.

[@kevinr3263]

@@Response1980 how tall are you? I'm also 40 lol

[@Response1980]

@@kevinr3263 i’m exactly 6.1 🦶

[@Undertaker93]

Got me a 2023 Rebel 500 SE It's my first motorcycle that I bought back in May 2023 and tbh it's perfect

[@saltlife1834]

How much? Ty

[@nickdupont1824]

Bought a 2023 rebel 500 for my first street bike and I absolutely love the thing. I'm only 5'6 so this bike was perfect and powerful enough. It's just fun.

[@ECMentertainment05]

Same height man and really thinking of getting one this month

[@schooper.]

@@ECMentertainment05it’s a good bike! Was my first, but I outgrew the power after a season so keep that in mind if you’re gonna do a lot of highway riding. It will do it but it is a bit sluggish past 65. But if you’re gonna do a lot of country road cruising where the speed limit is 55 it’s solid.

[@ECMentertainment05]

@@schooper. got it thanks for the info

[@thire10]

I was wondering about that. I'm 5'7 and figured this might be the perfect bike for my height.

[@evergreenmoto]

Awesome points! Sitting on the Rebel 500 was very comfortable from the beginning. I also agree that it should have a tachometer for sure.

[@TheAmazingBeardo]

My Rebel 500 is on its way to the dealership. I’ll be taking it home in less than a week!

[@HondaProKevin]

Heck yeah, congrats! I bet you're having a difficult time sleeping at night now that it's almost here lol! Which color did you go with?

[@TheAmazingBeardo]

@@HondaProKevin I got the ABS in green. Any recommendations for a good dual seat upgrade?

[@johnowow]

@@TheAmazingBeardo Out of curiosity, how much did you end up having to pay? Very interested in one but not too sure how the new market is with these as used around me are about $1k over

[@TheAmazingBeardo]

@@johnowow I was supposed to pick it up this week but the shipping got delayed a month. I ended up finding an SE at a different dealership which is supposed to arrive within a week or 2. That one is going to be about $7,800 after fees.

[@johnowow]

@@TheAmazingBeardo Wow congrats. That sounds like a pretty good deal to me for an SE. I hope you enjoy! I’m still in the hunting down phase trying to weed out the scamming dealers lol

[@That.balddude]

I've been looking at the honda rebel for a while now. It'll be one first motorcycle I've owned. I've sat on both the 500 and 1100 and feel way more comfortable with the 500 seat wise for a first bike. Once I got the experience and respect for bigger machines I'll be moving on to the Indian scout!

[@mariosanchez5796]

Yesterday my Uber driver overhead me telling my girlfriend I wanted to get myself a new electric scooter for work (I've been riding for almost a year now and it's changed my life!) and he began telling me all about the fun and joys of riding motorcycles (I said I liked going fast against the wind - I named my scooter Gray Fox 🦊). He made it all sound so enticing, it planted a seed in my head!! Today, after watching this video, I've decided I want to explore this even further. I'm thinking of something small in size, doesn't go dangerously fast and comes at an affordable price 👍🏼

[@DavidVaughan001]

I went with bolt on mods. Added extra thick rear seat, mustang front seat, sissy bar with rear rack, saddle bag brkts, engine cage, floorboards, slip on muffler. Was pleased to see how many after-market options are available.

[@Udodisgustme]

pics pleaase

[@CherryJoe5]

love my 2023 rebel 500 just had an accident on October 2024 hit a pot hole going 70mph my rebel took a beating and is still standing had to replace my shock and left mirror but still rides like new love this bike

[@Guy-mx4fb]

I love that it feels so easy to control and seat height, definitely want one

[@bradroddenham6370]

I'm sitting here right now, waiting for my 2023 Rebel 500 to be delivered in the next half hour, found one barely used, bought be a guy who was just too tall and heavy to be comfortable on it, so he's selling it to get a bike better for his stature. In the mean time while I'm waiting, I'll just watch a few more vids and sit here being happy.

[@GameFunist]

sooo… how is it? 😅

[@bradroddenham6370]

@@GameFunist I love it, it's an amazing machine. Royal blue tank and back fender, I've put a bunch of mods on it, including Red Dragon forward controls to move the pegs forward a bit, a semi fairing, side bags and top case, USB and phone mount, I'll be riding this bike for a long time.

[@GameFunist]

@@bradroddenham6370 awesome. 😇

[@SeekLuminousThings]

My first bike and I absolutely love it.

[@corneliuscrewe677]

I haven’t had or thought about having a bike since I sold my Suzuki GS850 30-some years ago, but I’m really intrigued by these Rebel 500’s, everything I’m hearing or reading tells me this is the bike I want to get back into it.

[@gustwowheeling7337]

It's a nice bike, I like that Shadow Aero 750 in that blue color, very nice. Thanks for the info Kevin, you are the Honda Pro. Have a good week and ride safe.

[@HondaProKevin]

Oh yeah, the blue two-tone on the 2022 Shadow Aero is money! Best color option in years... Appreciate the kind words and support as always bud, you do the same and stay safe out there!

[@o.stucki9304]

I customized my 2018 Rebel 500 ABS with the forward controls from Thailand which fit with the crash bars. The Italian ones wouldn't fit with the crash bars. Mustang seat and the Coffman shorty exhaust...it sounds great. This bike fits me since I'm 4'11". No problems with this bike compared with the Rebel 1100 that has oil leaks which was stated from the video Life of Burch.

[@dr.sunflower6336]

What's your inseam height? Being 4'11, do you find any difficulty riding it?

[@o.stucki9304]

@@dr.sunflower6336 No, I don't. The Mustang seat is wider than the old Corbin seat, and so making it a wider stance to hold up the bike. I have bought Harley Davidson boots, which have a thicker sole ..making it a little easier for me. I don' t know my inseam.

[@dr.sunflower6336]

@@o.stucki9304 is there passenger seat in rebel 500? Or do you have to add the seat? HOw is it? Or is it for solo ride only? Please tell me. I'm also 4'11 with 26 inch inseam. Will my feet be okay enough to ride it?

[@o.stucki9304]

@@dr.sunflower6336 I don't have a passenger seat, but you can buy one. Get some boots with a thick sole and you will touch the ground flat footed.

[@Time2Live.online]

I was already sold on the Rbel 500 now even more so. Thanks.

[@commandercutter8214]

I personally think the 2018 model looks better than the later models. As far as I know the main difference is found in the lights. The older one just gives more of that cruiser look to you.

[@SoCalSlaughter]

Here in Cali I was quoted out the door for a 23 Rebel SE, $11,500. I walked out and the dealer has contacted me twice to reconsider.

[@HondaProKevin]

HOLY CRAP! That's highway robbery... I'm not surprised it's out of Cali as you guys usually have it the worst when it comes to motorcycle price gouging, craziness! When they called you to "reconsider", were they still holding firm on that $11,500 price tag?

[@sergiotuberquia8150]

Just bought mine for 8k out the door. Still a little high but hey

[@somegirl558]

You were what? What dialect of slime is that ??

[@michaeldenherder3440]

I have had my Honda Rebel 500 now a bit more than a year and it's really a perfect bike. The only thing I would like to change is the stock seat which is a bit uncomfortable on long rides. Does anyone know if the Honda diamond seat is more comfortable?

[@davidzavala337]

#6: they are rare. Almost nobody has them. #7: You will pay a high mark up if you find one. #8: insurance is one of the cheapest, like almost half if you compare it to the CBR500. I really want one, but with my economy, either I wait a year to save the extra $2k for the 500cc or buy a 300cc, learn and pay it off in 3 years and from there I might even go for the 1100. Insurance is a big factor that nobody's talks and to me it will be my main form of transportation, so saving counts. My quoted insurance ranges from $700 a year for a used 2020-300cc to $1,150 from a new 2022-500cc (full coverage and with newly licensed in SoCal, I'm a 34 year male with clean record)

[@willyjimmy8881]

Holy cow that's pricey insurance for a motorcycle. I pay $18 a month on my cb500x and less than that for my Grom.

[@HondaProKevin]

lol you're not wrong there! Well, the only I could debate on is for #7 as that just means you need to find a better dealer ;) I know that's easier said than done these days but there are a few "good apples" left out there so-to-say, that aren't gouging people with mark-ups. Sadly, they are few and far between these days though and even more so considering where you live as CA has some of the highest mark-ups in the US on bikes. Oh yeah, insurance is definitely a big factor in it all. The main reason I don't mention insurance costs as they can vary soooo much but that is something I need to start playing around with more to see if I can incorporate into the videos. The numbers you mentioned though, seem pretty high from my experience so I would definitely do some shopping around. Finding a deal as good as Willy, may be a little difficult as I'd kill for insurance that cheap lol but that seems steep for the type of bike you're looking at, considering you're not a "kid" and you have a clean record. Maybe the SoCal part plays a big role in that premium though?

[@willyjimmy8881]

@@HondaProKevin gotta be old and slow before you get the good rates 😁

[@kckoch1]

I have a 2021 Rebel 300 abs...I pay $88 a year for insurance and $44 a year for license...

[@davidbreen4353]

@@kckoch1 is that full coverage, theft, collision, etc.?

[@TBallard-r2w]

I would like to see 750 rebel

[@justnicky17]

What sites or places are trustworthy to find a good used Honda Rebel 500?

[@DarkAxel1]

Wanting to get my first ever motorcycle and can't decide between this bike or a Yamaha MT-03 or Kawasaki ninja 400

[@AllThingsSuperMoto]

How good is the ABS system? Can you turn it off aswell?

[@gcmoney]

How can you tell which one has ABS or not? Thinking about buying privately

[@HondaProKevin]

The quickest way to check as anyone can throw ABS stickers on there etc is by looking at the inside of the brake rotor. On this bike, if you notice at the 3:32 mark the front rotor is smooth but if it has ABS - you'll see an ABS ring on the inside portion of the rotor. Hope that helps and best of luck on the hunt ;)

[@somegirl558]

The most beautiful machine. ❤

[@heyoldtime8969]

I just bought one. I crashed my 2014 Yamaha Stryker which I loved. I'm older now and the stryker was getting just too heavy for me to maneuver around pushing and impossible for me to pick up if I dropped it at a light or driveway. I'm not planning to take anymore cross country rides. This is not why I ate the tailgate of a pick up truck however. The ins. adjustment bought the Rebel 500 with ABS. Had I had ABS on the Stryker I would not of hit the truck at 40 MPH. Anyway Thanks all.

[@D.W.G.]

I got a 500 and only rode it for a few weeks and its been parked since.

[@iMBlessedYT]

Why, whant to sell it?

[@D.W.G.]

@@iMBlessedYT Back to using it daily. Its a good bike just not much torque.

[@unheededtrader]

What is that gray bike in the beginning?!

[@unheededtrader]

Is it a custom rebel?!

[@TheAmazingBeardo]

What are your thoughts on using 91 octane ethanol-free gasoline instead of the regular 87 gasoline with 10% ethanol? Which would be the better fuel for my new Honda rebel?

[@davidbreen4353]

Bearded one--i haven't figured it out yet, but i try and only use ethanol free gas. with the temp change in Florida, the ethanol gas absorbs water(is what i have heard)and i don't want water in my system. weather it runs better or not i don't know. i only push it to 85 mph on a regular basis. but it runs good.

[@Rohaku216]

I think I found the bike I’m going to save up for😍

[@cruzzitomorales3700]

Nice Bike reliable and affordable 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@HondaProKevin]

Yeaaah buddy, she's hard to beat!

[@boritpangu5725]

I need this bike so badly but it's not available in india

[@devonglennon3548]

Do you know about how much per year it woukd be to insure and pay taxes on this? Obviously it changes for each state but I'm definitely considering one:) great vid!

[@brandonnguyen6419]

Call insurance agents for quotes. I don't know anything about you or your driving history...

[@TheAmazingBeardo]

Insurance rates vary between states, insurance companies and drivers but my rate is going up $430 per year for a Rebel 500 ABS SE.

[@devonglennon3548]

@@TheAmazingBeardo cool thanks for the info, I'll look into it.

[@toddhoyer3612]

How much

[@ronmendoza1274]

No Navi's, no Rebel 500's. Honda has all these great bikes, but I can't find either one.

[@HondaProKevin]

What part of the country are you located in? Just walked past a NAVi this morning. Rebel 500's are a lot more difficult to come by these days, especially over the last 30-60 days. Sadly, it's going to be a LOOONG time before we see the "old days" back with all kinds of inventory to walk in and check out at your local dealer.

[@salvatoretotorina3264]

Im 187cm. Is that bike small for me?

[@schooper.]

You’d probably be fine

[@tomeemax]

Too small bro.. Even 1100 one.

[@somegirl558]

And I am 162, how about me?

[@eljackone8095]

I wish the Rebel 500 had a bigger tank.

[@WalterVetterli]

Agree 100%, It does'nt make sense if you want to go cruising or cross the country!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MWright95186]

0:03 in- what was that? Phunkie lookin Rebel, now hat's a sweet ride... ;0) M

[@TheSunMoon]

Man the price is so cheap. In Singapore, this bike cost double!!

[@NoName-c4y7h]

68k Miles on mine.

[@fireflames-ue2gm]

Are you related to scotty kilmer?

[@HondaProKevin]

lol! I heard he recently moved down here to TN so maybe there's a collab that needs to be done haha!

[@mannygonzalez4178]

He didn’t say no though. Lol. 🧐

[@ronmendoza1274]

The heck with it. I'm bike jacking a Navi or Rebel 500. Which ever I see first.

[@HondaProKevin]

lol I can see the headlines now "Man takes police on wild chase at 45 mph!"

[@ronmendoza1274]

@@HondaProKevin 🤣🤣🤣🤣 🏍🏍🏍

[@michaelcorvin5891]

Would it be cheaper to buy a fully Automatic Or DCT Motorcycle? Just wondering how expensive it would be to have a Mechanic convert a manual motorcycle to Auto or DCT

[@sergodpent]

I want one

[@RainerWiset]

I like the 1100 cc dct but in my Country double Money than the 500 cc, so I think the 500 cc is ok

[@NicholasRodriguez-r9j]

Nice one😅

[@christolupo7909]

Thanks. Looking to get one.

[@geraldscott4302]

If only it came with bright shiny paint and lots of polished aluminum and chrome. The black black black thing needs to go away NOW. It should never have happened in the first place. Besides the fact that it is hideously ugly, matte black paint just doesn't hold up. I've seen a lot of brand new YABOBs (Yet Another Blacked Out Bike) all scratched up on the showroom floor.

[@ac2-rm141]

I agree, too much black paint on many of these bikes.

[@shaun7126]

Cheaper than a 4-stroke dirt bike

[@efremendez]

#0: get the 1100!

[@NavyGuy2OO7]

Just got the wife a Rebel 300 and she loves it, spunky little thing even with my fat @$$ on it. I ride an '01 Shadow 750 ACE and I love it but her Rebel got me thinking about an 1100.

[@blooddrunk1432]

Damn why you did this to loltyler1 lmao

[@laryangel4082]

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[@PatriciaWilliams-s3q]

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[@Clark_808]

Tyler1😂

[@dant.6364]

vaporware

[@dennylawhun8214]

I bought the crf 250 f and love it . I had a bad crash and gave up on two wheels but my local shop has one in stock I’ve been gazing at 👁👁

[@AmranSidek]

one thing that troubles my mind is the gear position..should make it more forward not in the mid section..looks uncomfortable

[@JessicaKirkland-q7c]

"if you're just a guy" nice...

[@วสุรัตน์ใจสมปาน-ฅ9ง]

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[@allanb52]

A cruiser motorcycle needs low rpm torque, not horsepower and this engine has none. So for me it is a non-starter. The trouble with Honda is they are lazy, they take one engine, usually from a sports bike and then put it in everything. Then people like you quote stats and that doesn't mean anything. The Indian bikes do it the right way and get the Brits to do the design, so the best of both words, British design and production set up Indian manufacture. So you get great looks and ride-ability.

[@bruce.of.Britain]

The most disappointing bike ever. Uncomfortable, vibey, underpowered just totally underwhelming. I could not wait to get back on my Honda NSS300 Forza scooter, it may be a a scooter, buts it's a better bike than the rebel will ever be.

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

A ladies’ bike?…

[@JonLake]

Says the dude who posts "Gothic, sad, romantic, most haunting original music" video on KZbin 😂

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

@@JonLake Anyone posting donkey Kong videos should stay out of any conversation among bikers.