8 Best Honda Rebel Modifications| Upgrades For Comfort, Style, & Performance

Looking to spice up your rebel? The following are meant to increase comfort, style, and give your bike that wow factor that will make your bike stand out from the stock versions. It's satisfying to give your motorcycle a personal touch. As awesome as the stock version is, adding new elements to the bike makes the riding experience more fun and enjoyable.
1. The Corbin Seat
www.corbin.com/honda/rebmenu....
This is a MUST! the Rebel's stock seat is bound to cause discomfort after a long ride, or even just around town when you're hitting corners and find yourself sliding around. The Corbin seat is highly customizable and is one of the top-rated rider favourite available. It's stylish while at the same time providing extreme comfort. You'll wonder how you ever managed without it.
2. Exhaust
The stock exhaust on the Rebel is relatively quiet and sounds not much different than a sewing machine… But there are some ways to add some punch to that sound and make this thing roar to life. That's where a new exhaust comes in. However, I would recommend against getting an exhaust if you have a 300 due to the single cylinder thumper hammering out a load droning noise (especially at high speeds) . If you have a 500, this is not the case the two cylinders harmonize creating a beautiful Honda melody.
Vance and Hines
www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/v...
There are a few different types of exhausts you can buy so let’s take a look at some popular ones.
Two Brothers
fortnine.ca/en/catalogsearch/...
AND Yoshimura R-34 Slip On Exhaust
www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/y...
You could go for the Yoshimura r-34 slip on, Two brothers Competition slip on, or Vance & hines upswept slip on.
Basically pick an exhaust depending on how it looks on the bike how the style is. Each of the exhausts produce relatively the same level of noise. The sound may vary slightly however its the same engine so not much just go by your favourite style. Keep in mind the exhaust is very loud compared to the stock one so this might get you extra attention and sometimes not the good kind. Be sure to check local by-laws before committing to an exhaust.
3. Windshield
Sometimes overlooked, a simple windshield can provide some real comfortability when is comes to the wind. Riding in slightly colder weather may improve your overall comfort as well as lengthen your riding season.
These small but surprisingly effective wind shields made by Puig, MRA racing, Memphis shades are easy to install, offer a bit of style and allow you to really make the bike your own.
Puig Touring Naked New Generation Windscreen Honda Rebel 300 / 500
www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/p...
4. Saddle bags
Look at all those designs! :)
HONDA REBEL 500 MOTORCYCLE SADDLEBAGS
www.vikingbags.com/honda-rebe...
5. Engine Guards & Fame Sliders
CustomAcces Opie Frame Sliders Honda Rebel 500 2017-2021
www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/c...
Puig Engine Guards Honda Rebel 500 2017-2021
www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/p...
Givi TN1160 Engine Guards Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017-2021
www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/g...
6. Heated grips
BikeMaster Heated Grips
www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/b...
7. Ohlins Suspension kits
If you plan to take your rebel top the next level you’ll need these:
Street Fork Spring Kit
www.ohlinsusa.com/parts/honda...
8. LED headlight
Kuryakyn Orbit LED Headlight
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[@1950harleycharley]

I’m 72. Bike #70. I need a light bike at my age. I put Viking medium bags on it. A luggage rack and a windshield. A seat will be next. Thx for this great video.

[@Redneckpretzel]

Yeah I wasn’t big into motorcycles I was more of a dirtbike kind of guy but when I payed my eyes on a 2023 Honda rebel I fell in love

[@tracydonato9223]

Just added a two up Corbin seat. The ride great and so comfortable. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@triomom73]

I just brought home a new 23 Rebel SE ABS. Your mods were almost exactly what I had in mind to give my girl a facelift. Thank u. Links to the items were super helpful.

[@andymoto]

Nice! I'm thinking I should look into a new seat for those long rides. Tbh, it's probably the only modification I think the bike needs.

[@adriannarobeson4758]

I love my Rebel 300cc being a brand new rider it has gave me so much confidence,, I ride side by side with my husband who has a Harley Sportster he has been riding since the 70s,, and he loves that I have my own bike now and don't half to ride with him,,

[@CruisersCorner]

Rebel is such a fun way to learn! Low centre of gravity and low seat height really helped to feel comfortable and confident! Happy riding!! 😁

[@harleydougdeluxe2gma]

The Corbin seat is the best!

[@charlesbolduc105]

The 250 I loved riding around the city

[@travistoor6360]

Exhaust is my number one thing

[@shayloupstyling6330]

Great video, love that seat 🤩

[@vongle3574]

Nice video!

[@sherryt4703]

Great video, lookin good guys 😁

[@CruisersCorner]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@candy9997]

I've only rode motorized bikes twice before; I loved it even though I was 8 on one of them and whiskey throttled and "crashed" the bike was on top of my foot it wasn't heavy and I was fine, I hopped back on and kept riding in the parking lot it was so fun. The other time was a friend's dirt bike. I am looking at the 2022 Honda rebel as my first bike, but I'd like to have $8,000-$10,000 in my pocket before I do buy it, and I need to get my drivers license first, but other than that I'd absolutely love to buy this

[@CruisersCorner]

Definitely worth it! It’s a great bike!

[@MrSalcedoKinder]

Great video.

[@CruisersCorner]

🙏 glad you enjoyed it!

[@themotorcyclemaiden9162]

I love all the upgrades and I’m hoping to buy the 500 SE of I can find one!

[@CruisersCorner]

Thanks for watching! I hope you find the exact bike you want! 👍

[@JorgeRodriguez-vv9mj]

I just bought an SE! Totally worth it 👌

[@Lukyz69]

Nice video but I must say I love my classic bulp bigass headlight 💡

[@clue0001]

That seat looks comfy 😉. Definitely a good upgrade from stock.

[@rechiecebreros2350]

Im so excited to have this. lol

[@Kravenrogue]

I wish Honda Brought at least The Rebel 300 for my Country, this bike is só BEATIFUL...

[@anthonyciantar6015]

Thanks to loud bikes, pretty sure in Europe we are heading to having laws that prevent mods, ie if it's euro 4 or 5 it must stay that way to pass the MOT.

[@JDuBz815]

Less about loud bikes, more about too much government regulation.

[@vencygomes4243]

Hi nice video do you have anything for the 1100

[@stevevasquez1084]

What about risers for the handle bars?Short people need them.

[@Thefrostedslime]

So can the Rebel make for a good modern cafe racer? I feel like it has the look, especially after some mods to improve it

[@CruisersCorner]

Definitely would be the perfect bike for that!

[@geraldscott4302]

The original Rebel 250 was one of the best looking bikes Honda ever made. I have owned four of them, starting with a brand new one in 1985. I was not a beginner, I started riding a dirt bike at age 8, and got my license at age 16 in 1975. In 1985 I was riding a 1980 Yamaha XS850 Special. But when I saw the little Rebel, I just had to have one. Small bikes can be fun to ride no matter how experienced you are. I eventually sold it. In 2001 I bought a 1996 model, kept it for a couple of years, rode the crap out of it, and sold it too. Then in 2008, during the great recession, I bought a 2004, and kept that for several years. Wound up giving that to my son in law. Then, in 2016, I saw videos of what Honda had done. I was absolutely disgusted that they had put the Rebel name on what has to be the most hideous motorcycle ever sold in the U.S. (with the Kawasaki Vulcan S coming in second) My local mom and pop Honda only dealer had a bunch of new 2015 and 2016 Rebel 250s, and they weren't selling. I immediately bought one, got it OTD for well under MSRP. I will keep this one. I am now 64, and have serious knee and hip joint problems. I had been riding a Yamaha XT225 dual sport bike around the AZ desert for many years. It got to the point where I could no longer get on or off of it without standing on something. Then I realized that I was no longer able to fix a flat tube type tire by myself out in the middle of nowhere. I parked the XT225, and eventually sold it. But I missed riding off road, something I had been doing since age 8. I started looking for a small street bike with a low seat and tubeless tires. The Rebel 300 was the ONLY one. So while I would never ride such a hideous monstrosity on the street, I decided it would be ok off road. I found a used 2019 non ABS model, put a heavy rubber flap on the rear of the front fender, a gravel guard on the radiator, an eBay rack on the rear fender, and perhaps my favorite accessory, an engine bash plate from T-Rex Racing www.t-rex-racing.com/2017-2020-Honda-Rebel-300-500-Skid-Plate-p/n27-20sp.htm to protect the engine cases from rocks. I'm planning to install side racks to attach saddlebags to. I need a way to carry more gas. That ugly tank doesn't hold enough gas for long trips out into the desert. I also plan to put MT60RS supermoto tires on it. I discovered that the Rebel 300 looks a lot better covered in dirt. It has sort of a Mad Max post apocalyptic wasteland look to it. It is basically a brand new factory made rat bike.

[@noidontthinksolol]

Yeah no

[@news603redux]

That Corbin seat is way too big for that bike, grossly out of proportion. The Mustang Tripper is the way to go, though solo.

[@CruisersCorner]

We’ll have to look into that seat thanks :)

[@news603redux]

@@CruisersCorner Very welcome. Around $325 or so, but looks perfect on the bike and everyone says it's the cat's meow.

[@DabsNanime]

@@news603reduxlmao

[@Raez_XL]

Wish we had this in our country so i can get my gf interested in bikes.

[@CruisersCorner]

What country are you from?

[@Raez_XL]

@@CruisersCorner Northeast India. We look more SE asian than our mainland brothers.

[@user-ks9mf1bn3e]

Agree with most of these but the upswept exhaust prevents you from getting the bags.

[@hondarebel2]

👍

[@thomasschedlbauer1196]

Guys, I am thinking about buying a Honda CMX 500. But I am 1,92m tall. Is it possible to ride it for a longer time?

[@MaddawgLongboards5]

I'm 6'2" (1.88m?)and run a 500. Legs feels a little cramped after 20 minutes, so I find myself with my heels on the pegs instead of the balls of my feet, doesn't feel or look like a Grom when you're on it I promise

[@captango]

The yushima exhaust is VERY VERY loud, it's that loud I can hardly hear my partner over our intercoms when talk. Some might say that's a good thing though. But over long distances it make they journey unpleasant. So where looking to change it for another type.

[@saainoemer]

Thought you were going to say you can hear the exhaust through your partners intercom haha

[@tenza7545]

I don’t really like the look of that seat seeing one in person and the guy who owned the bike didn’t like it ether. He wanted one that looked a little more stock but better I looked around for him and found a mustang 84,000 that he really likes

[@akis4818]

Can i increase seat height? And if i can how mm?

[@akis4818]

Please answer

[@CruisersCorner]

Increase the seat height…🤔 you could get a custom seat that’s higher. That’s probably the most cost efficient option or get a different higher suspension. Ur just be ok with the current seat height. Sorry that’s there’s no easy option.

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

same mistakes on the rebel 1000; can't learn about pegs out front; seat; larger tank etc.

[@Vaeloron]

Viking bags are a shit show for the Rebel. Viking knows that they are shipping them with the wrong hardware and they refuse to fix the issue. I had to heavily modify the mounting hardware that came with mine and I had to buy new metric bolts since it only came with SAE. I will never buy from Viking again. The bags are fine once installed but their careless attitude regarding hardware and mounting instructions is a deal breaker.

[@bvonm9557]

492 for a fucking seat ? ahhahahahhaha

[@laryangel4082]

098

[@jocktigernuts680]

With all those expensive and necessary upgrades do you think you may have bought the wrong bike🥴

[@sulblazer]

The intro is kinda annoying is just fluff. Obviously if we're watching a video titled 8 best Honda Rebel modifications, we already know what the bike is (or at least already have a good amount of familiarity with it) and just want to know the mods off the bat...I'm watching the video for the mods, not for a history lesson on the bike. More stuff, less fluff.

[@judesonignatious1399]

You can always skip forward 😅

[@jakemathews552]

Wahhhh wahhhh😢

[@KF1]

I'm curious why do people change the exhaust on their bikes? I used to live near a busy intersection and goddamn the bikes were annoying. No offense but goddamn annoying as shit, like a dog barking for no reason.

[@samirsaha4158]

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