Can a Rebel 500 Handle the Highway?

[@luisl6360]

You talk faster than the motorcycle goes.

[@sergeantwombat]

That i do lol

[@deontaedavis7169]

😂

[@jacobblackwell3804]

My man. I have no clue what you’re saying half the video. But I love it.

[@sergeantwombat]

Lol why

[@crcoggin]

@@sergeantwombat Because your Scottish accent is very strong. I like it though.

[@sergeantwombat]

@@crcoggin im aussie tho lol

[@withthedeagle]

@@sergeantwombat🤣 and that was the moment his opinion became wrong

[@leeinwis]

@@withthedeagle Listen here Scottie !

[@gojialghul]

As a beginner rider, this video is very informational. I'm currently looking for bikes to get and the Rebel 500 seems to be the best, especially since I plan on daily riding my motorcycle to and from work, and was concerned how it would handle on the freeway (I've heard 500cc bikes struggle). This helps me solidify my decision! Definitely subbing!

[@sergeantwombat]

Cheers brother, yeah you'll love this bike for you :)

[@eriksanchez7286]

My honda rebel 500(2019) used to easily do 80 but now it struggles to cruise at 75 so I go 70. Kinds of a bummer since I use it for commute everyday

[@Dominoid86]

Dude watch Honda cbr 300 on the highway they hold a steady comfortable 75 mph

[@jayg5964]

70 mph?​@@eriksanchez7286

[@anthonyhernandez8872]

@@tlanalytics4118dude you mean to tell me ima still struggle with a 500cc (had a 150cc and took it on the highway so much)

[@sammiesomething8403]

Really appreciate the contents! I’m new to Australia and am looking to get back to riding, your videos really help me see what it’s like! Thank you!

[@sergeantwombat]

riding is the same everywhere! as long as both wheels are on the ground, it's a good time!

[@MrBiggles53]

35+ years ago in Las Vegas, I bought a used 1984 Honda CM450, chain driven, 6-speed overdrive that I roved from San Diego to Dixie National Forest in SW Utah, Death Valley to North Pole AZ. Put 10,000+ miles a year on that beast while I worked up in the Nevada Sierras 4 days out of every week. I had no problem keeping up with highway traffic on a smaller, older tech bike. What’s more important than having 2 or 3 times the engine size is proper ergonomics, developing skills, road strategy, situational awareness, and wearing good gear to cut dow on fatigue, so you’re not exhausted after an hour. For example, riding inndesert or hot conditions, don’t ride with bare skin or short sleeves. Pour cold water in your helmet liner , wear a wet bandana around your neck, dampen your shirt, and wear an armored mesh riding jacket so you don’t get sun baked, dehydrated and weak. Unlike this amateur.

[@sergeantwombat]

Who you callin an amateur hahaha, do i condone the lack of gear? No will i regret it if i stack? Yes. Will i still do it? Probably hahaha as long as you yourself ride safe, i am happy

[@heyoldtime8969]

I have a 2023 Rebel 500 . I can ride all day at 75 and 80 Mph with no issues. I also find the seat quite comfortable. Many find the stock seats of their bikes to need replacing.but I'm fine with it.

[@sergeantwombat]

I got used to my seat still a bit firm tho

[@orangerecords_studio]

it stange you say that, because ALL other serious revew, and tester I read from say the opposite !

[@heyoldtime8969]

@@orangerecords_studio what can I say it is what it is. I like it no issues.

[@uh60rider2000]

American here and I absolutely love you Aussie's accent and demeanor. I totally relate to that vibe and I love it!

[@sergeantwombat]

Cheers matey

[@hughftw1995]

3:00 nearly witnessed a live leak

[@sergeantwombat]

Wobbly boi

[@foreverforward1806]

I damn near fell of my couch

[@leeinwis]

@@sergeantwombat I peed a little .

[@md.hussainmaniyar5146]

🤣🤣

[@dvassup]

Me, MTB Rider, looking for first bike. Looking at this wobble I awas like - meh, no biggie. I'm going to die on a motorcycle, arent I? 😂

[@ImKezo-kq4pq]

I don't get why people complain about the speed this bike wasn't made for that, If you like speed than go for a sports bike

[@sergeantwombat]

Tell me about it! Oh no my cruiser is made for cruising....

[@austinkreutzer5949]

You know you can trust a man when he cusses like a sailor

[@sergeantwombat]

Shame yt doesnt like me swearing anymore :( but it shall not break my spirit 😅😅

[@frankmurphy8567]

Great review,Greetings from Ireland,thinking about getting me a 500🤟🇮🇪

[@sergeantwombat]

Dewitt!

[@YoungBottleCap]

Us Americans say freeway AND highway. Just depends on what one you’re on

[@sergeantwombat]

Didnt even know there's a difference

[@YoungBottleCap]

@@sergeantwombat could be a location thing, I just know where I’m from and what you were on in the video I would consider a freeway. A highway or more like a 2-4 lane road going thru the country or middle of nowhere where

[@gagepowell1783]

Yeah I’m from the US and a freeway is usually 2-6 lanes wide and goes through/connects cities. Where highways are 1-2 lanes and they connect towns. At least thats what I have noticed 😂

[@DerekFrampton]

In America we have highways and interstates :) no freeways anymore ;) (ok they're still here but well yeah lol ) great video a year later!

[@sergeantwombat]

Better late than never hahaha! But also interesting~

[@pokernative76]

Aussie aussie aussie. Loved the video nice information and the moto vlog makes it satisfying to watch

[@sergeantwombat]

Cheers mate! gotta rep the home land

[@eggags]

Hey, you seem like an expert on motorcycles and im thinking of getting a rebel 500 when im 16, just to get to places, i just want to know if its a good pick as i saw a lot of vids mention its the best cruiser, and if its good quality and reliable. Thank you!

[@sergeantwombat]

Small engine, light weight, great seating position, nimble, humble power. The rebel is a perfect commuter with plenty of oomf for a first bike and doesnt look bad either. If recommend it in a heart beat!

[@eggags]

​@@sergeantwombat thank you so much, I looked through some other videos and saw they listed the 500 as "the best cruiser" and "the most reliable", so I figured going into your videos to dig in some more info, and I did get it. Anyway, thank you, you earned a new sub!

[@sergeantwombat]

@@eggags Im keen to see photos of your rides in the discord!

[@eggags]

@@sergeantwombat Yeah good idea, I'll join the discord, but you won't see any rides yet, I still got a few years until I can drive a bike, but I will be interested to see what the community offers!

[@sergeantwombat]

@@eggags No worries dude! just get to know people then theyll be happy to ride with you if they local to ya!

[@sandsoftime3248]

How would a commute on a bike from Cranbourne area to Melbourne CBD be? I am slowly getting interested in motorbikes and i am curious about it.

[@sergeantwombat]

Any place with traffic os much better on 2 wheels as the traffic disappears haha

[@Dongunawardena]

Sgt, are your handlebars rotated back a bit?

[@sergeantwombat]

nop

[@awrightmate5826]

Motorway in Scotland.. just to be a (unt lol Appreciate the vid. Looking at changing from the Duke 390 to the rebel. Want something that is more comfortable to sit at higher speeds over time and does not feel like it’s baws are in a vice.

[@sergeantwombat]

Well after riding a rc390 vs the rebel, id say it certainly less intense at higher speeds lol

[@awrightmate5826]

@@sergeantwombat yaasss. Since you have had direct comparison as well. What is the acceleration difference like?. Seem like the guy to ask

[@sergeantwombat]

​@@awrightmate5826rebel is a tad quicker and just feels better imo, the 390 always felt like it was rattling a lot on full throttle. Both bikes are fun but rebel is just better over all. The rc390 obvs was a bit snappier for handling but duh haha

[@awrightmate5826]

@@sergeantwombat heart is set on the rebel. This confirms things. Will miss the handling of the Duke, slow speed snd mid speed cornering is a dream. Thought about the Vulcan S for bit as my ar$e fell in love. Love tons of things about the rebel but the exhaust needs to go as well as the seat as my hole cannot park it’s self on thst for hours. Once again cheers

[@sergeantwombat]

@@awrightmate5826 love to hear it mate!

[@DerekFrampton]

most of the interstates around here are 70-80MPH indicated. Highways are smaller, and 55-75MPH the same.

[@sergeantwombat]

the average freeway in aus is locked hard at 60mph.. the far country is more around 70mph but you gotta go out far to get to them lol... only a few states go higher.. so stupid cuz our country is so big lol

[@JeremyBrown-js4mc]

I really wish I could see your dash. I want to see how/where you accelerate / shift up to highway speeds. Would be cool if you changed it to MPH too…

[@sergeantwombat]

I just shift when i feel the torque run out, i dont really watch the dash

[@Auroche]

In America we also call these "Freeway"s Highways are more like 2-4 lane roads leading between towns and cities directly. Freeways have on ramps and exits.

[@sergeantwombat]

fairo, Ive heard too many variants hahaha

[@ProDigit80]

I got a cbr300r that can do 107 mph indicated, 100 mph GPS. But really does to about 80.

[@sergeantwombat]

People really underestimate smaller bikes cuz it doesnt it 300kph...

[@EmmanuelleNavales]

is that a mph or kph? asia bike differs. Thank you for anwer

[@sergeantwombat]

@@EmmanuelleNavales kph :)

[@sergeantwombat]

@@EmmanuelleNavales kph :)

[@FAYTANA]

brother i hope you reply to this but is 6'1 and 215lbs too big for this bike? im on a tight budget and its my first bike ever so i dont wanna commit to something i cant put upgrades to, waht do you think

[@sergeantwombat]

You should be relatively okay to start with on it, then buy some red dragon forward controls for it then you'll be sweet!

[@tommy3536]

fuck its actualy its an austrailan review of the 500!!! give me more please :)

[@sergeantwombat]

Bloody oath mate 😅

[@gwhahaha]

Is the speedo accurate

[@sergeantwombat]

About 7ks off

[@jamesbokhorst6846]

Great video bud

[@sergeantwombat]

Cheers mate!

[@dusk7720]

Thanks for the fucking review mate

[@sergeantwombat]

You're fuckn welcome farken

[@Shadow.Shot.Airsoft]

Might be stupid but my friend said if you been on a bicycle that you can practice with that just put a helmet on and practice your slow turns is that true

[@sergeantwombat]

The big difference is leg drive vs engine, but many principles of bicycle riding applies to motorcycles

[@Shadow.Shot.Airsoft]

@@sergeantwombat thank you my friend just told me get used to looking where you wanna go not ground like we do on bicycle and the way we turn and stuff have a dealership that will pay my msf if I bought a rebal from them

[@sergeantwombat]

@@Shadow.Shot.Airsoft awesome!

[@mauriciocastellanos9874]

American here. Yes your title did work 😂

[@sergeantwombat]

Fantastic hahaha

[@Ayare4]

Nice vid can you do videos of canyon carving?

[@sergeantwombat]

Can do so mountain's, canyons are a lil way out in Victoria

[@ragee8807]

Is it also good for long rides/long distances??

[@sergeantwombat]

Seat can get a lil how ya going after a few hours, but thats an easy fix! Forward control kit from red dragon is also probs good if you need them controls

[@Undertaker93]

I've did a 6 hour road trip from San Antonio to Dallas Tx it wasn't that bad tbh but it ain't no Harley Road Glide or Honda Goldwing comfort It's definitely doable just take breaks when needed

[@ndyabagyehenry]

1:23 smooth operator truck

[@sergeantwombat]

Love it when the wheels sync with the camera

[@gagepowell1783]

I’m think I want to get the 500 for my first bike.

[@sergeantwombat]

Do it mate! Won't regret it

[@JohnBraman413]

sprocket change?

[@sergeantwombat]

Stock my friend

[@Joe-md7uc]

Is 196cm too tall for this bike

[@sergeantwombat]

Can always put forward controls on otherwise its a bit cramped

[@Joe-md7uc]

@@sergeantwombat alr thank you. Was just wondering as im looking for an A2

[@sergeantwombat]

no stress@@Joe-md7uc

[@lokopixo2338]

hey, around the same height here, 2m tall, you will buy forward controls for more comfort for sure, but you can definitely drive it easily, the key points I can give after three weeks of riding are : - you won't ever drop it, considering we're tall af for a low seat and center of gravity - you'll quickly get the habit of adjusting your legs for a stop and takeoff, you won't ever have your legs going straight from your seat to the top, they'll always be either forward on the ground or cramped when at a stop - your right leg / foot will hate the stupid gearbox coming out of the frame, meaning that you can't properly grip the bike with your knees / legs, you'll get what I mean but you'll get adjusted to it - about the forward controls, I find it not comfortable to ride with cramped legs with the default pegs, you'll see yourself adjusting / changing the position of your feet to try and relax your knees / legs, better make sure you stop riding and do pauses from time to time otherwise, my first bike for A2 as well, completely first driving license, and I never sat my ass on a motorcycle 4 months ago, it's perfectly beginneer friendly, has the power when needed, the exhaust isn't obnoxious but you'll get that good deep grunt at city speeds (50km/h and less) and cracks a little when hot, so pretty cool, us tall riders just need the forward controls

[@Joe-md7uc]

@@lokopixo2338 Wow! Thanks for the detailed answer man! I’m glad to hear that It’s possible to get forward controls. Been looking at some bikes for A2 but I have the height most in mind, but after reading this i might just pull the trigger on the rebel (when I reach the age). Again, thank you 🙏

[@afrocentricalbion]

How does the 500 do over 100mph, when the 1100 is restricted to 100mph?

[@sergeantwombat]

Rebel 500 isnt restricted lol, the engine just isnt able to keep going faster. So the rebel 1100 stops at like 160kph and the 500 cant do more than 171kph

[@POOFAYMANN]

3:00 😂😂😂 Nice save and good job maintaining your composure afterwards. Good bikers know how to hit an unexpected bump and not fall off. Hold on but don't force it and let it stabilize itself. Great reaction to the sudden wobble man that's some good riding. Especially considering it was ONE HANDED 😂 NICE

[@sergeantwombat]

It's true, panicking causes way more issues than the random events half the time tbh

[@JohnJuanNYC]

Can it handle the FDR drive in NYC

[@sergeantwombat]

It can handle anything

[@leeinwis]

@@sergeantwombat offroad ?

[@sergeantwombat]

@@leeinwis ive taken the rebel on a 4by trail lol and it passed

[@CageCompass]

we call them freeways here in america too lmao

[@sergeantwombat]

Why so many people call em highways then

[@killshot7041]

Bro I don't see no gear on those arms🤨

[@sergeantwombat]

I was a naughty boi

[@caoimhin7122]

If my Vespa GTS 300 (278cc) can, then the Rebel 500 most certainly can. What kind of question is this?!

[@sergeantwombat]

Theres many people (usually in the states) that say it cant... (theyre wrong)

[@caoimhin7122]

@@sergeantwombat These are the same idiots that claim they “need” that 6,000lb SUV, or a motorcycle with at least a 1,000cc just to keep up.

[@sergeantwombat]

@@caoimhin7122 yeah lol but hey! it gets me views

[@giovannidinunno4855]

Easy 140km/h, i really see no issues in EU

[@sergeantwombat]

We cant even do 110 on most places without cops crying here so 🙃

[@ShinnZaw]

Wish I could learn English to comprehend this video

[@sergeantwombat]

I re-listen to this as this has been said multiple times and i have no issue understanding myself lol

[@sandeepDutta-i2r]

I am buying the same one

[@sergeantwombat]

Hell yeah!

[@sandeepDutta-i2r]

@sergeantwombat connect with me later on. I'll get you some cool clothing for your rides. Also seeing your rides, you may appear close to where wr live

[@sergeantwombat]

Get in the discord!

[@ricardor6388]

Overtaking on the right, driving right into a truck blindspot 1:30. DUDE.

[@sergeantwombat]

We gucci dw hahaha

[@jtully87]

I mean he's in a right hand drive country so you pass on the right?

[@sergeantwombat]

lol

[@Camoflaugepencil]

Rhd country bro

[@IanCracknell-w5l]

Cool😊

[@sergeantwombat]

😎😎

[@cmurp157]

I say freeway and live in US

[@sergeantwombat]

Fantastic

[@ilovetech24]

dissing the whole usa

[@sergeantwombat]

Lmao oop

[@ilovetech24]

@sergeantwombat love the video tho and proud not to be American

[@sergeantwombat]

@ilovetech24 😁

[@charlesfile4059]

Can't understand what he is saying!!

[@sergeantwombat]

Why lol

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

a 125cc CAN handle the hwy

[@mushinrhino6787]

Good shit talking

[@sergeantwombat]

always

[@md.hussainmaniyar5146]

Why did you talk so much?

[@sergeantwombat]

Perhaps, because it is a video about a topic in which i am speaking...

[@NTDang]

Dont have a motorcycle, dont get these videos. Why is this even a discussion with ~500 cc ?

[@sergeantwombat]

people think anything less than a 600cc thing is useless cuz ego

[@jorlanbacus7342]

Slow Rider

[@sergeantwombat]

Laws exist, aus doesnt like a man goes 3 ks over the limit lol

[@jaywinters2483]

Talking too mich

[@sergeantwombat]

Gee on a video talking about the rebel handling the highway 😅😅

[@mrprodigy7143]

You must not understand how this works he supposed to talk

[@sergeantwombat]

lmao

[@foreverforward1806]

I bet you're fun at parties

[@francesco1998]

Much*

[@IEatCheerios]

We call em highways, freeways, and interstates. Mate.

[@sergeantwombat]

Road is road