Honda Rebel CMX 500 Long term review | 1 year | 12,000 km

Honda Rebel first mods:
• Honda CMX 500 Rebel 20...
Black Widow Exhaust:
• Honda CMX 500 Rebel Bl...
Rear rack and passenger backrest:
• All mods complete | Ho...
N2 road trip:
• The N2 road trip | Day...
Featuring Honda CMX 500 Rebel
Recorded with Garmin Virb Ultra 30 and iPhone 11
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[@e.l.9589]

37k miles on mine, and the engine seemed best after 20k miles. I ride 15k miles per year in any weather, and the stock tires never failed in rain or winter.

[@bugzapper1541]

That’s a lot of miles per year! Good going.

[@Arkanium29]

This was so detailed and nice to listen to, thank you. This is how a review is supposed to be done and I hope you're having a good week, thumbs up from me keep it up!

[@bugzapper1541]

Thanks!

[@mcscotty325]

That's a hot looking bike. Best Rebel I've seen on KZbin. Like everything you've done.

[@bugzapper1541]

That’s a big compliment! Thank you

[@ifrit35]

I've sold mine more than a year ago and I miss it.I haven't found a bike that suits my riding style better. So the new one is coming in a few weeks hopefully. I checked your video because these motorcycles are not considered long term bike which is a shame. There are very real advantages to own a small motorcycle and you mentioned some of them. So thanks for the video dude it was nice to hear from another happy rebel owner.

[@bugzapper1541]

Thank you. Many people in the biking world get stuck in this idea of a “ladder”, always climbing towards something bigger and more powerful. But life is about balance.

[@B0M0A0K]

You nailed this description completely. I am also short at 5.7ft and have a 2022 model CMX500. I am in awe of your ability to sit on this for that many km. After 35 miles the pain starts on mine and it get's excruciating.

[@Sivarion]

Thanks man. This is what I have needed - honest review, not some marketing bullshit and after reasonable time spent on the bike :)

[@bugzapper1541]

Glad you liked it

[@miporsche]

Nice review! Just like you said. You can go where you want on the bike you have. It's just a matter of comfort. Years ago, I rode my aging 1982 Honda Magna over 1000 miles from San Diego to the Grand Canyon and back in 2 days by myself. Long before cell phones, there was only paper maps for navigation. The hot pavement of the Mojave ate my tires. Threads showing, I had to buy new tires partway through. Was the Honda cruiser comfortable? No. It was painful to sit on for 10 hours at a time. But the Honda could do it, and so could I. Honda motorcycles are unstoppable. Last month, I bought my daughter a Rebel 300, and she loves it. She's very petite and the Rebel 300 fits her fine, but I would not go with anything larger for her. I'm bigger and heavier, so I'm itching for the Rebel 1100, or maybe a Shadow. Anyway, you have a nice bike there, and I'm glad you use it. Many people buy bikes that are too big for them and end up letting their bikes sit. They never gain the skills or confidence riding and it is not fun for them.

[@bugzapper1541]

That’s an amazing story, thanks for sharing! Your daughter is very lucky. We don’t get the 300 here in Europe, but we will have the 1100. I’m not going to change bikes at the moment but I’m very curious about that one. Specially because I always drooled over the new Africa Twins but (just like you said) it’s too tall for me to ride confidently. Keep riding! Cheers

[@AndreSilva-ky5hu]

Mine is going to be 1 year old on june and it as at this moment 8600 km. Yes it's true that the comfort is not the best on this bike, but it's manageable. Safe rides Bug. 🤟

[@bugzapper1541]

She needs - and deserves - a better seat. Will look into that soon

[@iMotoTactic00L]

Congrats 🎊..most reliable bike for sure..Ready for rebel 1100 yet 🙂

[@bugzapper1541]

Looking forward to trying it, but I’m not expecting to replace this one

[@deshavetalkwithkit8935]

I added a Hellfire winshield to my rebel 500 2022 SE ABS and it was the BEST mod I have made. It makes the bike soo much more enjoyable to ride . You still get some wind just not that hard blast on your chest ~!

[@confusion9950]

All my looking into the rebel 500........ It's a Two wheeled civic....... It does everything well but, there are aftermarket options to make it do everything better..... For cheap

[@charlestontate9499]

Thank you for the conversions, excellent review!

[@sissydreams7494]

I love these bikes. The thing that keeps me from buying one is the small gas tank. I wish someone made a 4.5+ gallon after-market tank.

[@Andre_Romao]

A tua mota é bem louca! Também estou a pensar comprar uma. Btw, assim que comecei a ver o vídeo fiquei logo com a impressão que foi gravado em Portugal, até que fui ver a descrição do canal ahahah Bom trabalho.

[@bugzapper1541]

Portugal tem aquele “cheiro” que não engana ;)

[@oantoniolima]

@@bugzapper1541 eu topei logo pelas primeiras cinco palavras que disseste ahah bambora

[@kerrystephens4496]

too funny! great vid bro. beautiful bike (looks new!) I'm hoping to buy one like it this summer - 2024

[@fujimota666]

i was hoping you would do this review some day, great vid Bug i love the looks on the rebel and i was planing on getting my license and jump from my superlight to one of this babys this year, but life happens, maybe next one

[@bugzapper1541]

I antecipated it a little bit, since she will only be 1 year old in May. Keep the dream alive, you’ll get there someday

[@nerdwhitenerd]

I dont even drive motorcycles but this bike is one that might make get a MC license :D

[@bugzapper1541]

If you do, it’s not my fault ;) I always recommend starting with something smaller like a 125. I still have a 125 today, because they’re so much easier ride around.

[@XstonedmonkeyzX]

7 Months in, with 7,300 miles (almost 12k Km)... in Puerto Rico 🤣🇵🇷 which is tiny compared to other places and its the best ever. Never replacing with 1100. And even if I also had 1100, would probably mostly use the 500. Its perfect. Literally where I mostly ride (which is Condado) just imagine Miami beach and Santa Monica mixed together 🤣 Perfect bike for the location with parking spots. Longest trip CAN be a 320 mile round trip through mountains and views. But yea, just 7 months and almost 12k KM already 🔥🔥

[@bugzapper1541]

Nice going! Do you ever sleep? ;)

[@XstonedmonkeyzX]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Darvin-Hams-burner-account]

Im from PR aswell (Hatillo). How much did it cost you? Im interested in this one but I dont know how to ride so it would be my first one

[@XstonedmonkeyzX]

@@Darvin-Hams-burner-account 🇵🇷 Dimelooo!! They have them in Planet Honda por Trujillo. I bought mine before pandemic so got it for cheap. Paid $6,700 for the whole thing Brand New. 2019, 500 Sand/Cream Color Model. But now they have them a bit over sticker. 6k is what they NOW have the 300 model at, and mine around 9,000-11,000. They also have the Rebel 1100 for 14,000. That was the last time I went around 3 months ago, which could have gone up or down. Btw, Im at 12,455 now since that post 🤣🤣 Ojala compres pa correr un dia!! Jajaja Soy de Santurce/Condado

[@Darvin-Hams-burner-account]

@@XstonedmonkeyzX Pues mano estoy enchulao de esa motora (DCT) pero tendré que esperar a que baje un poco $$$ 😂. Yo te tiro cuando la tenga y cuadramos

[@Arguant]

good review, i liked it. thank you

[@At3nT]

Obrigado pelo video CARALHO!

[@bugzapper1541]

Não tens de quê CARALHO!

[@ameixa8371]

@@bugzapper1541 mano eu sabia como tu falaste eu pensei é pt

[@snajperpsg1]

Don't you experience vibration problems on the handlebar on longer trips and at higher speeds? I've felt it in the CB500x and I know CMX users also mention it.

[@Greek_MotoDivision]

Beautiful bike ! Beautiful and minimal ! You thinking on putting those rubbers black things on the suspensions to hide the silver? how do they call them boots?

[@bugzapper1541]

I don't want fork boots. I actually like the silver, that's why the exhaust is silver and so are the new footpegs.

[@Nooobje]

I drove both. The 500 with the block seat and the 1100 stock seat with dct. I'm 183cm. Still thinking which I should choose. The 1100 with dct was very uncomfortable

[@TOTiDAU]

Great review man! I’m thinking of getting this bike. By the way, I think Puig is a catalan brand, I usually hear it pronounced as “puch” here in Barcelona. Um abraço.

[@luque-xlucas9576]

Boas zapper.... Parabéns pela tua mota está muito fixe... Diz me só uma coisa, os espelhos que tens são os originais certo? Como fizestes para conseguir converte los de maneira a que os apertasses por baixo.... mudaste os comutadores de lado ?...

[@bugzapper1541]

Obrigado! Sim são os mesmos espelhos. Neste vídeo falo sobre os adaptadores, é fácil: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGG9Z6hjea-Mq68

[@luque-xlucas9576]

Boas... depois de por aqui a msg fui ver teus videos no canal e vi la o video onde falas dos adaptadores que compraste na net... exelente ideia my friend... ficou top assim ... Sabes me dizer se ela é confortável? Ao seja no fim de tipo 1h em cima se nao te começa a doer o rabo ou as costas devido a posição. ..

[@luque-xlucas9576]

Tenho uma honda cb 1000r de 2008 ... que adoro.... mas ando a pensar comprar uma segunda mota mais levezinha e mais confortável de posição de condução, pois idade e tendinites nos braços ja nao perdoam muito ... E sobre tudo gostaria de ter outra mota para passeios suaves com a malta... onde ritmos de andamentos são baixos, ai é que minha cb ja nao ajuda pois nao é mota para andar demasiado devagar... posição de condução nao favorece esses ritmos mais soft... Ando de olho na benelli 502c que acho limda demais e essa honda rebel que tem seu charme.... 1100 seria o ideal mas para segumda mota queria uma coisa mais barata mesmo sem grandes gastos e so para curtir....

[@mattcrane7251]

Your front tire is backwards by tread design. But the arrow on the tire looks correct. Will somebody help me understand this?

[@kidena.338]

This will be my next bike. 😁

[@bugzapper1541]

I bet you'll have fun!

[@djrato1migimiga]

How much cost the customs in portugal for the full exaust ?

[@benmari758]

great review, do you have the link to mirrors or are they its mirrors up side down

[@-ZEMOSGATE-]

Where did you get the seat cover? Please

[@constantineco]

Honda rebel is a great bike for short begginers Bmw r nine t is a great bike for short experience riders😁

[@lbfiesta]

nice review!!! how is your avg cruising speed? Im seriously considering getting this bike. Im not a fast driver however in my country there are some highways which traffic speed is around +-135km/hr so in order to keep up and go through it safely in need some power.

[@bugzapper1541]

Cruising speed on the Rebel is anywhere between 100-120 kmh because of the wind. I can cruise better on the CB500X at 140-150 kmh no problem.

[@aguinaldoremus192]

A good sound of exhause

[@bugzapper1541]

Agreed

[@lowbennyshiyuan4510]

Cool bike 👍 May I know what's the exhaust brand ?

[@bugzapper1541]

Black Widow. Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4jLapKFnrR_j9U

[@gameplaya2002]

Thanks I just saw this and I’m looking into this bike specifically as my first and wanted to know mods for it and there into my liking especially the passenger seat?(I think, does it work as it) and the rack for storage. I wanna know some weather mods like for backpacks/clothing and obviously the bike. Thank you

[@DrJones-wi4rs]

I am 1.78 long. Is that okay for this bike? Great review

[@FineVisionz]

Beautiful bike! If you still have it, what are your thoughts on it now? I'm looking into picking upt this bike for my first bike. Thanks! :)

[@Jose-yt8sm]

Excelente máquina e excelente review!! E para andar com pendura em viagens? Já andaste? Se sim que tal se comporta? Abraço Edit: Vi entretanto que caiu, as melhoras! O material arranjasse o importante é estar bem.

[@bugzapper1541]

Obrigado! Não é confortável para pendura em longa viagem. Para um passeio serve bem, desde que tenha o encosto de costas. Sem isso o pendura sente que vai cair para tras

[@MrMaiaBang]

Boas, dei sub, e fiquei surpreendido pela positiva ao ver que eras dos nossos ;) Tiveste algum problema com seguro contra tudo e todos + furto? Sentiste alguma vez que a tua mota estivesse em risco de ser roubada? Abraço e obrigado em avanço por qualquer tipo de resposta!

[@frabru207]

Hi, is the backrest original honda or is it an after market? Can I possibly find out what brand it is? Thanks

[@bugzapper1541]

Honda original. The smallest option, therefore the best in my opinion

[@Filmaluco]

Espero nao teres a info em algum lado e eu nao ter encontrado, mas tens um link de onde comprastes o encosto de passageiro?

[@bugzapper1541]

Veio da própria Honda Portugal

[@Filmaluco]

@@bugzapper1541 thanks!!!

[@fentFloyd]

Reconheci logo a pronúncia, estou a pensar em comprar uma como primeira mota, tenho 1,81 não sei se vou ficar ridículo ou não...

[@bugzapper1541]

Pronúncia do norte! Até a falar inglês se nota :) Mota muito fácil para começar, mas eu recomendo dar os primeiros passos numa 125. O que os outros pensam não interessa nada, tens é de ver se te sentes bem nela.

[@fentFloyd]

@@bugzapper1541 Com o que os outros pensam não estou preocupado hahahaha, a esta chamam-lhe mota de menina mas para mim, com o preço que tem é das mais bonitas. Pois, se calhar fazia melhor começar com uma 125 mas de aspeto nenhuma é muito apelativa para mim...

[@bugzapper1541]

Há muitas mulheres que só conseguem andar de Rebel (pelo menos ao início) por ter o assento muito baixo. Eu tenho um 1,70m, alterei agora o assento (finalmente!), e como ficou um pouco mais alto está melhor para mim. Podes pensar fazer o mesmo.

[@fentFloyd]

@@bugzapper1541 Depois faz um vídeo a mostrar o assento, pelo que vi neste vídeo tens bom gosto nas modificações que fizeste!

[@bugzapper1541]

Obrigado. Tou muito atrasado nos vídeos que tenho para publicar mas eventualmente vai sair. Podes ver fotos aqui: instagram.com/p/CRhGp9rlOub/?

[@SergioPhuo]

With how many kilometers did you change the standard tires?

[@bugzapper1541]

10700km

[@lop3sold]

Hello dear Mr. Bug, I am considering buying a Honda Rebel 500, but I am afraid that as time goes by I will want something stronger such as a rebel 1100. Will you have the opportunity to test drive the Honda Rebel 1100? If so, do you think you can exchange the Honda Rebel 500 for a Rebel 1100? Grande Abraço

[@bugzapper1541]

I’m very much looking forward to trying the 1100 when they come out. But bigger is not always better!

[@path_ethics]

Bonita mota. Olha queria perguntar-te em relação às alterações que fizeste (espelhos e escape), cá em Portugal já me disseram que por lei é proibido fazer quaisquer alterações visuais às motas, e que se as autoridades quiserem multam até por uns simples espelhos diferentes, isto é verdade? Ainda por cima as inspeções periódicas obrigatórias às motas vão chegar mais cedo ou mais tarde, parece arriscado fazer alterações.. É uma pena porque esta mota é um espetáculo para customizar.

[@bugzapper1541]

Sim, é ilegal se for material não-homologado. Sim, por vezes pegam com tudo, até material homologado. Pessoalmente nunca tive problema com polícia. Provavelmente, o facto de não conduzir de maneira "provocadora" ajuda a não chamar a atenção.

[@jokdrum]

Alô, bom video, estou a pensar comprar a Rebel limited edition, os espelhos são originais, como é que os inverteste??é possivel pores o link do site onde compras te o suporte sff??Obrigado!!!!Cumps

[@bugzapper1541]

Comprei uns adaptadores online de marca branca, para inverter os espelhos de origem

[@jokdrum]

@@bugzapper1541 olá tudo bem, já comprei a mota, é possível enviar o link do site onde compras te os adaptadores dos espelhos sff?!?Obrigado Cumprimentos

[@bugzapper1541]

Parabéns pela compra! Manda pm pelo Instagram para te enviar

[@brunomartinho7718]

Boas, com deposito cheio faz em Media qts KLM.?

[@bugzapper1541]

280 a 350, depende muito das brincadeiras ;)

[@arbaazsayed7662]

What is the mileage on it?? Anyone?? How much fuel does it use to go up a 100kms??

[@alexoz6685]

Nice sound

[@yuriys.6352]

Witch would be better as a first bike rebel or cb500x? Rebel looks better but maybe cb500x is more practical? Usage for a city and +- 50km. around.

[@bugzapper1541]

They're both very easy to ride. CB500X is taller, so it fits a tall rider better. It's also better for the passenger and a top box, if you want one. Rebel is the best for short riders and very easy in the city. But I recommend starting on a smaller bike, like a 125. Your choice.

[@peteygnyc]

Link to footpegs?

[@bugzapper1541]

puig.tv/en/tuning-motos/footpegs/sport-footpegs?bike=25748#responsivetab2

[@claretbuck1882]

👍🏻

[@yuriys.6352]

👍

[@helderpolonio7849]

this is a great fucking bike, relaçao preço/qualidade é praticamente imbativel...

[@bugzapper1541]

I agree a cem por cento

[@suleyman2064]

from the front view it reminds me a harley 48

[@tenza7545]

Huh I thought maybe you where counter leaning with that much peg rub

[@n057828]

If only you could get dct transmission? Like the big brother!

[@bugzapper1541]

I don’t like automatic transmissions, neither in cars nor in bikes.

[@RB-jr4he]

Não perdoas os foot pegs 🤪

[@bugzapper1541]

Nunca!

[@sundukibrahim2944]

F.ck those miles - who wants seeks the converter.Great review

[@miguelperass7343]

Bem me parecia que eras tuga ahahha do quando falaste da n2 e que tive a certeza

[@29-mohitranganathan78]

Great Video 👍! Rebel 500 aka my first bike 😎 (soon..) #yougotasubscriber

[@bugzapper1541]

Welcome!