Beautiful bike. Can't go wrong with a Honda cruiser.
@reyzapata93754 ай бұрын
I had the same bike back in 1986 which I got for my 25th Birthday. And today at 63yrs I still have it in great condition along with my HD’s soft tail. 😇🙏🏽👍🏽
@JanBanJoovi-ol1qv8 ай бұрын
I was obsessed with this bike when I was a teenager, first, it’s not as huge as the harleys or the typical cruisers, second it’s cheap, fourth it looks good and lastly it’s reliable. Unfortunately cheap as it was, I still can’t afford it back then. It’s the best one if you just want to ride a small cruiser or don’t really into speed but you want to look good on wheels.
@jaysongraft36272 жыл бұрын
Super clean. Those bikes run good.
@sonnyseabury40512 жыл бұрын
Sharp looking bike. Stunning! It's a Testament to how long Hondas will last, and how well they will continue to run, if you take care of them. ❤️
@donniehowlett11852 жыл бұрын
Hey Ken cool lil bikes! I was working at the local Honda Dealership as a Honda Tech when these hit the showroom!...they sold for $1,295.00 then! Lol! This one is for sure clean! Great find!
@tarawebb92372 ай бұрын
I have a 1986 Honda Rebel! I bought it to learn on. The man who owned it before me learned on it back in 86. He then went on to teach his kids and their kids how to ride on it.
@daynabutlin6176 Жыл бұрын
Hi guys;I have an 05 Rebel ,with 2000 miles on it. It looks brand new. I m older, so I couldn't ride the bike ,it was too heavy.I bought it brand new in 95. Now that was a beautiful bike too. I traded my Suzuki 800 interceptor, on this. Traded even,for this,and the dealer in California, was delivering,another bike in New York, so they dropped mine off, and made that delivery. When they were going back, they picked my old bike. It was on dealership floor 3 days,and it sold. The dealership called me ,and said ,the customer loves it. Nicest bike they ever had. Glad both of us got nice bikes, and will have a nice home.
@ChingoMandinguez Жыл бұрын
My first bike was a 1986 Rebel 250.... Bought it used in '93; q great beginner bike and lots of fun!
@TheHaiku2 Жыл бұрын
Anyone should be proud to have such a fine bike!
@dr.jiIIaIicecooper25872 жыл бұрын
That was my friend's wife's first bike in similar color, but I don't remember the year. It was from late 90s or early 2000s Believe me or not, you can do decent wheelies on that thing LMAO When I was younger and stupid I laughed at those bikes, but now I can really appreciate the design and profile of that little cruiser. It really looks good and replicates a nice cruiser. Timeless design it is, looks better than some of the newest cheaply made cruisers with a lot of black cheap plastic. I would love to mess around on that bike lol I love that classic Honda wing on the tank, looks gorgeous.
@KillrMillr72 жыл бұрын
Perfect starter bike for anyone wanting to learn how to ride. They use these specifically at DMV approved first time riders school. They're bullet proof
@unionrdr6 ай бұрын
I've seen the MSF Beginner courses use these and the V Star 250 like mine. Being a rusty returning rider after some 50 years outta the saddle, at 68, these bikes fit like a glove.
@joechancio51772 жыл бұрын
That reminds me of taking my motorcycle license test. Thats what they would give to people in the school who didnt have their own bike. All the d.c. cops had them also.
@unionrdr6 ай бұрын
I've seen the MSF Beginners course using the V Star 250 & the Rebels.
@ChapaFullyLoaded8 ай бұрын
My father has one of these ‘85 Rebels sitting in the garage that has been stored since around ‘89. Mint condition! Maybe I can bully him into getting it running again 😅
@tashkar6 ай бұрын
You absolutely have to do that!
@kennethanway79794 ай бұрын
I had a few of these small Hondas...loved them! The rebel looked like a baby sportster! 😀👍
@kennethanway79794 ай бұрын
I had a cm 200 twin star, and a cm 250. Never had a rebel... wanted one, but couldn't afford it...got my cm250 instead! Still happy camper. Finally hung up the boots after 43 years. Had a pc800 that I sold to a kid, and gave him all my gear. He's gonna go for training. My bike should be in good hands. It was 97 with only about 8000miles.🥺
@G.H.A.19705 ай бұрын
I am 6" and I think I may just wing it. Nice bike to learn with. You made me realise I should get one.
@myrskylintu12 жыл бұрын
I have always wanted to put that engine in CB125TD with double carbs and hotter cam. Bottom end fits straight in.
@adamdelarozza1985 Жыл бұрын
Candy Paint and Chrome all around! I have a 2015 Rebel in pristine condition and I agree they are going to be collected as new bikes skip out on the chrome & paints are flat!
@jamesslick4790 Жыл бұрын
Just like cars today..Where did the chrome and color go?!? When I was a kid TV was black and white, but the cars were color. Now we have TV in HD color, But the cars are black and white! 🤷♂️
@PARENTALADVISORYPODCAST Жыл бұрын
@@jamesslick4790interesting. Good observances
@unionrdr6 ай бұрын
My '18 V Star 250 was in the same beautiful shape when I bought it two years ago! A bit bigger and torqueier than the Honda with a V-Twin. But both are nice bikes for noobies or those of us that are returning to riding after decades. Muscle memory does fade folks! Anyway, like this one, it just needed a good cleaning and the usual service. Reliable and fun, no matter which one you pick. I've been seeing a lot more smaller bikes around here this season. They seem happy with their choices and smile when We see each other. Generally, bikes bring out the good in people. A person in a good mood is a friendlier person! Bikes...goooodaha.
@PMB827 Жыл бұрын
If I ever get a bike I want this to be my first
@ChrisfromGeorgia Жыл бұрын
Very Nice👍
@tessietaylor3819 Жыл бұрын
I have an 85 Rebel that I ride and love. Same color but I'm working on the rust on the spokes and some other parts of the chrome. Any tips please share...thanks love your rebel she's BEAUTIFUL
@PARENTALADVISORYPODCAST Жыл бұрын
Just bought my 85. Love it.
@markuscontreras3142 Жыл бұрын
How much did you get yours for I got mine with 12k miles on it , you k ow how long this bikes will last ?
@TheClaudfry6 ай бұрын
Great Video! Thank You for Sharing
@matiaspetroselli55922 жыл бұрын
Is the engine of the rebel 250 the same of the Nighthawk 250?
@andyb99942 жыл бұрын
That may be the slowest I've seen Kaplan America go on a motorcycle.....👍
@Felix-fy7ki2 жыл бұрын
It even sounds nice! My quad has a copy of this engine. Great motorcycle, how much is it?
@jamesslick4790 Жыл бұрын
As for someone wanting a city commuter, These are perfect and it's a "real bike", not a "scooter"! But it wIll get scooter like MPGs if you don't push it! I love Rebels! (and I'm 6'1" 220 Lbs!) LOL.
@finalsphereps Жыл бұрын
Beautiful machine
@noisepuppet2 жыл бұрын
That little bike makes you look like sasquatch on a motorcycle 😂
@TIPO9kkwklad72j Жыл бұрын
I learned in this bike ❤️❤️
@Diane-k8k8 ай бұрын
I have a 2005 rebel 250 and it doesn’t stay running unless. I keep the choke on almost the whole way. Had all kinds of work done to it and now I am having problems any suggestions? On what I can try to fix it? Thanks
@KaplanCycles8 ай бұрын
Have a professional micro drill the pilot Jets ...If they don't know what I'm talking about they're not a professional
@allannirvana Жыл бұрын
Bad ass. Do you think if I roll with this into them Harley boys, they let me their hell's angel club?
@KaplanCycles Жыл бұрын
No.
@WaylonAxe2 жыл бұрын
I want one!!
@billcollins7009 Жыл бұрын
I bought two 1986 Rebels brand new. The first one was destroyed when a drunk driver parked on top of it two months after I bought it. Unfortunately, I was riding it at the time.
@loungchaidee7649 Жыл бұрын
I would really like to find one here in Thailand. I currently have a Honda Phantom, assembled in Thailand, which I am delighted with.
@FernandoChaves Жыл бұрын
Cool, I have a Rebel Limited in that condition.
@loudogrobinson4547 Жыл бұрын
My mother has a black 86 450cc rebel that she's garage kept for about 18 years now. it has 13 thousand miles on it and will need some clean up for sure... but she was experienced when she got this and took great care of it. Anyone have any clue what its worth?
@ordinaryjoegaming287510 ай бұрын
Hey guys i am 186cm tall and can someone suggest a site or a list or something where i can check bikes that are suitable for me?
@Diane-k8k8 ай бұрын
Is this something I would be Able to do myself?
@KaplanCycles8 ай бұрын
Ride it or fix it what are you trying to accomplish
@Dogatemyhomework927 Жыл бұрын
Curious. How much did you sell that beauty for? Love your videos
@72tx3402 жыл бұрын
So many people start on these bikes!
@meyawabdulaziz38632 жыл бұрын
clean 👍🗿
@2144world2 жыл бұрын
MashahAllah nice bike ..
@Minuteman.17768 ай бұрын
I have a 1985 Honda rebel 250 with 2477 miles on it
@JuanAlducin6509 ай бұрын
Amigo cual es el color exacto de esta moto? Tengo una 1985 y quiero pintarla exactamente de ese color
@raymondstrehl3679 Жыл бұрын
Nice and clean guys I know will say their bike is dirty I look say " Where ? "
@bodyrumuae2914 Жыл бұрын
I'm your height. Maybe it's from my perspective, or lack of being around motorcycles, but I think you make it look tiny.
@dasunwanniarachchige17134 ай бұрын
Ken, i have a rebel that, modified. It comes unique condition. If u an interest to see it, i will show photos.
@KaplanCycles4 ай бұрын
Yes
@dasunwanniarachchige17134 ай бұрын
@@KaplanCycles can i have your Email please?
@toddhaines70979 ай бұрын
Just bought a mint condition 87
@joncurlee-hy6oi Жыл бұрын
Kinda big for that ride ..😊
@danyvecerra87122 жыл бұрын
Just got my new rebel
@dramos55192 жыл бұрын
Dude it's fun!
@williampierce5615 Жыл бұрын
On that bike.
@RoseMarsh-t1e3 ай бұрын
3688 Roberto Parkways
@racereach11 ай бұрын
It looks very small 😂 like a mini
@perrycorn278910 ай бұрын
They are great bikes to ride I had a cmx 250 converted to single seat loved it gave it to a guy his car burnt and I gave him the bike but he passed away never used it they had a starter problem my son sent a pic of it it's a bit of a mess but Im going to get it back if I can and do it up make it look new again when people heard it coming they though it was a big Harley but we're shocked to see the bike but it looks good too that red bike is a real credit to the woman keeping it like that and yes worth heaps for an old bike mine was a 1986 has mods and mod plates fitted when I brought it for 1100 Aus dollars done up I would get 5000 to 6000 maybe more