Honda Rebel: The Unsung Hero of the Motorcycle World

[@steveducett7453]

The 250 isn't just a great beginner's bike, it is also a great "terminal" bike, the last one you own. My bikes started with Honda 50 cc Sport in 1965, then the CB 160, CB450, 750 Shadow, then a V Star 1300 touring model before I downsized at 72 years of age to a 2013 Honda 250 rebel.

[@michaelb.42112]

So cool !!!!

[@kz1000st1]

Precisely the reason I have a 250 Nighthawk in my garage. It's taller and has the same engine but is so much lighter than my other bike, a 750 Kawasaki. When I can't hold up the Kawasaki anymore I'll be full timing on the Nighthawk.

[@paulsilva6543]

You are absolutely right sir. The rebel is all you need.

[@adamdelarozza1985]

I'm a 62 yr old short male also prefers my 2015 Rebel 250!

[@tjdime]

...I'm getting there...now looking to see what I'd like... Don't need to break land speed records anymore..but..it was fun..smiles

[@0bm31770]

71 year old here. I recently bought a 2000 Rebel 250. I really like it. I wouldn't like to take long trips on it, but at this stage I'm only interested in pleasure rides on country roads.

[@ry491]

I am 84 years old here in the Uk . I have owned all knids of bikes. Two years ago I bought a 250 Rebel with 2000 miles on it . At my time of life it suits me perfectly . I am 5.11 and don't feel cramped at all . Its very comfortable and easy to ride and maintain . Cruises at 60 which is fine for me . I love it and it's a keeper .

[@BeeBN]

one SUPER underrated thing about this bike is its simplicity, no fuel pump, no radiator, just a carb and an engine. things will run no matter what. you can treat them like beater bikes and they'll run, I was hit in a head on collision , broke my leg and even with the motor cracked it STILL turned on and ran... things unstoppable.

[@VehicleHunter]

Sorry to hear about your accident. But you are right. These simple motors are incredible simple and reliable.

[@brentonmccoy6928]

blud, I knew I got this recommendation because of you.

[@michaelb.42112]

My friend Wendy is 5' tall and has had a Honda Rebel 250 for 20 years. She rides to Mendocino all the time on those curvy roads that go for miles. It's an AWESOME bike. A legend.

[@emmiliacisco7029]

I'm buying my husband one for Christmas. It's his first bike and I really hope he loves it

[@davesaysso1970]

If he doesn't, find a new husband. Although he may want to trade it out and get something bigger after riding it a couple moths

[@nahanng7791]

Just bought a 2016 Rebel 250 with 4800 miles for 2100$ She is just perfect for me, a beginner who loves to commute in city and back road crusing. I feel so much comfortable riding her. Great bike to learn on and will definitely keep her.

[@papaballoon]

I am 71. I have been riding since 1968. I rode a CB125S for 19 years. I have never had a Honda rebel 250. I have a yamaha 250cc scooter. So my thoughts are for 250s in general rather than this specific 250. I think that a 250 is possibly THE perfect size. A true goldilocks bike. A true "do everything" type. Highway? Yep. 65/70 mph.. not as fast as some like, but still highway able. Light and well mannered around town, super fuel economy. (60-80 mpg) and really easy to ride. I have settled on the scooter style FOR MY USE. You do what you want. But I like the internal, locking storage/ cargo capicity. Mine has not one, not two, but three (well, four actually) places to put stuff ALL LOCKABLE. Mine is so reliable and fun that I have been riding THIS bike for over 10 years and 30,000 miles. If I wanted to ride to my mom's house 1000 miles away, my only question would be, " how much crap do I want to take? " I could head out with an hour of notice. Great size

[@AndrewWhite33]

Thank you for this video. I just bought a 1996 Rebel 250 -- my first bike. I'm learning to ride and I will also be learning to do my own maintenance. This video confirmed to me that I made a good choice.

[@troyholt9728]

Fantastic Video! I own 2 250’s, this video is so informative! I have much bigger bikes, but the fun factor of the 250 outshines them all

[@willwork2fish261]

After watching your videos for my first bike I want a Rebel… you can Bob them out and be a nice cruiser for the town riding! Thanks man

[@keithtilsley1901]

Last summer I bought a 2008 Rebel 250 with a little bit over 1000 miles for $600! Love it so much!

[@kennypool]

I paid 1100 for a 06 Honda reflex 250cc. Water cooled, lots of storage, not a showpiece. But she starts runs and stops.

[@VehicleHunter]

I've been curious about those. Seems like a good balance of scooter.

[@centralcal6604]

I have a 2014 Honda rebel That I have owned for a few years. It's always fun to ride.

[@bubbaslock143]

I have a 1997 reble that bobbed out it is an amazing bike highly recommend for anyone there easy to maintain and repair parts are pretty easy to come by and my fuel line and filter is from a steil chainsaw kit and it's worked for over 50 miles I have the single carb swap so carb clean and repair is also eazy because you dont have to sync carbs together

[@jaredbutler9058]

loved the look of the old one's. last year i started with the 500 (Good Bike) now have the 1100t dct and love it

[@HenauderTitzauf]

They look, run, are great engines and motorcycles. They weren’t intended to be a gold wing, a 1000 cc engined speed demon, but they were great commuter, fun bikes. I never got to get one, back injury with an sl175 in 1972 stopped my 2 wheeled fun, but, I can live thru others. Not much fun, but my life so far, and at 79 I still want, but can’t ride unless it’s 4 wheels.

[@kirkrose9770]

Just atrted building a 1982 honda cm250 basically a rebel this made me love what im doing even more building it is the most simple procces mind you ive never touched a bike but i love em 😅

[@jimshepard8822]

I bought a new 1986, $ 1425.00. Had the bike 7 yrs. Wish I still had it !

[@jonny6758]

What wouls you reccomend somebody whos 6,1 to look into

[@terrycurtis8361]

As for feeling cramped or crowded the handlebars are adjustable forward and back.

[@jamesslick4790]

To this day a Rebel 250 is a cool looking commuter bike no matter HOW long you have been riding! Oh, and it's STILL a Honda! 👍👍

[@explorandoando1530]

Donde consiguir el velocimetro..diguital.

[@LeatherMiasma]

One question is killing me. Should i get a 97 Honda rebel (125cc) version that needs some work on, or a Keeway superlight 125? First bike ever.

[@terrycurtis8361]

What GPS speedo did you get and did you get it from Amazon ???

[@user-db8lj6wt7z]

Where did you get the GPS unit?

[@jamesslick4790]

Where I commute, 70 Mph is a fantasy. So no worries!

[@Lloyd-mo]

I've had 2 rebels. Definitely short on height. I prefer my csc rx3 250 now. Taller and more power.

[@VehicleHunter]

I’ve heard good things about csc

[@Rickwaldron1960]

Honda shadows were were very durable but every one i owned had rear cylinder trouble the rear cylinder would run way hotter than the front cylinder even though they were all.liquid cooled it still didnt change mutch

[@ruud1955rdg]

You forgot the best Honda, the CMX 450 (1986-1987) in the list in the beginning of the video.

[@jonahkdrumming]

I’m 5’ 11” or 6’ would I feel cramped?

[@SuperTonyZero]

No, I'm 6'3 and I feel fine. Just don't get too comfortable or you might end up with a hump 🤣

[@TheNikipa]

I just picked up a 2015 cmx 250 rebel qpuld the 500 have also been a good beginner bike I've ridden dirt bikes but I wanted something fairly cheap everything is stock i paid 2100 before taxes after it was 2600

[@abasjabr7573]

What model please nice bike.

[@bruceclark5627]

Have you watched the video at all?

[@kevinfleming5849]

Wheres the link for the speedo?

[@VehicleHunter]

I've added it to the description now. I did a video on the installation of it and put it there, but forgot to put it on this one.

[@kevinfleming5849]

Thanks!

[@LinuxHurts]

How tall ARE you?

[@seanmcgivney7631]

I wish I had bought one of those, instead of a ninja 250.

[@VehicleHunter]

Why didn't you like the ninja 250?

[@seanmcgivney7631]

I had little money at the time. I didn't adjust the valves. I rode 31,000 miles in a year, and then it died. I always thought that a rebel would have been more durable. Fun bike, though.

[@genegoodwin8925]

Your Rebel is pretty rough when compared to the ones I see for sale today.Your speedometer was messed up, you are missing the side panel that covers the air filter box, and the exhaust are cut. I would not have bought this bike, simply too rough.

[@mercedesw211classic]

Great high quality bike.

[@kennypool]

Great old bike, typical driving school model.

[@evie8143]

I bought one in 1990, great starter motor.

[@MegaRomans01]

I rode a couple of rebel 250s around before. Imo They are kinda cheap, wretched feeling little bikes. At least the ones i got at. I would only ride one if I wanted to commute within a 15 min distance and had nothing else. I wonder if dude making the video has ridden anything else not a 250 or 150 scooter. a 650 sport touring bike would change this guys life if he hasn't.

[@TheHonestTruth]

Top speed isn't 70 I go 77 max

[@rickrigsby7620]

Sounds very much like a British twin

[@dbnzone4845]

found one exactly same model with 50.000 km WORTH ??

[@mattharper1642]

Absolutely! The Rebel 250 I have is 20K miles deep and still rolling strong, and those engines are built like little anvils. They're terrifyingly reliable, fuel efficient, and easy to tune. It takes like 2 quarts of oil, and the change interval is 4K miles. Just make sure you keep your tires inflated and tighten up your suspension. I use mine for commuting and grocery shopping, and it does spectacularly for that, up to and including casually cracking off a hundred miles for like three bucks. It also doesn't care about cold or rain, and will happily carry you through the winter. There are plenty of aftermarket bits and bobs, including upgraded fuel tanks, cargo, etc, all very low cost. It's exactly what it claims to be and nothing more. It's a little commuter that will casually carry my 200lb ass to 80 mph.

[@craigconway4093]

Awesome

[@Rickwaldron1960]

I was not very fussy on the rebel 250 they ran good but seemed to be a very dinky motercycle

[@uknownicky357]

lol i got the 85

[@ohwell2790]

Why so damn loud? Thumbs down for that.

[@safeeffective385]

Ain't for chumps