Why I Chose The Honda Rebel 250

[@georgechambless2719]

The 250 Rebel is one of the greatest bikes of all time. I still have my '99 after all these years. Bigger bikes are a different experience and require more skill. Rebels are user-friendly to new riders and reliable, but still capable of highway speeds. The perfect first 'real' motorcycle.

[@timothyprice9064]

I have to agree with you, I still own one with no plans to get rid of it.

[@jimshepard8822]

I bought a new rebel 250, in 1986 $1450. My ride was 28 mi back and forth, very comfortable. My farthest ride was about 130 mi Round trip and I was sore after that ride. The rebel might be the best transportation purchase I ever made

[@nomadicfanatic]

Thank you for the honest opinions, man. Respect.

[@GoingYooper]

lol my boy Eric.Funny to see you here. Well I guess not really as you have had a few bikes now. I ride a 750 but my son just got a rebel and has started to bobbed it out. Stay out of wet grass! ;) I watch.

[@RollModel724]

I just purchased my first bike. Got a 1986 Honda Rebel 250 and it was just such an easy bike on the throttle ... Super excited.

[@kenstrauss5841]

I owned a Honda CM400 and a Shadow 750 ACE. I just bought a Rebel 250 and it is so much fun and easy to ride I’m 68 and don’t want a big bike anymore

[@AllboroLCD]

Rebel is a perfect bike, though poorly tuned from factory.... Sprocket change to 15t/30t, K&N filter, iridium plugs & sport CDI, Carb upjet make the bike MUCH MUCH more rideable on highways. Good for 80mph!! Bore the jugs out to fit 57mm pistons and the bike no longer bogs down in wind or on hills!

[@bulletpoint728]

Got a floss bro get with the program LOL. Thanks man I’m getting a 99 rebel next month, so excited it’s my first bike!

[@alexgordonepic]

my first bike was a 650 sport bike. it was scary. i actually would rather a chill cruiser like that...

[@BamaBoi-wy6le]

I just picked up a 03 Honda rebel 4 days ago as my first bike and I'm loving it I seriously thought it wasnt gonna be enough power but it does fine on the hwy

[@geraldscott4302]

Started riding at age 8 on a Bultaco 100cc dirt bike. Got my first street bike at age 16, in 1975, a 1972 Suzuki GT380. Went from that to a brand new 1980 Suzuki GS450L. That started my love affair with cruisers. Went from that to a Yamaha XS650 Special, then to an XS1100 Special. I've owned a lot of large cruisers and a couple of Goldwings. I've also owned 4 Rebel 250s. Bought the first one brand new in 1985. I didn't need it, I just loved the look, and it was dirt cheap, like $1200. Since then I've had a used '99 Rebel 250, an '08 Rebel 250, and now have a bought new '16 Rebel 250. When I saw the disgusting POS that Honda replaced the Rebel 250 with in '17, I rushed right down to the local Honda dealer and bought the new 250. I have put over 50,000 miles on Rebel 250s, over half of that on the highway at full throttle. They are unbreakable. I used to belong to a Honda Rebel forum, and the owner of the forum was a big guy, 6'2, 250 pounds. He had put over 100,000 miles on a Rebel 250, a lot of it on the highway. Besides the Rebel 250, I also have a 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750, and a 2006 Sportster 1200L. Both are carbureted. I have never owned a computer bike. I bought the Sportster used with 4700 miles on it. It's white, gloss black, and orange, with LOTS of chrome. I don't like the Sportster Iron because I can't stand flat black motorcycles. And I wouldn't touch a crotch rocket with anything but a sledgehammer.

[@silverhairdemon]

bought one for 300 euro!! riding on it for 7 years!! problem free, this one never ever goes away not even if i could buy a harley.

[@redswift31]

How the hell did you get it for that cheap?

[@ALICATMOTO]

The Rebel 250 is quite peppy actually and makes a great starter bike. Also, the Honda name is known to be great in terms of quality. Love my Rebel.

[@jamesslick4790]

They are also a great little commuter bike even if you have been riding for decades! The "Baby Harley" styling is a bonus too! I love these lil' bastards!

[@ALICATMOTO]

@James Slick I just took mine on its first group ride. It was a 100-mile ride with approx 90 other riders and I kept up just fine. One guy got a big kick out of it! 😆 I think there was one more Rebel in the bunch too.

[@genegoodwin8925]

I traded for a 1987 250cc Rebel in 1988 and rode it for while before I sold it. Now I am 70 years old and looking at another one. I've owned motorcycles since 1967, mostly Japanese models and four Harleys. I will NEVER own another Harley. My last one cost $37,000 and broke down four times within the first year of ownership. I am looking at a 2013 Rebel with 1700 miles. If I buy it I plan to buy a small Puig windshield and change the rear spocket from a 33 tooth to a 30 tooth which will lower the RPM's at highway speeds. Thank you for sharing this video. You be sure to ride safe and enjoy every journey.

[@RGBeanie]

I just got one, just need to pass the practical test now!

[@QuinlanOUR12]

I got a free 2007 "Zhejiang" 250 4-stroke dirt-bike two years ago. (I'm 52 years old... I don't need a dirt-bike). All summer, I'm thinking... "okay, what am I going to turn this into?" (I like to cobble). That autumn, I discovered a 2009 Honda Rebel "rolling chassis" on Craigslist for $125.00. BINGO!!! My Boss at work allowed me to bring the bike(s) into work so I could do the engine-swap throughout the winter. (I work in a tool-and-die shop). By springtime, I was finished. (Mostly..... there's ALWAYS more to customize,... right?) I did some custom artwork on the gas tank, this spring. I LOVE my Rebel. And the best part is...... I have a kick-start!!! ... (I will NOT own a bike that doesn't have a kick-start). I've always liked the looks of the Rebel. NOW I have one. And that one-lunger 250 gets 75 miles per gallon!!! (Awesome when gas is almost $5.00 a gallon).

[@timothymidkiff2894]

Something I found on Facebook was that they made a special edition one in 1986. Somebody close by me had one for sale. Rebel’s seem to be everywhere on FB marketplace for sale.

[@MahaffeyMoto]

Timothy Midkiff Yeah man before I bought my Rebel I looked on Craigslist for about a year couldn't find many good deals so I looked on facebook and found the Honda Rebel that I ended up buying

[@devilcrazyman]

Where on facebook do you look? Asking because I'm trying to find one myself.

[@mariomonge340]

@@devilcrazyman market place, but will depend on the state you live. For instance in California and Las Vegas I've seen a lot of them on sale and happened recently on 2023

[@dalegarrard9446]

Good job. Honda Rebels are tough and very reliable. Good choice. You can probably sell it in a couple years for what you paid for it.

[@M3rover]

Just bought my first bike, a 2012 Rebel 250 used from a dealer... my start up choke time is looooong like 20 minutes. Did you pre-warm your bike in this video? or is that how my ride "should" start? Thanks for a great video.

[@MahaffeyMoto]

I just pull out the choke and once i get about a mile down the road i push it back in i never wait on it to warm up

[@ALICATMOTO]

I have the same issue. It takes forever to warm up.

[@dangerdylan5005]

I just made my first rebel250 video. I got.mine the same time as you and have been subscribed ever since. Thanks for the motivation. We need to see some more videos. It's been too long

[@josegaray3662]

I have a question got this bike yesterday 07 do you keep the choke switch all the way up when you ride . When I bring it down it idles really high is that normal? U just got it yesterday I don’t anything About bikes I have the sand one like yours . I wish I can FaceTime I would love to ask you 2 or 3 question . To know what’s what on this bike

[@georgestrait66]

man where do you live, the scenery is nice what a great place to ride

[@brycesterling947]

This guy is funny as hell

[@jseden]

I got a rebel because I just wanted a practical, simple and reliable small bike.. the cmx250 is all of this at a great value. I paid 1400 for an 09 with 1500 miles in awesome shape.

[@pablomyersmyers6914]

Well I got a shitty deal

[@jseden]

Pablo Myers Myers not necessarily.. region matters. Same for season and a couple other factors. I watched listings for months and bought in January. The guy was moving in a few weeks so pretty much any decent cash offer looked good on this case. They were asking 18 or 1900 originally. Also worth noting that the previous owner dropped it once or twice and I have a tank dent. It belonged to the sellers girlfriend, was her first bike.. I've put about 5000 on it myself with no issues tho. Hasn't needed anything but oil changes. I've also noticed that prices on them seem to be going up a little..

[@pablomyersmyers6914]

Well the guy that sold me his want 3,000

[@jseden]

Pablo Myers Myers might have been a little high but if you like it, there are totally worse things that could have happened. Especially if you plan on keeping it long term. A few months ago, I found a "new" old stock 09 with 5 miles on it for 3400.. that's the most expensive one I've found. Generally running, "ready to ride" rebels seem to range from 1000-2500 in my area though, Denver.. mine was just the best I could find for the money after several months of watching.

[@pablomyersmyers6914]

Thanks man that helped me out a lot an I can honestly say I have fun riding it the cost of it didn’t even matter once I was on it lol

[@ImSrry4BeingWhite]

Why wouldn't you recommend putting bags on this?

[@jamesslick4790]

I was "only" in my 20s when I realized I like "cruisers". Different bikes for different riders! No different than cars. I was a 28 year old "kid" when I bought my first (and so far ONLY) NEW car: A 1990 Buick LeSabre! At the time I had to be HALF the age of the average buyer of THAT model. I didn't CARE. It rode nice and was DAMN NEAR a Cadillac for way less money!

[@EpicCyanideBlast]

man i want my permit but its been snowing in April so i just wanna get it in the summer when its warm, its a nice bike too, you should do a walk around of the bike.

[@MahaffeyMoto]

Thanks for watching I did a walk around in this video here's a link kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKeXq5VvpMija6s

[@DanteFox]

Your doing such a good job for this being your first season doing this

[@MahaffeyMoto]

Thanks Man it is only going to get better

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

Forget the Harley, just turn the Rebel into a sweet little bobber! Or check out the Yamaha Xs650 Bobbers!

[@lordracula2461]

What a fucking waste of a good bike

[@braeden10120]

@@lordracula2461 I love my little bobber, when there done right….they look great

[@Morehills840]

Good review.

[@heyboss318]

I did the bobber built ✌️

[@ilpiraatmtb]

I floss regularly. Do it, you’ll feel good about yourself!

[@dbnzone4845]

are 50.000 km a lot for a used honda rebel ??

[@jasonphelps5681]

Good video my dude! Love God first!

[@joncurlee-hy6oi]

Exactly like mine😅i like hangin back

[@tonydarko67]

I’ve tilted my bars up I didn’t like the leaned back look or feel

[@o00scorpion00o]

Twice the power of the Cub 125 so that's good lol. I wish Honda would have kept the current Gen Rebels more classis looking. The digital speedo looks really terrible in my opinion.

[@garycarboni8670]

I have a tach on mine 2015 rebel 250 it’s 5500 rpm at 55 mph 6500 at 65 mph so and so forth 4500 at 45mph

[@451dskots88]

What kind of Tach do you have? Where did ya get it?

[@HONOR-dn4zi]

The Chinese knock off is the 2003 Johnny Pag Pagsta, had one it's the exact same body style

[@16CasualGamer]

At what speeds should I shift gears up ? I’m a new rider and at 15mph my motor starts screaming lol

[@bryancavazos9045]

change to 2nd gear around 10mph

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

If it gets you there its nice.

[@antdx316]

Honda Rebel was the bike I used at the MSF. 20mph felt fast as shit. Well on the R6 it took a while to get used to 40mph+. Now I do 120+ quite often conditions permitting of course.

[@williammorgan1452]

Go get more courses...

[@antdx316]

@@williammorgan1452 What do you mean?

[@williammorgan1452]

@@antdx316 invest in your skills take an advanced course

[@antdx316]

@@williammorgan1452 The coronavirus shut many things down and I've developed many skills since this time. : ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6DSZHqiZ9Flf6s

[@williammorgan1452]

@@antdx316 pretty good bro stay careful at least get some gear cycle cruza has this vest it's like 25$... Smoother controls baby 💪

[@fairplayer916]

so whats your height and weight? im 6ft/275lbs. could i get by on a rebel? say 80% in town, 20% freeway?

[@garyteague4480]

Go to you tube and type in “ is a Honda rebel big enough for a man” he has a view on your question,

[@fairplayer916]

@@garyteague4480 appreciate it. But I went with a magna v65

[@garyteague4480]

@@fairplayer916 that’s a great bike

[@fairplayer916]

@@garyteague4480 thank you. I'm loving it so far. *May* change out the handle bars. Tall bike with short bars

[@John_Malka-tits]

Maybe spring for the 500 if you're committed to it.

[@j.a.7721]

How tall are you?

[@TheRedneckTelevision]

How are the rpms on a rebel at 55mph? Curious if 55 is stressing the engine.

[@MahaffeyMoto]

I don't have a tachometer so I'm not sure exactly but the rpms are not too much higher than just cruising around. I don't think it's high enough to to cause any damage to the engine though. I may have just confused you though. Hope I helped

[@TheRedneckTelevision]

MahaffeyMoto Thanks the for the reply I understand, I'm looking at getting one for a learner. But I will get every dime out of it in miles lol.

[@MahaffeyMoto]

You will I don't try to get good mpg but I easily get 70 mpg if I tried I could probably get around 80

[@TheRedneckTelevision]

The one im looking at us 4700 miles for 1000 figure I better snatch it up if I'm ever getting a bike lol

[@MahaffeyMoto]

If it runs good I would definitely get it.

[@1029zsz]

I think he doesn’t like to ride in the rain 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ronringwald5120]

5'8 & lucky to flat foot, your legs 16" long or what, I'm 5'7 with a 28 1/2 inch inseam, I have short legs, I can flat foot this with my legs at 45 degree angle easily, WOW

[@PbyCj]

Bluecollarbobber.com have rebel bobber kits.

[@MahaffeyMoto]

I would get one but I feel like I could do it myself for alot cheaper but I still might buy one

[@Voltomess]

Dude, it's not my business but 45 degrees and you riding a motorcycle?? You're gonna remember this post when you at age of 40 or earlier diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, screaming at night because of rheumatism pain. I know you're young and you don't give a fuck right now but remember my words. So I hope you have very good gear to ride in those conditions otherwise your wrists, elbows, and knees going to be your every day and night nightmare in the future.

[@joeMW284]

Lol wut? That's an autoimmune disorder. Not making the connection.

[@j.a.7721]

I try to floss every day

[@jayvlog9841]

them i like your bikes

[@moiusa]

Why floss when we're gonna die anyway.. Let the maggots floss us all they want when we die.. Flossing is a waist of time.

[@jeraldpullen517]

Water pic and floss....problem solved.

[@ohwell2790]

This is about your personnel life and not about the motorcycle, what the hell is that about.

[@garycarboni8670]

S

[@killemallwr4459]

I floss lol