The Honda Rebel 500 - Do I regret it?
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2023
- A question those looking to buy this machine will be faced with many times before purchasing. Today we shall answer that question!
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That beautiful machine would be my forever machine where I live. I want one so bad! Thank you for the awesome video!
You get one! Cheers homie 😀
I just purchased my first bike (rebel500) today!!!
Yeahhh buddyyy!
Congrats mate!! Let us know how you like it 🎉
shit i’m currently eyeing this one for a beginner cruiser just to take around the block when it’s nice out
@@mrgiggly21 hey I’ve had my bike for 10 months and I love it. Only thing I would have to say is that I kinda wish I got the 1000cc but other than that the 500 has been a great!!
How’s the experience so far
Enjoying your channel! Look forward to more vids. Cheers!
Cheers homie
I rode a 2004 Rebel for 3 years before someone pulled out in front of me totaling it out.. Loved the bike being a shorter rider it was perfect for me I did notice after a while it could have definitely used a little more power but it was still super light capable machine and was perfect for city riding and such I really love the style of the newer ones! I have a 2002 sv650s now Love the vtwin note torque and it is fun in a corner has more than my skill set could ever use!
Can't go wrong with them SV's
Greetings from Portugal! I love Cruisers and i love this modern look Honda Rebel.
Everyone complains about its seat, even about the SE Edition's, and Honda did nothing to change that although they are already in their 2nd version of this Rebel 500cc (electronic changes, led lights, Gear display available, ...)
It must be why i see so many ads of people trying to sell their modern Rebels on Facebook's Marktplace and similar sites.
I've seen a couple of Honda Rebels 500 without their original seats.
Instead their owners had put a rigid seat set on springs, adjusted to original seat's place.
Happy journeys and safe rides, mate!✌😉🔰
The biggest odd choice is the lack of tachometer. Seats shouls be updated
GREAT review! I'm in the states. Bought a new 300 a few months ago and realized VERY quickly I made a mistake despite all the reviews I'd watched. I'm taking a bath on selling it, but I have to get the 500, it's ordered, should be in within a week. Can't wait. It's Laurel Matte Green whatever that is. Cheers!
The 300 defo shouldn't exist imo hahaha
Have had my Honda Rebel 500 for past 7 months for my Ls/Ps, it's a great bike for learner and Ps, very easy to ride, but now with a few months under my belt, I'm looking forward to my next bike already, as even with 10-15 mins on a highway, the bike is seriously lacking power. But so far I've loved every minute of it!! Looking foward to my next bike, either a Indian Scout Bobber or a Harley Davidson Low Rider S or Streetbob.
Scout bobber is sexy
Yea I had the same experience, it was my first bike and had fun on it but it does lack on the highway. To the point that I’d try to avoid it when I was on rides with buddies. I traded it in and upgraded to a GSX8S, but the rebel still holds a place in my heart. Good memories.
I appreciate this review. I'll be getting my first bike midway through the year, and I'm deciding between the Honda Rebel 500 and the Benelli 502c.
Honda all the way brother
Cool Video! I really like your content.
Best regards from Germany:)
Danke! Cheers mate, appreciated!
My dad when he was younger used to ride honda shadows and now I am looking to get the rebel as my first bike!
Do ittttttttttt
Love my Rebel 500. Don't regret. So much so when I bought an 1100DCT today I chose not to trade in the 500. I kept it. It's a fun naked cruiser bike. Just a basic raw bike. I love it around town. Surprised how many folks turn and compliment it. I got the 1100DCT to be the highway cruising bike. Two bikes, two separate purposes.
Dct hey? What made you go down that auto route? And how is it?
I'm planning on getting one as my first bike. Going with a grey one, wanted black but I couldn't wait until December for one to be available 😂
Who cares lol bike life good unga bunga
Just order one here in Scotland, am real short arse😂
Spec a few extras to be fitted before I pick here up.
Nice video, bud
Love to hear it! Send me a pic on insta when it arrives!
@@sergeantwombat will do, hopefully end of next week. Keep up the good work. Aussie biker dude, love his banter also.
Cool video, you should try the new Honda 500cc CL scrambler . I got that one now and have 3,000 miles on it. I think it's more fun to ride. It's more nimble and a lot better suspension.
I traded in the Rrebel
1,100cc DCT for it.
Didn't like the ergonomics. The power was fantastic.
Put 14,500 miles on it.
Greetings from the NJ shore USA.
Dct would make the 1100 less fun than the cl500 immediately lol, they look like a heap of fun though!
The engine would be the same so power delivery wouldnt be any diff to me but then the difference in handling would shine
I have the 2021 se.
I use it for everyday fun/camping trips and find with the honda soft panniers and an aftermarket rack I can bungie shitloads on it and it still handles great.
Everybody seems to consider the rebel 500 as a beginner bike.
I disagree with that from the point of view that after 30+ years of riding all sorts of bikes it's now about having fun and enjoying the ride.
The se is a great looking retro/vintage looking bike but with modern tech.
I fixed the musarri silencer and the bike now sounds awesome.
Love riding it.
Screw the haters, ride safe matey, greeting from Scotland.
P.s....why don't you fall off.........don't ya know yer upside doon....?
due to years of aussie living, we clearly have copious amounts of super glue on hand to prevent falling tragedies lol. While the rebel may be a good beginner bike, it's still a super bike for anyone and will tackle any task you throw at it well!
@sergeantwombat I think it brilliant, honda have produced a cruiser that totally disregards all the usual cruiser b.s., ie ,too much chrome, too heavy, generally ugly and obnoxious, just nasty really.
But the se in the matt metallic with everything blacked out looks awesome.
I want whitewalls for mine to finish it off.
I do a few trips a year up into the Highlands for wild camping, usually around 100 miles either way on twisty roads, the rebel loves it.
Indian Scouts do really have a small leaning angle. I scraped both of my pegs on my Rogue multiple times by just doing practice circles on a parking lot... and few times taking a roundabout at a nice pace. Luckily, the leaning angle is mainly limited by the pegs. The pegs are LONG. I can fit 1.5 feet on one peg and I'm size 11. Getting shorter pegs fixes the issue. But so far I ain't complaining. I take the peg scrapes as a sign to take things slow.
also, why would you regret getting a Rebel. I was thinking of the 1100 model myself. They are great looking bikes.
Well defo don't regret the rebel lol, need a good yt name though
I bought an old 09 suzuki boulevard s40 its a 650 cc i believe. Im a beginner. I love the bike but it doesnt tell me what gear im in or anything, it basically only has a light up when its in neutral. I was thinking about the rebel 500 with all its fancy tech😂.
It's going be from the future lol
Great video
Cheers mate
Close your visor, i can barely hear yah when it's up and washing :(
Couldnt see cuz fog m8 unfortunately
I got the same bike (same year too) and i agree with all your pros and cons
Guess i did a good job then lol hahaha
@@sergeantwombat yeah you did
I also agree strongly with its a good starter bike
@@sage33443344 oh absolutely great starter bike, I've recommended it on many occasions
How tall are you? Im 192cm tall and im kind of concerned about the bike being too small for me so im leaning towards the Honda CL500.
Im 5"9 but dont worry, red dragon forward controls will help heaps if your a tall lad!
@@sergeantwombat Thanks for the reply, appreciate it!
Antes de nada agradecerte el vídeo!
Puedes ser sincero?? Cuanto más o menos te ha costado customizar está Rebel??
Crees que a medio/corto plazo uno se puede arrepentir de haberse gastado dinero en hacer todo eso en la moto?? Ya que alomejor con el tiempo ,la cilindrada se quede algo corta y quieras algo más de potencia...un saludo desde España!!
Sub $1000 for mods, it can get a bit boring long term but it's still a great bike
Wait, is it okay to just get the whole bike wet like you’re doing??
Dude, you can wet bikes fully
@@sergeantwombat I guess it makes sense? Because they’re meant to be outside? I just thought it was crazy
Not an uncommon question tbh, You can pressure wash them too, just dont wedge it under the seat
For those wishing for more, there is always the Rebel 1100...
Of course
great seay! where did you get it?
Comes with the s edition 😀
So, take it easy keep it cheesy Loving the sound of the bike.
It do have a nice ring to it dont it hehe
It's not a "rocket ship", true. It gets up at 100 MPH no problem, before the governor cuts in. You won't be wheelieing at 70mph on the way, but this should not be the focus of a cruiser/naked/bob/mid or whatever.
I love my rebel, fast enough for legal riding
Wowaweewa very nice
Is niceeee
It's impossible to regret the Reb 500 just enough power to fulfill you until you pay it off . Then buy the 1100. Guaranteed winner for you first bike. Hell even some people are torn after paying it off about selling it. I know some buy the 1100 and STILL keep there 500. Just saying.
I bought my rebel outright so i don't need that stress of paying it off lol, i just want a rsv4 or cbr1000 for a bit or an indian of some kind. That being said, the rebel is a killer of a first bike!
@@sergeantwombat Well that was your calling in that direction of bikes that happens. But a lot just get the bigger variant due to it being a proven platform.
I rekn the 1100 would be a blast tbh, who knows, if yt pops off i might have to get one ;)
This Aussie says your audio and speech are not clear, too fast at times.
I am one fast speaky boy for sure
I cant believe it has no tachometer!!!
Ikr, odd choice
Why people keep on saying a 500cc motorcycle is "beginner bike" when it's too powerful for those not used to ride motorbikes, and also too expensive for a beginner?
Brother let me tell you the tale of how i bought this bike and used as my first one and it's absolutely a beginner bike hahs this isnt like the 2 strokes. The 471cc in the rebel is fine for beginners and oldies alike