Can a Honda Rebel 250 ride the Highway?
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- čas přidán 17. 05. 2022
- How well does a Honda Rebel CMX250 fare at highway speed? Watch this video to find out.
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Everybody says 250s, especially cruiser 250s are too small for long distance highways, but I've ridden my virago 250 a decent amount on highways. I think if I had a throttle lock and a sprocket change to fix the high revs it would perform marvelously. You can't beat the fuel mileage on em either. Its literally the perfect size bike for my frame, so who cares if you can't race others at 100 mph? Beats driving :)
I feel the same. Not good for long distance but it does well for zipping to the next town. Besides, the back roads are more fun to ride in my opinion.
I agree with you in some points but fuel consumption is not something you can still say it's something special only for the rebel, you can literally go for the Rebel 300 or 500 and get the same/almost the same (for the 500) fuel consumption with a very good top speed and acceleration. I own a nighthawk, it has the same engine than the rebel and although I love it, it's gutless for the highway and it feels almost even dangerous when you see almost any other vehicle is going faster than you
I ride a 98 Rebel 250 here in the UK . I ride on the motorways often . Steady 60 mph mile after mile . The Rebel is the most comfortable and relaxed bike I have ever owned . I love it It's a keeper for sure . It's only done 3000 miles from new so should last me a long while . Nice video . Best wishes from the UK .
Good to hear! I think it's very comfortable too. I find it ergonomic for my stature. Plus, I've always been a fan of the Honda engine and find their vehicles to be of top quality. Happy you enjoyed the video. Take care. 😊
I recently purchased a 2008 Honda 250 Rebel, not sure why, I guess it seemed like a good buy for $1200. It is clean with very low miles, just over 11K. I geared up my front and rear sprockets. and its a thrill to ride this little Rebel, its so much fun that I now use it mostly for commuting daily (splitting traffic) to and from work, East Los Angeles to Redondo Beach, even in the pouring rain, 50 miles round trip. I love this bike, I call it El Machete. Sometimes I take a short cut as the sun sets over the L.A. skyline through the San Gabriel Riverbed, Its a Honda, this bike brings it all back. I started off riding mini bikes almost 40 years ago, time fly's. I have owned many different motorcycles. Since I got my Rebel, my CBR 1100 BlackBird has been sitting allot more.
I haven't ridden any other bikes to compare it to but I think mine handles quite well. I find it quite nimble. Perfect for a beginner or experienced rider. My Dad has ridden my bike a few times and each time he compliments how fun it is to ride. He's had several bikes over the years and is an experienced rider and he tells me I have good little bike. Thanks for watching and commenting. 😊
May I asked which spockets you went to, how many teeth on the front and how many teeth on the rear. I'm thinking about buying another 250cc Rebel and want to relax the RPM at highway speeds without losing too much of the pick up speed.
People make fun of me for riding my 250, but people like when I ride my 150 itty bitty Honda Grom...
I rode a Suzuki LS650 that was only about 50 pounds heavier than the Honda Rebel 250 on a highway with a speed limit of 70 mph and it did OK as far as staying steady.
Nice vid 😉
Safety first, always :) so glad your being very safe with your riding.
I weigh 240, and have had my Rebel 250 up to 82 mph GPS on the highway. You can ride a Rebel 250 all day at full throttle without hurting anything. And if it is properly maintained you can do it for close to 100,000 miles. Just remember you are riding on tube type tires that are nowhere near as safe as tubeless tires. They go flat immediately when punctured, and as I found out the hard way, can pop like a balloon. The highway speed limit in my state is 75 mph, but most everybody goes nearly 20 mph over that. I stay in the right lane on small bikes, but you still have to constantly watch your mirrors and be ready to pull onto the shoulder.
I have a Yamaha XT225 dual sport, mostly for off road riding, A Royal Enfield Bullet 500 for riding on local roads at about 55 mph, just enjoying the feel and sound of that long stroke single, a 1997 model Kawasaki Vulcan 750 that I bought new, which currently has 129,000 miles on it, all mine, that I use for long distance trips, a 2006 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 that I use for 100-200ish mile rides, again mostly to just enjoy the sound and feel. And of course my 2016 Honda Rebel 250, which I have mostly because I just love Honda Rebels (through 2016) so much. I've had 4 since 1985. It mostly gets ridden in town and on local country roads.
Yes Honda is one of those names that is definitely made of quality. I wish their newer bikes had the style I like but it seems the they don't make the Cruiser style as much now.
I just got my rebel 250. first time on a bike, ever. Highways on a motorcycle intimidate me, so I plan to take it as easy as I want. Like you said, its my life on the line. I dont see me getting a bigger one, ever. The more the power, the faster I will want to go and I feel very uncomfortable going about 40 with only my body as a chasy. no thank you.
Awesome video! That camera is crazy cool.
ALI you doing great I like your videos and as for bike of course bigger is better in every way but for now is good what you have enjoy your riding stay safe
Happy you enjoyed it! I try my best to make quality content and still learning how. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video! Hoping to get my own Rebel 250 this week and very good to know it holds fair at the hwy... but just like you, I much prefer the back roads too.
Awesome! I'm sure you will have so much fun on your Rebel. I love mine! Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy your new ride!
I ride a Rebel 250 too! I had an accident (not my fault!) in 1981 and had not ridden since. I decided to give it another try before I got any older and couldn't ride any more. For me, it's the perfect bike to get back into riding. Right now, I don't need anything bigger. Maybe someday... I love that cruiser styling and the overall reliability. I know I made the right choice...
That's awesome that you got back out there to ride and I'm happy you're enjoying it. Keep having fun!
I've rode mine 2 up on the highway many times. We just went to bike week and my buddy took my rebel bobber 600 miles to and from Ohio Bike Week. There are guys coming each year to the honda rebwl rally from as far away as Louisiana to ohio. The rebel is probably the most underrated bike in history.
I like to hear that. I always thought Honda was a good quality brand of vehicle. Cars included.
I owned a 1987 250cc Rebel in 1988. I only gave $1200 for a one year old bike. I rode it for a couple months and sold it for a profit.
Now I am 70 years old and my wife and I have rode well over 300,000 miles on mostly Japanese motorcycles and four Harleys. But due to some very serious health issues my wife can no longer ride and I just want something to go for a short ride now and then.
I thought about buying a new 2023 Red Triumph Speed Twin Chrome, but it would cost over $13,000 after all the fees and a few options. I also thought about a Kawaski Vulcon S, but it would cost about $10,000 after the fees and a few options.
So now I found a used 2013 Honda 250cc Rebel with only 1700 miles for $2000. I think I might go after the Rebel and add a small windshield and change the rear spockert to a 30 tooth to relax the engine RPM at highway speeds. I won't be going on long trips like we use to, just be riding locally and the Rebel is all I need.
Gotta giggle about the scooter comment, I own a NSS250 Honda Reflex scooter and even with my 240 pounds of fat butt I regularly easily blow the handlebars off of 250 Rebels any time any where. Not slamming Rebels because I loved both of the 250 Rebels that I have owned in the past. They are great and extremely durable machines and will easily go 70 mph all day long but I needed something much more comfy and because of my old age arthritis setting in I needed something where I could step through instead of the painful climb over, and I found it in my Reflex scooter. The thing I did not expext and learned in the first month of ownership was the awesome 85 mpg along with the GPS certified 86 mph top speed on a flat road with no wind. Also I never had to wear a backpack ever again and with the under seat storage and the 31 litre tail box I can bring home 2 weeks worth of groceries in one trip. All that being said, I would hold onto that little Rebel as long as you can afford to because they are great bikes, they were just never ment to be fast or very comfy on the butt for long 5 to 8 hour rides which I now regularly can do on the Reflex. I just got home from a 6 hour ride just before watching this video. Later folks, gotta go for a scooter ride!!😁
Haha, I like that you found my video with such strange timing. It's funny how things work out sometimes. Yes, I agree my bike could be faster but I do find it comfy on my rear end. Happy you found what you like to ride. I think someone can have fun on anything two wheels. Keep riding and having fun! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@ALICATMOTO Ali I think we may have got our wires crossed on the speed thing. I don't think you need a faster bike at all unless that is something you want and have a taste for more speed. All I knew when I bought my Reflex was that it is a Honda and I like Honda. I did not do research ahead of the purchase because in my life time I have owned MANY Honda motorcycles and already trusted the brand and was rewarded with Honda quality. In my past I have owned nothing but crotch rockets and muscle bikes of all Japanese brands and that was fun but speed and quarter mile times just are not needed for a everyday get around town bike and it took a lifetime for me to learn that... the arthritis in my back, hips, and knees forced me to learn that. Later Ali, gotta go for a scooter ride!!😁
Not enough people appreciate smaller bikes for what they are and what they can do and instead focus on what they're not and what they can't do. You haven't fallen for that so I'd say you have a great attitude. I've been riding about 40 years & I can tell you no matter what you ride short of a full dress tourer or a big adventure bike (I've had them all), no bike is much fun above 70mph or thereabouts on the highway for very long. What do I ride at the moment? A Honda CBR250R, it's great fun, didn't cost much, cheap to run & I don't need to get precious about it. I'll take it from UK to France for some light touring/camping this year. Off the highways enjoying the scenery...
Hi David, thanks for the comment. I'm having so much fun on my bike that I generally don't think about the size too much. You're right, I'm doing what feels right for me. I'll go bigger when I feel it's time. Happy you enjoyed the video 😊
My daily vehicle is an enfield himalayan. The engines been worked over a little, its still slow, but can out acellerate most cars. I like it because it can literly be ridden anywhere and it handles real well on and off road. Been riding since 1996.
That's a cool looking bike! 😎 Thanks for watching and commenting.
Nice one Ali totally agree ! you ride what you enjoy at the pace you want and that's it in a nutshell . I ride an XJR 1200 Yamaha it's a lovely bike but it is heavy and old .this year I am gonna add a twin cylinder to my garage ."Sometimes" well anytime you can have just as much fun on a smaller cc bike as a bigger one, especially on twisty roads. Motorways/highways are very boring roads on any bike . To enjoy the ride ya don't need to be hitting the redline better to just chill and enjoy the scenery and the ride rather than having to narrow your focus to the road ahead . Having to have tunnel vision on the road ahead getting of the other end exhausted is not so enjoyable 😄.
That's a good point about size. Not all bikes are created equal and it all depends on what you want to do on it.
😮you are very welcome
The point taken! 👍
There are literally MILLIONS of Americans who ride their 250cc bikes on the freeway daily and love it. I think there are 250 clubs, etc. It's a fun bike !
I agree! It really is a fun bike.
I have a250 rebel and I loved
You are smart starting off on a smaller bike... So many people make the macho man mistake of a big bike at first.
Ive seen folks out here on CZcams actually do cross country rides on 250 size bikes, so it's a more than capable ride for the highways.
I find the windshield makes a big difference. I don't get beat by the wind so bad. It's still really gusty tho if a big rig passes by. Actually, the woman I got my bike from used to ride daily on the highway for about a 300 km round trip to and from her destination. So mine is broken in well. 😊
@@ALICATMOTO glad we figured out how to get that windscreen mounted!!
Stay safe out there!
I LOVE THE HONDA REBEL 250 ,GREAT LITTLE BIKES
I am probably one of the greatest REBEL lovers of all time. I'm collecting CMX250 motorcycles. At the moment, I have three. Yes, I prefer the classical Honda REBELs from the 80s. I'm only 5' 8" and a half inch but still people say your motorcycle is pretty small!
I like that you collect them. That's pretty cool 😎 The Rebel 250 might be small but it's nimble and fun to ride. I think they're great bikes.
I traded for a 250cc Rebel back in the 1980's, rode it for a couple months and sold it. I just sold a $37,000 Harley which broke down four times within the first year of ownership. I will NEVER buy another Harley. (or Yamaha, had trouble with them too)
My wife and I have rode well over 300,000 miles on motorcycles, mostly Japanese models and four Harleys. But due to her many serious health issues she can no longer ride with me. So now I want something just to go for a spin once in a while. I thought about buying a new Triumph Speed Twin Chrome, but it would cost me over $13,000 just to have something to go for a spin once in a while???? So now I found a 2013 Honda 250cc Rebel with only 1700 miles for $2000.
If I buy this Rebel I will probably install a small windscreen and change the 33 tooth rear spocket to a 30 tooth which will relax the engine's rpm at highway speeds.
I love a parallel twin and the 250cc Rebel is all I need.
Hi Gene, I agree, Honda is a great brand. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Totally reasonable
I’ve got a 2001 Honda rebel and rode it for an hour with a group of other riders they all had Harley’s and it’s crazy the difference in power and how much faster they go 😂 I have to throttle mine all the way in order to catch up and the wind sure does knock me around
Yes! I play catch-up a lot myself. But, once I'm there, I'm good 👍 Thanks for watching and commenting.
I road to Yellow Stone National Park and the interstate runs at 80 mph; my GSA 1250 had no problem with the high speed. Riding a low cc bike at high speed results in higher vibration, and you run close to the redline. My wife wants a small bike, and a 250 would be a challenge for her.
I agree, my bike definitely buzzes up the road as high speed with the engine just zinging 😆 I ride at 100 kmph often and it does fine. The lady who owned the bike before me used it for highway riding for years so it's broke in good. I think Honda's are tough and can handle it. The main thing for me is the gusts of wind I get from big rigs and such. I get knocked around a bit when they go by but not enough to keep me from riding the way I do. I'll upgrade eventually. I hope your wife finds the right bike for her. I'm sure she will enjoy riding. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊
I'm about to do a two day 1200 mile ride from Tennessee to Colorado on my 87' in a week so I sure hope so!
Very nice! That sounds like a great ride. With all the snow here in Canada, I have to day, I'm jealous 😄 Are you taking anything with you to adjust your chain if need be? I think with a long ride like that, it might need some tightening. Wishing you a happy new year and a safe trip! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the reply! I plan on taking a good stash of tools, along with a bunch of other crap I doubt I'll need haha. My biggest concern currently is tires, as I'm still running tubes in mine, it takes me forever to change my own tires and getting those tubes in/out is a PAIN. But fingers crossed I won't have that issue. I leave on the first so time will tell!@@ALICATMOTO
"Just Wing'n it", ... Really enjoyed your vid, thank you for posting. I am a Big Bike guy myself, (Goldwing ect.) but I just finished working on a little Suzuki GZ250, that had been sitting for years, had some parts laying around from other projects, so I added them to the little GZ. Little bikes are a lot more fun to ride, I was so impressed. I am curious as to "long Distance runs on a 250", what is the longest ride you took on your 250...how did the bike do, and how did you fare? New Subscriber
Hi there! The longest ride I took was a 400 km round trip which ended up being longer because we got lost 😆. My bike held up good but my chain needed a good tightening after that one. You can watch the ride on my channel titled "I rode the Cannonball 250 on a Honda Rebel 250" I have another longer ride planned for this season too. I can't wait. Thanks for watching! 😊
I just bought a rebel 250 over the weekend. I'm enjoying the ease and simplicity of it but I think eventually I'll get something bigger. I'm 6'1" 270 lbs lol 😆
I can see that. You're tall so your legs definitely don't have the room to feel too comfy for long haha. I'm 5'7 so it's a good size for me.
@@ALICATMOTO I think it would be OK if the seat height was a bit taller 😅 😁
Ayyee I just got a 2014 rebel last month! Had to replace the clutch but it's such a nice bike to learn on. I'm 6 flat and just under 200 so I'ma give it a few months and grab a lightweight 750cc metric cruiser
How fast have you gotten yours? I just bought a 2005 rebel 250 as my first bike, I'm 6' 250lbs. I haven't started riding yet, waiting to take a class first
@@wildazme2006 im 6' 200 and I had to rebuild the intake and the clutch as it turned out. it's been running for the past month, and my class starts next week! fastest I've gotten to is 55 (haven't had the balls to test top speed haha) I have someone follow me and I keep a story ready for cops something like "I just got her running and I'm just making sure she's working ok" xD. I think the way to think about the old school rebels is that they're indestructible practice bikes that are cheap to restore and sell when you're ready to move on fr. I'm lucky highway speeds near me are 55-65
I just bought my first bike a few days ago. A '96 Honda Rebel 250. I spotted it at a parts swap and finally decided to say yes instead of "I'll think about it."
Yay! I wish you lots of fun on your new bike!
@@ALICATMOTO Thank you! 😁
What is the price 🤔
I USE TO OWN A REBEL 250 AND I AM 185 POUND MAN AND I RIDDEN ON BIGGER BIKES BUT I LOVE THE SMALLER BIKES LIKE THE REBEL, I STILL RIDE THE SMALLER BIKES
I've heard the same thing from a few experienced riders that smaller bikes are just simply fun. Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙂
if your comfortable with it. stay with, it. ,smart move I'd say
People have rode across continents and around the world on bicycles and 50cc scooters. You can tour on anything.
This is true 😊 It's all that you put your mind to do.
Oh yeah I own 250 Rebel, plus 600 VLX,plus 650 Yamaha, plus 800A kawasaki, plus 425 Suzuki, plus CB 750,so get out and Ride like the Wind To be Free Again
Eu tenho uma Zontes T310, é uma mota pequena 312cc mas dá prazer como uma grande. E nos dias que correm ao preço que está a gasolina é melhor ter uma mota pequena e económica. Grande V.
How much Honda rebel 250 in the Philippines?
Not sure. They would be a reasonable price I would think.
Wait, 250CCs can go in the highway/expressway there??
Yup! As long as you're not obstructing traffic. I've ridden my 250cc at a legal speed of 110 kmph on the highway just fine. I wouldn't want to go any faster on it tho because it's only a small motor and revs high. The woman I bought my bike from used it for highway riding frequently for a few years before moving on to a bigger bike.
@@ALICATMOTO I can't ride my 250cc retro bike in the expressway here in the Philippines qwq.
I wanna take my bike there or in japan to ride on the highway/expressways 😭
G,day I ride a 250cc motorbike I have no problems anywhere more than enough power
Get on a real highway… backroads don’t count
Lol I've been. This just happens to be the highway I decided to shoot this video on. Thanks for watching and commenting. 😊