How Fast can the Honda 250 Rebel really go?
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Love that bike!! I'm a grown man and I ride it every day! If people can ride the Grom, come on, the Rebel is fine!
That's what I was thinking! Grown men ride Groms all the time, I see them all over the city here. Not only Groms, but also have see quite a few Rebel 250's out there, and those Yamaha TW200's in town.
Iam grown I would ride one. All motorcycles are cool. NOT SCOOTERS THOUGH U WILL LOOSE MAN POINTS
@@eddiesblacksmithingkjv9185 You need to travel around the world and see what's going on in countries where 2 wheeled vehicles RULE THE ROAD!
When I lived in Europe my little 1964 Vespa was PERFECT as a daily rider and I could get a ton of groceries on the thing without straps or backpacks. Just put the on the hook on the seat and go. Scooters rock and my man points will be just fine if I ride one, since I don't give a rats ass what people think, which I think is pretty manly.
@@GaragebandandBeyond That's different. When in Rome. But in America a man must preserve himself. The European men are suspect.
@@eddiesblacksmithingkjv9185 Nahhhhhh, if it has 2 wheels and an engine it's cool. I have never understood prejudice for anything with 2 wheels and an engine. Whatever get's your face in the wind!!
But in general for actual daily usage, scooters win every time. They're super light and NIMBLE as hell on the road. You can park them anywhere, my 1974 Vespa is getting around 105MPG. They're cheap to own and operate, they're fun to ride and genuinely practical as something to use every day.
As someone who went from a 1969 Shovelhead that I rebuilt from top to bottom, to the Vespa Special 50, you can trust me. Scooters are great.
This attitude that they make you less of a man is pretty dumb, since all it's doing is keeping you from experiencing something that is, cheap, fun and practical! Soooooo few things are all 3.
Gas prices have created a new market for bikes with high MPG ratings. To hell with power house crotch rockets. The motivation to save money is fueling the purchase of 250 cc bikes for commuting. Grown men and old men. We need to get around.
I had a 250 Rebel in the late 80's and took it up to over 90 mph.
I loved how balanced it was and smooth.
Damn dude you're still alive? hehehehe
I had a 250 Rebel quite a while ago, maybe 15 years... Fun ass little bike! Easy to deal with and fun to boot around on. Certainly was highway capable--just barely. Not a missile, but adequately powered. I'd handily recommend them for anyone that wants to get into motorcycling. Nothing to brag about, won't make your dick 3 inches longer or increase your alcohol tolerance, but that's kinda the idea--the fun of motorcycling, but you can still enjoy the illusion that you're less likely to break your neck on it than a 750 :)
I litterally just bought gas for 1.96 a gallon idk ab that
Thank you Thomas Jefferson
Honda 2008 has the larger frame !
I rode this bike across country back in ‘87. It was perfect for me.
My stepdad is really into bikes and I didn't meet him until I was 18. my actual dad was never interested in hanging out or teaching me anything. I'm 27 now and recently expressed interest in riding so my stepdad showed up with a 2000 rebel250 and said it needs a little work and love but I'll show you what to do. Nothing like a motorcycle to get someone bonding.
Joseph Stump that’s so sick your gonna love it riding is the best
This was so wholesome.
thats awesome man
My heart, wish i had a father lol
I hope you kept it.
Every time I see a rebel i can't help but to smile. My first bike. The bike I learned on and built my confidence on two wheels. Long live the rebels!
Just picked up my first bike today (87 Rebel) Couldn't be happier
Cool I’m just got mine 1999 rebel
@@soleiljacques2091 enjoy great little bike 👍
The way this guy is talking about it, he’s shitting on the size lol saying it’s a women’s bike. I’m literally going to test ride a ‘06 250 this weekend for my first bike.
@@michaeledwards4807 - It’s not really shitting on a Rebel by saying it might be better for a woman as the fact is mens strength is naturally upper body, hence holding up a heavier, bigger bike is easier. (Keep in mind, I’m a feminist.😃) Loads of people, not just women want to master driving a bike before getting in something bigger & he did show how easily it handles. Tbh bikes don’t have a gender, ride what you can drive safely & love! I hope you enjoy your new ride! Jet 🧡🎸🎶⚡️
Women and children? Perhaps you need a perspective from someone who doesn't own a warehouse full of motorcycles... I bought a Rebel 250 while I was putting my daughter through college because I'm poor (like that Jesus dude). I had a new Kia Forte, but I gave it to my daughter to drive because I wanted her to have dependable transportation. I got a 10 year old Rebel with 3k miles for $1500, and rode it as my sole transportation for 3 years. Maintenance is cheap and easy, and they're pretty much bulletproof. Pretty good on gas, too, unless you're running it wide open, in which case mine still delivered 50+ mpg. It's really light and flickable, but you will grind the pegs if you corner aggressively. It's slow, that's for sure, but you can have a lot of fun around town on it as long as you're not spoiled on more expensive bikes. It's not going to be the first choice for any even moderately experienced rider, but if you need cheap, reliable transportation, it could be the right bike for you. Not everyone can afford their first choice, or even their second or third... You *could* get a little Ninja 250 for not much more money, and it's faster, but it's also going to cost a little more for upkeep, and comfort may be an issue. I love mine so much that I kept it as a second bike, and I still run errands on it once in a while. I'm shopping for a 3rd bike now, but I'm still going to keep the Rebel.
I have one, too, and for the same reason. I got mine new as a commuter bike to save money. Man can you save money with one of those! I commute one way 3 miles per day. At 6 miles round trip, you can imagine how often I fill it with regular fuel when it gets 65-70MPG in town. I've done road trips on it (max was about 650 miles) and it gets 85MPG highway at 60MPH.
@@HomeBudgetComputing
I got over 60 mpg at first, but my average went down into the 50s shortly. I tend to run it wide open because it takes so long to build up speed. I found a lot of savings in maintenance parts, and it was cheap to buy. I average 55 mpg on my Ninja, but it goes through tires more quickly and the spark plugs are like $12 each. Accessing the valves on the Ninja results in half the bike disassembled in a pile, and adjustment means removing the cams. At 17k miles (one year), it has seen 2 inspections but has not required adjustment. I liked the easy maintenance on the Rebel, but I also like reaching 60 mph in under 4 seconds and passing cars on the interstate... Still, the Rebel is a great bike, and I can't bring myself to part with it. My daughter came over yesterday, and we went for a ride, with her on the Rebel. It has about 40k miles on it now, and I can imagine my grandchildren learning to ride on it one day.
Michael Lovell hey just wondering whether you got the bike at a dealership or just on craigslist
@@thinhnguyentrongduc4343
It was trade in at my local dealer.
Love mine .
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Looks like it hits 77mph according to the speedometer.
You're welcome! 😁
I'm pretty sure I've done over 100 on my Rebel.
Thank you
@Bill Sbac no they aren't, my nighthawk is over by 2mph most of the time
I have a 2008 and run 70 to 75 on the high way every day for over 30.000 miles ! many time hit 80 mph no problems very good bike, you can run high revs all day and you will not hurt this bike !!
can we give a shout out to the little sticky note that could? that thing held on.
Just bought my first one today! 2015 with only 1,600 miles. Only paid $1,700. I'm 5"10 and weigh 160lbs and it fits me perfectly.
I'm 5'7" and the Rebels fit me perfectly. That's what they were built for. They were built to be the first bike for teens and young 20's something to learn how to ride and for guys my size.
I'm 5'8 and only 125 lbs soaking wet. Looking for a beginner bike and this looks like the right one.. plus they're easy to sell used
@@JTA1997_ Yes they are, the Rebel is the perfect beginner bike but they also make a GREAT project bike to turn into Bobbers after you move up to a bigger bike. I rode my Rebel for 2 years while I was at MMI-Orlando and then not long after graduation I went to work for Indian and bought a Indian Scout, it's a 1200 but it's really low and has a low center of gravity, and I turned my Rebel into a bobber. I actually ended up putting a Scout tank on it too, we have a used one laying around the shop for I bought it from the dealership for $50, can't beat that with a stick, plus it looks like a custom aftermarket tank.
@@TheREALOC1972did you have to alter the frame to make it a bobber?
@@jameshunt5316well yeah.... that's why it's called a bobber, you have to BOB the rear frame.
@@TheREALOC1972 sorry, was given an old rebel yesterday with a locked up motor and was thinking about doing something with it.
I’m a diesel guy not a bike guy
Little ladies? I am 5' 6" - 210 lbs man. Wanted to get into riding and i bought it. Still enjoy it around town. I have a Harley sportster 1200 which doesn't even go into 2nd gear in town. If you want to learn shifting and get comfortable. Get this bike. Period. I am never selling mine even if i gave a bigger bike. It is the most fun bike you will own. And very easy to learn bike maintenance for any dummies like me.
I had a Nighthawk 250, it was my favorite to hop on for a quick trip to the store, and when I worked 7 miles from home it was a nice little commuter. I loved that bike.
I'm a grown 320lb man and I had a 2013 rebel 250 after I lost my 1100 shadow. It was fun for scooting around town, with my 110lb gf on it with me we could do 75 80 max on the 250. I enjoyed a small light weight bike for scootin around town. I now have a 87 450 rebel and love it
How tall are you?
I miss my rebel. Hearing the sound of accelerating and changing gears brought me back. I need another one!
I owned a Honda 250 Rebel many years ago. I was never interested in the top speed but I was concerned about legal highway speeds. If you change the front sprocket to one larger (which is very inexpensive) it will rev less at highway speeds making the Rebel much more comfortable. They are a neat motorcycle and the engine crankshaft is a 360 degree crank meaning the engine fires every time the crank spins to TDC just like the Triumph Bonnevilles that set the land speed records so many years ago.
Love the scripture in your videos, keep being a light to others and keep riding!
Thats faster than I want to go.
Don’t go that high of a gear
45 mph is enough for mi😁😁😂
Exactly. You don't buy a Rebel for high speed!
Seriously. Even in my car I try not to go above 80. I've seen what happens if you have to brake fast going high speed. It doesn't work out well.
It's just basic physics!
I really liked the small 250 bikes. Maneuverable, simple, great gas mileage, cheaper insurance, plus as a young man out of high school, I knew that if I bought a 750 (or an insanely fast Honda CBX), I would ruin myself with speeding tickets or kill myself on top speed burns. The little 250 worked for me in that it topped out at the California highway speed limit. Not so much on the Colorado 75mph freeways, though.
My first bike was a Kawasaki LTD 250. My second bike was a brand new 1986 Rebel 250. It was great. It helped me to build my motorcycle riding skills and become a safe rider. It was also super fun! Everyone should start on a 250. I’ve been riding for 35 years and I recommend the Rebel for any beginner 👍
I’m just turned 16 and got this as my present it’s my first motorcycle and I’m really excited I’ve been learning and it’s a great bike to learn and practice it not heavy and it’s easy to get the hang of
After some 68+ years of riding all sorts of British and Japanese bikes since 1950, I love my present little 1996 Honda Rebel CMX250C (cruiser) for everyday riding, and I can't see me abandoning her any time soon! A fun little bike costs nothing to purchase, run and maintain, and everyone loves them to bits! Mr Honda got it right first time with this one (1985-2016) when he spotted the 1983 Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide! ...😉...😉...!
My wife's first bike was the '86 Rebel with blue flames on the tank, and people were always asking her, "What year Harley is that?" It went 6 feet under water in our 2009 flood. We paid the dealer to clean and restore it for us. Didn't work. She really loved that little bike. Let insurance have her Dyna.
@@wes9389 With my trusty Honda Rebel 250, (actually 234cc), weighing a mere 300Lbs (dry), and me weighing a mere 140Lbs (wet), the power (16BHP)-to-weight-(440Lbs) ratio is phenomenal, and we can both travel at the speed of light (around 75-80MPH) effortless, on a good day.....😄...😄...!... "Wifes first bike v First Wife's bike"....LOL...! Take care!
@paul: there will come a day where i retire my 96 r1100r and go find me a little rebel before i break my hip or something on a "real" motorcycle. hopefully i still have another 10 or 15 years in the saddle, but i won't be a damn fool about it. 38 years of riding is a pretty good run so far.
Ha Paul, my wife is learning to ride on her 2009 Honda 250 Rebel, it is a fun bike to ride.
@@mikebigeasyrider Mike! You've just reminded me to read through this Post again, and if it isn't a high recommendation for our trusty little Honda Rebel, I don't know what is!...A Grand little bike and everyone loves them!....(85 years old, 68 years biking, 5' 7" on a good day, and weighing a mere 145 Lbs) so guess my speed!.... LOL...! Good luck for the Wife! Take care!
Love my little Rebel. My first bike 😄 Someday I'll upgrade to something bigger but for now I'm having lots of fun on my 250.
I'm still on my little Rebel 250. I'll never sell my Rebel. She's got 79,000 mi on her. I've never changed anything on her except tires and brakes. Oil change every 1000 miles✌️
Love my Rebel. Very affordable to buy and keep. I thought that after getting my license and getting some "seat" time i would get rid of it but it is so much fun!
I bought a 1985 250cc Honda Rebel from my grandpa and I love it. This one has had a lot of work done to it to make it louder, but it runs great and sounds good too. (Of course he didn’t just make it louder. He cammed the motor and bored the pistons) I can’t wait to start riding it
They started production in 1985. My first bike was an '85 Rebel.
So is mine. Great bike, even for me being 5’8
Same. At the time in 2018 I was like 117 pounds maybe. So it was light enough for a scrawny guy like me.
i have one
I had one for a few years.. was in my 30's and used it a lot. Took it on the freeway a few times. I weigh a tad over 200 pounds. I was able to get it up to 70mph but not any faster and that was full out on a straight flat road. I loved that thing. I have epilepsy now and other diseases where I'm physically disabled and can't even drive. I miss riding, even if it was a 250cc. God bless you brother.
I enjoyed this as I do all of your videos. I never knew a Rebel 250 could reach those speeds. Great to get insight from someone who has ridden so many bikes, but my favorite ones are those where you share some specs, history, etc. I also appreciate the Bible Verse at the beginning. Keep up the great work and may God continue to richly bless your business.
A fantastic little bike with lovely cruiser looks but the wee girl won't thank you for thrashing the life out of her... A nice 50 mph cruise down the coast is what she really wants...
im 36 y/o, 5 foot 6, 225 LBs and its perfect.. i drive it to work everyday rain or shine and it never feals unstable
VipeR3905gt they're a good little bike for riding around town, and you can take it on the highway if you have to.
😆 I’m 5’9 172LBS and i love my 09 rebel black..I rode it everyday to work. Easy and cheap to maintain...also I love my kawi Z125
Why do you weigh so much?
OH. MY. GOODNESS.
1. I've wanted a rebel for 20 years.
2. Have a chance to get an '83 for 1000.
3. Looked this up.
4. Started watching...
5. You spoke scripture....
6. Immediately subscribed!
I'm 5'3" and a bit small/weak due to health issues...so this has always been my favorite bike for being a nice, classy and handleable bike for me.
This was a rad vid, man!
rebels were first made in 1985
I had a yamaha virago growing up, I miss it every time I think about riding. I just picked up a 1986 Honda Rebel 250 limited, Black with Gold accents, I'm pretty stoked to get it up and going.
I can remember my 1966 Suzuki x6 Hustler. 105 mph top speed, in 6th gear. Nice ride indeed. Loved it.
Love my Rebel ! Great bike!
Thank you for starting your videos with the Word. Refreshing and inspirational. The Rebel (and V Star 250) are viable bikes for urban commuting and backroad cruising at lower elevations. Fun, fuel efficient, and reliable, without the "stigma" attached to riding a scooter! Unfortunately out where I live- northern Wyoming, right at the feet of the Bighorn Mountains- low-displacement bikes don't have quite the suds needed to keep up on the Interstates or pull the long, steep grades in the mountains. With roughly 3% HP loss for every 1,000 feet above sea level, you're down over 10% at the LOWEST point in our state, and nearly 30% at the passes. (Of course, I'm wheezy way up there, too!) I wonder what a tiny turbo would do?...
Noahmercy Mann, tiny turbo. For you or the bike?
I’ve owned bikes constantly since 1969. When my old ankles and knees and back are grieving me I look at my 700 lb Concours 1400, smile,and mount the Rebel and aaaaaahhh
Update: sold the Concours, kept the Rebel
I’m 5’1” and just got one today!! I’m so excited to learn to ride.
I have two myself. One for each foot.
+S M haha I have 4 one for each limb
@@Srkcycles HAHAHAHA GOOD ONE.
@@Srkcycles dragstar 650 or VN 750?
hahaha
2 gays, um yer twice as gay?
Years and years ago a friend gave me one of these. Back then, I weighed 135 soaking wet....back wind, down hill, 80 mph tops.
I have nothing but respect and admiration for that model. Look how right they got it... barely changed over all those years. Perfect for its mission. That's brilliant engineering and execution. The small displacement you can work around for in town stuff. Just spin it and shift more. Its only on highways, for two-up, or for people who weigh 250lbs and up where the minimalist design becomes a burden or limitation. When i was a kid, my friend's dad had one he would let us use, and we really enjoyed it.
My best friend wife just bought one of these,over the weekend. I rode it back home for her about 120miles from Atlanta to north of Chattanooga Tennessee. I weigh 208 lbs. 81 miles per hour down hill and 65 to 70 uphill. The bike was very comfortable,More comfortable than My XSR 900 YAMAHA IS!!!
alright, so, yes, i need a bigger bike, yes I know, but!.... I'm broke as shit.... and!... it get like 100,000 miles per gallon... also! I weight like idk 155lbs... so yeah i fit the bike.... and it gets me to work... the 405/101... is terrifying... and I love it.... I still get legitimate biker waives from harleys... whether they know I'm on a moped or if they respect the heritage... I don't know/I don't care.... I still get the waive.... I'll get a bigger bike when the finances allow... for now... I LOVE riding... and I would like to thank the Honda Rebel for that... I've got friends who ride 100 Miles a year! ..... I put 10,000 Miles on this thing in 240 days... (cause i had to)... but! it's allowed me to fall in love... it's given me a reason to be excited in the morning.... I love this thing... and do you know what? I'm going to hand it down to my wife... because I would love nothing more than to have my wife and I, ride together... thank you Honda Rebel... Thank you
haha, funny that you think it is important that you get 'genuine biker waves from harleys' . They 're fun bikes alright
totally important cause they're the "real" bikers haha and they scare me....
Taylor Horton I have always got waves or what we call the peace ride sign even when on other brand bikes from Harley riders not so much from the guys on crotch rockets or wings, I have a HD now that I have had for over 30 years & I give everyone the sign when driving most know what it is some maybe don't & won't do it for some reason but out here in Wisconsin if you ride you will see it all the time when riding any kind of bike.
@@peteloomis8456Central Wisconsin here as well, I'm on an 86 rebel 250. Regularly get the wave from all kinds of riders except the hardcore Harley guys. They never wave to anyone besides other Harleys, but they aren't mean at the gas station either. I wave when I can and it doesn't bug me if people don't wave back. I figure we're all on two wheels so we should watch each other's backs.
Haha 405 and 101.... man have I spent half a lifetime on those freeways//// and by the way, who needs a big bike on the 405 when you can only go 5 mph anyway?
Loved the two 250 Nighthawks I have owned. Same motor but with more leg room. Was always at full throttle on So Cal freeways but it was much fun and little maintenance. Brakes do not wear at all.
Love the Nighthawks.
Honda Rebels were actually started in 1985. I got a blue one in 1986, and I loved it.
As a short woman with small feet I learned to ride in the UK on the CM125. Being able to get my foot on the ground without tipping over on a steep camber done so much for my confidence. Good solid little machine got me through my pursuit test.
My first bike back in the day. I miss it so much one of these days I’m gonna buy another one just like it and I’m 47 and weigh 235. And don’t care. Those things are awesome!!!
Okie Tokie I ride a 2013 Triumph Bonneville and with this bike I don't miss my '85 Rebel.
Im an old biker and bought my first bike at 12, it was a 1969 cb160 and loved it, next was a honda cb 350 and again loved it, i ride only Harleys now but i still love the hondas like the rebel 4sure, i may get one like that for a 2nd. Bike 1day
Your honesty is great love your video god bless I have a honda shadow 500 1986 as my first bike ..
Outstanding - Thanks for letting us know that are a believer. PTL!
I’m 6’ and at my previous job I commuted 90 miles round trip with one of these mostly running 60-70 mph. Certainly not as comfy as the 650 I had before that, but it’s doable.
I live in a not-so-nice neighborhood and having something to do for myself is super fun since other kids on the block do and deal herb and street salt. The Rebel 250 is fun, cheap, and it’s a Honda.
I’m a 6ft 300lb guy and I loved my rebel. I could do 70 mph on the highway easy. These are amazing first bikes and honestly I don’t feel the need to upgrade
I have a 1985 (five) Rebel. Can anyone tell me the difference between my '85 and this production run that you said started in 1967? Thanks, Ronn
Best bike I ever owned - did 80K miles commuting in the SF Bay Area, never a hiccup! Just fast enough to keep up with traffic, but so light and nimble you can lane split through anything all day.
I really love how you prayed before actually hitting the road 💪🏻🙏🏻 ✝️
you have a great channel, Have a safe & peaceful Thanksgiving
It looks like your neutral indicator is constantly lit. Am I seeing that correctly?
When I wanted to learn at age 55, my husband, a non biker, bought me a Yamaha V Star 250. While the odometer goes up to 80 mph I've had it over that speed while I weigh 130#. Wish I would have known about this one since it seems much less expensive. BUT I love mine, too. Have taken it to the Pacific Ocean here in Oregon and have ridden more than 6 hours/day without a problem.
I learned to ride on a older version of that bike, a Virago 250 which had the same little v twin, hahaha. I weighed over 200 lbs and it had no issue going over 75 mph. Impressive little bike to say the least!
Rosemary, what kind of mpg are you getting?
@@Monkeybongoes I get 80 mpg. My tank holds 1.5 gallons so my stretches can go 120 miles between stops. Haven't found bags to fit so only wear a back pack when necessary for water bottles. I do have a cell charger so I don't worry about running out of cell power if I take lots of photos and/or talk all the way on the ride.
@@rosemarykriegel3226 Thanks for the quick reply. Sat on a V Star 250, thought it was quite comfortable. I'll be happy w that or a Rebel.
With the Rebel being so commonly available at such low prices, I have no clue why anyone would buy a Grom.
Much higher fun factor. 'Trendy' young looks. I get it for everyone under 30
@@arielpouwer2873 I'm in my early 20's so I can understand that people may want something modern but that is the only thing that the Grom has over the Rebel. Rebels have nearly twice the power and can be had at around half the price of a Grom which seems like a much better recipe for fun to me. Rebels can also travel at highway speeds if you really need them to which is something you can't say about Groms.
I’m looking into getting a bike and a lot of youtubers I follow ride groms so I was sold on it. But the rebel seems so much better
@@mightymurph3949 I thought a grom was a sport bike
Some people like butt ugly bikes.
My first bike. They made it for 1985 and I had one of the first on the road from Honda, Hastings NE. Designed by Harley it was the first model. They had a black & red one. It had the cutest tool kit. I had the black and it scooted. I think they were $1496 new. Mom bought my sister and I each one. She is the best. 4/30/1985.
I had to ride one of those rebels at the MSF course. Was a fun little ride. They're like a Timex. Takes a licken and keeps on ticken!
I'm buying my first bike this Tuesday and it's a 2008 Honda rebel 250
That's wuss up i just got mine it's 5-29-2019 i got mine last week on a Saturday for 1800$
I have an 85 rebel 250 and it’s a blast.
@@m0rkmuzzl I have the same bike and even tho mine is a bit trash it's still really fun to ride
I just bought a 1987 Honda rebel 450 c for $800 and put $800 to get her fixed. She rides like a beast. First bike I ever got and I love it.
Husky. How's the new bike? I just picked up a Suzuki TU250X and I'm enjoying the heck out of it. You can check out a quick review on my channel if you like, thanks.
Longest production bike that didn't change anything would be Honda's Supercub
There's also the CRF650L, But your right about the Cub.
Video is 3 years old, but thanks for the heads-up
I had a brand new one in 1987! I loved it, it took me every where!
my rebel starts vibrating around 85 mph but goes away after 104 mph
Emery Board lolololololololol
How do you go 104 mph on a Honda Rebel 250???? Wtf mine only goes 75 mph and im a 70kg tall guy
@@N54_is change your rear sprocket
I had one brand new in 2003. I rode it from Charleston SC to Destin FL. Top speed on I-10W......
About 82mph.
Speedo peeged.
Yes, the bike feels unstable at that speed...lol
Only time my 500 ninja is unstable is when getting in more aggressive leans at higher speeds. I've hit 110 while cruising and not realizing it.
I remember my ninja500 feeling like crap doing 65 mph on corners. Might of just been the crappy stock tires though. Now I crank 120 mph down some wide mountain curves on my cbr1000rr and it feels more stable than a rebel doing 65 mph on a straight. Amazing what top of the line suspension does for you.....I just got a rebel as a second get-around bike and it feels scary when you're used to the stability of a RR. Damn!
Bought one brand new when I was stationed at FT Polk in Jan. 1986 rode it until the Army shipped my FXR home from Germany. 6'0" 200 lbs at the time rode that bike routinely from Leesville to Lake Charles, LA (approx. 75 miles) hitting 80 most of the way. Great little bikes perfect for a student or someone vertically challenged. I slapped some highway bars on mine, gave me a little leg room to stretch out nothing but good to say about this bike, even felt a little sad when I sold it to a fellow soldier when my FXR was finally delivered. A perfect Motorcycle, It does exactly what it was designed to do, cheaply and efficiently and was a blast to ride around town to boot. Wish I had one now lol
Good words you said there motivated me I'm planning to buy this bike for starting maybe for ever
There are still Honda rebels. The new ones look pretty good.
+Kehinde O the new ones are great, I have a tested the 500’s
for all practical purposes, they are Rebels in name only.
@@jsprite123 which is a good thing.
@@jsprite123 I like the new look more , but do own the (80's) 450 Nighthawk .
All about perspective, IMO the old ones look aTON better than the new, they have the look of a cruiser and much nicer to modify, the New Ones, in my opinion, look like an unfinished bike from the assembly line, the radiator is like an eyesore and lot of gaps everywhere.
Maximum speed is 180 mph. That's free-fall terminal velocity. The most fun your ever going to have.
122mph for a human
Happy for you for have this beautful sound
Like I always say, a motorcycle is a motorcycle and they’re all fun. I don’t care if it’s a 600 super sport or a 250 Honda Rebel or a Harley fat boy. I pretty much owned all of them over the past 30 years. Currently riding a 2021 Kawasaki Z900 RS café because I am blessed and I feel very lucky to be able to have one of my dream bikes. I’ve owned over 30 motorcycles but this is my first brand new motorcycle with 0 miles on it so I really do feel blessed. More importantly is the skill that I’ve learned over the years and thanks to CZcams channels like this and resources that I never had 20 and 30 years ago! This is a great time to ride and there’s no excuse for not being safe
I had honda rebel 250 got from junk yard i rebuilt it from parts had there!
1985 is when they started rebel production
bless you brother , thanks for praising the Lord - learning on one of these now
I just got one to learn on. I like it except that the shifting seems harder than it should be. Mine is older, though. I’m going to get a bigger one next yr. I never saw myself riding but I love it.
Keep up the video love that you do words of wisdom
CAMPERS!!!! EASY TO LOAD..
FUN AROUND CAMP GROUNDS..
OR VACATION HOME SCOOT...
A TW200 would be better for that, will do the same highway speeds plus off road.
I’m 13 starting on my first bike my grandpa told me that I can get his 86 Honda rebel 250 once I get it running it’s gonna be really fun all I need is a new cylinder head I’m not sure where to get one though
Everyone forgets about older riders like myself that cannot manage a 500+ pound bike anymore but still want to ride when they describe these bikes..🙂
I started on a Honda Rebel 250, then moved up to a Harley Davidson Street 500, to a Honda Shadow 750, and now I ride an Indian Scout 1130 cc's. All great bike bikes, and fun to ride....
There you have it -> It can do the speed limit , lol it said 80 mph , Better than a GROM unless you need a bike that fits in your trunk...
Going 90 with stock rebel suspension is a good way to end up with a nice wobble of death.
Had my 85 Rebel up to 85 but I had no throttle left, was going downhill with the wind at my back and had a passenger on board.
And I don't recall there being any instability...but then, that was over 20 years ago.
not only faster than a grom but cheaper and around town can handle 2 up.
If youre looking for a learner motorcycle and you're 6 feet to 6'1 tall should you get the Rebel or a Ninja/R3 300 ?
Having watched a few of your videos, especially the VTX and Honda Stateline (new owner of one!), I have to mention there is a little button under your left thumb that causes lights to blink on the corners... ;) :D
I had one of these. And the speedometer was way off, Like 10 miles per hour below the speed limit. Mine lasted for about 25000, miles. don't trust the speedometer.
I have an '03 with over 40k on it, and it runs like new... I have beaten the snot out of it, and 2 of my kids learned to ride on it. I just keep it tuned up and buy tires once in a while, and it gives every indication that it could run forever. You're right about that speedo, though. Mine reads 8 mph over at top speed. It does about 70-75 actual.
Then there's the 250s rare 450 big brother...
I'm full grown im 5'1 and someone recommended this bike for me and I actually love it. its all I need honestly
Im 6'1" rode mopeds and small dirt bikes for years and finally got a rebel 250 and its comfy. Doesnt feel too small gets good gas miles. I want to get a shadow 1100 but im still keepin the rebel lol
The Honda rebel - the Volkswagen beetle of motorcycles! I also like to say the bike that any car can beat!
I wish they would bring back the 350 four cylinder.
Yeah I'm still kicking myself for not taking one for free 20 years ago. It needed work, but it was well worth it.
came for the motorcycle videos, subscribed for the words of wisdom
For a little perspective one of these with a heavy rider has about the same power to weight ratio as an original Fiat X1/9 and we managed to have a lot of fun in those.
So if one is looking for economical easy to maintain open air transport it ought to work fine.
I'm 17 and this is gonna be my first bike and I can't wait I got a deal for 800 on one I'm beyond exited
woah 800? what year is it?
Does he do the bible scriptures every video. If so im subbing
As soon as you put your feet on the pegs and I saw your knees, I remembered exactly what it's like to ride one of these.
I have one in my garage that my parents bought when they were doing their business and they would flip bikes so there’s one in the garage that’s just waiting to be fixed and see the light of day but the registration and title is stopping me from doing that☹️
Love the scriptures!
Try riding a 50cc moped if you think that bike is small
Snow Lyon love my Zuma! I literally ride it everyday with my 4 dogs onboard.
opichocal Zuma's are nice 2 Strokes I have 2 Tomos mopeds that are 2-stroke as well. The Yamaha shop by my house uses a Zuma as their shop bike and it has upgraded transmission gearing and it is very fast
Umm amen!! God bless you. I was thinking about getting this as my first bike
Do these sit as low as the new rebels? Almost all the videos I've seen are from the rider's perspective. As someone looking to get into riding and of smaller stature, these caught my eye after deciding against some of the newer honda mini-bikes.