46 hp / 33.8 kW
Power
43.3 Nm
Torque
191 kg
Weight
471 ccm
Displacement
The Honda Rebel 500 is a middleweight bobber-style cruiser powered by a 471 cc parallel twin, with a low 690 mm seat and forward-set footpegs. For India it will be built locally and offered with Honda's optional E-Clutch.
Model Details
| Markets Available | India |
| Lifecycle | new |
Model Info
| Vehicle Type | street |
| Target Audience | Newcomers and returning riders in the cruiser class, A2 licence holders, riders with a short inside leg |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | Parallel twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl. |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 471 ccm |
| Power | 46 hp |
| Power (kW) | 33.8 kW |
| Torque | 43.3 Nm |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection (PGM-FI) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | Multi-plate wet clutch, slipper (optional Honda E-Clutch) |
Performance
| Power-to-Weight | 0.2 hp/kg |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Tubular steel frame |
| Front Fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Shock | Twin shocks |
Brakes
| ABS | Yes |
| ABS Type | Dual-channel ABS |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 690 mm |
| Wet Weight | 191 kg |
Electronics & Rider Aids
| Riding Modes | No |
| Traction Control | No |
| Cruise Control | No |
| Quickshifter | No |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | LCD |
Lighting
| Headlight | LED |
Price & Availability
| Market Launch | India, expected late 2026 |
| A2 Compatible | Yes |
| Market Note | Unveiled by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) in New Delhi on 24 July 2026. Production moves to India instead of import. Offered in a standard version and with Honda E-Clutch. Power and weight figures are still expected values; official manufacturer data for the Indian market is pending. The model is also sold globally as the CMX500 Rebel. No price or launch date had been announced at the time of writing. |
| Confirmation Source | Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, Präsentation Neu-Delhi 24.07.2026 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Very low seat height, A2 compliant, proven 471 cc twin, optional E-Clutch, local production lowers the price
Weaknesses
- Basic equipment with no riding modes or traction control, LCD instead of TFT, dual-channel ABS without lean-angle function, so far confirmed for India only
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