Honda CMX500 REBEL

The Honda CMX500 Rebel mixes low-slung bobber style with a modern, easy-handling chassis, built around the same torquey A2-compliant parallel twin found elsewhere in Honda’s 500 range but wrapped in genuine custom cruiser style rather than naked or sports bodywork. It brings the visual drama of a full-size cruiser within reach of newer riders and smaller budgets alike, without the intimidating bulk that puts many off larger machines in the class.

Its 471cc liquid-cooled DOHC engine, with a 67 x 66.8mm bore and stroke and 10.7:1 compression, produces 34.0kW at 8,500rpm and 43.3Nm of torque at 6,000rpm through a six-speed gearbox, with an assisted slipper clutch and chain final drive keeping gear changes light and smooth even for less experienced riders. Torque arrives low down and stays accessible, exactly what suits a relaxed cruiser riding style rather than a peaky, high-revving delivery.

A tubular steel frame carries 41mm telescopic forks and a Showa Pro-Link rear shock, running chunky 130/90-16 front and 150/80-16 rear tyres on cast wheels for genuine custom presence that few rivals at this price can match. A 296mm front disc with a two-piston caliper and a 240mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper handle the braking with reassuring, easy-to-modulate feel. At 191kg, with a 1,490mm wheelbase, 125mm of ground clearance and a very low 690mm seat height, it gives confident footing at every stop for riders of all sizes, including shorter riders taking their first steps on a bigger machine. Forward-set footpegs and a wide handlebar put the rider in a natural, feet-forward stance that feels instantly familiar even to complete newcomers.

An optimised handlebar and seat position deliver genuine day-to-day comfort rather than the compromised ergonomics some cruisers impose, while a painted steel front mudguard and clean, minimalist lines finish the classic custom look. An 11.2 litre tank keeps the whole package compact without leaving range wanting on a typical day’s ride. It suits newer riders wanting authentic cruiser character in an accessible, easy-to-ride package. Available now at GT Motorcycles, your Honda dealer in Plymouth. We serve riders across Devon and Cornwall, with finance and test rides available.