Cruisers
2027Honda Rebel 500
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The 2027 Honda Rebel 500 is a low, friendly cruiser that gains Honda's E-Clutch and a new round TFT display. Its liquid-cooled 471cc parallel twin makes 46.2 hp and 43.3 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. A very low 690 mm seat, 191 kg wet weight and 11.2-litre tank make it ideal for A2 riders.
- Capacity
- 471.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 185.1 kg
- Seat height
- 690 mm
- Power
- 46.2 HP (34.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM
What’s new for the 2027 Honda Rebel 500
vs the 2026| Spec | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 45.6 HP (34.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM | 46.2 HP (34.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily as a stylish, approachable cruiser for commuting, city riding, and casual weekend rides rather than performance or adventure use.
- Built for
- A relaxed, easygoing cruiser with a modern parallel-twin engine that offers enough torque for fun, confident riding without being intimidating.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders seeking high-speed touring comfort, long-distance wind protection, or any genuine off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 471.0 ccm
- Power
- 46.2 HP (34.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 43.3 Nm (4.4 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2496 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 67.0 x 66.8 mm
- Compression
- 10.7:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Full transistorized
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multiplate wet
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1490 mm
- Overall length
- 2188 mm
- Overall width
- 820 mm
- Overall height
- 1094 mm
- Seat height
- 690 mm
- Dry weight
- 185.1 kg
- Wet weight
- 191.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 11.20 litres
- Ground clearance
- 137 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel diamond
- Front suspension
- 41.0mm fork; 5.5-inch travel
- Rear suspension
- Dual shocks; 3.7-inch travel
- Front wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 94 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 28.0°
- Trail
- 110 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single hydraulic caliper with 296 mm disc; ABS
- Front brakes diameter
- 296 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single hydraulic caliper with 240 mm disc; ABS
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 130/90-16M/C 67H
- Rear tyre
- 150/80-16M/C 71H
Other
- Comments
- Honda E-Clutch is standard in Europe for 2027, with a new 3.5-inch round TFT display and Honda RoadSync.
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2017 | 2020 | 2022 | 2025 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 471 cc | 471 cc | 471 cc | 471 cc | 471 cc |
| Dry weight | 185 kg | — | — | — | 185 kg |
| Seat height | 691 mm | 690 mm | 690 mm | 690 mm | 690 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 11.2 L | 11.2 L | 11 L | 11.2 L | 11.2 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda Rebel 500?
The 2027 Honda Rebel 500 has a Capacity of 471.0 ccm (28.74 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda Rebel 500 have?
The 2027 Honda Rebel 500 has a Power of 46.2 HP (34.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
How many gears does the Honda Rebel 500 have?
The 2027 Honda Rebel 500 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Honda Rebel 500?
The 2027 Honda Rebel 500 has a Torque of 43.3 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM.
How much does the Honda Rebel 500 weigh?
The 2027 Honda Rebel 500 has a Dry weight of 185.1 kg (408.1 pounds).
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