Engineered by Honda for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2023 Honda CMX500 Rebel pairs a 471 cc (28.7 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 45.6 HP (33.3 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 43.3 Nm (31.9 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 96.8 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the CMX500 Rebel measures 191 kg (421 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.19 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 690 mm (27.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,490 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 11.2-liter (3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 303 km (188 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2018 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
96.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.24 HP/kg (4.19 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–8,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~303 km (188 mi)
Engine
Displacement471.0 ccm (28.74 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power45.6 HP (33.3 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque43.3 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression10.7:1
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 66.8 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multiplate assist/slipper
DrivelineO-ring-sealed chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption3.70 litres/100 km (27.0 km/l or 63.57 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases85.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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