Rebel 500

2017 Honda Rebel 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2017 Honda Rebel 500 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 48 HP (35 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 43 Nm (31.7 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 101.9 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 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 Rebel 500 measures 185.1 kg (408 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.86 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 691 mm (27.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,491 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 11.17-liter (3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 175 km/h (109 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 2017 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.