Engineered by Honda for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2025 Honda Rebel 500 features a 471 cc (28.7 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46.9 HP (34.3 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 99.6 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) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.95 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 1,491 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 11.36-liter (3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.51 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 324 km (201 miles) between fill-ups.
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.
Specific Output
99.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.25 HP/kg (3.95 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–8,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~324 km (201 mi)
Engine
Displacement471.0 ccm (28.74 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power46.9 HP (34.3 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 7000 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)
IgnitionFull transistorized ignition
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchSlipper clutch
DrivelineO-ring-sealed chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption3.51 litres/100 km (28.5 km/l or 67.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases81.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsMeets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
Exhaust2-1 exhaust
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel diamond
Rake28.0°
Trail110 mm (4.3 inches)
Front Suspension41mm telescopic fork
Front Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Rear Travel94 mm (3.7 inches)
Wheelbase1491 mm (58.7 inches)
Ground Clearance136 mm (5.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/90-16
Rear Tyre150/80-16
Front BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Optional ABS.
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Optional ABS.
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
WheelsCast aluminium
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.185.1 kg (408.0 pounds)
Seat Height690 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1094 mm (43.1 inches)
Overall Length2188 mm (86.1 inches)
Overall Width820 mm (32.3 inches)
Fuel Capacity11.36 litres (3.00 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMatte Laurel Green Metallic, Pearl Black
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