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Rebel 500

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2026 Honda Rebel 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2026 Honda Rebel 500 utilizes a 471 cc engine layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 67.0 mm x 66.8 mm with a 10.7:1 compression ratio.

On the scales, the Rebel 500 measures 190 kg (419 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 27 mm (1.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 58 mm (2.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 3-liter (0.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

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.

Standover Height
27 mm (1.1 in)
Engine
Displacement 471 cc
Engine Details 471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke
Compression 10.7:1
Bore x Stroke 67.0 mm x 66.8 mm
Ignition Full transistorized
Transmission
Gearbox Six-speed manual with slipper clutch
Final Drive O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/40T
Clutch Multiplate wet
Performance
Emission Details Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
Chassis
Rake 28.0°
Trail 4.3 inches
Front Suspension 41.0mm fork; 5.5-inch travel
Rear Suspension Dual shocks; 3.7-inch travel
Wheelbase 58.7 inches
Ground Clearance 137 mm (5.4 in)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 130/90-16
Rear Tyre 150/80-16
Front Brakes Single 296.0mm disc; ABS
Rear Brakes Single 240.0mm disc; ABS
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 190 kg
Seat Height 27.2 in
Fuel Capacity 3.0 gal
Other
Starter Electric push-button
Color Options Pearl Blue, Pearl Black
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