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My 20yo kid is strictly a sport bike squid, but after he rode my '21 Scout ABS he has started saving for one of his own. At 550 lbs & a low center of gravity it's a nimble muscle cruiser with a pretty flat torque response across the entire power band. I can easily hit 100 in 3rd gear in a few seconds. Throw on some slip-on mufflers & you have that classic v-twin rumble that makes your heart speed up which you can't get from a parallel twin. I bought mine recently for $6K w/ 5400mi and it was loaded w/ about $1.5K in added mods. Get a tune & take it from 82hp to 100hp at the wheel for a noticeable increase in fun. It's no V-Rod but it's pretty close for a lot less $$ & weight. You'll probably find more aftermarket gear for it vs the Rebel as well. Ride safe friend. 🏍

OMG! My frustration factor went thru the roof watching you try and figure out basic assembly had me yelling at the screen. I do hope Viking updates their documentation & provides a better selection of bolt lengths. That said, I didn't notice anything in place to protect the fender paint. I would use a rubber or fiber washer to try & mitigate any paint damage from the mounting hardware. Good luck going forward, you'll eventually get better with using tools. Try not to get frustrated & thanks for letting us know what's in store if you buy this bag.

Does it have painfull drone at 60mph?

Get a throttle lock

Evergreen! My 500 is a 2019. the tank is orange, the windscreen is a Hellfire, i have those risers, the exhaust, my bags are Viking, a little bigger with room indent for rear shocks. i have a small rear fender rack also. i have a 32 inch sissybar, though i haven't installed it yet. i also added foot boards instead of pegs, better seat, not a 500 dollar job, more like 179.00 or something. oh yeah an LED headlight. i have owned mine for about 3 1/2 years, at 70 years old, it's the perfect bike for me. Yours looks really good. safe riding out there!!

Your content is pure garba*ge

Nice touch from the color of the clutch lever 👍💚

Let me weigh in on seat options. The Corbin seats are *not* any more comfortable than the standard Honda seats.

Not many mods needed for a rebel ,its pretty good stock except for the swingarm overracing makes a banging one for a lot of motorcycles.

Totaled!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????????? Wtf.

A pillar. She could not see you. Need to be aware of that for everyone turning left in front of you. How would you handle it now?

Awesome Bike 👍💯

Good vid! Suggest replacing the grips. I like my Vans and there are other good choices.

You need a bar mounted cup holder! 😂

Bar risers! Heck yeah

for my 1100 I also got a Puig windshield, Rox 2" risers, Viking bags, and Mustang seat. I still have my Shorty GP. I still love it. I won't 'upgrade' it. Can't live without my Quadlock. I could do without the saddlebags. I like them, they're great, but I just rarely have a real need for them. But still nice to have just in case. But changing the exhaust and the damn seat are still mandatory!

Get the levers in another color… the bright green does not really fit the retro look very well

Really enjoyed the episode. Keep going 👍

Where is the link ?

Does that exhaust comply with the warranty on the Honda Rebel 500

The only reason to switch from a good Rebel 500 to anything else is ergonomic problems, or a visceral desire for something else (bordering on the irrational). The 500 does everything, goes everywhere, is reliable, is inexpensive. If you just want what you want and you can't turn it off, do your thing.

In this economy, I'd rather keep my Rebel 500 than upgrade to a "bigger name" due to the name. If anything, I'll go up to the Rebel 100, but no fancy ABS or automatic/clutchless... It's the same reason why I won't buy a Harley. Not paying 100x more just for the name. *shrug* Now, if the price range is close to my Rebel, then that's another thing.

Hey man, great videos. Having riden the Rebel 1100 and Indian Scount. Which bike do you think you would go for if you move on from the Rebel 500? I ride a yamaha MT09, but looking into getting into a cruiser. I test rode a Rebel 1100, but the one thing Im concerned about is that throttle was pretty jerky at slow speeds and there isn't much aftermarket if I want to throw some mini apes or high bars. But I like how the bike rode overall. I have never riden an Indian Scout, so I don't have a base on how that bike would feel.

Agree, the best upgrade is whatever makes sense for you. Answering that question is the issue. :) The biggest thing anyone can do to help answer that is to ride whatever bike you're interested in. Ride comfort is big for me, and you can get an idea of how a bike rides from other people's reviews, but nothing beats your personal experience. Example: the Rebel's stock seat. Pretty much universally disliked. Same for me, I couldn't ride more than 40 minutes before I'd get sore. I upgraded to the Mustang. Initially I felt so much better, and I continued to ride happily. Until I went and test rode a Tiger 900, with its ADV ergonomics and suspension. Going back to the Rebel after that test ride was... yeah. I went and closed the sale the next day. Now, there's how the bike rides, but how the bike makes you feel is a different story... again, though, no way to really tell unless you actually ride one. As an aside, whenever I go back to take the Rebel for a ride... I just can't tolerate how much the crankcase sticks out on the right.

I have a 2023 Indian Scout Bobber. I got it about 2 weeks before the 2025 Scouts were announced. It has a lot of power but it is very manageable. The V-Twin is a very forgiving power. It would be a great next bike. Keep in mind, there are a LOT of great next bikes. I'd like to see another Scout owner but the Triumph Bobber, Rebel 1100, Suzuki SV650, on and on... there are a lot of great choices. I love my Scout but I'd like to have a fuel gauge, cruise control, and modes would be fun to try out. Lastly, Indian makes a Scout Sixty. It is a little less money and just a touch less power. It may be what you're looking for in a next bike. Also, I'm told they are going to announce a new, updated version of it in the next week or so. Eyes up! Just stay in wind and take your time finding your next. Be safe and have fun.

2:38 100%, I specifically chose to go with the older model as opposed the redesign. There’s just something to it, the frame, tank, and engine styling did it for me

Been following you for a while, I’m both selling my rebel 500 and picking up my new Indian scout tomorrow. I’m a little nervous as I’m not sure if I’m gonna love it as much as I love my rebel haha

I have the rebel 500 I’m 6 feet about 225 pounds, I’ve only been riding 3 ish months maybe a little longer and I love it. I don’t see myself getting rid of it anytime soon or maybe ever. If I do I think I’ll go with the 1100. I trust Hondas

I'm in the same boat. I've had my Rebel 500 for 3 years and 10K miles, and I thought by now that I would know where to go next. Being 6' tall, the Rebel feels a bit cramped. Looking at the Yamaha MT-07 and the Indians.

My man Indian Scout is a great choice, but maybe check *Triumph Bonneville Bobber* and try it out!

wow! i am kinda in the same mindset. i have had my rebel 500 for almost 3 years. being 70 yrs old, do i want a more powerful bike? sometimes, i have been looking at the Shadow 750, the Scout, and the 1100. I list 3 reasons for/against. price, riding plans, my comfort level. All 3 are great steps up. do you want to impress other people, or ride for your own fun? great video for thought, thinking, and destination.

Have you tried Yamaha MT07 , I have it as a first bike its crazy good for fun and drives beautifly. My dream bike is Scout definitly but in Croatia (EU) its 20k euros a bit expensive same as Harley. Would love to have one of these in future.

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My Rebel 500 was my first bike and I rode it for a year and a half. I then found out what the Triumph Bonneville Bobber was, and solely based on looks, that was what I wanted next. I also thought about the Triumph Scrambler 1200XE so I could ride past the “end” of the road. Bobber was comfortable enough but wasn’t practical enough. I felt the Scrambler 1200XE was a bit too tall for my 2nd bike. Then I found the Bonneville Speedmaster (the twin sister of the Bobber, but with an actual rear seat and styled slightly differently). It was exactly what I wanted. I did consider a Scout too, but never got to test ride one before a steal of a deal popped up for a Speedmaster. The only thing I don’t like about it is the lack of aftermarket support, but otherwise it’s everything I want (except for some off-road capability). Classic looks, comfortable, and practical. Great sounding stock exhaust as well. Also, surprisingly almost the same mpg as my Rebel, which is really important on long trips where the 3 gallon tank dictates how often I need to stop

I really like the Indian Scout Rogue. If I ever gave up my 1100, I could see that being an option.

Happens to all of us.

like most people, i try to always throw the 'two' unless i just cant, like while turning or shifting

not giving up my shorty gp. i love that thing!

The Indian scout has in my opinion one of the BEST silhouettes. I would've loved to jump on a scout but I went with the rebel 500 for my first bike a couple months ago. Best for me to learn/develop skills on.

I started on the Rebel 250 2009 second hand and after a year bought the Rebel 500, 2018. I still have it and have added a lot of accessories to the bike. The Rebel 1100 seems to have an oil leak problem, which Honda doesn't want to acknowledge nor have a recall. You don't get your money back from all of the accessories you've bought for the bike when you sell it. The Harley nightster special has my attention and it's not a heavy bike. I am very limited on the bikes because of my short size. Think about it a lot before you make your decision on upgrading to a larger bike. Good luck.

Better then vance and hines?

Chosing the 500 was a good decision, but im sure you would have been fine on the 1100 as well. I started on an R3 which I put less than 500 miles and sold it, then didn't ride anything for like 6 years. Then I got a yamaha bolt because I was afraid of getting anything bigger, but even the bolt felt huge and heavy, scary. But after about 3 rides around the neighborhood I was like "humm this is not too bad I can manage it" then got way more comfortable with it quick. Soon I was wishing I had more power. I ride a yamaha MT09 now which is crazy powerful, I test rode a rebel 1100 the other day and it felt little to me lol it felt like I could use more power, that I would miss the MT09 power. But I am considering a rebel 1100, I feel like it would just serve me better for my needs. I am only 5'7, so I would love to be able to touch the ground easier to move the bike around at a parking lot. It would work better with some saddle bags for me to carry tools for work, it is still nimble enough for commuting, it is a bit more comfortable for me to do longer rides on weekends. So even though the Rebel doesn't have the agility or power of my MT09, I feel like for my needs it would have great benefits.

Mate, I've just bought the 1100 and I love it. To sort out the controls issue, just buy some short bar risers. Really easy to fit, or you can get the garage to do it before you pick it up. Super cheap. You can pick him up from in English £20 and up. So that's about $27 I think. Worth every penny. Good luck on your journey mate.

The nose itching. Eeesh. I have made many cagers laugh at red lights when I finally get a chance to lift the visor and stick my hand in to wipe/scratch my nose. Can be fine all day, as soon as I get moving my nose wants to drip.

Been waiting for a new vlog from you bro!

sketchy stop light to me

Yay! A motovlog on my 25th birthday

Would’ve watch it but got got ads every 30 seconds so fu and this review

I'm a few years late to this but THANKS for sharing and the positivity! RSSV! 🤘🏼

It was 60 questions for me . I took the test on 10/13/24