The 2020 rebel 500 was my first bike, and it was great at that. No slouch, by any standard, is super nimble and fun to ride. I put 17000 km on it before I sold it in the spring of 2022. I replaced it with the 2022 rebel 1100, which is a beast, but still feels very familiar. It accelerates like crazy, and despite being about 40 kg heavier, it feels just as nimble as the 500. It feels a LOT more premium, though. Everything is even more polished, and there are many features, like rider modes, cruise control, traction control, anti-wheelie control (you'll be happy about this one), and a crazy front brake.
Glad to hear you had a good time with the Rebel 500 and are loving the 1100! Honda's premium quality runs through their whole range, but the large capacity engines are just something else. Thanks for the comment!
I have seen almost all rebel videos and yours is the only one that talks about the poor low speed performance. And that's my only complain with my new Rebel. Wish I saw your video earlier. But I will still get a Rebel. Excellent review.
Bike is the best for taking the A2 Test. Super easy bike to control and handle. People looking at it thought it was for the FULL A license. The seat is not comfortable for long rides :)
Mogli nm dowalić niżej 🤔 47 hp 8500 43 nm 6000 ja bym wolał 40 hp 7000 50 nm 4000 😁 lepsza elastyka słabszy kop na maxa 👌🏻poszli w politykę kosztowa czyli wrzucili bez zmian ta sama jednostkę co w cbr 500 👍🏻 pozatym niejest aż tak rozklekotaną jak misie wydawało kiedyś albo zmieniło misie podejście 👍🏻 nisko siodło pod tego typu sprzęt to zaleta 👌🏻innne wrażenia zjazdy są jak jesteś nisko asfaltu niż wysoko ….lepsze .
The brakes on Honda bikes are usually not great-- I scuff the disc up with fine wet and dry paper to get a better grip-- they really need double discs.
Have one as a loaner whilst my KTM Duke is being written off or repaired. Hate it, but then I'm not a cruiser rider, it's too low even for my 29" inseam and its terrible on the motorway.
What do you think of the 2022 Honda Rebel 500? Let us know in the comments.
We have a Rebel on the fleet for A2, great bike.
Perfect bike for someone to train on, and do so in style!
I love the slipper clutch added in 2020 literally the best! Also love my 500 upgraded from the 300 and it was so worth it! 🔥
It is a great addition!
The 2020 rebel 500 was my first bike, and it was great at that. No slouch, by any standard, is super nimble and fun to ride. I put 17000 km on it before I sold it in the spring of 2022.
I replaced it with the 2022 rebel 1100, which is a beast, but still feels very familiar. It accelerates like crazy, and despite being about 40 kg heavier, it feels just as nimble as the 500. It feels a LOT more premium, though. Everything is even more polished, and there are many features, like rider modes, cruise control, traction control, anti-wheelie control (you'll be happy about this one), and a crazy front brake.
Glad to hear you had a good time with the Rebel 500 and are loving the 1100! Honda's premium quality runs through their whole range, but the large capacity engines are just something else. Thanks for the comment!
This would be a perfect bike (for me), if it only had a bigger gas tank. The limited range kills it for me (sadly). Great review! Subscribed!!!
Thanks for the great comment!
I have seen almost all rebel videos and yours is the only one that talks about the poor low speed performance. And that's my only complain with my new Rebel. Wish I saw your video earlier. But I will still get a Rebel. Excellent review.
Bike is the best for taking the A2 Test. Super easy bike to control and handle. People looking at it thought it was for the FULL A license. The seat is not comfortable for long rides :)
Thanks for sharing!
love my 2022 Honda rebel 500 I have it in the green color I daily commute on mine to work 5days a week so easy and fun to ride
Good choice! Glad you are getting on well with it.
This in the green colour 😍
great choice!
Excellant review.
Thanks for the feedback!
Hey, just wondering, how tall is the seat? I've got a 29 inch inseam/leg length, just wondering if this is okay for me
Just wish they had more colors
What is the mileage of this bike
The rear back support passenger seat. How do I get that ?
From a Honda dealer is my guess.
Mogli nm dowalić niżej 🤔 47 hp 8500 43 nm 6000 ja bym wolał 40 hp 7000 50 nm 4000 😁 lepsza elastyka słabszy kop na maxa 👌🏻poszli w politykę kosztowa czyli wrzucili bez zmian ta sama jednostkę co w cbr 500 👍🏻 pozatym niejest aż tak rozklekotaną jak misie wydawało kiedyś albo zmieniło misie podejście 👍🏻 nisko siodło pod tego typu sprzęt to zaleta 👌🏻innne wrażenia zjazdy są jak jesteś nisko asfaltu niż wysoko ….lepsze .
The brakes on Honda bikes are usually not great-- I scuff the disc up with fine wet and dry paper to get a better grip-- they really need double discs.
Have one as a loaner whilst my KTM Duke is being written off or repaired. Hate it, but then I'm not a cruiser rider, it's too low even for my 29" inseam and its terrible on the motorway.
Mechanically great… shame about the looks.
looks good