Do I Regret Buying The Honda Rebel 500?
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- I bought a Honda Rebel 500 about a year ago and I thought it would be time to review it! If there's anything I missed then let me know in the comments!
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So…. I just watched a Canadian guy lived in Taiwan reviewed a Japanese brand bike that is made in Thailand and immediately shared the video to my Korean friend living in the US who had been thinking about buying an Indian motorcycle….
you win
felt like a world traveling through your comment 🤣
Mr Worldwide 😎 🌍
And me a Filipino who is reading this comment and dreaming of owning this bike one day
Reminds me of Mario. Italian plumber created by the Japanese, speaks English and looks Mexican, runs like a Jamaican, jumps like a black man, and grabs coins like a Jew.
I will never regret buying a rebel 500, but I do regret buying it brand new. It's an incredibly bullet proof bike, the perfect city bike, the perfect daily, the perfect beginner. Aside for the stock seat, it pretty much does not need any upgrades, if you want it to tour, you can upgrade to a 1000cc, but even then, it's not too bad as if you don't mind the long ride and matching the speed limit. It's really cool when you start to custom it, and it's the perfect canvas for hitting the cafe racer or classic cruiser style of riding. For a moderate rider, this bike is practically a fun scooter, if it had a bit more torque, it'd basically be a big grom, it's really fun to ride. I genuinely can't imagine wanting to change it for a CBR500, because even if I understand some people wanting that sports bike stylization, the CBR500 takes a lot more work to look what the Rebel 500 practically already is. Plus, you obviously don't have to deal with removing faring and such, making it essentially much easier for even beginner mechanics and hobbiests to get into motorcycles.
I got an asahi windshield from amazon japan and a custom seat from london, essentially transforming the bike into a whole new neo-retro bosozoku look, both which I don't think I can get at all, from its sports bike counterpart.
If you bought it used what price range would you aim for?
@@J_bui I would have aimed for anything around 5k. Brand new, and most recent, it could go up to 8-9k but a 2017 can go for 5k or less, which is practically the same. Paying double for a brand new doesn't come with any special perks or differences to a 2017 model, obviously there's a difference in maintenance depending on how well kept it was, but you can technically also just buy new parts for the bike and it'd still be cheaper.
@@yeetoban I've seen some for around $3500 so that sounds like a decent deal. No major changes in your opinion with 2017 versus 2023 or 2024? Other than the spider looking LED headlights.
That "neo retro bosozoku" style is something I want to see my friend, Im doubting between the rebel and the Kawasaki z650rs because of the looks and you caught my attention
Prozzie推薦的車果然跟他一樣酷；
謝謝Prozzie如此客觀地評價愛車！👍😄👏
Thanks for watching!
@@Prozzie It is my honor, thanks to you too! Take good care! 👍🥰🙏
我32歲時買了hayabusa之後Aprilia RSV Miiie最後ㄧ台是GSXR-1000 K8.也騎過了朋友的KTM DUKE系列和HONDA CBR600F.看了您的影片我只能說年輕真好！請好好照顧您的愛車。快快樂樂出門，平平安安回家。(現在我年紀不小了....所以改玩電吉他，因為喜歡視覺系樂團😅)
haha I would wrap myself around a tree if I had a Hayabusa
I can concur: passengers don’t enjoy this bike! 🏍️
You actually fit onto that tiny seat? Where do you put your feet, on the exhaust? Melt the shoes lol.
@@Cujo5 It has foot pegs for passengers. But not every country or insurance company will let you have them
It being quieter is a HUGE selling point for me.
Oof, the height thing killed it for me
@@Phyoomz You think it's to high?
@@edvinch lol, no the opposite. I'm 6'2.
@@Phyoomz Ah okay, think that might be a little to tall haha 😅
Me too. Loud, obnoxious Harley-sounding bikes are annoying and not fun to tool around on. My opinion, of course.
I feel like your review is more sincere than the others. This will be bike#1 for me, my class is this weekend. And currently, everything has me leaning into the Rebel 500.
But I'm honestly not sure what type I need or want yet. What I'm hoping to do is get a bike that is friendly for beginners but accommodating as I advance my skill and seek out longer treks. I'll never be cool or try to be a badass on a bike. Purely getting one for anti-depression reasons--to get out of the house more outside of work.
All I am ultimately looking for is something that will be chill for a 200ish mi journey in mountain areas (NH here). But that's a good year away for me. At first, just doing work commute, then grocery commute, and then I will work into larger town areas until I feel ready to hit a highway, eventually a city (which honestly I don't think I am feeling like I'll ever want to be on the highways out here, especially so close to MA).
So basically something that will be doable while I'm newer and still of great value to me so I don't readily outgrow it and can add on to my drive miles down the road.
This review feels like it is saying no to me. But I also don't think a Harley Heritage used is a good idea, but it's also on the list lol. I'm so overwhelmed right now. QQ!
Take one out for a test ride and see how you feel! They’re great first bikes, Honda has been making them since time began so they never break, and you can customize the crap out of it to do longer rides or whatever else you like. Once you improve your skills you might want a bigger bike because you’ll be bored, but until then, this bike won’t let you down
@@Prozzie Thanks for your review and attention to your audience. Will be subbing and might hit you up on your other videos if I end up with the 500. At this point I am still 90% in on this over say a Ninja (which hits a lot of beginner lists, too, but sports bike).
I imagine my class this weekend will have several I will try out. I just feel like a cruiser-type will be the right one for me for a lot of reasons including that's what my mom owned when I was a kid (Yamaha of some variety we rode all the time).
Nearly went for one of these when they first came out. Got an XSR900 instead.
Still like the look of the Rebel though. Bet it's fun.
The XSR900 is a fantastic bike. My good buddy had one and it was fast as hell. Looks great too
Woh! Brother I remember commenting years ago when you moved to Taiwan that you should buy a decent bike. I’m glad you finally did it 🎉
Love the change in your style of videos.
i have a honda rebel 500 se, i put the shorty gp exhaust on it, and its a really freaking good bike. its not to slow not to fast and its just so fun to ride.
I also thought about buying one in Japan. Something which fits the narrow streets and generally low speed here, also I like the looks. The size worries me a little and I am surprised to hear that the saddle is quite hard and uncomfortable. Nice review!
Yea but if you’re planning on riding in the city then the low seat is nice. You don’t have to tip toe everywhere
That's true. I plan to ride it mostly in smaller cities or in the countryside - but it's still quite urbanized. I am living around the Seto Inland sea, the landscape and streets here are just beautiful. Thanks for your reply and have fun!
Just got a motorcycle in Taiwan myself, super fun. But i gotta say looking back at it i would have gotten the highest end Gogoro. The acceleration is incredible on them!
I’ve only ridden the smaller ones that top out at like 50kmh. I like to drive long distance so electric scooters aren't for me…for now
😂2’52”那句：靠北，直接讓我笑翻了，替鏡頭淡淡哀傷一下😅
haha I ruined an expensive piece of equipment so it felt appropriate to say that
😂
I'm buying the NX500 as, although I prefer the Rebel, my wife deserves to ride more comfortably.
Loved the Prozzie style rant before the points
Great review. Awesome video and editing, subscribed for sure. Mive to south america and have a navi for my city commute. Thinking abkut getting the rebel as well, itll be fine in the city, but it should do okay for 1hr rides out of the city and autopistas here.
I went for the Rebel 1100. bigger engine, the 3 modes to ride in, and most importantly, cruise control. I freaking love cruise control. I don't even consider the Rebels to be cruisers. It's just not quite. It's more a shorter naked bike, in my opinion. All that said, I love the hell out of my Rebel 1100. I see no downside to owning a rebel.
To be fair, the first thing I did was swap the seat and exhaust. I went with the Shorty GP from Radiant and I couldn't be happier.
Oh man the 1100 looks so fun. Great bike from the reviews I’ve seen. I didn’t get it cuz I’m poor haha. And there aren’t many situations in Taiwan where I can use the power or cruise control
What's the fuel range on this bad boy btw?
I've booked myself for a motorcycle license and this is gunna be my very first bike, im so excited!
I would fill up at 200 kms. It's got decent fuel economy although I don't pay much attention since fuel isn't too expensive in Taiwan and petrol stations are everywhere. Also depends on how you ride it
@@Prozzie thanks for that. I've gone down to the dealership today to get one sorted out. I'm so excited! I should get my Learners by December and then i'd have a nice New Year's gift for myself!
Great! may be recommended that you take video of ride motorcycling around the Taiwan, eat and drink while traveling to introduce Taiwan, and you can also take video of mountains line and coast line.
I'm planning on it!
Awesome review mate big love from Australia 😊😊😊
Great info ! If you go to sell the bike, for heavens sake keep all of the OEM parts! Guys who buy used bikes like may want the quiet OEM muffler for their HOA rules. Try buying a used OEM muffler on eBay or Honda parts. Around $400 after ordering every screw and bolt to remount it. Every biker should realize that every penny you spend to customize your bike is for your enjoyment and is worth absolutely nothing when you go to resell the bike
"I've had bikes that leak fuel before" 😂
haha yep. Just lucky it didn't catch on fire
@@Prozzie had a modified ae86 trueno, first drive it started leaking fuel inthe engine bay, luckily I noticed before it touched the exhaust manifold lol so I understand you bro
@@you_mad that’s a pretty cool car. I’m jealous
Nice review I’m currently riding a BMW R nineT you should try it
Thanks for watching!
New Honda NX500 is a good looking bike proabably same engine as the Rebel.
i love mine, i have do the heck out of it and boy, i have enve fixed the curise control button in the wrong side issue, i made my own exhaust and man i love it.
No mention of the transmission cover banging into your ankle all the time.
Hotcakes is what McDonalds calls pancakes. I do remember them being quite popular. Great video!
Prozzie說身高超過6呎可能覺得不建議，字幕打160公分，應該打180公分以上。
18 years, saving for this bike. Should be able to make the money in about 5 years i think
Nice review. What's your size?
I jus bought my Honda rebel 500 I will come back to this video in a few days and give my review
Nice! Enjoy it man. It’s a great bike
Hows the bike with u hope shes not been rude to you 😄
本田是最低調，耐用的選擇！
不要改排氣管，
不要太大聲，
否則，半夜騎車，會被罵~靠北！😂😂
haha I agree. If I do change the exhaust, then I would get one that isn't loud
Between this an a Vulcan S what would be good for a two person weekend ride?
I thought the saddle would be comfy enough for long range cruising, no?
Mmmmm noooo not with the seat I have. It’s not a big deal because Honda offers other seats and there’s a boatload of aftermarket ones
My seat gets better with age, currently 70,000 miles.
Did you change your seat / or by now the callouses make you feel nothing?????Just asking because I am planning on getting a 500!
You say you got 70,000miles on it? Amazing!
@@WalterVetterli Stock seat, but I would like to shave down flat.
Cool Honda friend.
I got my CB750 hornet recently.
I rode the 300 for a month and it was shit. 100% it needs to be the 500. For a mid range simple cruiser it's fine.
You gotta do a collab with Ryan F9 and get him riding around in Taiwan doing food tour on bike.
2022 CMX 500s owner here. Yes I do. In fact, I also regret that I didn't sell it in 2023 when the trade in value was still fairly high. Right now dealerships won't pay more than $4000 for this chunk of useless metal and still, no one frigging buys them, second hand or new. It sounds like a tractor, handles like it weighs 200kg, doesn't go much faster than a scooter and it's only "upside" is its smooth gearing --- like any other 400-500cc bike with slipper clutch not named KTM. It has no traction control and only front ABS, no tft screen nor smartphone connectivity, no cruise control despite being a cruiser. It's one of the worst purchases I've ever made.
Thank you for sharing ❤
i have mt09 but riding that bike are tiring and not fun, i want to swap it to rebel instead..mt09 wasted on me tbh, better it have a owner that will use all the power it have..i just want slow ride at 80-90kmph speed..
Quiet exhaust is a big plus to me
Did you stick a Chills reference in there? XD
woow hold on. Are you the guy that was hanging with ADV China back in the days? Man I miss those days.
You forgot the dignity rating .... much more dignified than a scooter
Yeah that’s true but I still think scooters are fun as hell. I kept mine
I want a gogoro scooter lol
@@Prozzie sometime dignity is what you need other times not so much
Nice review, you gave it barely a passing mark but still so positive about it!
Well I had to be honest haha. It’s not an amazing bike at anything. It’s just a very solid bike
Awesome review. I don’t know crap about bikes, but I do appreciate a nice looking one. Prozzie would make a great auto journalist. Doug Demuro is hard to listen to. He sounds too much like Rip Taylor
Thanks! Yea if I could get more bikes or cars I would love to do that
又來看Prozzie了，廢話不多說趕緊先按個讚
Cant decide on this or the z 500 se
Oh NO! Did you destroy a 360 camera in this video?
scratched it yea haha
A four for fun… heck it’s a motorcycle that makes it start at a six I’d say.
It’s a 4 out of 10 for a motorcycle. Of course motorcycles are fun. I just think compared to other motorcycles, the rebel 500 is just fine. It’s not boring, but it’s not going to blow your mind or anything
So is this bike the grandchild of my 1982 Honda CM450e trying to act cool?
prozzie，the reunification day is coming ，you should make a video about how happy you are.
Will never happen
prozzi騎這台車很帥！
我覺得很速配
Interesting how you praise the aftermarket support for it there an the most famous US based youtuber riding one just released a video about its biggest problem being the lack of aftermarket support for it here.
If you are referring to who I think you are he was complaining about the 1100 having very little available not the 500.
@@lloydmillar8225 I believe he owns both. He may have been talking abuut just the 1100 though, I dont think he said either way. But the aftermarket options in the US for any import cruser is not usually that great.
Did I just watch an ad?
Or a review?
6 feet is around 181 CM, not 160 CM
2:51 靠杯～ 😂
Hot Cakes = 🥞
are they really pancakes?
when suddenly you become a motorcycle reviewer lol
haha I wish
Prozzie looking sexy in that white shirt!
thanks!
5:46 Whaaaat?! O.o
3:09 six foot is not 160cm lol
lol I'll have to talk to my translator about that one
Prozzie Customs when?
it looks so cool but its just so slow :(
A beauty to behold 🫡
Thanks!
You said this is the NEW 2023 Honda but this year is 2024 so it’s not new anymore and plus it’s used now by you so definitely not new 😂🎉!!
You, do you! Congratulations...
Nice 👍
So under powered. You should have gone for the 1100 for slightly more.
Honda are great engines.
For Taiwanese roads the power is just fine. There is next to no highway driving here. Motorcycles aren’t even allowed on the tolled expressways
And here I thought you quit making videos.
Why?
@@Prozzie youtube must have buried you in my sub list. I just haven't seen one pop up.
I just checked, I didn't even notice I was no longer subbed.. youtube must have purged me off your subs -_-
@@maguslascivious4980 weird
@@Prozzie youtube does that to a lot of channels...
那是你沒看過我的rebel 你會改分數
Bike review second channel incoming?….
if I could find a way to get more bikes then yea!
@@Prozzie Hopefully the likes of Yamaha will start sending you bikes to review, you never know!
sorry fella ive had mine now for 3 years you can make it you own. i have toured through France, Spain & Portugal . A mustang seat fitted you have it all wrong........ rip the passenger off. get a life
Get a life hahaha wow
水喔👍👍
WOW 好帥
❤❤❤🎉
Hotcakes = pancakes.
Go vlog at a Taiwanese baseball game. Enuff is enuff. Go. Leave your wife and kids and go now.
😀
Second hand Vmax is better than this bike🎉
30萬⋯⋯不了！
無法負擔
Motorcycle in Taiwan are always going to be more expensive than other countries. You can find used ones on FB for cheaper if you like
Turned off after 20 sec, riding in a t shirt is awful.
可惜不能行駛高速公路
Or a jujube/vespa one 🛵
여자에게 어울리는 바이크
日本125cc早就可以上FREEWAY，非常好笑的是台灣已經通過600cc以上可以上FREEWAY政府還不落實法律執行還在搞禁止那套理論，只能說台灣被大中華落後腐敗思想查毒的很深。
至於重機與汽車價格台灣都比KOREA JAPAN US EU貴，好笑的是開放古董車卻沒有FREEWAY路權還要繳跟一般牌一樣的稅又只能可以LHD。
台灣糟透這世上在亞洲沒有比台灣還要更爛更腐敗除了中國與新加坡例外。
In Japan, 125cc products have long been available on the FREEWAY. What is very funny is that Taiwan has already approved the FREEWAY for products above 600cc. The government has not yet implemented the law and is still pursuing the theory of banning it. It can only be said that Taiwan is deeply poisoned by the backward and corrupt ideas of Greater China.
As for the prices of heavy machinery and cars in Taiwan, they are more expensive than in KOREA JAPAN US EU. What’s funny is that antique cars are open but they don’t have FREEWAY rights of way, they have to pay the same tax as ordinary cars, and they can only use LHD.
Taiwan sucks. No one in Asia in the world is worse or more corrupt than Taiwan, with the exception of China and Singapore.
You must like the sound of your own voice.
I want a gogoro scooter lol
11OO。😗✌️