I’m same as you, dude. I’m not interested in large displacement bikes. I’m 5’6” too and the Rebel 500 is a perfect bike for me.
@RideYEG Жыл бұрын
Glad you found your perfect fit like I did on this bike! Thanks for stopping by.
@yourshootingbuddy Жыл бұрын
I just saw this video now two years after you posted. At the age of 71 I decided to buy a bike. Looking at whats available and my level of skill I decided on a Rebel 500 and drove a brand spanking new one out of the dealership in June 2023. I agree with all of your points with an added one for our older folks and that is its weight. I'm not afraid of dropping a 900 pound 1800cc bike that I lost hold of at a stoplight or something. I have been loving it a lot. I added an Amazon luggage rack and I am able to keep an expandable 40-60 liter pack on there all of the time. I keep all my little things in there with plenty of room to bring home some groceries or takeout. I get about 60 mpg and I'm 5'10" and 200 pounds. Good luck with your channel and always ride safe.
@tenza75452 жыл бұрын
I found someone like me when it comes to bikes. A 500 seems to be the sweet spot to me plenty of power and good mileage
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel! Happy to hear likeminded people are out there. Ride safe✌️
@davidshore35233 жыл бұрын
This is what I like about the first rides no matter who it is they give their own view on the motorcycle that's why you get a better piece of information each person rides differently but for the most part you can get a comparison keep up the good work
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the feedback David! I'll try to get more rides recorded on the Rebel, I'm loving the bike so far. Let me know if you have particular topics about the Rebel you'd like me to review! Ride safe✌️
@davidshore35233 жыл бұрын
@@RideYEG if there's any upgrades that come around for the rebel could you do a review on those besides the exhaust maybe if they have saddlebags or something and what the cost of them were any their hard shell or if you can get them in soft saddle bags
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
@@davidshore3523 Sounds good! I actually just uploaded my first 3 mods after 1 month video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mNSnpqp-mp7eeps.html
@davidzavala3372 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to get into an MSC and start riding. I've always wanted a bike, and now that I been researching and came to the conclusion that Scramblers are my favorite bike and then a blackout cruiser. Now, being a beginner and not wanting to spend lots of cash and crossing the line too much into toy territory, I feel a 350 to 500 is the sweet spot for my highway commute. I'm a heavy dude, at 110 kilos and 1.85, but I'm not a speed person. I'm a grown 34 year old man with small children that depends on me not doing stupid things like going above speed limit and getting killed or being pulled over. My current commute vehicle is a 2003 honda Accord V6 that gets bad gas economy and just with the amount I'll save on a 500cc, the bike will pay itself. Also, insurance here in California is too expensive for new riders and is the most expensive state, but cruiser like the rebel I'll be saving half compared to types of bikes. Right now my two top bikes I'm looking for are the 500 rebel or Husqvarna Svartpilen.....Sadly there are non in my area.
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
That’s a solid plan and the Rebel is certainly excellent on fuel. I too am not a speed demon in any way and the Rebel is perfect balance between performance and practicality in my opinion. Ride safe ✌️
@junlin2503 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I just got my license, and I think I'd like this Honda Rebel 500 to be my first bike. :)
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Nice! It’s a perfect first bike, looks great too.
@davidbreen47272 жыл бұрын
yup, i am 66 yrs old, 5' 6'' 135 lbs. i seriously wanted a Honda Fury. sooo glad i bought the 2019 Honda Rebel 500. good looking bike, fast enough for my little butt. i love it. only had mine for 3 weeks now, i work during the week, ride it to work, about 15 min. from work, and it's been raining the past 3 weekends which sucks, because i want to ride for at least 50- 60 miles for once to see if the seat complaints are real. mine handles really well, again it's quick. mine is all black with an orange tank, looks reall cool. people love it, as do i. the Fury would have been too much bike for me just to get back into riding. so yeah, me be a happy camper with my 500.
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
We are really similar in size and I agree 100%. This bike is the perfect balance✌️
@andrewwatson5545 Жыл бұрын
No need to apologise for the audio, your camera and mic are spot on mate🤘 you can hear your voice AND the depth of the exhaust perfectly well
@adventurepastor81953 жыл бұрын
Dang your going through bikes faster than me haha. Congrats! Love the look of the rebel. I'm half way looking for an adventure bike right now.
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Always appreciate your support on the channel! What adv bike(s) have you narrowed down your selection to?
@MotoRan133 жыл бұрын
True about the looks compared to the Vulcan, the Rebel looks a lot better
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MotoRan133 жыл бұрын
@@RideYEG Thank you for the nice review, already ordered my Rebel
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
@@MotoRan13 Congrats. Let me know what you think of it once it arrives👍 Ride safe.
@Mixwell19832 жыл бұрын
Not a bike rider but atvs i am Honda all day but for a bike i like the bolt over the rebel and the vulcan 900 classic is a clean looking bike
@Willie19803 жыл бұрын
I'm going to get one...your video made it easier for me to decide between the vulcan 650
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Let me know how you like it once you get it. Ride safe✌️
@Willie19803 жыл бұрын
It has been, what, 12 years ago since I last rode...now 63 yo., hence also the decision for a lighter & easier bike to ride.
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
@@Willie1980 Really inspiring to hear that you're coming back! Warm welcome to the Rebel 500 club.
@CrimsonAnjel3 жыл бұрын
Lots of useful info here, thanks for sharing!
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! Ride safe✌️
@isaiahj1172 жыл бұрын
I am 5’6 (168cm) that Honda Rebel is a perfect motorcycle for me. Not only I can put my foots completely flat on the ground but also it is easy for me to move the bike while I seat on it.
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100%!
@Foodgeek3 жыл бұрын
Love my Rebel 500 :) I have a 2020, in the shiny black with a lot of customizations :) Any reason you didn't get an 1100 instead of the 500? :)
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! The 1100 was really hard to find here in Canada. I feel like I was lucky to even come across a 2020 500 but I'll definitely be on the lookout for an 1100 next year :)
@Foodgeek3 жыл бұрын
@@RideYEG I got my Rebel a year ago before they announced the 1100. I'd probably have waited if I knew. Still love the 500, though 😁
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Ride safe✌️ love your channel by the way.
@sckhoo3 жыл бұрын
wow.......imagine my surprise to see Foodgeek's comment in Rebel500 video. I watch your sourdough videos and learn so much. now I also know I ride the same bike as yours. I got mine Sept2020.
@Foodgeek3 жыл бұрын
@@sckhoo Mine will be in the video on Saturday 😁😄😆
@CANALES37152 жыл бұрын
I got me a 2022 and I love it it’s my first bike ever just broke in my 600miles so time for oil change but I love my bike I feel like it’s a great mixture of a sport bike and a cruiser I tell people it’s a very sporty cruiser
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Subscribe for more Honda Rebel content! I'll be taking this bike on more adventures ✌️
@RyGuyTheAVGuy Жыл бұрын
See the thing for me is the Honda doesn't sound like the Bolt does, the Bolt SOUNDS AMAZING, defiantly most similar to the Harley. But everything else I like the Rebels more, the 1100 is awesome. Currently on a Suzuki Tu250X and thinking of moving to the Rebel 500 next, not sure if I should just go straight for the 1100, but the $$$ might be a big factor the way things are.
@dalegarrard94462 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy my 500se. The wind screen is a nice addition. Great bike...ENJOY!
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and ride safe!
@sabriyaacob98203 жыл бұрын
Good review. Having three bikes, I kind of feel too much already. But 9 bikes? Wow!
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Just to clarify I meant 9 bikes in 2.5 years of riding. I currently have 3 though :)
@JeanLacayack Жыл бұрын
Own one, love it. Especially the weight is perfekt, comparing to the Bolt e.g.
@RideYEG Жыл бұрын
Glad you’re liking it! One of my favourite bikes.
@jonomasonILoveU3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video thanks Ride YEG. Although I just bought a brand new GSX-R, I`m totally sold on the new CMX500 REBEL as my next new purchase. I`ve never owned a Honda but have ridden a few of my buds Hondas and they were good bikes.
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Nice man! Yeah I’ve owned 9 bikes bigger and smaller than the Rebel and I love the perfect balance of the 500. Ride safe👌
@findingneutral3 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial and review 👍
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Always appreciate the support!
@yournamehere36793 жыл бұрын
I’m the same size, just sold my 99 VFR800 because I’m too short to flat foot, been looking at this since my wife told me about it 👌 definitely gonna consider this bike when it’s time to get another one
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
I think you'll really like it! Check out LifeOfBurch's channel I'm pretty sure he had the VFR before going through all 3 Rebel sizes.
@yournamehere36793 жыл бұрын
@@RideYEG thanks for the info, definitely gonna check it out
@CruisersCorner2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@umeshdhond2 жыл бұрын
Great review of the Honda Rebel 500. I'm in the market for a beginner cruiser (new rider). If you could post a test drive of the Yamaha Bolt and the Kawasaki Vulcan S, would very much appreciate. Keep posting your Rebel ride videos. Also was curious...what accessories did you end up putting on your Rebel. Thanks!
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Looking to get my hands on the Bolt and Vulcan next season for a test ride and review, so stay tuned for that. Here are my 3 essential accessories for my Rebel: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mNSnpqp-mp7eeps.html More videos of the rebel to come!
@johnhsmith85663 жыл бұрын
Well done son . Good job.
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Blexy912 жыл бұрын
Lovely review ! May I ask why you changed from mt07 to honda rebel ? I am currently struggling on choosing which one will be my first bike! Greetings from a french guy !
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Ultimately I wanted to try a cruiser, but specifically one that was light and nimble. I learned that I didn't care too much about power so I wasn't utilizing the MT07 to its full potential. Riding position are seat height are big reasons why I chose the Rebel!
@Jonnypeters13 жыл бұрын
Falling hard for this bike. Looking at getting the 1100! I also live in YEG.
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel! 1100's are hard to come by but it's on my next-to-get list. Aftermarket parts are a bit sparse for now but still seems like a solid bike.
@jshdbbdhdbdbndn23613 жыл бұрын
hey nice video i’m just wondering how old you are because i’m think about getting a bike at 16 i’m not sure it’s a good idea but it look so fun
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I started riding in my mid 20s and it's been a few years now. I wanted to start when I was 18 but decided to hold off until I was more mature. If you're starting at 16 I'd recommend getting something 500cc or less. Let me know if you have other questions ✌️
@tonychang37382 жыл бұрын
Way to go YEG
@csimatthew13 жыл бұрын
I ordered the 2021. Is that the stock exhaust from the 2020 model. I love that sound!
@willgowan32673 жыл бұрын
Isn’t the stock exhaust, looks like the shorty gp
@csimatthew13 жыл бұрын
@@willgowan3267 been on youtube a lot lately. I'm waiting for my 2021 to arrive, but I'm searchig around for exhausts
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
Yes Will is correct. This is the Shorty GP. I have the Yoshimura R34 on mine now. Have heard great things about Vance & Hines, Musarri, and Two Bros!
@johnhsmith85663 жыл бұрын
Good job. Well done son.
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Let me know if you have suggestions for upcoming video ideas
@markcollins50263 жыл бұрын
Man, to bad we couldn't hear the bike while you were riding it !
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
That's why I make dedicated pure sound riding videos! Like this one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mamonNCluMvTlGw.html
@deepakshira91432 жыл бұрын
Take it here in India for 4 lakh it would sell like hot cakes.
@LeakysBikeIt3 жыл бұрын
Think I need to see it in person. When we gonna go for a ride?
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
If my schedule frees up in June/July I'll try and make it happen ✌️
@DARTHDANSAN3 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@rodrigovargas24143 жыл бұрын
It seems like you re in my mind. Same opinion as you and same options considered as well 😂 hoping to get a red 2021 rebel but they re out of stock here in Portugal
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Hope you get your hands on one soon I'm curious to hear your thoughts. Ride safe✌️
@MrMaiaBang3 жыл бұрын
Found several for sale, Lisbon area, check the 3 major retailers (wont advertise for them but u can dm me if u want for more info!)
@jonny1235962 жыл бұрын
nice! also in YEG, where do you recommned getting one of these?
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
I’d keep an eye out on Kijiji or FB market. There aren’t a ton of them but I’ve seen a couple during the off season.
@gracjanblonski55482 жыл бұрын
What's the exhaust called? , I would like to order one too for my brand new 500cmx s
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
Radiant Cycles Shorty GP. Here’s a video of my exhaust: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mamonNCluMvTlGw.html
@user-we8yt8jc3g2 жыл бұрын
Honda rebel gooooooooooood!!! from korea.
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Hoping to visit Korea again and ride bikes✌️
@DustinTavo3 жыл бұрын
So I'm still watching but wondering, did you own the Bolt or similar or what? Own the Bolt. Getting kind of tired of the weight and I pretty much just ride in city and low speed practice also. The Bolt gets hot and the weight is great for highway. I have wanted a Rebel since before I started riding. Riding the rebel was very uninspiring and the brakes were terrible. I wanna love it though, it did really great at jumping into highway traffic, I liked that a lot... just no torque. On the OTHER hand that 500cc engine and throttle actually did what I was telling it to do unlike the Bolt that takes getting used to. In low speed stuff that throttle does not like to twist at the start. Overall I like everything about the Bolt but wanna go back to a small bike so I'm really looking at the Rebel.
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
I did not own the Bolt but I've ridden a couple different cruisers before pulling the trigger on the Rebel. The biggest factor to decide against the Bolt was the weight as you mention - I don't do a ton of highway and don't really need the power, so I downsized from a Scrambler to this Rebel. Absolutely love it, it does highway as I need it to on the odd occasion, and it's amazing in the city. Try to give a 2020 or newer model a try because they upgraded a lot of things including the brakes. I think you'll be surprised! Ride safe ✌️
@TheBikerCuteChannel3 жыл бұрын
Ride safe man.
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
You too!
@bumblebeeyaj9375 Жыл бұрын
Damn 9 bikes in 2 years.
@tomsplinter19273 жыл бұрын
I’m quite new to motorcycles! Does anyone know what kind of exhaust this is? Thanks!
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Welcome! The Radiant Cycles Shorty GP is the exhaust in this video. I've upgraded to the Yoshimura R34 as of late and have a video of it on my channel.
@tobie-pierrebeaulieu23072 жыл бұрын
Drove this one in my driving class and it gave me so much knee pain.
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
Okay I'm glad I'm not the only one! After riding it for a couple months on longer trips my knees will start aching. How tall are you?
@tobie-pierrebeaulieu23072 жыл бұрын
@@RideYEG im 5.10 and after a 2 or 3 hours rides my knee were aching. Could be my knees tho haha. I went with a cb650r for my first bike and its perfect for me.
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
@@tobie-pierrebeaulieu2307 That's great to hear. Those 650's sound amazing. I had a CBR500 before the Rebel and the riding position is surprisingly comfortable! Ride safe.
@tobie-pierrebeaulieu23072 жыл бұрын
@@RideYEG You too brother!
@bern90673 жыл бұрын
Yooo, u from YEG? Should link up. We’d twin lol
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
100% man! DM me on Instagram if you'd like @ride.yeg
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
@MINISTER MOTOVLOGS airport code for my city - Edmonton, Canada ✌️
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
@MINISTER MOTOVLOGS Thanks for the support🙏
@marcsaarela80043 жыл бұрын
I like your presentation...
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@JUJUKOSgr3 жыл бұрын
Do you get the vibration on the handles even without the camera and its mounting? Cause some owners have that vibration on high speeds only when their phone or camera is mounting on the handles.
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't seem to make a difference with or without mounts. It's ever so slight and I barely notice them anymore
@Icanreadgood12 жыл бұрын
I just sold my vstar 250, looking to upgrade. Would this bike be a good enough upgrade or do I need to look at something like the street twin?
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
It depends on the type of riding you want to do. I like nimble bikes and I don’t ride highway as much as I need the power for so I much prefer the feel of the Rebel over the Street Twin. I think the 250 to 500 you’ll certainly feel a big power difference.
@rickstark19172 жыл бұрын
Can you comment on the comparison between the Rebel 500 vs the MT 07? I love my Rebel, but I have been tempted to get something like the MT 07.
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
I love owning both. I was actually planning to make a video on those two. The key difference is comfort/ergonomics and what kind of riding you want. Performance, power and aggressive riding go for the MT. If you don’t care about speed and want a solid all around bike with a classic or cruiser look, do the Rebel. Let me know if you have more questions and I’ll address them in the video. Thanks for watching.
@rickstark19172 жыл бұрын
@@RideYEG Thanks!! I’ll look forward to that video! 😊
@user-ww4ki8nj8z2 жыл бұрын
hi ride yeg, Where can I order the Rebel 500 screws for the back seat to catch a load bearing net on it
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
I bought mine from Fortnine. They’re the 8mm BikeMaster spool kit
@miguelmccormack30182 жыл бұрын
What is that lock you referred to that’s on the right side under the forks?
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
Steering lock. You can use it when you park the bike and the handlebars won’t turn. To prevent theft.
@bradbowser25463 жыл бұрын
man i wish i had the money for a 500, or even an 1100. but im a cashier :/ minimum wage sucks hard lol.
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
Try to save up! Even if it’s just a small amount over time it can add up quickly. Or perhaps you can look into the Rebel 300?
@bradbowser25463 жыл бұрын
@@RideYEG doing my best tbh, I have a car payment so really wanting to outright buy, the 300 is cheaper but im really set on the 500 at least. It might be slow but ill get there! :)
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
@@bradbowser2546 Best of luck man. Keep me posted when you get it, I’ll be looking forward to it🙏
@bradbowser25463 жыл бұрын
@@RideYEG for sure!
@nhsplayer072 жыл бұрын
Can you two up on these?
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
Yup I’ve done so a handful of times. Wouldn’t recommend it for long rides but in the city it’s fine. Although my partner and I are relatively small and combine under 250lbs just to keep in mind.
@hugoacosta50273 жыл бұрын
Is this this the abs or non abs model?
@RideYEG3 жыл бұрын
This is the ABS model!
@tetragrammatonbrahman42912 жыл бұрын
Seems like the long life a motorcycle can offer is 25 yrs or Way more! 9 bike's in two years is not the bike being enough but rather yourself being consistently unsatisfied!!
@RideYEG2 жыл бұрын
I just love trying different bikes. Coincidentally, the Rebel is the longest I’ve owned so far - I still have it!😂