No wonder they're so popular. A lightweight custom cruiser with a nice low seat height and fantastic fuel economy, adequate performance and Honda build quality and reliability. The low seat makes them accessible to a far wider range of riders. Great review Mark with no gimmicks or loud music, really appreciated!

This is the first time I have heard a reviewer use the word characterful. Every other review says that the main issue with the bike is the fact that is lacks character. Thanks for the review!

I’ve not made my mind up yet about my first bike, but this one is definitely on the list. I sat on one at the bikeshow last year and loved it. Really cool looking machine. Great review, very informative and helpful.

Nice review. I love mine for all the reasons you cited. Very peppy for a 500. Cruise all day at 70mph no problem. Great mileage for times such as these.

Having watched all your Honda 500 reviews the CB500X would be my pick of the litter. 80mph UK is especially good with the outrageous fuel costs. Honda reliability on this 500cc motorcycle should be excellent. Nice review as always and cheers from the Nations Dairyland ( Wisconsin). All the best.

Good review. I was looking for this. The little Honda is on top of my list for a while now.

A perfect review! Very knowledgeable of the bike and presented in a very easy manner to understand! I love this bike! Thanks for all of your reviews, I watch them all!

Great review Mark👌 my wife bought one in March and has just passed her mod 1 now and has her mod2 booked.. She has kindly let me run it in for her😃 and Wow what a fun little motorcycle it is😎 I Love the engine it's a Peach! and it handles like a dream. Can't wait for her to pass mod2 as she's in for a real treat ❤️ Keep up the good work dude👊

Excellent review as usual, I love the way the blackbird is agreeing with everything you say.

Great review Mark! I upgraded Rebel 300 to 500 it’s a nice little jump up especially since I switched 2019 to 2022 to I got the new L.E.D lights and slipper clutch as a bonus. The power upgrade was worth it! The parallel twin beats the single %100. Thought about the 1100 but I thought it might be a bit overkill for me as I’m a smaller rider.

The Dorset countryside looks fantastic! Thanks Mark for another meticulous review!

Thanks, Mark, for the excellent review. My wife purchased the rebel as her first bike after passing her test on one. She picked this bike mainly for the very low seat height, she being only 5' 1" tall. Mods to help her were, handlebar riser (which brings the bars up & back) adjustable leavers (she has small hands) heated grips as she suffers from Reynaud's disease (hands affected by cold) Other mods are, radiator guard (why do bike manufacturers omit a rad guard?) panniers, top box, LED driving lamps, screen & sat nav. She has now done 8,000 miles on it & loved every mile. We highly recommend the 500 Rebel & as a bonus, it's A2 licence compliant 😁

Another great review, Mark! What I have taken from the series of reviews you have done on Honda's range of 500cc machines is that there isn't much wrong with any of them! Would love to hear what you think of the 1100 Rebel.

Getting one of these soon, this is a really good review! I dont really think Ive seen another review thats as comprehensive, I dont think a single one bothered to show the headlights at night which is pretty important imo.

Very well presented Mark as usual, whenever I want to know the stats of a bike I always look for your reviews first as always very comprehensive thank you as I am going to order this bike if the test ride goes ok. Pity about the RPM missing

Another super review Mark, i like this bike , looks great and sounds great...keep up the good work.

Lovely little things, very likely to be a purchase very soon. Sat on one at Dobles and it just felt right. Cheers for the review Mark, hope you're well mate 👍

Very tougher review, the 2023 model is going to be my first bike and I'm super excited!

Love the style of the Rebel 500. All reviews I’ve seen highly recommended this bike so I’ve just ordered one for delivery March 1st 2023. The one thing I’d like to see in bike reviews but rarely done is a section with a pillion passenger. How is it for the passenger, for the main rider, torque, cornering, suspension etc. Apart from that, great review.

I have a 300 and I want to step up to the 500. Thanks for the review

“On the fuel economy front there”…love British grammar. Also love this review. Only kinda makes me nervous watching….being on the left side of the roads. Thanks Mark. Excellent.

Getting one Tuesday thanks to your reviews

Not my sort of bike but appears to be a good one for nice relaxed rides. Good review Mark, keep up the good work 👏

Sorry Honda basically stopped building with a tachometer. Seems like all bike makers have stopped including a tach. Very nice explanatory review of the Rebel 500, thank you❤

Great review Mark, as always. Nice bike. Definite tourer potential. Lazy summer days :)

LOve it as just come down from sports bike due to age and short legs.. loving the rebel

Keep up the great work, love the videos!

Would be good to see some of your friends, of varying height, how they sit the bike. Nice review, I'm thinking of one, because of the low seat height.

Great review Mark 😊.. I don't think Honda make a bad looking bike at the moment... I have looked at quite a few.. and the reliability is second to none.. I have always been a Yamaha fan, but I don't really see any that I like at the moment.. I also love Benelli for styling, they are a great looking bike, but they are heavy and resale value suffers for some reason.. So Honda have it for me.. stylish and great resale value.. 😊

nice video mark. finally a cruiser

G'day Mark from Australia, this Honda 500 would be a great machine, however that sit above the frame fuel tank looks ugly, and the engine would be a nightmare to clean, this is about as far away from classic style bike you could get, no bling, just black, great review as always, thank mate, cheers, Neil 🤠.

I am new to the bike world. I sat on it and it is low to the ground. I was very impressed and thinking of buying it.

Great looking bike, chill out ride, great review Mark as always 👌

Great review Mark,thank you.

I test rode this on Thursday I just don’t like the pedals..there just don’t seem enough room around them my feet were poking out all the time just could not get completely comfortable size 8 an half lol…I ended up with the Meteor just a knock out bike price comfort..and reviews like yours..to convince me…great stuff mark…🥂

Great review mark,my pick would be the 500f,but I would consider the rebel.there is a long stretch to the handlebars,was it ok for u being on the bike for 2 hours.

Nice review Mark. I do like that bike. If I had I had I would be constantly imagining that I am in the sons of anarchy haha. Awesome machine. 👍🏻

Great review. I'm still shopping around, but the Rebel 500 is definitely on my short list. Have you rode a Vulcan S 650 by chance?

I find it surprising that smaller engine bikes are not as economical as this Honda. Very nice review, I tend to pay particular attention to these reviews, as I'm 5 foot 7 and inside leg is 30 inches.

I am picking this bike up in the next 2 weeks,I have gone for the red one , I know I have to do the seat and forward controls , I have limited movement in my left knee, the only bike that’s comfortable for me to ride is the virago750 , but this rebel 500 is quicker ,and the brakes with ABS is the reason I have bought this bike , so I am hoping with the changes I will do to the 500 , I can sell my 750 .

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Nice bike. Very clear dash, especially at night. I fancied the 1100, but I can't get on with the riding position. I need rear-sets or getting on for that position. How's the 390? Any issues? If I bought an NC750X DCT, I could keep the 390, as well. Excellent, thorough review.

That gap between the tank and the frame is a real eye sore. I would worry about getting beached on a speed hump or kerb with the extended wheel base and low clearance. The tiny instrument panel inside an old-school speedo is just trying too hard to make a fashion statement. The 500X model is a great bike and is much more practical and versatile.

🤔 Didn't Honda used to offer the Rebel in a satin gold colour? 🎨

I dont like the tank design position facing upward. Unlike the vulcan facing forward

Mark, I just can’t warm up to the looks of this bike. That said I think it is the perfect bike for many people, especially as you pointed out if they want/need a low seat height.

nope the tank size is the same, up here in Scotland fuel stops are far apart, if one station is closed you will be struggling, I have the 500r 300 ml range, which is very nice

Good Job for this Review.. cool!

Nice dimension and MPG, shame the engine does not have the looks of the Triumph or RE.

Rebel is the best beginner motorcycle

Other than the performance aspect the Royal Enfield Meteor is the better alternative and a couple of thousand pounds cheaper with a better warranty, excellent build quality and great fun to ride. If you don't need the power of the Honda engine take a look at the Meteor, you won't be disappointed. Good review by the way Mark👍

A 16 litre tank I'd have been interested in this but I dont think tank size + price diff I'd get one over the Meteor. Lookswise also. So for me its a non starter but a decent review n bike as always👍

The whole leg situation seems a bit cramped there. I think the foot pegs are way too close to the seat.

At US speeds 60--75 Miles per Hour I get 57 MPG So with Higher than 50 Miles per Hour fuel mileage drops considerably ~! Kit

Dear Mr. Honda, please make a scrambler with that engine and Large size gas tank. Give it 18 in the rear and 19 upfront to raise up the ground clearance - and a high mount exhaust, and make it cheaper than Kawasaki‘s 650 RS which is flying off the shelves here in the states.

This channel seems full of old/ conservative people lol. This is one of the best looking bikes ever

Parallel-twin doesn't have a nice rumble... unless we compare it to a lawn mover perhaps. A v-twin would be in perfect order for this bike.

Nice one again.

10:10 It looks like the speedo disappeared for a bit there. Were you able to see it clearly at all times?

Hi Mark, I am in my sixties and I am looking for a light weight fun motorcycle to replace my Harley 48 Special. How do you think the Rebel or the CB300R would do, and which do you prefer. I am roughly your size at 5’6” and about 160 lbs. Also, did that little fly screen on the Rebel help with the wind? Thanks! Doug

Hi Mark just passed me mod 2 watched this and the Kawasaki Vulcan 650s what you do if these were your choices which one would you Opted for 🤔 Just curious..hard choosing your first bike 🤷‍♂️

i like this bike a lot. it ticks most of the boxes for me. The thing that really turns me off is the rudimentary speedo. Most of the learner bikes or even bikes costing half the price has a nicer speedo than this. Probably the Rebel 1100 has a slightly better speedo which unfortunately cannot be used on this bike. Something like the Royal Enfield gauges would look right at home here and raise it a notch or 2 in class. Such a pity. Another thing pointed out by another reviewer is that there is a particular vibration at 110 km/h, which happens to be exact speed where most highway users (in my country) travel at. 10 km/h less, or 10km/h more and the vibration disappears but that's 10km/h over the speed limit or 10 km/h slower than traffic. The standard seat out of the factory is just useless but at least, it's easily replaced. Although i am thinking of getting one, those 2 factors are holding me back and there are no ways to solve those problems - basic speedo and vibration at 110km/h.

likewise in the Rebel 1100 chain drive - the belt would be better, lighter, serviceless

nice one MP.

im in the market for a bike. This would be my first motorcycle. being 6 foot 230 lb my ONLY concern is my size. I sat on a 300 at my motorcycle training course, and peg position and seating felt small.

LTLDW (Legs Too Long, Didn't Watch). Only kidding, were it not for my 6'4'' frame I could see me having one of these. Honda 500cc bikes appear to be the most sensible option given the state of our roads and fuel prices.

I love these Honda 500s - I think any one of them would be a great choice. It seems that the Rebel 500 is still carrying a premium price here in NZ. I am looking at CB500F or CBR500R for my next bike. ( There are benefits to staying below 600cc here in NZ - thanks tax )

Nice vid man. Are you gonna do the 1100 ??

Hi Mark, I really find your reviews informative. I've heard seat is not comfortable on long trips. What are your thoughts on this?

Awesome bike but would like to see feet forward pegs.

Hi Mark, Thx for your rewiews,what can you tell about the seat? Is it really confortable? Thx Sam from Belgium

This or the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650? As a beginner bike?

Does this bike come with forward controls

Honda Really have the 500cc Market Sewn up . I think Benelli Have a 500cc ? Cant think why Triumph dont Make one !

Would I get 80 mpg at 80mph on the interstate?

I have a 22 rebel 500 and I have to say without a doubt it has the single worst seat ever fitted to anything ever. I'm not a big guy and it is wildly uncomfortable after 20-30 mins of riding. its a great bike other than that

don't like the way this tank looks. it should wrap around the frame

My first time riding..honda cb300r or honda 500 rebel?

What’s the difference in an A2 and full license?

somebody buy one for me please. lol I would love one but its just affording one for me is the problem. bikes are more expensive over in Northern Ireland.

The headlight needs work in design.

Your roads must be smooth. I didn’t hear the inevitable blasphemous utterance at the spine-pothole moment.

0:10 music ?

I'm sure its a decent bike for the price but cannot get on with the looks, specifically incline to the tank and frame from the seat to the headstock, its just wrong.

Thanks for the review, Mark, but can’t see the point in owning one - aside from the low seat if one is short in the leg. And it’s not a poseur bike, it is? Money better spent elsewhere.

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I have gator phobia, sorry.

Very capable bike, but a massive styling miss for me. One of the ugliest bikes I have ever seen. Wouldn't swap my Meteor for two of them.

Have Honda had a touch of the vapours ? That’s ugly man.

One of the worst bikes ever made by Honda. Don't bother.

It's horrible lol!!!.

Very disappointed with honda their older cruiser models where a thing of beauty now they look awful 😖