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Rebel not customizable?? Ohhhh, sir let me do a quick walk around of mine, you will see how wrong that statement is

I finally got my first motorcycle ✨ I got the Honda Rebel 500. Thanks to you I took the leap to finally learn and ride, thank you so much guys!

Just bought my Rebel 500 a month ago. Sitting back, glaring and steepling my fingers waiting to see how Papa Yam might rustle muh manscaped jimmies...

Yes, the 250 Rebel is slow, underpowered, small. I got it because I needed a bike right away and it was available at the $ level I had. It is absolutely the most forgiving bike on the road and is virtually kill proof. The 300 is a definite upgrade an fuel injection and abs are nice touches. But, if you want a combo city bike- cruiser, the 500 will keep you going without need for an upgrade for a number of Summers. For us shorties, that should be just fine. [Plus we can wave at Spike's Harleys sitting on the side of the road as we pass. 😀😃].

Finally starts at 2:20. Sort of.

My first bike was a Rebel 500. It is a great beginner bike. At 6’3” I had a little discomfort riding it for more than 45min, but still a fun bike.

Yammie: starts talking about pubes... again... Me: hits forward arrow 500 times to get to the good stuff...

My first bike was a 2019 rebel 500. At 5'8" and 330. I had it for a year, and tore up the curves! I got it up 86 mph

So you want a: - Vespa - scout - sack trimmer - tricycle - unicycle - approval of your father - shopping cart without the squeaky wheel

It's a great starter bike.

Pretty good review.. as a Texas MSF mechanic ( not an instructor) I have to say, out of all the 250/300s... its surprisingly torquey. It doesnt look like a small engined bike,. It's short, stubby, but it's still...ahem " full size" and brutish Looking. It. Simply looks like a much larger( engined) bike. Depending on how you see things, that is a plus, or a negative. Here are a couple bonuses for it.. it's an excellent beginner bike, and an excellent MSF course bike. ( here is my take) we HAD late model ninja 250s. They NEVER got used, and my boss got tired of me working on the carbs, so we dismantled, or sold them off..why? Instructors said " great bike for entry level/experienced commuting, but not for teaching at the range". By the time, usable RPM on the ninja 250s was reached, students were way WAY past safety markers.

The Rebel's fuel consumption averages 52-62.6 mpg‑US (4.52-3.76 L/100 km; 62.4-75.2 mpg‑imp), with refills needed at around 190 miles (310 km).[3] The 1996 Rebel had the best fuel economy, 62.6 miles per US gallon (3.76 L/100 km; 75.2 mpg‑imp), of the 352 past and current models tested in the 2010 Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) Performance Index.[2] By 2012, the 1996 Rebel's fuel economy had been exceeded by several models on the MCN Performance Index, led by the Yamaha Virago 250 at 66.9 mpg‑US (3.52 L/100 km; 80.3 mpg‑imp).[5] Its maximum speed is 70 miles per hour (110 km/h), and 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) time is 11.86 seconds, with a 0 to 1⁄4 mi (0.00 to 0.40 km) time of 17.86 seconds at 68.55 mph (110.32 km/h).[2] Its wet weight is 320 lb (150 kg).[2]

Nothing “ dorky “ about the Honda Rebel 500. Plenty of power for City and Highway riding and I get so many compliments on my bike! It’s a great middle weight bike !!

I bought the 2020 Rebel 300 as my first bike and absolutely loved the bike. It did what it was designed to do. It introduced me to the motorcycle world and got me riding and eventually earn my endorsements. I’ve just a couple weeks ago traded her back in for the glorious 2020 CBR650R.

daily rider here since 16 now 27 started 2009 sv650 owned two yamaha r1's one yamaha stratalinor and now for fun around town one 2007 honda rebel thats bobbed out. never owned an actual vehicle. i have a blast on my honda rebel and can tear it up like a dirtbike has 60k miles now and never had an issue running but i will always say a 250 rebel is actually for expert riders if you are a begginer rider only go for the rebel 500 a bike that only goes 70-75 mph requires alot of road knowledge because being a non seen agile machine you need something that can move you out of a cars way quickly. love your channel!

Having a 27" inseam, even with all the reach options I don't find the vulcan comfortable at all. Test rode both and loved the rebel. Also depends on what miles you do, for me, anything over 40ish and I go in the car, my bike is for hopping around and fun, nothing serious, the Rebel 500 is perfect for that.

At 4’11” and 110lbs, I’m riding a Honda rebel 300 abs. Going to have to start lifting if I want a real bike. I’m a weak little girl.

I like it when he says "blistering 16 hp and face melting 12 pound ft of torque"

The new Honda Rebels are dope! Remember the first one I saw in person parked outside the college bars on Fry Street in Denton, TX. Vast improvement in styling over the previous version. Can't go wrong with a Rebel 300 if you're looking for an entry level bike.

Almost got a rebel ended up with a shadow phantom 750. That was a year ago. Don’t worry about what ppl think just get a bike and start. trust me

Today I began my MSF like course (I'm Canadian). I for the 1st time I ride on a motorcycle. It was a beautiful battleship grey Honda Rebel 300. As I exercised myself on the bike, I started to appreciate it. Break time came to quickly and I decided to look at my phone. Sweet only one notification : "KZfaq showing me yammie noob video about the lame rebel"... 🤣

I love my Rebel 500. I have other bigger bikes too, but I ride the Rebel the most.

@1:01 "I will literally reach through the screen and slap you" followed by a picture of Will Smith has aged amazingly well.

One thing added to the Yamaha Bolt. A pal of mine has one and we occasionally ride together (i own a Rebel 500). In terms of acceleration, the Rebel 500 outperforms the Bolt easily, because it is nearly 200 Punds lighter and it perfoms up to 8000 rpm That, plus the fact that my buddy is heavier than me, the Bolt needs to be revved up to compete against the Rebel. So you have to choose the right gear on the Rebel of course...

Just to cruise around the hood and country roads.. Works fine. I even do quick turns and 8's three times in my backyard and neighbors backyard. I fit it all over. Maneuvering is more important than comfort for me. And.. Im a 69 years old retired commercial pilot. I handled powerful fast machines for years..

The way he says HYABOOOSSSSAAA gets me every time

Yammie, Sir, any chance of doing a comparison between the beginner-intermediate level cruisers, such as the Shadow, V-Star and Vulcan?

One thing to know is as long as you ride, you’re part of the motorcycle brethren, no matter what you ride, I think you should actually talk to more Harley riders, they will confirm what I have said here

Best Beginner “one & done” bike is by farrrr, the Kawasaki Vulcan S 650!! Was looking at the Rebel’s and Bolt, and I couldn’t be happier with my Vulcan 🏍🖖🥳

Honda 500 is a great looking bike and perfect for city life. With electronics, all bikes are reliable and would rarely leave you stranded in the side of the road. Buy a bike that looks good to you, period. Do not worry about the specs. Middle weight bikes are the Goldilocks bikes.

Would love to see your take on “commuter” bikes... electric, DCT, etc.,etc.

Totally missed it's biggest competitor, vulcan s and a little less competitive, vstar 650.

Vulcan s is the best!

I’ve been watching your videos for about 2.5 years. Your the one that got me into biking and I just got my first bike yesterday, a ninja 400 abs in white! Excited to ride

I'd recommend a Vulcan S over any of the bikes mentioned in this video. Yes, engine is a little bit bigger but it is absolutely manageable for a new rider.

Talk about timing, I’m planning on getting a motorcycle very soon. I’ve been getting gear (got the helm first, then jacket, and just today the boots came in). And I made a whole list of beginner bikes that caught my interest. The Honda Rebel is has been on my mind a lot about what I’d end up getting and this just helps me push forward

Perfect time, I just put deposit down for the rebel yesterday. Was planning on buying it tomorrow.

Bought a 250... turned into a project bike instead a riding bike. And now I want a Kawasaki Z400. (Decided cruisers aren’t my cup of tea)

There’s an entry level Cruiser from Kawasaki called Vulcan S which is a very close ‘parallel twin’ competition to Rebel 500 ! The fact that it didn’t find a mention in this video ( even though it was mentioned in a few earlier videos ) makes me wonder what the heck is happening!!

Why not compare the 500 Rebel to the Vulcan S? It wasn't even mentioned.

Good lord, do I LOOOVE ripping on the Rebel. Love it! So glad it exists though. Bought my wife a 500 for her birthday earlier this year because she's always wanted a motorcycle. Specifically a Rebel for the seat height. Now that it's a hair more modern, and I test rode it to review for a noob, I am so glad this exists so my wife finally got to start riding. I don't care about bikes, but she loves it and it's a thing her and her dad do together, so I say, thank goodness for the Rebs.

I know you talked about the upcoming Rebel 1100 on Yamcast 29, but I hope you’ll update this vid once the new bikes get into circulation.

Bought a rebel 500 at beginning of summer, first bike. I am not disappointed at all

Rode past one earlier .looked pretty beefy in person

Was looking to buy one, this came in at the best time

I feel personally victimized from 4:19 to 4:26. You literally described me to a T 😂 But I love my Rebel 500 ABS and for a 5'1" woman with severe rheumatoid arthritis in the knees, the low height and weight make it the perfect cruiser for me 😁 I wish I could give this video more than one like!

Harley engineer: "We've been developing a new 500 cubic inch v-twin." Me: "Cool. How much power does it make?" Harley Engineer: "30 Hp, and 35 ftlbs" Me: 😭

260~lb Male here, 6' tall, 30" leg length (according to pants) Rebel 300 2018 thoughts (after 6 months of riding) Perfect IF.... if you are starting out, driving on average under 60mph (i can keep it at 75mph without wind, again I'm 260lb), want high gas milage (60+ mpg!!!), and already plan on upgrading but using it as a learner. The rebel 300 is amazing to start with and got me to go from feeling uneasy at under 20mph, to building confidence and now riding over 60mph (when law allows) everywhere I go with it. With that said after about 3 months I did feel the need to upgrade for more power (acceleration, view 0-60 specs if clarity is needed). Also have been told by mechanics that a single cylinder is not good at long highway speeds, they are meant roughly 60 or under and around city. I wish to add the only other gripes I have in general, for my weight(or your weight plus luggage if lighter) I have to put rear spring on max but it works fine (you may not have this problem). The 300 is buzzy, your mirrors shake badly and hard to see behind you at higher speeds because of this. The seat is a must needed upgrade if you ride for more then 30minutes at highway speeds (both 300 and 500, same seats). Starting the bike (similar to other bikes, but I was new and dumb), to start: Turn key on, lift kickstand (or vise versa), turn engine switch on, then start engine button.....I say this because there was a few times I thought I had dead battery (nonsense, lights were on, again I was new), or my new (lightly used) rebel 300 was a dud....nope, just need to learn start up, and its similar to most motorcycles. and last, it does feel a bit cramped due to being a smaller and lower bike with a standard ride style. I don't mind it at all but did notice it after a friend mentioned it. so....do yourself a favor. if you start with a rebel and want to keep it for more then a year....GET 500, especially for highway riding!, but.... if you find a good deal on a 300 and want to learn, but know your going to upgrade( and don't plan on passing people) then a 300 is enough to start! hope this helps, I was new rider not long ago (and still newish) and was looking for help like this, so I hope it helps someone decide! Also don't forget there are other models and sizes out there, and just because I went this route doesn't mean its the best. Best thing to do is sit on it and give a test ride if possible.

Soooooooooo, I am a Honda Fit driver and new Rebel 300 owner. It is pretty much my vibe. Slow, safe, comfortable. As a person who would have jumped with glee at a stock civic, it brings me much joy.

Just got a Rebel 500. It's the best motorcycle ever made.

Just put a deposit down for a honda rebel 🥲

I test rode a Rebel 500 for my son, and wanted to hate it but it was kind of fun. Perfectly acceptable. While I think the Honda stablemates with the same engine are better bikes for a newbie - the Rebel was fine

I recently started riding(a couple months ago) my dad who was a motor cop told me to get a 950 Yamaha bolt. I’ve been riding one since and I will say I am glad that I didn’t get another bike. As far as power goes, it has enough for highway speeds 80-90 just fine and is still a pleasure to ride around town on. Seriously the best beginner cruiser bike I could’ve asked for. For anyone who thinks it might be too much power, trust me, it’s not. It teaches you to respect the bike while still not living in fear of spinning it.

I owned a rebel 500 for 1000 miles and 6 months. then I switched to an mt09. The rebel is a great bike.

I own a Yamaha Virago 535 from 98. :D Nice little machine with it's own quirks. I will upgrade eventually, but it's nice to ride a few years on something easy.

I have a Honda Honda Rebel and it's a great bike for some one who's never, never been on a motorcycle to learn safely to ride and take your test on. Mine is a 86 and I have been from the valley to the high mountains. Long distance not good only if you do short stops. The bigger Honda rebel they have can go the distance

read me if you want a real opinion about new honda rebel 500: i own the new model of the rebel 500, and i want you to tell this. is an amazing bike, very , believe me , very powerfull first bike, in the 2nd and 3rd gear it can go faster than any car. my first times i was like omg, this is amazing, ! yeah, the people is right, the seat is very hard, and you should probably change it in time, it sounds amazing in first person, very deep, very clear, i love how it sounds. with passengers it can handle it very well and without it on the highway is very reliable and fun. i go like several times over 90 MPH and no problem at all. very stable and so many people want to take a picture with my rebel 500. in my case, i would recommend this bike to everyone. is perfect for me for ever.

Somewhere along the way Honda became the most expensive of the big 4, but for as long as I can remember, they've been a bike that's almost impossible to kill. My last Honda was a new CB1100F back in 1983 (Canadian version which really was much nicer in my opinion than the US version) and torture that bike as I did I couldn't hurt it.

I'm just waiting for papa Yam to call my name one of these days so I can upgrade from my bicycle with a lawn mower engine.

Got the..... 300 I'm 5'5" and 165 lbs.... I have no complaints to share.... I just couldn't justify $2000.00 for a beginner motorcycle. Besides its a beautiful bike right out of the showroom... I think I'll keep it for a year and hand it down to my daughter possibly get the 1100 if it's out by then.....!

Of course I remember the Yamaha virago 250, I own a Yamaha virago 250!! Dam good beginner bike and city bike I'll tell you that!! (Salve salve do Brasil!! Só no gral!!)

I ended up buying A Rebel 500 2019 two years ago and I love it. I seriously thought about the Harley 883 and that Yamaha Bolt. I think the Bolt is very nice with its 900cc but the price of my Rebel on year end sale brand new was only 6000. Decent very much worth it, who knows in the future. They came out with the Rebel 1100 cc 2021 automatic so I am looking at reviews. My rebel 500 was my first beginner bike and since I am only 5' 8" I fitted great on it. Thanks for your funny review! lol :)

I just started riding last year. So naturally I bought a 99 Rebel 250 and love it.

Bought a 2020 Rebel 500 as my first bike about 6 months ago. Got bored with it and already sold it and bought myself an MT-09. Muuuch better. The Rebel is an awesome bike to learn on though

Monday is literally the best day now thanks to this

I got a 2008 Honda Rebel 250 when I turned 15. I'm 17 now and it's still fun to ride around

For next monday: so you want a Vulcan 650S.

I looked at all these bikes plus a few others in my pursuit of buying my first bike a little over a year ago. It took a while but I ended up buying the Yamaha bolt r spec and I really love it. Just put on a firebrand exhaust wich brought the sound to life and will be upgrading the handlebars next

The problem with shepherds, they eventually send their flock to slaughter.

Finally a rebel video

No one is selling the honda rebel 500 at a reasonable price within 75 miles of me otherwise id have one already

It's the best beginner cruiser in the sub 650cc class (essential for Euro A2 and Aussie restricted license riders).

The speed at which you can talk is astounding

I’ve waited for this video for ages.

I tell u what partner I got me a 500 rebel 2019 fresco br9oooouwn n that thing RIPSZ GEARS. gundmait boy I got me a gp short pipe exhaust n a little tune. Yamie got problem withmy bike😤 But seriously it's 0-60 is faster than most cars it handles well and is a lot of fun.

I own a Rebel 500. No ABS. Teaching my sons how to ride on it. The best older one is searching for his own bike, his oid brother likes my 125 and I'm in the market for a Honda DCT model. I want to enjoy the ride; not over think it.

Who else was really wanting a rebel and this video came out

I love my little rebel 250. I will ride that thing everywhere but the freeway. It feels fast when until I ride my bigger bike for a while. It is much more flickable and responsive though.

I’ll take a Rebel 1100 with cruise control and Dct any day.

the 500 class is particularly interesting in europe. Those who have obtained the A2 driving license are only allowed to drive up to 48hp for 2Years. After that just get the big licenses a BUSA and sent it

My 2020 Rebel 500 is fucking dope. Comfy and looks much more badass in person. Modified to club style.

You should rly try your hands on the cbr 500 r as a giveaway / entry level bike :-)

I have a rebel. And I love it.

its a good start . its not easy passing dmv you cannot see your front tire . it took me a while but i got it on a 1985 rebel.

The fact you didn't mention the Vulcan S as it is clearly the biggest competitor is just baffling to me

The rebel 500 is the best entry level cruiser. Its highway capable, fun to cruise in the city, and you wont go to jail for pinning the throttle

I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the Rebel 1100...

Was hoping you actually where riding one but still nice to hear you yap about one. Happy riding mine as a smaller dude who likes running the skinny winding cottage roads of my are. Also there are lots of mods to make it your own. Check out the rebel 300-500 group on facebook maybe.

Hi Yammie! Big fan of your channel. Buying my first bike. Looking at the Duke 390, Rebel 500, Himalayan (i know you hate this bike) or the Interceptor 650. What do you think?

I have an 2009 rebel now and want a rebel 300 or 500. I don't need a big bike or want one. I don't like calling them "entry level bikes" makes someone feel like they have to get a bigger bike. But they are just motorcycles, get what you like and enjoy it.

I have had a 1979 CX500, a 2001 CBR600 F4i, a 2015 DRZ400 SM, and I am looking at getting a 2020 or 21 Honda Rebel 500 next year. I just want a nice relaxed commuter bike that can also have fun every now and then.

Finally got my first bike! Yamaha v star 1100 classic :)

I have a 1999 Honda Rebel. It's a bit under powered but I love it.

Just bought some metzler white walls for my 300 lol, it's a lifer bike so I don't kill myself lol

A used Yamaha bolt, is about the same price as a new rebel 500. If not cheaper. Usually they are low mileage too. I suggest getting a used one for beginners who have no experience on two wheels. You get more bang for your buck and still good with reliability, if you get a bolt or a Vulcan 900. The Vulcan 900 is shaft driven, very easy to maintain.

Props for the creative ball shaving ads all the time dude. Thats how to make a good ad. :)

Just bought a 2001 vstar 650 for my first bike. Hope its a decent reliable bike. Its dark purple so thats defiantly gotta go lol my brother hes on the shorter side an he had a rebel and for a first bike it suited him perfect. Ride safe y'all an have a beautiful and blessed day.

I’ve been pretty fond of the Rebel, but bunch of guys that ride have told me to go for a shadow, that I’d put grow the Rebel fast. But idk....the Rebel looks great and it has very similar numbers to the shadow. So idk what to do.

Just got the 2022 Rebel 300 love the bike. I'm sure I'll be going bigger in the future, I'm very happy with my purchase.