Honda has provided the Rebel 500 with new, fresh colors for the 2025 model year. And under the motto “while we’re at it”, some minor updates were immediately implemented, which should have improved comfort.
According to Honda, it has been the best-selling custom motorcycle in Europe for the past three years (2021-2022-2023), the CMX500 aka the Rebel 500, but that has not stopped Big Red from making some subtle adjustments for the 2025 model year to improve riding comfort. , improve visual impact and everyday usability. According to Honda.
For example, Honda speaks of a new design of the rear bump stop, which is a plastic stop in the rear shock that prevents the spring from compressing too far, which should improve driving behavior on bad roads. In addition, the saddle has been re-profiled and designed in a new urethane foam to increase rider comfort without altering the extremely accessible saddle height of 690 mm. The steering wheel position has also been fine-tuned for 2025 to create a more relaxed ‘natural’ driving position.
An easy transition between a pillion seat and solo riding is made possible by the easily removable pillion seat and rear footrests, which also allow for the fitment of a wider range of accessories. Optional extras are conveniently housed in newly created packages or as separately available items and include a rear luggage rack, backrest, tank protection, windshield, nylon or leather saddlebags and much more to truly tailor the CMX500 Rebel to the rider’s individual tastes and needs. rider.
The CMX500 Rebel ‘S’ Edition will also be available in 2025 and comes complete with a factory-fitted headlight cowl with tinted screen, retro style front fork shrouds and gaiters and a special brown saddle with diamond stitching and bronze wheels.
The 2025 Rebel 500 is available in the colors Matt Dim Gray Metallic and Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic, with the Rebel S you can choose from Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic and Candy Energy Orange.
– Thanks for information from Motorfreaks.