REBEL 300 REVIEW 7000KM LATER...
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- If you are interested in the Rebel 300 or Rebel 500 you have found the right video.
For new riders the most important things are safety and comfortability.
#1 Do you feel comfortable on your bike? Is is too heavy? Do your feet touch the ground? These are things that hugely impact your riding.
If you are confident with your bike that translates directly into you being a safer rider.
The Rebel 300 is the perfect beginner motorcycle, with its fuel injection and ABS this bike could be exactly what you're looking for.
SPECS on the rebel 300
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I'm at the opposite end of my riding career. After 45 years of riding everything from a 175cc dirt bike to a 1600cc cruiser raher than giving up riding altogether (arthritis in knees and shoulders) I've downsized to a Rebel 300 which is a lot easier to handle and less painful. Enjoy your climb up the ladder and stay safe.
My wife got her motorcycle license last year for the first time. She is over 60 and she learned on a Honda Monkey. We both have Monkeys. We also have Honda Rebels. My wife likes her Rebel better than the Monkey because of the lower seat height. I think it's great that women ride bikes.
Not sure why or how i ended here watching your interesting review. It reminded me when i first started riding motorcycle. I started with small 125cc second hand yamaha which i only kept a month. As days went by i became more confident so i outgrown the 125cc and moved up to a suzuki savage 650 which i paid cash…I had a very big smile, it was so comfortable to ride it.. and finaly i was able to ride on the highway.. i started hanging with new biker friends but after several weeks (few months) same thing happened.. i outgrown the suzuki savage.. i then realized that what i like about motorcycle is not juste to ride it but also being cool.. it is silly and immature i know. But that was me back then.. i was only 19 years old and single. So the next year i rode the bike for another season and sold it.. i sold it because i knew what i always wanted.. but what i wanted was just too expensive for a 20 years old guy.. so for several years i had no bike at all. Kept working, saved my money to study.. went back to college and finally got a better job after 4 years of college. At 32 years old With a full time secured job i went to the dealership and bought my first Harley Davidson .. which was over 5 times the price of my suzuki. I was so nervous, nearly 12 years without riding a motorcycle.. took me like a month to relearn how to ride.. i even took a refresh course. The day i picked up the harley i asked a rider who was teacher at the motorcycle school.. to come with . He accepted and gave me a ride to the harley dealership.. on the way home people were gaving me the the thumbs up. I was so proud of my harley. The next couple of weeks i tried to contact all the people i was riding with when i was 19 and someone of them still had a bike. So i spent the whole summer riding with those guys who also had a harley. They were all older than me by atleast 15 years in age but i didn't care. That year was such a blast, we rode thousands of miles …. Anytime i came across other rider on jap bike on the road, i was still waving at them because i also started with a jap bike.. but there was one more thing i had to do, my second goal in life (if you haven,t figured out by now) was to find the woman of my life.. being a great fan of grease movies, i had to find that girl of my dream. So i started dating several girls but using my harley… and finaly after a 2 years or so i finaly found a girl which i married and got two kids with. She never really enjoyed riding on a bike but she never really told me. She never told me to sell my harley either but i knew she wasn,t a big motorcycle fan. So for her, i sold the harley. Its been 16 years since i sold the harley.. i am in the 50s now.. but i still feel im 19… in my mind. Im not sure im sharing my story.. maybe because when you outgrown a bike sometime it has nothing to do with the engine and the handle.. sometime it has something to do with your lifestyle aswell. :) right now i don't have a bike. Maybe someday i will get another harley . But wouldn't mind riding a rebel 500 but once you taste a harley, and the lifestyle that comes with it it is very difficult to not want a harley again. Dont get me wrong though.. harley are not better bike.. in fact they sux… but im not a real biker. I was just a guy who wanted to find my wife, lol
So appreciative of the time you took to offer an honest & opinionated review - hard to find female perspective -much RESPECT ... thank you CC be safe - be blessed
I like the rebel 300
I will only use the bike mostly for city and highway speed that can go 120 km/h is good enough for me!
Great video information about the bike ! Im 64 yrs old and a bike these kind is good for me!😊👍🏽
You're not just another pretty face. You're intelligent and very well-spoken. I'd say there's a few women that have started riding because of you. God bless. Be safe.
Great video for new bikers, good info and tips!
Grip Puppies really help with the vibration in the bars. Third party seats help a little, but the seat is still vibrating even with my Mustang added.
Totally agree the bike is very confidence inspiring. Taught my daughter to ride on one too.
You can fix the mirrors by adding some blue locktight to the threads and they won’t back out.
Good, comprehensive review of the pros and cons. As someone who likes to ride on back roads only I think it would suit me for quite a while. Love the high mpg too.
Excellent review!
Great review! Awesome little bike! 🔥
Well-done. Very nice review. I appreciate you showing, numerous times, how quickly the bike accelerated. The mirrors coming loose would be an irritant for me. Ride safe.
I'm riding a 250 Honda Rebel and thinking of upgrading to the 500. I"m 5 2 and definitely would need the handlebar extenders. Thank you for starting this you tube channel and looking forward to seeing more! ;) Honda Rider!
I purchased the 2023 300 Candy Diesel Red. It’s my first bike and I love it ✌🏽💋 Great video
My daughter is considering the 500 for her first bike, her commute does have quick highway sections. Rebel looks nice.
Trying to learn before. Buying myFirst bike And this is one of the best videos I’ve seen so far not because of all the information she gave me but watching her handle the bike I kind of felt like I understood how to handle the bike a little better than most videos thank you
I am planning to buy Rebel 300 now !!! Subscribed
Awesome video!
love the loads of information in this vid
Thanks for watching and glad you found the video helpful, we love making them! 👍😄
Nice video 👍I started on the Grom too 😂
Great video
Bought my 2022 Rebel 300. 72 yrs old. My 70th bike. Harley and Beemer days are long gone. Give me simple and lightweight. I would like to find. Belt kit for it.
We should ride together sometime! You're reviews are really solid. I might consider purchasing a Honda Rebel :)
Awesome review! I'm looking to get this or the cb300r as my first ever bike.. I'm not a tall guy at all 5 ft 6 might stick my boots on haha so good to know the height is comfortable.
shoot for the rebel 1100. i own one. it is my first bike, and she is a beaut. she has quite a bit of power, but she is also light.
Great review, I think the styling of the rebel is great, sounds nice, and I agreed the 500 would be better, I also think that style of the bike suit's you, but the look would be much better with full black leathers.. you would look real mean 😊
Hi
I was wondering if you can post the link to the handlebar extenders that you have installed on your bike? I am trying to find one but am confused. Great videos btw..pls keep it up.
Looking at either this or cbr300r, real big toughie because I love both styles of bike
I've been toying with the idea to downsize my ride. Currently have a vstar 950. (which I love ) Ever since Honda introduced the new Rebels I've always liked their looks. I'm not a big guy and getting up there in age so that's why the rebel 300 appeals to me. Still on the fence. My friend says if I do downsize to get the 500. I really like the idea of being able to throw a light bike around without any effort. And realistically don't see myself doing anymore cross country rides. ( wife and I rode our bikes to BC from Ontario a few years ago )
I'm up at cottage country so speeds up here are 80 km/hr for the most part. Ideally wish demo days would come back so I could try both the 300 & 500. Good job on the video!
I'm toying with the idea of getting the 300. I currently have the 250 and want an upgrade, I love the look of the 300 and it sits better then the 250. I don't want or need a big bike to have fun.
Oh wow... i might be wrong here.. but I think I recognized some of those streets, this is in Barrie, right?! Lol I was watching this with my wife, since she's considering a rebel 300 for a first bike... And she was like: Is that in Barrie?? Lol
We live in Barrie.. nice and informative video btw.. congrats.
Great review.. My wife has a Harley XL1200L that we built special for her, however she wants something little and fun, for close 30min rides around town. She is 5'7" and has long arms. Do you recommend this for her ?
beautiful bike, beautiful rider
Thank you so much! 🥰
If you’re doing highway get the 500 or a used 750. The 300 is fine for around town and MSF course work. I learned to not grip the handles to hard/tight and let your gloves do the gripping. It will help them to not go numb as easy. Also make sure you don’t have too tight of gloves and the wrist straps aren’t so tight they cut off your circulation. Drink plenty of water so your legs don’t cramp up too lol. If you like revving and shifting the smaller bikes are more fun. Great video 👍🏻
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@@NomadWarrior93 how is sharing my experience and what I’ve learned riding different bikes dumb?
Great showing. Do you find your lower back gets sore from the seating position? Also, aha you make this thing look good
I am thinking of getting the 300 but only for getting to work not long or fast rides, mostly back roads and about 20 minutes in duration to work and back. still can not decide yet
When you're ready, give that 500 a try, you'll be surprised at the performance of that bike
What is the brand of your handlebar extender and where did you purchase them? Thanks for the vid. Be safe!
Sorry for late reply I will find out today and let you know. 👍
I mean the super respectfully. You should be a jeans model, young lady. Love the bike reviews!
I could see kicking yourself for getting the 300 if you've had other bikes, but as a first time bike, I don't see that being the case. I'll let you know, it get's delivered tomorrow.
Kneepads or something to protect your legs! Leather pants might work?
I really want a 500cc and for my needs is the one to keep. I'm 185cm and 110 kilos and mostly would be doing 70 mphs, but sadly my budget won't allow to get not even a used one and the few that I've found are 300cc and only like 5 or 6 and still is a bit high. I think I could finance it and pay it off in 2 years bu then I could either get the 500 or 1100.
Finance is a great option the rates arnt bad. Definitely worth it! 500 is good enough but if your willing to spend the dough the 1100 would be nice!
Hi there. As a beginner rider who is going through the training right now, and am heavily considering this as my first shifting bike (I have driven scooters in Europe for years). Between the Rebel or the Suzuki TU 250x. Is there any difference really in ease of riding between the 300 or the 500? Is it al down to bit more power? I think may consider going right to the 500 is all and learning into it... What are your thoughts on the shifting as well. This is the biggest obstacle for newbs like me.. I've shifted on a Metropolitan but I don' think that counts lol. p.s. you are looking hot on that bike it suits you.
Thank you ☺️ definitely go with the 500! The newer model with the slipper clutch is amazing!
@@CruisersCorner Interesting. This sounds like it could assist and might make it good for beginner riders (like me).
I am a beginner rider looking to buy a 300 soon. You said that it was a great learner's bike but to go with the 500 if you were thinking about buying the 300. Would you still recommend the 500 for a beginner or should I stick to the 300 for now?
First of all you should sit on both bikes and see how they compare. Looking back, I would definitely recommend getting the 500 since it’s not much heavier and has better longevity as far as horsepower. I was really nervous in the beginning so I went for the 300 but after a season of riding I wished I had gotten the 500. Take it easy at the start but the 500 is definitely the way to go.
Ditto on the 500. As mention it's no much heavier and will be much more comfortable at highway speeds. You'll be surprised at how quickly you will outgrow the 300.
Beginner or pro, the rebel 300 is good! I ve been riding for 40 years and I think that it’s the fun in riding a bike is the most important
Have you considered the Rebel 1100 as your next upgrade? Comes with the parallel twin, digital gauge you like, cruise control, ABS standard, and option for manual or DCT transmissions.
Definitely was considering the 1100… Ended up going for the 500. I thought the 1100 was a bit overkill
(would definitely be nice to have) but the $170 a month was better in my pocket for the time being. Enjoying the 500 so far much better than the 300!
@@CruisersCorner Awesome to hear! Stash that cash difference and save up for your next adventure. 🙂
Put thread lock on the mirrors and they won't vibrate out of place.
I'm a beginner I want to buy this one , I don't know if this one will be available to India :( .
i have heard that, rear bike doesnt absorb very well the shocks and can have back pain ! what can you say about that from your 7K ride ?
Definitely not that bad. An aftermarket seat is a good idea.
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may if i ask how tall are you?
Do u feel like the weight of the 500 is a big noticeable difference.
The 500 does feel a little heavier but not much. When I first started riding I noticed but now it doesn’t seem heavy at all.
I'm buying my first motorcycle should i get rebel 300 or 500
500!
Take the motorcycle safety course and get the 500. 👍
@@CruisersCorner thanks, the 500 better than 300 on highway right
good for short riders?
Perfect for short riders. If you are really short get some nice riding boots with a thick sole and this is basically the best setup you can get for short beginner rider.
what’s the speed limit on your highway that 95mph is not fast enough?
95 is definitely fast enough. The 300 has a slight vibration at highway speeds. Hoping the 500’s twin cylinders system ps this a bit.
Only thing it needs is a vance and hines slip on exhaust and a sissy bar on the back and it looks exactly like my dream bike.
Don't agree. The exhaust is fine the way it is.
As a fat middle aged man that just wants to go 30 mph on country roads is the 300 a better option over 500? Idk
Get the 500!
@@CruisersCorner I think your right. Thanks 🙏
Dang Honda still using those ugly turn signals , come on .
The signals on the newer Rebels look a bit nicer! They changed some things the year after this one was made.
Had you bought the 500 ,,you would now be saying should have bought the 1100……
Maybe. With me on the 500 at 120lbs it matches my husband on his shadow 1100 power(230lbs) to weight ratio including weight of the bikes. So we’re perfectly matched. Also the 2 cylinders make for a much smoother and ride.
You look great riding bike baby 💞🌺😘
You have a boyfriend?