The 2021 Honda Rebel 500 | Do I Regret It?
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2021
- Is the 2021 Honda Rebel 500 worth it? or Should you spend the extra on the Rebel 1100??
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The Video for the mirrors is live🙌🏻
Hey , nice video...are you gonna sell it??
Hi, could you please give a link to the stand that you mentioned in a video? Thanks!
A utah man I see 🤙 looking for a bike and this I love this look but the speed is holding me back
@@dallinjohnson7747 1100
That’s one of the best looking Rebels I’ve ever seen that SE package you got was totally worth it. Looks awesome 👍🏽
Thank you! I think the SE package and the under mirrors really sets it apart from other ones I’ve seen!
This is gonna be my first bike super excited went to a dealership saw it in person and I feel even more in love with it awesome vid
How much is it
It'd look awesome with matching seat to the grips
I was thinking the same thing.. rebels look nice but adding the package makes it look even better. love the tan grip handles.
Hey buddy.... trying to not put miles on your car is like trying to save your girlfriend for the next guy...
Damn, perfect analogy
Only time I think it is acceptable to keep the miles low on your car is if you plan to trade or sell your car for something different that makes sense to keep the miles low
It's a nice phrase but not really equivalent. You won't be selling or trading in your gf for residual value. That's not legal to do anymore 💀
Getting a car and not wanting to put a shit ton of miles is logical. This is exactly why he got a bike
I never taught about it that way if you plan on never selling the car and partings ways with it then less mileage means less maintenance
My first bike was a 2018 Rebel 300. Loved it. The smart move would've been the 500 in hindsight but whatever. I've since traded for a sports bike and now for the brand new 2021 Rebel 1100DCT. Glad to be back on a Rebel and glad to have something clutchless to help with my carpal tunnel issues. Rebels are great. Great price and build quality with that good ol Honda reliability.
I need to ride one of the Honda DCT bikes. I got rid of a manual car because of my commute and have DSG GTI which solved that problem. I still love manuals but in the real world and being 40, I need auto transmissions.
@@Bungletronics Get a scooter. I've been riding Honda helix 2 years now and its so comfortable and easy to ride. I'm getting this next ua-cam.com/video/mbiJ1GBjTfA/v-deo.html
Wait they don’t have a clutch? Wtf? We
@@CaptainOverLoad The Rebel 1100 DCT doesn't. The non DCT has a traditional manual with a clutch.
@@LinkFelton Soo it’s a automatic motorcycle? Weird didn’t think those existed.
I stopped riding bikes like 10 years ago,when got married, but got that need of speed bug on my system again,so went to local honda dealer yesterday and got me a 2022 rebeld 500,can't wait to start having that freedom feeling on the road again..great content,keep up the good work man
Hell yea, stoked to hear that man! The rebel 500 is such a fun bike!
Welcome back. Coming off a similar hiatus with a Reb 500.
My first bike was a 2018 Rebel 300. It vibrated like a hardware store's paint mixer. I thought the bike would fly apart from the vibrations. And it made everything numb. Hands, feet, butt.... But it was a good bike to learn on. Good for urban riding...staying below 50mph. But for highway or country roads....too much vibration. It had to go.
Rebels are great bikes for the price, a few of my family members started out on them. It's cool to see a you cruising through Lehi, I grew up there back when it was just the high school and the roller mills and empty fields. Fun to see it grow to how it is today. MT-09s are super popular, can't really go wrong with one, yammynoob is a big fan of them. I got myself the 2022 Indian FTR standard back in April after I traded in my Focus RS for an F150 and needed something to satiate my need for speed. The more this type of content like yours spreads the better, more people should drive motorcycles, especially with the insane number of commuters in our state. Keep it going :D
We love our Utah guys!
I have an FTR Carbon, but really wanna get a Rebel 500 for cruising and shit.
I used to race, and had an R1 but now I am in my 30s and not looking to drag knee anymore, so this was exactly the kind of commentary I was looking for
I fell in love with the Harley Nightster but I'm not into paying $15k for a motorcycle's nameplate and I'm a super casual rider with no brand loyalty. Started looking at a Rebel because its size, layout, and look was pretty comparable. Thanks for a good to-the-point review
The mirrors and different color grips are clean, like the bike bro!!
Wow I liked your bike. After crashing my 1300 and 4 mos of recoup time I bought the Rebel 500, ABS, SE 2023 model. I never went over 50 MPH during break in. After the synthetic oil change the bike was like a different animal. It reved faster and it loved the highway. I rode to this years Biketoberfest in Daytona 70 and 75 all the way. I liked the stock seat. I did install a Coffman's exhaust slip on and got rid of the big chunky muffler. Very happy with mine
Cool video, I liked how natural you are plain and simple and to the point, not evenly sure why I clicked on this video it is not a bike am interested in, but I do like how raw it sounded, I think it is a good in town little bike, it is always good to keep a Lott bike for local errands and a big bike for long distance cruising, so that bike seems pretty cool for what it is, but I think I would still rather have a Sporster Iron instead.
The mountains in the background! What a sweet place to ride.
Beautiful Bike . I used to have Rebel 500 i liked it. I changed exhaust made it sound better now I own harley davidson sportster. thanks for the video
I have a 2021 rebel 500 myself and its absolutely the best bike a beginner like me could find. The first bike I ever rode and practiced riding on was actually a recent yamaha r6, the 50th anniversary edition I believe, because it was my stepdads, and boy was that thing rough for me, I love the speed but everything else about it was just too much, I got like neck and back pain after 20 minutes on it. But long story short how come you went for a rebel 500 instead of the 1100, don’t get me wrong I love my 500 but sometimes I wish I just had more power
I've had my Rebel for about a year and a half now, and I absolutely love it. I do wish it were the 1100, but it was perfect as a starter bike. I even have those same Vans grips that you have.
gotta say i love the cowl and tan grips, maybe throw on a tan leather seat as well, it looks good when everything is blacked out so i bet it looks good with those grips
Saw a guy yesterday riding one. I caught up to him for a bit and the only thing that I had an issue with was the engine sound, it sounds tiny for a cruiser. The bike looks great in person.
Such beautiful skies and scenery. You're living my dream!
I'm in a polluted, crowded city in southeast Asia. Quite a difference in my daily rides from yours!
Awesome Bike, looks cool and comfortable. You should go with those mod ideas and keep it around
Taking a motorcycle ride to save your favorite car mileage is dope. It is awesome to hear that I am not the only one that thinks that way. =D
I regretted getting mine after 5 days of ownership it was my first bike so good starter bike but definitely wish I got a 600 I just didn’t know what I wanted at the time but it is a good cruiser daily driver though I sold it and got a Toyota as a daily I will ride again one day!
Your rebel looks dope!
I have the same exact model bro, of course I feel like a need more power, but I love that is reliable and easy to drive. I already put a leo vince exhaust and it sounds amazing and nasty, and planning to change the handlebars. Overall great motorcycle!!!
I feel you wanting to keep miles off the GTi. I have 108k on my 2016. I commute a lot! Been looking at the rebel 500 a while. My last bike was a Z125 which isn’t freeway legal so I sold it and haven’t replaced it yet. Thanks for this video and making me want a rebel even more. I wish it had a bigger budget but… that’s just how it is. Cheers to a fellow VW head.
You could also get one of Honda's other 500's. The cb500f and cbr500r have a the same motor, but they changed something for the rebel to give it more a cruiser thump. So I imagine the other two are abit lighter feeling.
Bro I literally just clicked on the video because of how dope the bike looks in the thumbnail. A little into the video I realized and paid attention to the road, and noticed that you're just here in UT County, I know exactly where that Maverick was by the round about 🤣
What a beautiful bike man ! Ride safe man ! i will test ride this bike soon !
I learned to ride on a rebel 500 this year. I upgraded in about 3 months. Fun bike though and great for learning.
I think this bike looks very nice, esp with the brown grips. I learned on one of these before I took my test, so I have a soft spot for them. But they look and sound great. Well done.
🤘🏼🤘🏼
people get to caught up in getting the biggest and baddest, but there is a ton of fun in smaller displacement bikes. i miss my rebel 250. my first bike. someone stole it.
This one is just beautiful, I'm sure when I get my hands on it, it will be worth every penny.
Feel you on that wave…lol I always ready to flip off until I get wave, Yup we all make mistakes but let’s stay safe
Nice shots of the bike with the stake center behind it
My first bike was an '81 CB650C.
Neighbour has a rebel 500. I was always incredibly jealous that his bike always started on the first try....
I have the 2022 model and sometimes when I’m down in Mexico I’ll try to see how fast I can get it. I can usually get it up to about 103mph. I’m a small dude so it really doesn’t struggle too much until high 90s.
“I was gonna honk the crap out of it but she waved” love it
I've just got mine today and it's a Great little bike 😊❤
Ayeeee i have a golf R and im picking up my rebel 500 Friday! 🔥 good combo😉
Ok so I don’t know much about motorcycles but this looks awesome! 😍
That’s sick it would look dope if you added a brown seat to match the handlebars
I'm definitely interested in getting a motorcycle and this is along with the iron 883 are my top two choices for my first bike thanks for the review!
honestly, in love with the rebel's look, Honda can maybe work on a better paint scheme (just my opinion), but other than that its a solid looking bike. better performance than probably any other cruiser in the segment. i would 10/10 havee this over any other cruiser.
Best video I've seen on the Rebel 500 buddy, I had a 2004 R33 but I let it go 😢. I do have a 2016 Jetta Sport 1.8T & I still have my 2003 Passat W8 and it rocks. Anyway, thank you again for the great review!
Thank you sir!
That finder delete looks insane, I want to get one now. Unfortunately my girl said if I get another bike she's leaving lol
yep fair assessment Jake. Many folks mistake it for a Harley. and next to my brothers Harley, hard to tell. It's a great bike.
I rode Japanese bikes for about 15 years, then I did Harley's for the past 17 years, mostly Sportsters. I don't really like the direction Harley is going lately and once they discontinue the Evo Sportster at the end of this year I'm done with them.
So I've been looking at Honda's, Yamahas, Suzuki's, and Kawasaki's lately. I really like what they've done with the Rebel 500 and I think if I was in the market right now for a brand new bike I would definitely have to take one of these for a ride. For those that think 500 cc motorcycle is small, take a look at a 1981 GL500 Honda Silver Wing interstate.
I took one of those halfway around the country, literally. There was a time when a 750 was considered the big bike that people wanted to graduate to and the 400-650 bikes were the average size motorcycle that just about everybody rode.
As much as I love my car, as I am a car enthusiast, I've also wanted to get a cruiser style bike multiple times before too (been eyeing the Rebel 500 and the 1100), just to ride it on the mountain roads on the weekend for fun
Just stumbled across this video but you drove past my old house! Kinda cool
If I have a garage like you I would never regret any bikes. Different bikes for different purpose.
Communing / riding with the boys / riding with chicks / running errands / Slaying
Great video of a good bike. I wish these smaller capacity engines were available in larger frames so that my lanky body could fit on them...
Yea i feel like if the bike were just a bit bigger it would make for alot more sales!
I think I read that someone makes forward controls for the 500.
Loving the terrazzo-looking epoxy floor coating…
Nice mods! I am getting my first Rebel 500 too. You also mentioned modifying your rear fender to look more like a bobber style. Would you recommend replacing the tires with thicker ones like some off road look? I plan to mod my bike to look like that. What do you think?
That would be sick! Deleting the rear fender is a pretty “involved” modification. But after doing so, a bigger rear tire would look super good!
@@ItsJustJakeYT Right? and then if you want, you can drop down the handle bar some more to make it really look like a cafe racer. ;) Just my thoughts. Thanks again.
You'd have to check the clearances on the swingarm and brakes maybe. But the Swingarm might be the only limitation if you don't bottom out the rear shock.
Could you do a video on motorcycle gear/accessories? I'm curious what's gloves you're using in this video.
My dream bike! Since I’m short af. Lol. Plus i feel like if youre not into speed that much, its like this is the right bike for you.
I love the under bar mirrors
I have the 2017 Rebel - I Love this Bike!
My life is changing, and unfortunately, I'll have to sell my Suzuki at some point in the next 6 months. It's a VStrom I've put thousands of dollars into but I think I'm moving north after college is done in May. I'll probably get a Can Am Ryker when I'm up there, but one day I'd love to get a cruiser like the Rebel. I love the comfortable style more than the sport touring.
hole winter issue could be help by using heated grips on the bike and maybe install a heated seat
My son bought a brand new 2021 Rebel 500 last year and loved it but ended up selling it about seven months later because that’s how long it took for him to outgrow it.
its a nice looking bike but i hated driving it because i found that it lacks power on the highway and its not confortable. the suspension is so hard you feel everybump but the worst thing for me was the engine/transmission offset on the right peg, makes my leg and feet unconfortable after a while. Anyway I just bought my 1200C harley sportsters and now Im happy :D
Sorry to hear about the downgrade, buddy.
Bought a 19 plate used. Wish I took it for a test ride first, vibration is crazy and my left hand goes numb after about 20 minutes...shame because it's a bloody nice bike.
Thanks bro very good info. I am debating on the 500 vs the 1100.
@IntoxicatedPaulAfeA1651 good to know, haven’t yet as most dealers don’t really have much in stock we’re I am located at. So I think I will just maybe order one, and have to wait patiently.
I’ve had a dirt bike, never a motorcycle, and I wouldn’t mind getting one of these as a beginner, especially just to go to and from work which isn’t too far from where I live, so it would be nice.
I haven’t thought about having a bike for 30 some years, since I sold my 78 Suzuki GS 850. I happened on a random video about someone making a cafe racer out of one, which was really cool, now all of a sudden I’m feeling the itch to get a bike again. I’m really intrigued by these Rebels. I’m not interested in a super fast sport bike or a huge, heavy Harley, and one of these seems like a fun lightweight ride. I don’t need or want a powerhouse.
Can you measure decibels with this setup while riding around? I know you'll never know the exact loudness inside your helmet but it would it would be helpful info.
Omg she sounds so good… that deep bumble is intoxicating.
My Rebel 500 is an excellent second bike, not my main bike Ducati xDiavel, that is for my gf or guest. Easy to ride. Perfect for a starter bike. Fun, basic motorcycling. Brilliant.
Love the your video! I'm a newbie just passed my brs & just bought the matt blue rebel. What do you think about the steering for u-turns?
Hard to say since i dont think ive ever done a U-turn on this bike haha! But i dont think it would be too bad depending on Speed, Lean, and how tight the uturn is! Buying some cheap Parking cones and finding a empty parking lot would be great practice!
This was one of the bikes I was lookin into purchasing when I was looking for my first bike, I ended up getting the Indian scout bobber but I know I would of definitely enjoyed the rebel
I would say you couldn’t have gone wrong either way!
@@ItsJustJakeYT idc, I absolutely love my Indian 😂
Looking at the Indian scout bobber. How do you like it?
@@daddylongleg21 hi there, I love my scout bobber bro.
Pros:
PLENTY of power, great looks, lots of fun to ride.
Cons:
REPLACE THE SEAT! 😂😂
Very low bike which is a great look but not a lot of leaning availability, the suspension is good but again, because it’s a low bike, it’s a little rougher ride than a bagger.
It’s a bobber so it’s pretty much a naked cruiser “race bike” I don’t regret buying it at all. There’s other bikes that offer you more features like cruise control, traction control, screen odometer for the same price, but my Indian is a fantastic traditional good ol’ American experience
@@Gussi145 seriously thank you so much for this. I’m 5’6 so I was hoping it’d be a good low bike for me. I want something I can grow into once I get more comfortable.
This gorgeous bike shares a lot of similarities to the 2015 Harley Davidson Street 750, which I found interesting. Still, I wish I had one.
even if it's not great to ride... it looks GREAT!!
I like quiet, something to think about when kool sounds help heads look up.
Those "vans" grips are dope af!
New to the channel and instantly recognized those mountains!
Nothin gets more scenic than Utah!
@@ItsJustJakeYT I rode the north Ogden divide on my sporty today. Was a good day to be out!
@@BleuxXwaffle its getting so close to snow😩
I know😑 we need it... but I hope it all stays in the mountains
Besides it being an amazing bike and unfortunately Honda won't release it in Brazil (i ride an intruder gn250 cafe racer, would love to get one of those here), it's quite interesting to observe what traffic is like over there, no motorcycles in sight... We got motorcycles up the wazoo here in São Paulo, left and right! We are also allowed to overtake in-between lanes here, which i think it's not possible there... quite a time saver!
have it imported
@@masondrip42 that would be the right way to go, unfortunately i would literally pay double on that motorcycle, just not worth it... I did exchange my gn250 for a Kawasaki Vulcan tho, great bike too!
I love the way it sits
It sounds like the ECM unlocked the full engine potential after a certain number of break in miles were reached...
Nice review. I'll have mine very soon
I love these rebels maybe I'll get one for my first bike
Really liked the video !!!
I love the look of this bike.
Gorgeous bike!! Now I wish I had one..
Looking good bro 💯🔥
Dope. Really like the aesthetic
Nice video, thanks for the info. If you don't mind me asking, how tall are you? I'm around 6' and worried I may be a bit big for the bike. I have a deposit down, but could switch it to the Shadow Phantom which I also like.
Im about 5’11 on a good day haha. I feel like any taller than 6 feet may feel a little “Awkward”
its so sad that Honda stoped producing the rebel model to brazil around 2010 :( wish we could get that here
Last year I traded in my zx6r for a 2021 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS and I’m still amazed how fun the bike is to ride. I don’t care about speed and I’m not trying to pay a fortune for insurance so I think the low cc bikes are perfect.
It depends on how you see it. In America (or the US specifically) people see these bikes (the rebel and Vulcan) as low cc bikes, but in almost any other part of the world they are considered mid-big bikes because everybody rides 125cc to 250cc bikes as commuter bikes or as weekend bikes
You live in a great-looking place. Also, nice garage.
It must be quite a different 500 than hondas V4. My VF500F Interceptor did well over 100 easily.
Pulling up in the LDS Church parking lot with a bike like that is goated
how did you install those vans gummy grips?! I love those!
Garage looks great, I love the floors.
Ah, the pain of having to completely reshoot… we’ve all been there….
Nothing wrong with that 500 if you’re skinny enough for a 500….
Thanks for sharing this video, Jake.
Why the handle looks off though? Is it not aligned properly or its just me?
Good job and keep posting brother.
Just the gopro angle!👍🏼
I feel your predicament man. I want to get a bike to help keep miles off of my 370Z.
Some people dont understand the feeling😂
Mountains in the back looks cool
I have the same bike and i changed to much shorter handlebars. Looks awesome now
Always wanted to get some!
So, let me ask a question. I'm very new to the motorcycle game. I actually just parked my F250 and bought a honda metropolitan (Yes, I know, leave me alone, lol). This is the first thing I have ever ridden. It's only a 50 cc and in Texas, I don't need a moto license, just my DL. My town is only 2 miles wide so it works just fine for me. However, I love riding this thing but I will give it over to my kiddo when she hits 16 in a year or when gas rebounds. I'm already looking at my next "bike". With that, I'm also looking into keeping the fully auto feature and I saw the Rebel 1100 has that. Would 1100 be too much bike and I should look into something else? Now that I'm used to riding it 35 in a 45 is not so cool. I've also thought about just going to a 150cc Vespa. Just not sure about the power difference in 50 and 1500cc, is it really that much or not really? Btw, I'm a ripe old man at 43 ;)
Dude you have to do the full mod out that would be so sick. Full system two brothers exhaust, New radiator, Flash the ecu, maybe drop a tooth on the front sprocket, and a power commander. That is what I am planning on doing this summer you should go for it
That would be dope!
underbar mirrors look great!!
ive been looking at these rebel 500s as ive fell inlove with cruisers but im in the uk so i am about to get the next step in license which is the A2 which means i can ride anything up too 600cc or 47bhp but its so damn hard to find a nice looking/comfy cruiser in that cc range
Well for me this past winter too cold to ride was not in my vocabulary. The coldest time ridden was 14°F and I did that for an hour and 20 minutes one way both ways.