The Honda Rebel 500 returns unchanged for 2022, which means it’s still powered by a spunky 471cc DOHC parallel twin motor with a six-speed transmission. Add in disc brakes with Nissin calipers and chunky Dunlop D404 tires, excellent handling, capable suspension, and a friendly 27.2-inch seat height, and you have a winning combination for a newer rider looking for a versatile cruiser.
There are three Honda Rebel 500s this year. The standard Rebel 500 is the bare-bones version, though still available in Matte Gray Metallic and Pearl Organic Green. For $300, you can upgrade to the ABS version, which we highly recommend; it has the same color choice. For a bit of exclusivity, there’s the 2022 Honda Rebel 500 ABS SE, which has Matte Silver paint and a nice list of black accessories for $200 more than that standard ABS—diamond stitch seat, headlight cow, fork boots, an upper fork-tube covers.
Although the 2022 Honda Rebel 500 comes with a solo seat, a passenger seat and footpegs package ($149) is available. Honda also offers a rear carrier and a choice of saddlebags for riders who desire to haul cargo.
We have tested the Honda Rebel 500
2022 Honda Rebel 500 Lineup Specs
ENGINE
- Type: Parallel twin
- Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 66.8mm
- Displacement: 471cc
- Compression ratio: 10.7:1
- Valvetrain: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
- Fueling: EFI w/ 34mm throttle bodies
- Transmission: Six-speed
- Final drive: Chain
CHASSIS
- Front suspension; travel: Non-adjustable 41mm fork; 4.8 inches
- Rear suspension; travel: Spring-preload adjustable shocks; 3.8 inches
- Tires: Dunlop D404
- Front tire: 130/90 x 16
- Rear tire: 150/80 x 16
- Front brake: 296mm disc w/ Nissin caliper
- Rear brake: 240mm disc w/ Nissin caliper
- ABS: Standard
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Wheelbase: 58.7 inches
- Rake: 28.0 degrees
- Fork angle: 30 degrees
- Trail: 4.3 inches
- Seat height: 27.2 inches
- Fuel capacity: 3 gallons
- Estimated fuel consumption: 67 mpg
- Curb weights: 500: 408 pounds; 500 ABS: 414 pounds
COLORS
- Rebel 500 and 500 ABS: Matte Gray Metallic; Pearl Organic Green
- Rebel 500 ABS SE: Matte Silver
2022 Honda Rebel 500 Prices
- Rebel 500: $6399 MSRP
- Rebel 500 ABS: $6699
- Rebel 500 ABS SE: $6899
