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With this new Rebel, Honda discreetly returns to a niche abandoned by its machines … in France.
If the custom offer does not count less than a dozen models in the Americas, the Honda catalog for our country was limited to … nothing at all lately. For 2017, the CMX 500 Rebel will be the only machine to defend this category, against the eternal Harley-Davidson and the thrilling alternatives such as Yamaha XV 950 R, Moto-Guzzi V7, or Kawasaki 650 Vulcan..
The name Rebel had disappeared for a while from the Honda France offer. The return is not made with the same pretensions as the winged customs of yesteryear. The CMX 500 is intended as an extension of the lifestyle of new bikers, like the smartphone, Deezer and the attitude that accompanies you everywhere. A sign of the times, the machine is already perfectly calibrated for them. Its engine develops a power of 45 horsepower, just below the maximum tolerated by the regulations..
The development of the 500 Rebel was entrusted to Keita Mikura. This name surely means nothing to you; but by specifying that he is the one who piloted the NM4 Vultus project, you already have a better idea of his style of expression. With this CV, we could have expected a machine bordering on irrationality. Conversely, this custom remains in the canons of the category. Thin, low saddle, dark, firmly planted on big tires, it tends towards the bobber style. The tank tilted and elongated astonishes, the very modern engine detonates, the rear calls out. For the preparers, it will be nice. It looks like a simple stroke of the grinder could turn it into a minimalist machine, with only the rider saddle ending. A bit like a certain Triumph 1200 Bobber.
That said, without the need for a chainsaw, the saddle and footrests are easily removable. Then, for those who want to go further, the rear buckle, built in cast aluminum, is bolted to the frame and offers a lot of customization possibilities. Enough to assert its style. Honda has also provided some accessories to influence you, such as a set of suitcases, a 12V socket or a small bubble; among others.
Where the purists will moan is on the engine side. No fins, a water radiator in front of the frame, 4 times more valves than cylinders. An engine not really custom, what. Where is he from ? CB 500. After being installed in the CB 500 R, CBR 500 R and CB 500 X, the small parallel twin comes to propel the 500 Rebel. The appearance of the engine smacks of seriousness, the interior is in tune: 8 valves, liquid cooling, almost square internal ribs (67 x 66.8 mm), double ACT, reduced friction, 180 ° timing, and a re-parameterized injection to offer a character more in line with the spirit of the bike.
As we have seen, this unit produces a power of 45.5 horsepower, at 8,500 rpm. The torque, nice with its 4.6 mkg, offers its maximum at the peak of mid-revs, at 6000 rpm. Not a thunderbolt, but the theme is not big watts among mid-size customs. Neither the 883, nor the V7 tear their horses. To walk cool, this 500 will do the job. Boots are recommended as usual, essential even for the right leg. From the driving position, the side casing instantly attacks your calf.
No fuss on the frame side either. A custom can only be designed with a simple architecture. A cradle frame with steel tubes, a 41 mm fork, a single disc at the front but of a good diameter – 320 mm – with a two-piston caliper. For the rear, a swingarm also made of steel, with a shape that could not be more classic. It is accompanied by two side shock absorbers, a 240 mm brake disc with a single-piston caliper. ABS completes it all. Adjustment side, we can only play on the preload of the shock absorbers.
Some technical figures? Let’s add details such as a column angle of 30 °, a wheelbase of 1488 mm (reasonable for a custom), a seat height of 690 mm, a fuel capacity of 11.2 liters, and 16-inch wheels capped with visually tires. imposing. Not really useful a 130 gommard in the front, but it gives you a presence. Very good point, a weight under 200 kilos. In the sector, the deal is rather a crushing balance. This will make the Rebel even easier to maneuver..
Let’s not miss some asperities: the blue background of the small counter is appreciable for techno fans; maybe less for others. As for the key receptacles … The steering lock block is not what we have done best as an integration, grafted onto the lower yoke. Then, you have to swing the key on the other side, on a cover between the engine and the tank, to wake up the grinding wheel.
With the CMX 500 Rebel, Honda returns to the world of custom by the border of the A2. A fun little machine, customizable and without frills. He feels the essential, the obscure and the rebellious attitude, hence his name. A good solution for a first experience in the field. On the other hand, with its style combining modern and conformism, it will be necessary to endure the jeers of the Bikers. Whatever. The world is changing and raising assortments.
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2018 Honda CMX 500 Rebel
- Frame
- Frame: Tubular steel frame
- Tank: 11.2 liters
- Seat height: 690 mm
- Length: 2188 mm
- Width: 820 mm
- Height: 1,094 mm
- Wheelbase: 1,488 mm
- Weight in running order: 190 kg
- Train before
- Telescopic fork Ø 41 mm, deb: 100 mm
- 1 disc Ø 320 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Front wheel:
130/90
– 16
- Transmission
- 6-speed gearbox
- secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- 2 side shock absorbers, deb: 76 mm
- 1 disc Ø 240 mm, 1 piston caliper
- Rear wheel:
150/80
– 16
- Motor
- Twin cylinder
in line
, 4 stroke - Cooling: by water
- Injection Ø nc
- 2 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
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471 cc
(67 x 66.8 mm) -
46
ch
at 8,500 rpm -
4.60 mkg
at 6,000 rpm - Compression: 10.7: 1
- Crit’air:
Detached pieces
exhaust
motor
fluid
electricity
filtration
braking
chain kit
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