The Honda Rebel 500 is set to be launched in
Indonesia by April-May 2017. The Bobber is based on the Honda CBR500R and was
showcased at the Thai Motor Show in November 2016.
Powering the Honda Rebel 500 is a 471 cc parallel
twin, liquid-cooled DOHC mill coupled to a 6-speed gearbox. The engine is
capable of producing 47.58 PS of maximum power at 8,500 rpm and 43 Nm of peak torque
at 7,000 rpm. The bike tips the scales at 185 kg and has a ground clearance of
137 mm. The seat height is an approachable 690 mm.
The Honda Rebel 500 is suspended over 41 mm standard
telescopic forks up front and twin shocks in the rear. Brakes include a 296 mm
single disc in the front and a 240 mm single disc in the rear. ABS is available
as an option. Colour options in the US include Black, Red, Bright Yellow and
Matte Silver Metallic.
The Honda Rebel 500 has been priced at US$ 5,999 for
the non-ABS trim and US$ 6,299 for the ABS version, in the USA.
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