Closing out 2018 is Boon Siew Honda Malaysia’s
announcement the 2019 Honda Rebel middleweight cruiser and 2019 Honda X-ADV
will come in colours. The Rebel is priced at RM 32,399 while the X-ADV retails
at RM 63,299 and RM 65,499 for standard and metallic colour options.
For the Rebel, new colour options are Matte Axis
Grey Metallic and Pearl Cadet Grey, complementing the current colours of
Graphite Black and Millennium Red. Meanwhile, the X-ADV’s current paint schemes
of Grand Prix Red and Matte Bullet Silver is joined by Matte Moonstone Silver
Metallic in 2019.
The 471 cc, parallel-twin Rebel puts out 45.4 hp at
8,500 rpm and 44.7 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. Weighing in at 184.7 kg, the
Rebel comes with a low seat height of 690 mm and is designed for the
middleweight commuter and cruiser market.
Using Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
gearbox, the X-ADV is a cross between an adventure-styled motorcycle and a
scooter. Carrying a 745 cc, two-cylinder mill, the X-ADV pumps out 54 hp at
6,250 rpm and 68 Nm of torque at 4,750 rpm.
Availability of the 2019 Honda Rebel will be before
the end of the year while the 2019 Honda X-ADV is now in authorised Boon Siew
Honda Big Wing dealer showrooms. The Rebel and X-ADV come with a 20,000 km or
two year manufacturing warranty and all prices do not include road tax,
insurance or registration.
