Honda Rebel 500 Reaches Dealerships In India
The Rebel 500 is the only Honda cruiser sold in India, and the deliveries of the 500cc bike will start this month
\[Update: The Honda Rebel 500 has been removed form the brand's website, but it has not been discontinued. Here's what our dealer sources have said]
Quick News Highlights
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2025 Honda Rebel 500 has started reaching the dealerships
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Deliveries of the bike are on schedule, and will start this month
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The bike is priced at Rs 5,12,000 (ex-showroom, Gurugram, Haryana)
About a month ago, Honda launched the 2025 Rebel 500 in India at Rs 5,12,000 (ex-showroom, Gurugram, Haryana). The bike has now started arriving at the dealerships, and the deliveries are all set to begin by the end of this month, as promised by Honda at the launch. It is the only cruiser motorcycle in Honda’s two-wheeler lineup in India, and is sold exclusively through the BigWing Topline Showrooms in Gurugram, Mumbai and Bengaluru as of now.
The BigWing Topline showrooms are an exclusive chain of dealerships that sell high-end Honda bikes. Since this is sold in limited cities, it’s uncertain whether it will be readily available for test rides or not. Apart from the Kawasaki Eliminator, the Honda Rebel 500 is the only other 500cc Japanese cruiser in India.
The bike is powered by a 471cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that produces 46.2PS and 43.3Nm shared with the NX500, and is known for its smooth power delivery and refinement. Also, it is one of the bikes with the lowest seat, at 690mm. As far as features are concerned, the Rebel 500 is just about manageable with an all-LED lighting setup, a circular negatively-lit LCD display, and dual-channel ABS. There are no riding modes, traction control (which even the Honda H’ness CB350 gets) or even connectivity for that matter.
It is pretty expensive for what at the end of the day is a 500cc cruiser. However, the Rebel 500 will appeal for those who want a no-nonsense small-capacity cruiser with enough performance for Indian roads, and are willing to pay the premium. That said, if you’re looking for a cruiser that offers a much better value for money, the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 should tick all the right boxes. It has a bigger parallel-twin engine while being considerably cheaper, starting at Rs 3.68 lakh (ex-showroom).
Honda Rebel 500 User Reviews
- Perfect strong engine cruiser for style, comfort.I chose this bike for its stunning cruiser design, strong road presence, looks and its engine. Its super comfortable, easy to handle, and perfect for both city rides and long highway trips and it is affordable also. The ride feels amazing! The engine is smooth, the balance is great, and it glides effortlessly on highways. Mileage is fair for a 500cc bike, and the comfort level is top-notch. Engine is very good and the look is premium. Yes, If you love stylish cruiser bikes with great comfort and performance, the Rebel 500 is worth it. It is perfect for those who want a good performance cruiser bike in affordable price with a stylish look.Read More1 2
- Best in that Price !!The Mid and Top Range of the bike so so smooth yet powerful, a value for money in my opinion and it's compact too 📈 really love the performance, the crusing is also fair on this bike, really Enjoyed the ride. Although some people might think they are over charging, but trust me, it's better than a 650 ❤️Read More4
- Honda rebel : the actual meaning of adrenalineYou know, the Honda Rebel 500 is one of those bikes they just completely nailed. It skips all that flashy, heavy chrome we see on old school cruisers and goes for this modern, blacked-out bobber look that works. And the first thing you feel is how crazy low that seat is. Seriously, it's a huge confidence booster.Read More1 1
- Review of Rebel 500Bike dikhne me very attractive lagti hai, iski design door se alag najriya paida krti hai, sbse main baat hai iska look, black colour sbse jyada bhaukali lagta hai, jb road par gujrati hai to aaju baju walon ki nigah bs isi baike ke charo taraf ghumti rahti hai, mileage thoda kam hai, pr koi baat nahi.Read More
- Pleasure riderI recently bought this and my personal experience is amazing, specially for long ride I prefer this bike it's taken fuel but give a Joy of riding. I personally recommend this model to all bike Lovers who prefer comfortable ride and daily average is not more then 50-60 km to and fro it will be good option for those.Read More