What category is the 2021 Honda CMX500 Rebel?

General information
Category	Sport
Model	Honda CMX500 Rebel
Year	2021
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Exhaust system	2-1 exhaust
Greenhouse gases	89.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel consumption	3.85 litres/100 km (26.0 km/l or 61.10 mpg)
Driveline	O-ring-sealed chain
Clutch	Wet multiplate Hydraulic
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Ignition	Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel system	Injection. PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore x Stroke	67.0 x 66.8 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches)
Compression	10.7:1
Torque	43.00 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Power	46.94 HP (34.3 kW) @ 8500 RPM
Engine type	Twin, four-stroke
Capacity:	471.00 ccm (28.74 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear tyre	1150/80-16
Front tyre	130/90-16
Rear wheel travel	119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear Suspension	Showa with pro-link system
Front wheel travel	109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front Suspension	41mm telescopic fork
Trail	110 mm (4.3 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	28.0°

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	11.20 litres (2.96 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,488 mm (58.6 inches)
Ground clearance	136 mm (5.4 inches)
Overall width	820 mm (32.3 inches)
Overall length	2,188 mm (86.1 inches)
Overall height	1,094 mm (43.1 inches)
Seat height	690 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	190.0 kg (418.9 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Instruments	Digital
Starter	Electric
Color options	Black, red, silver

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

45.6 hp

Peak Power

5.8s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track20%

City78%

Cornering55%

Daily Riding70%

Touring35%

Passenger40%

Rider Profile

Best For	Well suited to beginners and returning riders thanks to its low seat height, manageable weight, and approachable power delivery.
Purpose	Built primarily for stylish urban cruising and short scenic rides rather than outright performance or long-distance touring.
Rider Fit	Its low 690mm seat and light 191kg weight make it easy to handle and flat-foot for riders of most heights and builds.
Character	A laid-back cruiser with modern liquid-cooled performance, offering relaxed torque and a classic bobber-inspired stance.
Not Ideal For	Not the right choice for riders seeking high-speed touring capability, serious off-road use, or aggressive sport cornering.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

Rider Fit Visualizer

2021 Honda CMX500 Rebel Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 690mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2021 Honda CMX500 Rebel, with a cramped knee angle of around 60 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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