Honda Rebel 500 vs Honda Rebel 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 500 vs Honda Rebel 300. Honda Rebel 500: 46 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 191 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Rebel 300: 30 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 164 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rebel 500
Honda Rebel 300
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
27.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
164 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
46 hp @ 8,500 rpm
30 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
27.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed)
145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions)
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
164 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Rebel 500
7.8/10
"The most competent beginner cruiser Honda has ever built."
Pros
+Honda reliability, near-bulletproof
+Comfortable low seat height
+Better handling than expected
Cons
−Highway cruising feels strained
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
−Styling divides opinion sharply
Honda Rebel 300
7.0/10
"A honest, reliable starter bike that you'll quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Honda reliability, minimal issues
+Low seat, beginner accessible
+Cheap parts and servicing
Cons
−Highway riding is genuinely miserable
−Single-cylinder vibration above 65mph
−Previous owner abuse common
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