Honda Rebel 500 vs Suzuki Boulevard S40
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 500 vs Suzuki Boulevard S40. 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. Suzuki Boulevard S40: 31 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rebel 500
Suzuki Boulevard S40
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
31 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
50 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
179 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
46 hp @ 8,500 rpm
31 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
50 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed)
145 km/h
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
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
Suzuki Boulevard S40
6.5/10
"A perfect starter bike you'll sell within two years."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Dirt cheap used prices
+Lightweight and forgiving
Cons
−Highway speeds feel miserable
−Minimal updates over decades
−You'll outgrow it fast
Top 10 Accessories
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