Honda Rebel 500 vs Yamaha V-star 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 500 vs Yamaha V-star 950. 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. Yamaha V-star 950: 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rebel 500
Yamaha V-star 950
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
82 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
261 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
46 hp @ 8,500 rpm
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
82 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed)
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary slightly)
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical 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
Yamaha V-star 950
7.5/10
"A dependable, fuss-free cruiser that rewards patient, practical used buyers."
Pros
+Shaft drive, zero chain maintenance
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Low seat, confidence inspiring
Cons
−Front fork seals leak early
−Top speed feels breathless highway
−Suspension firm over rough roads
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