Honda Rebel 500 Launched in India at Rs 5.12 Lakh

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the Rebel 500 cruiser in India at Rs 5.12 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle is available for booking through select BigWing Topline outlets in Gurugram, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, with customer deliveries scheduled to start in June 2025. The Rebel 500 is available in a single Standard variant, finished in Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic colour. Its blacked-out styling, round LED headlamp, wide handlebars, and sharply angled fuel tank give it a strong visual presence. The design stays true to classic cruiser proportions, featuring a low seat height and a short, narrow tail section.

Sharing his thoughts on the launch, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, 'We are delighted to introduce the globally acclaimed Rebel 500 in India. This much-anticipated cruiser motorcycle has received tremendous response across international markets, and we are confident it will appeal to Indian riders as well.'

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He also added, 'The Rebel 500 is more than just a motorcycle — it’s a statement of style, performance, and freedom. With its distinctive design, punchy performance, and Honda’s trusted engineering, we believe it will resonate strongly with both seasoned and emerging riders across the country.'

Honda Rebel 500: Engine

At the heart of the Rebel 500 is a 471cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine with an 8-valve, 4-stroke configuration. It generates 45.5 bhp at 8,500rpm and 43.3Nm of torque at 6,000rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission.

Honda Rebel 500: Hardware and Features

The Rebel 500 features a tubular steel frame, suspended by telescopic forks at the front and Showa twin shock absorbers at the rear. It has a 296mm front disc brake and a 240mm rear disc, both equipped with dual-channel ABS, for braking.

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The bike rolls on Dunlop tyres, featuring a 130/90-16 front and 150/80-16 rear configuration. It comes equipped with an inverted LCD display.