Honda Rebel 500 to launch soon: Price expectations

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India is all-set to launch the Rebel 500 in the Indian market. The new cruiser is expected to be priced below the ₹5 lakh.

Honda's middleweight cruiser is closer to premium Royal Enfield offerings such as the Super Meteor 650. For reference, the prices of the Super Meteor 650 start at ₹4.06 lakh ex-showroom.

This time, the Rebel 500 is coming through the CKD (Completely Knocked Down) route, which should help keep prices competitive when compared to the CBU rates. There could be two variants on offer - a standard variant and an E-Clutch variant.

Honda Rebel 500: Engine and hardware

Powering the Rebel 500 is a 471 cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that develops 46 bhp and 43.3 Nm of peak torque. The motor is paired with a six-speed gearbox.

The cruiser rides on telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers. Braking duties are handled by a disc brake at both ends with dual-channel ABS offered as standard.

Honda Rebel 500: Features

The Rebel 500 adopts a minimalist bobber-inspired design with a low seat height, wide handlebar and relaxed riding ergonomics. It features full-LED lighting, an LCD instrument console and blacked-out mechanical components that add to its stealthy appearance.

With the leaked pricing now out in the open, Honda is expected to officially launch the Rebel 500 in India soon. At ₹5.49 lakh (ex-showroom), it could emerge as a compelling option for buyers looking for a premium middleweight cruiser with a twin-cylinder engine. However, we will have to wait for Honda to officially launch the bike to confirm whether these prices are correct or not.

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