Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Overview - Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Technical Specifications Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	76.2 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	96.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	46 HP	Engine power	53 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	44.6 Nm	Torque	70 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	9
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	883 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,188 mm	Length	2,255 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	855 mm
Height	Height	1,094 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,488 mm	Wheelbase	1,510 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	735 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

We all strive for diversity and the Honda Rebel brings just that diversity to the A2 licence class. It is a wonderful addition to the Honda model range and can convince not only beginners. The engine and chassis tuning make it a very relaxed cruiser that makes gliding along a pleasure. The look is purely pragmatic, practically shining with minimalism. A harmonious overall package for affordable motorbike relaxation.

lively engine

good chassis set-up

great looks

low seat height

190kg fully fuelled

nimble handling

Lean angle clearance limited

small tank

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 N Iron 2015

Both the new Sportster XL 883 Iron and its larger sister Sportster XL 1200 X Forty-Eight benefit from the revised suspension - the rear shocks dampen more sensitively and are infinitely adjustable in spring preload. The front forks also do a better job thanks to the progressive spring winding, and sagging is efficiently prevented. The fat 49-millimetre fork on the Forty-Eight in particular also makes a good visual impression.

Sensitive and stable chassis

typical Sportster engines with the necessary vibrations

comfortable seating position

acceptable lean angle clearance

brakes with ABS

somewhat sluggish gearbox