Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Overview - Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020 vs Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Technical Specifications Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Harley-Davidson Softail Sport Glide FLSB 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	111 mm
Torque	Torque	44.6 Nm	Torque	146 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	10
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
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	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	1,746 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	62 degree	Rake	60 degree
Trail	Trail	110 mm	Trail	150 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,188 mm	Length	2,330 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	972 mm
Height	Height	1,094 mm	Height	1,120 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,488 mm	Wheelbase	1,625 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	673 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

It is always fascinating how much riding fun Honda has packed into the small Rebel 500. The technology is familiar thanks to the modular system and should - typically for Honda - last forever. Now, with the update for 2020, the little Rebel presents itself cooler than ever, because LED lighting and the optional Special Edition with quilted seat make it a cool custom cruiser ex works. Only the front brake could use more lard and the engine is a little characterless, even compared to the direct competition. Nevertheless, it is and remains a real insider's tip for cruiser lovers!

compact dimensions

reasonable performance

lively handling

cool look with lots of custom potential

successful facelift for 2020

too compact for tall pilots

readability of the display

front brake requires too much hand force