Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017 vs. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2021

Overview - Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2021

Technical Specifications Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017 compared to Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	46 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,150 rpm
Torque	Torque	44.6 Nm	Torque	52 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,150 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	9.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric, Kick
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

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

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	Single 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	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,188 mm	Length	2,119 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	745 mm
Height	Height	1,094 mm	Height	1,067 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,488 mm	Wheelbase	1,398 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	190 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	212 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

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