Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023 vs. Benelli 502 C 2023

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023

Benelli 502 C 2023

Overview - Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023 vs Benelli 502 C 2023

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023

Benelli 502 C 2023

Technical Specifications Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023 compared to Benelli 502 C 2023

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023

Benelli 502 C 2023

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023

Benelli 502 C 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	69 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	66.8 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	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	44.6 Nm	Torque	45 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	11.5
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
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 per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	500 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double 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	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,188 mm	Length	2,280 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	940 mm
Height	Height	1,094 mm	Height	1,140 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,488 mm	Wheelbase	1,600 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	750 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	191 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	217 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2023

Riding fun and beginner-friendliness - Honda manages to combine these attributes in the Rebel 500. Thanks to its low weight and compact wheel dimensions, it brings joy on the country road and will not overtax anyone in everyday life. No longer an insider tip for cruiser fans!

compact dimensions

enough power

fun to drive

cool look

Display poorly legible

engine somewhat characterless