Yamaha MT-09 2023 vs. Honda CMX500 Rebel 2022

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2022

Overview - Yamaha MT-09 2023 vs Honda CMX500 Rebel 2022

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2022

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 2023 compared to Honda CMX500 Rebel 2022

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2022

Yamaha MT-09 2023

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.1 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	119 HP	Engine power	46 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	93 Nm	Torque	44.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	10.7
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	Transistor	Ignition	Digital, Transistor
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	3	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	889 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Pro-Link

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	65 degree	Rake	62 degree
Trail	Trail	108 mm	Trail	110 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Quickshifter, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,090 mm	Length	2,188 mm
Width	Width	795 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,190 mm	Height	1,094 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,430 mm	Wheelbase	1,488 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	189 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	191 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A2
Range	Range	280 km	Range	302 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	116 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	85 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	3.7 l/100km
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	96 dB	Stationary noise	93 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-09 2023

If you take a look at the key data of the MT-09, including its over-complete standard equipment, "mid-range naked bike" almost sounds a little pejorative. The Japanese engineers have made improvements exactly where they were needed. The swaying chassis is now a thing of the past and the load change reactions have also been eliminated from the revised three-cylinder engine. The additional power paired with a little more pressure in the mid-range gives a sovereign riding feeling. The MT-09 offers a lot of equipment and enormous riding pleasure at a very attractive price.

no load change reactions

plenty of pressure from the centre

over-complete electronics package

great working quickshifter

comfortably integrated seating position

successful chassis

lively handling

enormous riding pleasure

Polarising optics

small TFT display

somewhat indirect front wheel feel

cruise control only available in SP variant

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2022

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