Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020 vs. Honda VT 750 Shadow 2016

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Honda VT 750 Shadow 2016

Overview - Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020 vs Honda VT 750 Shadow 2016

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Honda VT 750 Shadow 2016

Technical Specifications Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020 compared to Honda VT 750 Shadow 2016

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Honda VT 750 Shadow 2016

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Honda VT 750 Shadow 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	76 mm
Engine power	Engine power	46 HP	Engine power	45.5 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	44.6 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	9.6
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	Prop shaft
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	3
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	745 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Three pistons

Brakes Rear

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

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	90 %
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	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch
Length	Length	2,188 mm	Length	2,510 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	920 mm
Height	Height	1,094 mm	Height	1,125 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,488 mm	Wheelbase	1,640 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	658 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	190 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	262 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.6 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

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