Honda CMX500 Rebel 2022 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST 2022

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2022

Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST 2022

Technical Specifications Honda CMX500 Rebel 2022 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST 2022

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2022

Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST 2022

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2022

Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST 2022

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	111.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	46 HP	Engine power	87 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm
Torque	Torque	44.6 Nm	Torque	144 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,250 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
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
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	1,745 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	Monoshock
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	62 degree	Rake	30 degree
Trail	Trail	110 mm	Trail	157 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	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,188 mm	Length	2,320 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,488 mm	Wheelbase	1,630 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	302 km	Range	240 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	85 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	128 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.7 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.5 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

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