Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017 vs. Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Technical Specifications Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017 compared to Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	74.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	46 HP	Engine power	50 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,700 rpm
Torque	Torque	44.6 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	9.5
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	903 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch
Length	Length	2,188 mm	Length	2,465 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	1,005 mm
Height	Height	1,094 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,488 mm	Wheelbase	1,645 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

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

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CMX500 Rebel vs Kawasaki VN 900 Classic

Price Honda CMX500 Rebel

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Price Kawasaki VN 900 Classic

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