Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016 vs. Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Overview - Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016 vs Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Technical Specifications Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016 compared to Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	85 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	83 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	52 HP	Engine power	46 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	79.5 Nm	Torque	44.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9	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	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	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
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	942 ccm	Displacement	471 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	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 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	16 inch
Length	Length	2,295 mm	Length	2,188 mm
Width	Width	775 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,160 mm	Height	1,094 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,570 mm	Wheelbase	1,488 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	765 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	251 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	190 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

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