Honda CMX500 Rebel 2019 vs. Kawasaki Z650 RS 2026

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2019

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2019

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2026

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2026

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Technical Specifications Honda CMX500 Rebel 2019 compared to Kawasaki Z650 RS 2026

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2019
Kawasaki Z650 RS 2026
Honda CMX500 Rebel 2019
Honda CMX500 Rebel 2019
Kawasaki Z650 RS 2026
Kawasaki Z650 RS 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore67 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke66.8 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power46 HPEngine power68 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque44.6 NmTorque65.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.7 Compression Ratio10.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigital, TransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement471 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountPro-LinkShock mountDeflection

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
RakeRake62 degreeRake65.5 degree
TrailTrail110 mmTrail100 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter16 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,188 mmLength2,055 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,488 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height690 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)190 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)187.1 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11.2 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2019

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2019

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 Z650 RS 2026

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Honda CMX500 Rebel vs Kawasaki Z650 RS

Price Honda CMX500 Rebel

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Z650 RS

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