- The Honda Rebel 500 was launched in India in May 2025 as a premium mid-capacity relaxed cruiser with decent highway performance.
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The base Honda Rebel 500 gets two new colour options for MY26, which include Pearl Black and Pearl Smoky Gray. The top-spec Rebel 500 SE variant gets a new Pearl Blue shade. The cruiser will be available from January 2026 onwards, starting at a price tag of $6,799 (~ ₹5.98 lakh) for the base model and $6,999 (~ ₹6.15 lakh) for the SE.
On our shores, the Rebel 500 is currently priced at ₹5.49 lakh (ex-showroom) and is offered in a single variant that arrives through the CBU route. The cruiser is sold exclusively from Honda’s BigWing Topline dealerships located in Gurugram, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
Honda Rebel 500: At a glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | 2026 Honda Rebel 500 |
| Launch Timeline | Global launch in January 2026 |
| India Availability | Expected soon via CBU route; currently sold at ₹5.49 lakh (ex-showroom) |
| Price (Global) | Base: $6,799 (~ ₹5.98 lakh) • SE: $6,999 (~ ₹6.15 lakh) |
| New Colour Options | Base: Pearl Black, Pearl Smoky Gray • SE: Pearl Blue |
| Engine | 471 cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, 8-valve DOHC |
| Power & Torque | 45.5 bhp @ 8,500 rpm, 43.3 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed gearbox |
| Chassis & Suspension | Tubular steel frame, telescopic front forks, twin Showa rear shocks |
| Brakes | Front: 296 mm disc • Rear: 240 mm disc • Dual-channel ABS |
| Dealership Network (India) | Honda BigWing Topline: Gurugram, Mumbai, Bengaluru |
Honda Rebel 500: Specifications and hardware
The Honda Rebel 500 derives its power from a 471 cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin that gets paired with a 6-speed gearbox. This 8-valve DOHC unit makes 45.5 bhp at 8,500 rpm and a peak torque of 43.3 Nm at 6,000 rpm, with power delivery tuned for good low and mid-range grunt.
The cruiser is built around a tubular steel frame held up by telescopic forks at the front and dual rear shock absorbers sourced from Showa. Braking performance comes from a 296 mm front disc and a 240 mm disc at the rear, supported by dual-channel ABS.
With the Rebel 500’s launch, Honda entered the premium mid-capacity cruiser segment in India, with the aim to tap into the demand for relaxed, city-friendly motorcycles that also offer adequate highway performance.
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First Published Date: 21 Oct 2025, 11:31 am IST
