Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

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Overview - Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Technical Specifications Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore67 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke66.8 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power46 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque44.6 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.7 Compression Ratio10.8
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
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

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
TrailTrail110 mmTrail120 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle 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 diameter18 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 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,094 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,488 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height690 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)190 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11.2 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

It is always fascinating how much riding fun Honda has packed into the small Rebel 500. The technology is familiar thanks to the modular system and should - typically for Honda - last forever. Now, with the update for 2020, the little Rebel presents itself cooler than ever, because LED lighting and the optional Special Edition with quilted seat make it a cool custom cruiser ex works. Only the front brake could use more lard and the engine is a little characterless, even compared to the direct competition. Nevertheless, it is and remains a real insider's tip for cruiser lovers!

compact dimensions

reasonable performance

lively handling

cool look with lots of custom potential

successful facelift for 2020

too compact for tall pilots

readability of the display

front brake requires too much hand force

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CMX500 Rebel vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Honda CMX500 Rebel

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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