Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007 vs. Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007 vs Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007 compared to Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007
Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power67 HPEngine power46 HP
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,202 ccmDisplacement471 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,488 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height673 mmSeat Height690 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity11.2 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2007

Even as a used machine, the XL 1200C Sportster with its air-cooled Evolution V2 still offers the typical Harley Sportster feeling, but also comfort and practicality thanks to forward-mounted detents and electronic fuel injection. The brakes do require an anticipatory riding style, but otherwise the Sportster Custom is a quite agile, nippy chopper. The riding experience is underpinned by a beautiful, easily perceptible but not obtrusive roaring sound from the rear silencer.

Great, powerful engine

Beautiful sound

Relaxed ergonomics

Agile turn-in behaviour despite large front wheel

Beautiful workmanship

Weak front brake

saddle sits through quite quickly

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom vs Honda CMX500 Rebel

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