Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2016

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2016

Overview - Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021 vs Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2016

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2016

Technical Specifications Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2016

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2016

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	98.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	111.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	46 HP	Engine power	79 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	44.6 Nm	Torque	132 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	9.6
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	1,690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	140 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	75 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,188 mm	Length	2,385 mm
Width	Width	820 mm	Width	990 mm
Height	Height	1,094 mm	Height	1,095 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,488 mm	Wheelbase	1,630 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	690 mm	Seat Height	670 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	190 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	332 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CMX500 Rebel vs Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB

Price Honda CMX500 Rebel

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Price Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB

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Overview - Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021 vs Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Special FLSTFB 2016