Piaggio Medley 125 2021 vs. Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

Piaggio Medley 125 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

Overview - Piaggio Medley 125 2021 vs Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

Piaggio Medley 125 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

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Details

Technical Specifications Piaggio Medley 125 2021 compared to Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

Piaggio Medley 125 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

Piaggio Medley 125 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	52 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.7 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	46 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	12 Nm	Torque	44.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Centrifugal force	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Automatic	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	125 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Unit Swing	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	120 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	14 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,020 mm	Length	2,188 mm
Width	Width	705 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,175 mm	Height	1,094 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,390 mm	Wheelbase	1,488 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	799 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	7 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Piaggio Medley 125 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2017

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