Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021
Overview - Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021
Technical Specifications Honda CMX500 Rebel 2020 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
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!
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

No matter which platform Kawasaki puts the 650 cubic two-cylinder in, the result is always a great motorbike! Even though the engine is unusually rev-happy for a cruiser, it results in a cruiser that actually qualifies as a sports cruiser when paired with the sporty chassis set-up. The only brake is the limited lean angle clearance, but this will not deter lovers of hearty footrest grinding. With such a good bike, we hope that Kawasaki will follow suit - after all, the Vulcan S has been with us almost unchanged since 2015.