Honda cmx Rebel 500

[fifthwheel]

Hi all, looking to buy a lightweight cruiser (if such a thing exists) I am riding a Fazer 600 from 2003 about 210kgs

love the bike but need something lighter. 74 years old next month.

 

I dont mind going down to 250cc but would like something bigger but still light. I read some where that the Rebel

is 200kg but carries its weight lower than the Fazer. I am finding town riding and manual handling a bit too much for me these days.

I think I have asked a similar question on here before but cant find it to see the replies.

Being an old fart I like the look of the old bikes as opposed to the new look (the big gap between the rear wheel and the mudguard)

 

Is anybody riding a Honda Rebel to give me a bit of advice or suggestions for an alternative?   

I have read the Rebel is not very popular and not very well liked, why is this?  Thanks John.

 

[Ian Frog]

If that kind of thing appeals also look at the Kawasaki (Vulcan I think) very low slung and looks an easy thing to manouver.

Cheers

Ian

[Bender]

If you want light but bigger 

 

Ducati 1199 Superleggera,  light but expensive  

 

I think the 500 rebel sounds ideal for you, low seat, light weight, probably not the most exciting thing on the road but hey if it makes life easier.... 

[dynax]

Here's a review of a 300cc Hyosung Aquila GV 300S

 

 

[Bender]

32 minutes ago, dynax said:

Here's a review of a 300cc Hyosung Aquila GV 300S

 

 

 

Ok chairman mao

 

He wants something reliable that won't rust or breakdown every Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Saturday  

 

I know its Korea but china will own it soon. 

[dynax]

3 minutes ago, Bender said:

 

Ok chairman mao

 

He wants something reliable that won't rust or breakdown every Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Saturday  

 

I know its Korea but china will own it soon. 

 

Not chinese

https://www.hyosunguk.co.uk/aboutus.php

[Bender]

1 hour ago, dynax said:

 

Not chinese

https://www.hyosunguk.co.uk/aboutus.php

Didn't say they were  

[fifthwheel]

Thanks everybody for the replies, I can feel a ride on a Rebel coming on if I can find one.

I really want to stick to Jap although the new 350 Royal Enfield looks a contender but its looks

very small (said the actress to the Bishop)

 

I sat on one a few weeks ago it does feel light but on the specs its nearly as heavy as the Fazer.

[Bender]

20 minutes ago, fifthwheel said:

Thanks everybody for the replies, I can feel a ride on a Rebel coming on if I can find one.

I really want to stick to Jap although the new 350 Royal Enfield looks a contender but its looks

very small (said the actress to the Bishop)

 

I sat on one a few weeks ago it does feel light but on the specs its nearly as heavy as the Fazer.

I think you would be bored of the power on the 350 very quickly, the rebel is enough of a drop on the fazer as it is. 

 

It is lighter than the fazer at just over 190kg kerb weight but urggggg, the rebel is pretty much same weight but did I say urggggg enough before  

 

You need to sit and ride before making any judgment