There’s every reason to cherish the new 2017 Honda Rebel as the company itself says this bike is a triple threat. The triple threat in the sense that it offers a fun ride, wears a great look and delivers an impressive performance. The Rebel range is Honda’s one of the most recognized families and the 2017 generation Rebel models feature a complete overhaul. The makers have brought great improvements in performance and emission as the engine is reworked. Doing this also helps in competing with Harley-Davidson Street 500. The customers get to choose between 2 trims of 2017 Rebel which are Base and ABS.
2017 Honda Rebel – Design
The original design of 1985 Honda Rebel is a reflection of the custom culture that was prevalent among cruise riders. The 1980s was the era in which low seat height, bobbed fenders and buckhorn handlebars were highly popular.
The Honda has brought out this classic styling of a small cruiser stance with a modern take. The 2017 Honda Rebel is a fusion of antique and modern as its chassis has a contemporary layout. One of the newest additions to design is the exposed frame members which have set a cut back look to the fuel tank.
Unlike the original model, this new Honda Rebel comes with a solo seat which is entirely different from the previously used two-up saddle. As Honda has borrowed design element from the sports bike realm, the transition seems to fit well as there’s nothing outrageous in the overall design.
Dimensions
Both 2017 Honda Rebel models share the same dimensions except the curb weight which goes as 364 and 408 pounds of 300 and 500 respectively. Other than this, an overall dimension goes out as:
- Seat Height – 27.2 inches
- Wheelbase – 58.7 inches
- Rake – 28˚ (Caster Angle)
- Trail – 4.3 inches (110 mm)
- Tires (front) – 130/90-16
- Tires (rear) – 150/80-16.
2017 Honda Rebel – Engine Specifications
While Honda has used a parallel-twin four-stroke engine for both Rebel 300 and 500, the capacity, displacement, and output vary according to the models. The Rebel 300 uses a 286 cc engine that has its bore and stroke as 76 mm and 63 mm. Similarly, the Rebel 500 uses a 471 cc variant that has 67 mm bore and 66.8 mm stroke. Some of the common features of these two engine variants are:
- Compression Ratio – 10.7: 1
- Ignition – Fully transistorized ignition
- Valve Train – DOHC: 4 valves per cylinder
- Final Drive – O-ring sealed chain
- Transmission – 6 speed
- Fuel Economy – 48 mpg (expected).
Chassis, Brakes, and Suspension
The endoskeleton of 2017 Honda Rebel has got rid of the old backbone style and instead uses an external structure which is pretty much similar to Trellis frame.
- Front Brake – Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake – Hydraulic Disc
- Front Suspension – 41 mm fork, 4.8 inches travel
- Rear Suspension – Dual shocks with 3.8 inches travel.
2017 Honda Rebel – Color Options and Pricing Competition
The Rebel 300 offers 4 color options which include Matte Pearl White, Red, Black and Matte Silver Metallic. The Rebel 500 doesn’t offer Matte Pearl White and instead includes Bright Yellow. The starting price for 2017 Honda Rebel is put out as $4,399 for Rebel 300 and $5,999 for Rebel 500. The Honda hasn’t announced pricing for the ABS versions and is expected to be $500 more or so.
