New Honda Rebel 300 & 500

[Bung]

It always pissed me off that the CRF250L didn't have a tach.  My sons msx125 did and it used the same gauges! 

[Namplik]

Great looking bike in my opinion.

[sabaijai]

Bold, simple design, successful update of the old Rebel imho.

[Bung]

It looks as if someone lifted up the fuel tank to check something and forgot to put it back down. 

[eisfeld]

I saw the bike in the flesh recently at the dealer and didn't like it at all. Way too many empty spaces around the engine and that tank... exactly what Bung said. That blue shark custom one from the first page looks ok.

[VocalNeal]

Looks like they found an old Phantom and used it for inspiration? 

 

 

[sendbaht]

On 2/20/2017 at 7:48 AM, Ken said:

Just bought this yesterday in Korat. 159,500 Baht.  Yes this is the 300 cc.  The 500 is a twin cylinder and would have two exhausts coming from the engine.

 

I think is nice looking and wish you the best...Have fun,,

[Ken]

Just completed a 1 week trip, 1650 km.  From my home outside of Korat to Khon Kaen for 1 night.  Went to American Embassy outreach next morning for Notary letter.  Then down to Pattaya for 2 nights to see a visiting friend.  Then to Chaiyaphum for 1 night.  Then on to Nong Khai for 2 nights.  Then home.  

 

Was great ride and very comfortable.  General road speed was 110 to 120 on the highways.

 

They put the turn signal switch on the bottom and the horn switch above that.  Just the opposite of my Honda Phantom.  This takes some getting used to.

 

Overall, quite happy with the bike and the ride.

 

[Happy Grumpy]

Not my style, but I think they look great, and are a good edtion to the Thai market.

[canuckamuck]

The first decent sized bike from here that my wife can put her feet on the ground comfortably.  This will be a popular bike here in the land of the vertical challenged

[Namplik]

On 16.3.2017 at 1:06 AM, Ken said:

Just completed a 1 week trip, 1650 km.  From my home outside of Korat to Khon Kaen for 1 night.  Went to American Embassy outreach next morning for Notary letter.  Then down to Pattaya for 2 nights to see a visiting friend.  Then to Chaiyaphum for 1 night.  Then on to Nong Khai for 2 nights.  Then home.  

 

Was great ride and very comfortable.  General road speed was 110 to 120 on the highways.

 

They put the turn signal switch on the bottom and the horn switch above that.  Just the opposite of my Honda Phantom.  This takes some getting used to.

 

Overall, quite happy with the bike and the ride.

 

How is the fuel consumption on this Rebel 300? How many Km did you normally get on one tank? 

[01322521959]

I have the CBR 300, don't mention the crankshaft. I guess the thumper suits the Bobber.

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[Ken]

8 hours ago, Namplik said:

How is the fuel consumption on this Rebel 300? How many Km did you normally get on one tank? 

The fuel light level starts blinking at around 270 km.  At that point it has used a little over 8 liters (with about 3 liters left in the 11 liter tank).  I usually filled up at around 300 km.  My calculations came out at about 33 km to the liter.

[thaiguzzi]

Absolutely hideous. Drove past one of the local small Honda dealers in town the other day. He had it on display at the front. Even more disgusting in the flesh than on these pictures. Jesus H. Christ, Honda really shot themselves in the foot in the design dept with this one. Not that i've ever been a fan of Corporate Big H anyway. I doubt they'll sell many in Europe or any in the States.

Every branch of the fugly tree was invented for stuff like this.

IF my missus wanted one (and she don't - she's got taste) i would'nt let her buy one. Too embarrassing...

Ugliest bike of the 21st century? I think so...

[papa al]

1 hour ago, thaiguzzi said:

Absolutely hideous. Drove past one of the local small Honda dealers in town the other day. He had it on display at the front. Even more disgusting in the flesh than on these pictures. Jesus H. Christ, Honda really shot themselves in the foot in the design dept with this one. Not that i've ever been a fan of Corporate Big H anyway. I doubt they'll sell many in Europe or any in the States.

Every branch of the fugly tree was invented for stuff like this.

IF my missus wanted one (and she don't - she's got taste) i would'nt let her buy one. Too embarrassing...

Ugliest bike of the 21st century? I think so...

...but how do you really feel...?

[Namplik]

8 hours ago, thaiguzzi said:

Absolutely hideous. Drove past one of the local small Honda dealers in town the other day. He had it on display at the front. Even more disgusting in the flesh than on these pictures. Jesus H. Christ, Honda really shot themselves in the foot in the design dept with this one. Not that i've ever been a fan of Corporate Big H anyway. I doubt they'll sell many in Europe or any in the States.

Every branch of the fugly tree was invented for stuff like this.

IF my missus wanted one (and she don't - she's got taste) i would'nt let her buy one. Too embarrassing...

Ugliest bike of the 21st century? I think so...

 

What a hideous comment...

[pbas400]

21 hours ago, thaiguzzi said:

Absolutely hideous. Drove past one of the local small Honda dealers in town the other day. He had it on display at the front. Even more disgusting in the flesh than on these pictures. Jesus H. Christ, Honda really shot themselves in the foot in the design dept with this one. Not that i've ever been a fan of Corporate Big H anyway. I doubt they'll sell many in Europe or any in the States.

Every branch of the fugly tree was invented for stuff like this.

IF my missus wanted one (and she don't - she's got taste) i would'nt let her buy one. Too embarrassing...

Ugliest bike of the 21st century? I think so...

Why the Honda Rebel Is The Hot New Bike for 2017

 

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/premium/honda-rebel-so-hot-right-now/

[canthai55]

Fugly - does not do it justice. But the Sheeple like it - a good reason not to own one.

[thaiguzzi]

20 hours ago, Namplik said:

 

What a hideous comment...

Er, why?

You obviously like them, even own own. I don't. My personal opinion, ya know IMO, IMHO etc.

And i stand by my comment, it is a hideous motorcycle. One of the ugliest stock factory creations to come out in a long time. And the Japanese have done a few awful "custom" bikes over the decades.

Just waiting for the first guy to buy one, turn it into a "bobber", rip the mudguards off, put exhaust wrapping on the pipes, and spray it matt black... Won't be long...

[CharlieH]

Inflammatory remark removed.

[Dust]

Can someone give me a recommendation of a good dealer in BKK that carries this model?  The closer to Asok the better.

[mikebike]

My understanding from the Honda websites is that the 300 is available at all official Honda scooter dealers and the 500 at at Honda Big Wing dealers.

[eisfeld]

37 minutes ago, mikebike said:

My understanding from the Honda websites is that the 300 is available at all official Honda scooter dealers and the 500 at at Honda Big Wing dealers.

That should be correct. Hondas general policy in Thailand is that bikes up to the 300 series are sold by any small dealer and bikes from the 500 series and up are sold only at Bigwing branches. This imho is a pretty good strategy.

[Pepper9187]

On 4/26/2017 at 11:09 AM, eisfeld said:

That should be correct. Hondas general policy in Thailand is that bikes up to the 300 series are sold by any small dealer and bikes from the 500 series and up are sold only at Bigwing branches. This imho is a pretty good strategy.

Yep,

 

Rebel 500 available on honda bigwing thailand website, priced at 220,000 THB.

http://www.hondabigbike.com/en/hondabigbike-product-rebel.ashx

 

Seems that the engine was slightly "tuned" compared to the CB500F :

• 2017 Rebel 500 Horsepower – 45 HP @ 8,500 rpm
• 2017 Rebel 500 Torque – 32.9 ft/lb TQ @ 6,000 rpm
   
• 2017 CB500F Max. Power Output    49.6 HP (35kW) @ 8500rpm
• 2017 CB500F Max. Torque    31.7 lb/ft TQ (43Nm) @ 7000rpm

 

So year, better torque at lower RPM, nice for cruising, but still a crappy engine  

 

[thaiguzzi]

On 26/04/2017 at 11:09 AM, eisfeld said:

That should be correct. Hondas general policy in Thailand is that bikes up to the 300 series are sold by any small dealer and bikes from the 500 series and up are sold only at Bigwing branches. This imho is a pretty good strategy.

IMO it is not a good strategy. IMO all Hondas bigger than a Wave/Scooby/Whatever should be sold at the "Big "Wing" dealers. That includes Crf250l, CB 300's et al.

Purely from a service/maintenance perspective.

Have you seen the expression on a small Honda moped dealer's mechanic's face when asking for anything other than a routine oil change or change of chain and sprockets?

Ok, Somchai, time to check and adjust the bucket and shim valves? Que? ...

 You do have a micrometer? Que?...

ok, Sombat, i have a problem, i think with the TPS , or maybe air ratio sensor, can you plug your laptop in and double check please? Que?....

[Tarteso]

Looks like they found an old Phantom and used it for inspiration? 
 
 

Yes, It's possible, look the difference between Rebel and my lovely old Phantom

[Pepper9187]

9 minutes ago, thaiguzzi said:

IMO it is not a good strategy. IMO all Hondas bigger than a Wave/Scooby/Whatever should be sold at the "Big "Wing" dealers. That includes Crf250l, CB 300's et al.

Purely from a service/maintenance perspective.

Have you seen the expression on a small Honda moped dealer's mechanic's face when asking for anything other than a routine oil change or change of chain and sprockets?

Ok, Somchai, time to check and adjust the bucket and shim valves? Que? ...

 You do have a micrometer? Que?...

ok, Sombat, i have a problem, i think with the TPS , or maybe air ratio sensor, can you plug your laptop in and double check please? Que?....

Ahahaha,

 

It reminds me when i asked 3 times to the local honda shops around here to do a valve clearance on a hold wave "Mai pen raiii ; yes do already ; the noise is normal", my ass.

 

I ended up doing it myself, and the naughty noise from the upper engine engine was magically gone after that.

[Sure]

I haven't found a good Honda mechanic in the normal dealers. Do Honda Big Wing service Honda's that they didn't sell?

[eisfeld]

2 hours ago, Sure said:

I haven't found a good Honda mechanic in the normal dealers. Do Honda Big Wing service Honda's that they didn't sell?

Nope. They will refer you to a dealer that sells these bikes. It doesn't have to be a bike that this specific Bigwing dealer sold you. Just has to be from the 500 series and up.

 

Their mechanics are trained in these bikes, they have the parts and they have the documentation. You can't turn up with your Wave and expect them to have parts for and knowledge of that bike.

[Sure]

Havent' got a Wave but a CRF, take your point though. The average Honda dealer is useless, better to go to a good independent or do yourself.