Honda Rebel 500 Launched In India Priced At Rs 5.12 Lakh, Bookings Open In Select Cities

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) launched the Rebel 500 at Rs 5.12 lakh (ex-showroom, Gurugram). It will be available only in the Standard variant and a single colour option – Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic. Bookings are currently open and deliveries will begin in June 2025. The model is being offered through select BigWing Topline dealerships located in Gurugram, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

The motorcycle follows a bobber-style design with a seat height of 690mm sitting on a tubular steel frame. It has round LED headlamp and wide handlebars.

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The Honda Rebel 500 is powered by a 471cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that puts out 45.5 bhp at 8,500 RPM and 43.3 Nm of torque at 6,000 RPM, paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

The Honda Rebel 500 gets telescopic front forks and dual rear shock absorbers from Showa. In terms of braking, it comes with a 296mm front disc and a 240mm rear disc, supported by dual-channel ABS.

Standard features include an all-LED lighting system and an inverted LCD display for essential ride information. The motorcycle runs on Dunlop tyres, with 130/90-16 front and 150/80-16 rear profiles.

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Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “We are delighted to introduce the globally acclaimed Rebel 500 in India. This much-anticipated cruiser motorcycle has received tremendous response across international markets, and we are confident it will appeal to Indian riders as well. The Rebel 500 is more than just a motorcycle — it’s a statement of style, performance, and freedom. With its distinctive design, punchy performance, and Honda’s trusted engineering, we believe it will resonate strongly with both seasoned and emerging riders across the country.”