On September 27, Honda unveiled the 2023 Rebel 500/S Edition in Europe. All four color variations, three STD and one S Edition are available in all new colors. Color variations for the Japanese version are unknown at this time, but will likely pick up from these new colors.
Rebel 500S Edition comes in Titanium Metallic
The Rebel 500 on sale in Europe will be compliant with Euro 5 emission regulations in 2020, and the 2023 model announced this time only has a new color scheme. The color variation is an all-new color scheme with no continuing colors, and from the 2023 model year, the S Edition with cowl and fork boots is now available in the color set, in Titanium Metallic. The STD comes in three colors: Black (Matte Gunpowder Metallic), Ash (Pearl Smokey Gray), and Red (Candy Diesel Red).
The Japanese version of the current Rebel 500 will be available in either the color used in Europe to comply with 2020 emission regulations or in pearl white, which will be available on the Japanese version of the 2023 Rebel 250.
It is not known if the Japanese Rebel 500 will be available in the S Edition, which is currently not available.
HONDA 2023 Rebel 500 S Edition European version. In Europe, the S version has been called the S version, but for the 2023 model year, it will be called the S edition in Europe as well and will be available in the color titanium.
HONDA The 2023 Rebel 500 European version. STD is available in three colors, including Candy Diesel Red.
This color is likely to be available only on the S Edition of the Japanese Rebel 250.
HONDA 2023 Rebel 500 European specs. Pearl Smoky Gray is one of the trendy earth colors.
This color will also be used on the Japanese Rebel 250.
HONDA 2023 Rebel 500 European version. Matte Gun Powder Metallic is a standard matte black.
This color will also be used on the Japanese Rebel 250.
Main Specifications of the 2022 Honda Rebel 500 in Japan (reference)
Overall Length x Overall Width x Overall Height: 2205 x 820 x 1090mm
Wheelbase: 1490mm
Seat height: 690mm
Vehicle weight: 190 kg
Engine: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, in-line 2-cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve, 471cc
Maximum output: 46 PS at 8,500 rpm
Maximum torque: 4.4 kg-m at 6500 rpm
Fuel tank capacity: 11 liters
Transmission: 6-speed return
Brakes: F=disc, R=disc
Tires: F=130/90-16, R=150/80-16
Price: (approx.) 5530 USD
