Honda Rebel 500 in India: specs, features and what to expect
Honda unveiled the Rebel 500 alongside the Rebel 300 in India on 24 July 2026. Here are the confirmed specs of the 471cc twin, its features and where it will sit.
When Honda unveiled the Rebel 300 in India on 24 July 2026, it brought a bigger sibling along: the Rebel 500. Same bobber-cruiser DNA, but with a twin-cylinder heart. Here’s what Honda confirmed.
Like the Rebel 300, the Rebel 500 will be manufactured locally in India. Reports point to an early-2027 launch, with pricing leaked around ₹4.7–5.5 lakh.
Confirmed engine & performance
| Spec | Figure |
|---|---|
| Engine | 471cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin |
| Power | ~46 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | ~43.3 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Kerb weight | 191 kg |
| Seat height | 690 mm |
The headline is that parallel-twin engine. Where the Rebel 300 uses a single, the 500 gets a smoother, punchier twin with noticeably more power and a proper twin-cylinder soundtrack — while keeping the same accessible 690 mm seat height.
Features
The Rebel 500 shares the India-spec kit shown on the 300:
- New circular TFT-style display
- Full-LED lighting (round LED headlamp)
- Dual-channel ABS
- Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)
- Optional E-Clutch variant for clutchless city riding — see our E-Clutch explainer
- Bobber styling: teardrop tank, two-piece seat, forward-set footpegs, blacked-out finish
Where it sits
At 471cc the Rebel 500 is a mid-capacity cruiser — bigger than the 286cc Rebel 300, but lighter and more accessible than the 648cc Royal Enfield twins it will inevitably be cross-shopped against. The key number is that 191 kg kerb weight: it’s around 50 kg lighter than a Super Meteor 650 or Shotgun 650, which completely changes how manageable it feels.
We’ve compared it directly:
- Rebel 500 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
- Rebel 500 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
- Rebel 500 vs the Royal Enfield 650 twins
Rebel 500 or Rebel 300?
If you’re deciding between the two Hondas, the 500 adds performance and highway ability; the 300 is lighter, cheaper and easier for new riders. Full breakdown in our Rebel 300 vs Rebel 500 comparison.
What’s still unconfirmed
- Price — leaked around ₹4.7–5.5 lakh; details in the Rebel 500 price analysis.
- On-sale date and bookings.
- Colour options for India.
We’ll update this page as Honda confirms the details.
This is an independent fan article. Rebel 300 India is not affiliated with Honda. Specifications and prices are expectations based on public information and may change at launch.