Lat September 27, Honda officially unveiled the 2023 Rebel 500 in Europe.
The lineup included a titanium-colored S edition, which had never been seen before, but the domestic version appears to be completely different from it. I would like to predict the details.
Is the first matte jeans blue metallic for the Rebel 500 in Japan?
The new 2023 Rebel 500 presented in Europe had four color variations: Candy Red, Pearl Gray, and Matte Black for the titanium-colored S Edition and STD. It was expected that several colors would be chosen from these for the Japanese version, but it appears that they will be completely different variations.
It is expected to be the first domestic Rebel 500 to be available in matte jeans blue metallic and pearl deep mud gray.
All colors will be revamped from the previous lineup of Black and Gray Metallic.
The engine complies with the 2020 emission regulations and is expected to go on sale in late January 2023.
HONDA 2020 Rebel 500 European version. The photo shows the 2020 Rebel 500 in Matte Jeans Blue Metallic, which was released in Europe in 2020. Since it appears that the LED headlights and other equipment will be continued, the 2023 model in Japan should be released in this color and almost in this form.
HONDA 2023 Rebel 500 European specs. The photo shows the European Pearl Smokey Gray, which is close in color and different from the Pearl Deep Mud Gray that is expected to appear in Japan. Although similar, it will actually be the same color as the GB350S in the upper left.
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.) 5515 USD
