Rebel is best balanced for its smaller displacement
The land of freedom, The United States of America. Our review of HONDA's new Rebel starts from the amazon of custom culture, California.
"A middle and a small size motorcycle in the home of big motorcycles??" You may wonder, but actually the new Rebel was welcomed by locals as a new style of motorcycle!
Front Rebel 500, behind Rebel 300. Identical expect the engines.
Everything about the new Rebel is out of the box. First surprise was to hear Rebel was built to perfectly balance for 300cc engine even they created 500cc model as well.
Basic difference is only the displacement 500cc or 300cc
Rebel 300, more space between frame and engine
Rebel 500, well volumed with strong presence
Riding around Los Angeles on Rebel, the word "FREEDOM of America" meant something different from what we have in our mind. The real FREEDOM is to accept everything new, not rejecting before tasting it. The very simple Rebel is actually the FREEDOM itself.
It is just simply COOL!!
Machine and rider fit perfectly each other to complete the total design of Rebel.
To be honest, Rebel looks much better in person, and is well designed to complete the look with rider on it. Three-dimensional design is sexy and sensual.
What is about riding a big and heavy motorcycle with fatigue? Isn't it much cooler that you have the control of the machine and ride it with your style? Simple and compact. This is what Rebel is all about.
Be COOL with your style!
Rebel500 is like an American V8 Engine
The first test ride was on 500cc model. Why? Because "Bigger the Better", right? lol
Rebel 500 is good, yes, is GOOD! It isn't rough as Harley, however, it feels like driving an American 5000cc V8 engine. Especially at lower rpm, the engine is rich and powerful but SILKY. It is a great surprise that a 500cc engine can produce such rich and profound feel.
Vivid fluorescence Yellow
Cruising along the coast line of Venice Beach with roaring base sound is just so GREAT. This is an experience nobody can forget.
In addition, Some more special happened!
While waiting for signal to turn green on Yellow Rebel, a beautiful Californian girl on a car beside rolls down window and says " Cool Motorcycle! " with a big smile on her face.
Is this Rebel Magic? Rides fun and adds more to your life.
So it was a great pleasure to ride 500cc,,, but wait for more,, 300cc is even better,,,
300cc is the bet!
Matte White Rebel 300. Smart and Cool look.
The next ride is 300cc Rebel. And this is as GREAT as 500cc or even better. What HONDA engineer told, "Rebel is designed to perfectly balance with 300cc engine" becomes reality once you ride it.
It is obvious that 300cc model is lighter than 500cc, however, it is much more energetic compared to 500cc model's mellow ride.
Throttle response is much quicker than 500cc. Also popping exhaust sound and direct engine vibration juice your riding excitement!
Rebel 300 is the best match for roads of Los Angeles!
It is stable as 500c because it is the same frame, but 300cc model is quicker in turns, too.
Imagine a big displacement motorcycles trying to maneuver sudden holes or objects on roads of Los Angeles. Rebel 300 changes the rough roads of Los Angeles to a FUN track thanks to its light and quick motion!
So will it fit tight and narrow streets of Japan??
Well, it is nonsense to compare to enormously wide roads of the States, but sure 250cc model will suit the street of Japan.
Soft handling by Fat tyre, light weight frame and lithe suspension balanced perfectly
new style for frame work and seat design. not a traditional HONDA style
Super simple but nicely designed speedometer
Even though test riding on unfamiliar roads and unstable conditions, Rebel 300 provides extra comfort to enjoy scenery and riding pleasure. Whether in California or Japan or somewhere else, it is always important that rider have extra space to enjoy riding or to be ready for unpredictable event. Rebel 300 is a superb as a machine but also has extra capacity to support rider to enjoy pure riding pleasure.
Be a Rebel for FREEDOM
It is usually said that in America "Bigger is Better", however, this HONDA Rebel is actually the Rebel to suggest a new way of riding motorcycle.
Rebel is an ANTITHESE to formality, Rebel is born to be the partner of pioneers of this era. The FREEDOM of California and the new HONDA Rebel have the spirit in common, "Be a Rebel for FREEDOM"
Displacement is not a matter, break the common sense!
If you are one of the common sense breaker, Rebel will be your perfect match. Be hyped by the new style or reject to believe to be tradition. It is your choice and that is FREEDOM.
The conclusion after riding Rebel in California is
"Rebel is something never existed, and it is the motorcycle to represent frontier sprit of new HONDA"
Estimated to start delivery soon in Japan, stay tuned for HONDA's sprit, BE a Rebel.
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