Honda CMX Rebel: history, specs, pictures
The Honda CMX500 Rebel was a twin, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Honda between 1986 and 2018. Max torque was 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 8500 RPM.
Honda CMX Rebel | |
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Also called | CMX500 Rebel, CMX 450 Rebel, CMX450 Rebel |
Production | 1986 - 2018 |
Class | Cruiser |
Engine | twin, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 67.0mm x 66.8mm |
Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
Horsepower | 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 8500RPM |
Torque | 31.72 ft/lbs (43.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
Fuel System | injection. pgm-fi with 34mm throttle bodies |
Ignition | computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: 41mm telescopic fork Rear: showa with pro-link system |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 130/90-16 |
Rear Tire | 1150/80-16 |
Wheelbase | 58.58 inches (1488 mm) |
Length | 86.14 inches (2188 mm) |
Width | 32.28 inches (820 mm) |
Height | 43.07 inches (1094 mm) |
Seat Height | 27.17 inches (690 mm) |
Weight | 383.6 pounds (174.0 Kg) (dry), 190.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 2.96 Gallon (11.20 Liters) |
Fuel Consumption | 3.85 liters/100 km (26.0 km/l or 61.10 mpg) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a liquid cooled twin, four-stroke. A 67.0mm bore x 66.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 471.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
DriveEdit
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate hydraulic.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 1150/80-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a showa with pro-link system. The CMX500 Rebel was fitted with a 2.96 Gallon (11.20 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 383.6 pounds (174.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.58 inches (1488 mm) long.
1987 Honda CMX 450 RebelEdit
The CMX 450 Rebel is a cruiser type bike with a 450cc engine, the same one installed on CB450. It has a maximum power of 27 Kw at 8000rpm and a maximum torque of 32 Nm at 7000rpm.