2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500 vs Honda CL500
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500 72 cm Lowest seat here
- Honda CL500 79 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 7 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 46 hp (Honda CL500) up to 46.9 hp (2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500).
- Torque spans 43 Nm (2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500) up to 43.3 Nm (Honda CL500).
- Weight spans 185 kg (2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500) to 191 kg (Honda CL500).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | HONDA Rebel Asi 500 | Honda CL500 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | HONDA Rebel Asi 500 | Honda CL500 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 500cc |
| Power | 46.9hp | 46hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 43.3nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 185kg | 191kg |
| Front brake | Single 296mm disc | Single 310mm floating disc, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc | Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 72cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 110/80R19M/C 59H |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | 150/70R17M/C 69H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm fork; 5.5-inch travel | Telescopic 41mm Upright forks, 150mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks; 3.7-inch travel | Twin shock with 45mm round pipe swingarm, 5-step pre-load adjustment |
| Motorcycle type | Chopper – Cruiser | Naked |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 160km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 11 L – 4 L/100km | 12 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6499 | $6149 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
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2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500 vs 2023 Honda CL500: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500 and 2023 Honda CL500 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the Rebel Asi 500 has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Rebel Asi 500 and CL500 have very similar engine displacement (500 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
Rebel Asi 500 and CL500 have very similar peak power (46.9 hp vs 46 hp).
Torque
Rebel Asi 500 and CL500 have very similar listed torque (43 Nm vs 43.3 Nm).
Listed top speed
Rebel Asi 500 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (170 km/h vs 160 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Rebel Asi 500 has a modest listed weight advantage (185 kg vs 191 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: CL500 is listed higher (79 cm) than Rebel Asi 500 (72 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA Rebel Asi 500 vs Honda CL500?
HONDA Rebel Asi 500 is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph) vs 160 km/h (99 mph) for Honda CL500.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA Rebel Asi 500 or Honda CL500?
HONDA Rebel Asi 500 has 47 hp compared with 46 hp on the Honda CL500.
Which is lighter, HONDA Rebel Asi 500 or Honda CL500?
HONDA Rebel Asi 500 is lighter at 185 kg vs 191 kg for Honda CL500.
Which is better, HONDA Rebel Asi 500 or Honda CL500?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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