Honda Unveils Updates To Rebel 500 & Rebel 300 Cruiser Motorcycles For 2020

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2020 Honda Rebel 500 cruiser motorcycle in Matte Armored Silver. (Photo courtesy of Honda.)

Honda recently announced a series of updates and new accessories coming to its Rebel 500 and Rebel 300 cruiser motorcycles in 2020. New features include an assist-slipper clutch that Honda says “reduces clutch-lever effort by 30%,” a redesigned headlight and taillight and added LED turn signals, a redesigned meter with gear selection and fuel level indicators, and a new thicker and denser seat. Another standout feature are new forks and shocks, both of which feature “stiffer spring rates” for better handling and support. No pricing information is available as of yet, but Honda indicates that the 2020 Rebel 500 and 300 motorcycles will be available starting in March 2020.

“The Rebel 500 and 300 are great examples of the sense of freedom that draws so many of us to motorcycling, which is why they’re the choice of new riders who want a fun ride but aren’t willing to sacrifice style,” says Chris Cox, manager of experiential marketing/public relations for American Honda. “With key updates to the 2020 model and an expanded suite of accessories, these models will deliver even more independence and enjoyment.”

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2020 Honda Rebel 300 cruiser motorcycle in Matte Blue Jeans Metallic. (Photo courtesy of Honda.)

More Rebel 500 & Rebel 300 Features

The Rebel 500 and Rebel 300 share many of the same features, including full transistorized ignitions, six-speed transmissions, and dual-shock rear suspensions as well as 58.7-inch (149-centimeter) wheelbases, 27.2-inch (69-centimeter) seat heights, and fuel tank capacities of 2.96 gallons (11.2 liters).

The Rebel 500 features a 471cc liquid-cooled parallel twin engine and has a curb weight of 408 pounds (185 kilograms); the Rebel 300 has a 286cc single-cylinder engine and a curb weight of 364 pounds (165 kilograms). The Rebel 500 is available in Matte Blue Jeans Metallic, Graphite Black, and Matte Armored Silver, and the Rebel 300 is available in Matte Blue Jeans Metallic, Graphite Black Metallic, and Matte Fresco Brown.

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Source: Honda