I just picked up a 23' 500 ABS SE when I got my full license. The past year on my permit, Ive been riding my 22' Grom SP. The 500 is perfect for my size. Enough power for me.
@Lucas-yy3dh
Жыл бұрын
I loved your closing statement... its a yes for sure on the rebel 500
@jackturner1446
2 жыл бұрын
I got a 2022 500 SE ABS in Silver. I'm 49 years old and 5'-9 and It fits me pretty well. I put a Coffman muffler on it which is perfect and allowed me to put two full size Honda soft saddle bags on it. I installed an aftermarket Mustang seat but even with that seat my lower back starts to hurt after about 1-1/2 hours of riding (Probably My Age). I was looking to upgrade here about 4 months after buying it then I thought why, its paid off and is only $50 a month insurance with full coverage. I really do like it and it does everything I need.
@tychomoto
2 жыл бұрын
I just took a very long trip with stretches of about 3 hours without stopping, and I found the stock seat did make me somewhat uncomfortable after the second hour or so, but it wasn't unbearable. I tried the Mustang Tripper seat, but I found that pushed me too far forward, so I went back to the stock seat.
@JeanLacayack
Жыл бұрын
Hello from Germany, i went for a 3000km Trip on this beauty. The seat almost killed me, the engine instead was very reliable. Laying low on the fuel tank i reached speeds around 177km/h constantly. And i was packed, with tents and sleeping bags :). Hope you'll keep having fun, i love it! Just getting rid of the stock seat. Custom seat it's gonna be! Greetings from Berlin!
@tychomoto
Жыл бұрын
I did try the Mustang Tripper seat, but I found that it pushed me too far forward, toward the tank. I prefer the stock seat for that reason, but yeah, it's not the best seat around.
@BensDad2003
2 жыл бұрын
Really nice road you are riding on! Great review and thank you for sharing the ride and information.
@tychomoto
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This is Calaveras Rd. in the East Bay.
@motocron
Жыл бұрын
Good review! I also miss some extra power now and then, especially in highway scenarios like you pointed out. But the 500CCs does well enough with the speeds where I live. As a beginner bike I think the power band is very approachable and a great platform to build up your own rider confidence. I'm sorry you couldn't get hold of one with ABS - highly recommended and should be standard. It's been an amazing commuter and day-tripper in my experience so far. This summer I'm taking it on a 3000 km moto camping trip, and that will decide if this might be my forever-bike.
@andrewc6874
Жыл бұрын
Hey. I’m down in NZ and thinking about a Rebel 500 (or a Vulcan S) as a first bike and have viewed scores of YT videos on both. Needless to say, have quite a few unanswered (or conflicted) questions. This video nails it - for me at least. Thanks!
@MrGizzmondo
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I just gor a 500 SE, love it so far
@dalegarrard9446
Жыл бұрын
That road is gorgeous. Where is it?
@tychomoto
Жыл бұрын
Calaveras Rd. in NorCal.
@wingrider1004
Жыл бұрын
I always think it funny when people say a 500 cc motorcycle is, "A good little bike for beginners." We are way too testosteroned in this country. When I was growing up a 350 cc bike was a big bike. Nowadays, we compare everything to Hayabusas and Aprillia racers. Bigger is not better by default. Don't get pulled into that game.
@tychomoto
Жыл бұрын
I suppose this is in response to my saying that you'll outgrow the 300 too quickly? I don't have personal experience of that, but I did claim that as a result of conversations I've had with other people who did go for the 300 and lamented that they couldn't take it on the freeway comfortably. I agree that even 125cc is plenty for most things (as my trail 125 review attests), but most Americans live a few freeway stops away from where they work, and so it is something to keep in mind.
@sparkyohms4206
Жыл бұрын
Price? Your area.
@tychomoto
Жыл бұрын
i think i paid a little over 8k out the door, with fees and warranty. this is in northern california.
@matthewlizotte8904
Жыл бұрын
You possibly live in your own lil world were you can't imagine a 6ft person being comfortable on a rebel 500 but sorry to say this but big channel creators such as Bikes & Beards who is 6ft 4in rides a Honda Rebel 500 comfortably not to mention the weight limit on the rebel 500 is 400lbs so a lot of big berly people are also riding the rebel 500 comfortably.
@antimatterhorn
Жыл бұрын
I don't feel like I was so definitive about it, but I'm sure I mentioned that forward controls were an optional mod.
@matthewlizotte8904
Жыл бұрын
@@antimatterhorn if you go back and listen to what you actually said before bringing up the whole mod part was " the Rebel 500 can't be comfortable for tall or big people" that part alone was the statement I was talking about. As for mods. Shit they make and sell 16in 18in ape hanger bars for the Rebel cycles via Amazon.
@antimatterhorn
Жыл бұрын
@@matthewlizotte8904 lol that is not at all what i said
@TheOverlordOfProcrastination
5 ай бұрын
That’s hands down the slowest moving bike video I have ever watched. But I quite enjoyed it. Very chill.
@Toylopez240
Жыл бұрын
I’m doing research on what first bike to get but I think I’m going to go with the 500 video helped a lot
@63jafo
2 жыл бұрын
Once you have some experience you won't need a tach. It's feel and sound. If you hit the rev limiter you'll know it but my guess is you haven't. I've had my 500 for a couple of years and it will easily run 90+ all day long. It's very nimble and light but the seat does take quite a while to break into to you. I stuck with the stock seat but the "break in" was probably close to a year. It's funny hearing everyone call small displacement bikes beginner bikes. Any bike that someone started their riding career on is technically a starter bike!
@tychomoto
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't hit the rev limiter, and I tend to shift early anyway to keep the revs low and the ride smooth.
@63jafo
2 жыл бұрын
@@tychomoto That's normal and we all did it but keep in mind it's not good on that p twin to lug the engine around. If the bike feels sluggish after you shift you're probably shifting too soon.You'll find that sweet spot
@temor3608
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing such a great review!, I have been thinking to get one but I had some doubts about the seat and the speed on highway, after your video I am convinced it will be the best option.....
@dalegarrard9446
2 жыл бұрын
I have one and love it. Pretty much back roads most of the time, but seems to handle 75-80mph trips down the interstate pretty easily. Small saddlebags and a tank bag make possible short overnight excursions. Again, I love how this bike performs. 0-60 performance is crazy fast for a 500. Ride safe, have fun.
@tychomoto
2 жыл бұрын
yeah i have a small swingarm bag under my left leg (visible in the image for the kilkare woods video) from viking bags. it fits the frame on the left side perfectly. www.vikingbags.com/plain-sportster-swing-arm-bag
@andyincalimoto843
Жыл бұрын
I recognize Calaveras road anywhere! ride this road all the time I have a few videos on my channel. congrats on your first bike. hope to see you on the road.
@ethanrhanielle2474
Жыл бұрын
That bike revs till 9000 rpm it'll definitely push a lot more than you think. Don't be afraid to rev it out sounds like you haven't even touched the power band when u were on the highway. I'm 5'10 170 lbs and the rebel comfortably sat at 80 on the interstate. Had room to rev it out if I needed to pass too and it did it easily too. Maybe not as easily as a 1000cc engine but definitely easier than you think. It's got 47hp at 400 lbs it's Gunna be a quick little guy.
@tychomoto
Жыл бұрын
It's hard to get out of the mindset of what a cruiser bike should sound like, even when riding a bike with an engine that has a heritage closer to a sport or naked bike.
@bamboozle2515
Жыл бұрын
Its just like what you said, I got this far watched review like this again and again and somehow end up here, I also have the answer already too, ordered one at distributor 2 weeks ago, can't wait for the bike to arrive, and here I am leaving a comment!! What a wise man you are sir, Love your review also.
@WillTheThrill1020
Жыл бұрын
That comment made me laugh too. I am 51 and thinking this is the bike (1st one) for me.
@bryantdarris
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your 500 mile review as a new rider. The points that you brought up are consistent with more seasoned test riders. When i take the NSF this fall and show for my bike i'll remember your review.. Thank you for the time and post.
@j.a.g.8689
2 жыл бұрын
I like the review man, I've been thinking about getting one of these as a first bike so this was pretty helpful
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