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Honda CMX 500 Rebel ABS - [2017]
This edition of the Honda CMX 500 Rebel ABS is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin.This particular Honda CMX 500 has a 471cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 2017 CMX 500 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CMX 500's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim | 1982cc.1994 Suzuki VS 400 Intruder | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 185 kgs (407 lbs) this makes the Honda CMX 500 Rebel ABS in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
The 2017 Honda CMX 500 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 471cc 8 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 46.9 bhp (34 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CMX 500 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1979 Kawasaki KZ 650 C has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2017 Honda CMX 500 Rebel ABS.
The 2017 Honda CMX 500 Rebel ABS has a Power to weight ratio of 253.5 bhp per ton and 171.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 CMX 500 competing with the 1979 Kawasaki KZ 650 C [278.4 bhp\ton] and the 1982 Kawasaki Z 650 DOHC [278.4 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CMX 500 generating around 171.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1992 Kawasaki KR 1 S [196.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1990 Kawasaki KR 1 S [196.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 14.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 14.9 secs, this makes the Honda CMX 500 Rebel ABS similar in acceleration to the 2022 Honda CMX 500 Rebel SE (14.6 secs) and the 2022 Honda CMX 500 Rebel SE (14.6 secs). This Honda CMX 500 Rebel ABS also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2017 Honda CMX 500 Rebel ABS and the 1983 Yamaha XJ 400 Z-E
When talking about the performance of the 2017 Honda CMX 500 Rebel ABS on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1983 Yamaha XJ 400 Z-E (0 secs) and the 1988 Honda NT 650 V Revere (0 secs).
The 2017 version of the Honda CMX 500 Rebel ABS has a maximum speed of 99mph.
Top Speed of the 2017 CMX 500 equals the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2017 Honda CMX 500 Rebel ABS then how about a 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS (110 mph) and the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS SE (110 mph).
