Gem Classic Exhaust Review for Honda Rebel 500
Before you begin wondering if you've taken your medication this morn, let me preface this review of the new 2017 Honda Rebel 300 with the fact that it volition share a lot of thoughts and observations with last week's review of the Rebel 500 that was introduced simultaneously. These two bikes share everything in common, except for the sewing machine some little old lady left within the chassis of the 300.
2017 Honda Rebel 300 Review: Beginning Ride
The Rebel 300 is 2017's closest relative to the classic, outgoing, and affordable Rebel 250 that motorcyclists have become familiar with since its debut in 1985. The Rebel is known by many as the bicycle they learned on, may accept even taken that special girl to prom on, just almost importantly triggered their passion for bikes. The Rebel 300 carries on the "my-first-bike" torch starting at a very reasonable $4,399 for the base model, and $4,699 with ABS.
The niggling cruiser that doesn't look so piddling at first glance.
Honda designed the all new Rebel to be a bare canvas for new riders to customize and make their own, which is largely responsible for the Rebel's minimalist, blank-bones styling. From the blacked-out components, the classic single big round LED headlight, the angled teardrop tank, and the exposed trellis frame, Honda has taken the Rebel in a new management that I am a fan of. Honda decided non to simply make a miniature cruiser, lead engineer Keita Mikura pointed out, but an outgoing bike that shares its styling with big-boy cruisers, including its broad 130/90-sixteen front tire and 150/eighty-16 rear with bikes like the Indian Scout.
If we're talking customization, I would go ahead and remove the total steel rear fender that was purposefully designed by Honda to be easily disposed of via few bolts, giving it the consummate bobber look that the kids sure do love these days, besides equally add together some clip-ons because dammit, I think that would look cool. Color options for the standard Insubordinate 300 are Matte Pearl White, Matte Silver Metal, Black, and Red, and puzzlingly simply Black for the ABS model.
The CBR300R's user-friendly Single finds a new home.
In add-on to the facelift, the Rebel 300 has gotten an overdue performance upgrade bringing information technology into the modern fuel-injected era. Instead of the erstwhile air-cooled carbureted 250cc Twin that barely chugged your prom date uphill, the Rebel 300 gets its mojo straight from the CBR300R, a fuel-injected liquid-cooled 286cc Single with four valves-per-cylinder, tuned for the Insubordinate to evangelize better bottom-end power than its sportier cousins and surprisingly capable of huffing upwardly a pretty sweetness growl even with the stock exhaust. You'll be thankful for the claimed 71-mpg fuel efficiency, allowing a range of 210 miles on the 2.96 gallon tank the Rebel is equipped with.
Compared to the Hyosung GD250 I sampled a few weeks agone, the Insubordinate is light years ahead in its manual, and, well, its overall quality. A Rebel 300 rider winds upwards shifting a lot, flying up through the gearbox from every end, with get-go gear barely making it through 15 mph. I could see this bike beingness great for meek beginners or for just putting around town. Highway speeds are pushing it simply do-able, and with its comfort and handling, the Rebel 300 holds its footing. Still, I'd try to find the extra $i,600 for the more capable Insubordinate 500.
The instruments and controls are basic, with a circular LCD panel that includes displays for a speedometer, clock, fuel guess, and odometer.
The neutral riding position fits well with this wheel'due south overall goal of approachability. I give thanks my lucky stars Honda had the sense to avoid the tailbone-crunching outstretched cruiser peg position, and that the bars have been positioned in a natural location that has the arms out directly with a slight elbow bend. All together the Rebel'southward ergonomics and stature with its depression 27.2 inch seat top will fit virtually riders well and provide plenty of condolement.
The 6-foot-tall me fit fine on the Insubordinate 300's almost identical twin.
Even after gaining the 33 pounds along with 52cc from the Insubordinate 250's specs, the Rebel 300 feels light and nimble. It shines when riding through heavy 50.A. traffic and tight parking lots, feeling stable and easily maneuvered, merely also keeps steady and confident at highway speeds. That is until the uber-soft suspension hits a series of bumps and begins bobbing away, even scraping pegs when cornering hard and pushing the ol' girl. The Rebel is a great handling bike that is held back by its soft intermission, but then once more, the blazon of rider to button the 300 to such a bespeak isn't exactly the Rebel's target audience, and the softness is appreciated at slower speeds providing a cushy ride on the 4.eight inches of front end travel on the 41mm front fork, and the 3.8 inches of travel from the rear shocks.
The Rebel'south new rear Nissin disc restriction and preload-adjustable shocks.
Along with the engine, the Rebel has gotten a braking upgrade as you can now notice disc brakes at the front and rear compared to the previous generation'south forepart disc and rear drum brake. With the Rebel's relatively light weight, and Honda's high standards even for its "affordable" bikes' components, the brakes work neat and provide plenty of stopping ability.
With the Rebel'south target audience in mind, and Honda's high standards for terminate quality and ease of use, the Insubordinate 300 is a great packet for new riders looking for a tame, comfortable, and maneuverable cruiser to gain their confidence on.
| 2017 Honda Rebel 300 Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | 286cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder 4-stroke |
| Bore And Stroke | 78mm 10 63mm |
| Consecration | PGM-FI |
| Ignition | Full transistorized ignition |
| Compression Ratio | x.seven:one |
| Valve Railroad train | DOHC; 4 valves per cylinder |
| Transmission | Vi-Speed |
| Final Drive | O-ring-sealed chain |
| Front Intermission | 41mm fork; 4.eight inches travel |
| Rear Interruption | Dual shocks with three.8 inches travel |
| Front Brake | Hydraulic disc |
| Rear Brake | Hydraulic disc |
| Front Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 150/80-16 |
| Rake | 28°0′ (Caster Angle) |
| Trail | 110mm (4.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 inches |
| Seat Tiptop | 27.2 inches |
| Adjourn Weight | 364 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel-ready to ride) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.96 gallons |
| Emissions | Meets electric current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment. |
| Available Colors | Matte Pearl White, Matte Silver Metallic, Blackness, Red |
| Warranty | 1 year Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Programme |
Source: https://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/honda/2017-honda-rebel-300-review-first-ride.html
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