Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Honda Launches Rebel 500 Cruiser in India at ₹5.12 Lakh
Honda is bringing its Rebel 500 cruiser motorcycle to India.
It costs around ₹5.12 lakh and will be available in one color.
The bike has a 471cc engine and a 6-speed gearbox.
It features a round LED headlamp and an LCD display.
Bookings are open now, but you'll have to wait until June 2025 to get one.
This bike is imported, so it's a completely built unit.
The Rebel 500 is designed with classic cruiser styling with a modern twist.
Honda expects the bike to be a hit among Indian riders, much like it is in other countries.
Honda launched the Rebel 500 cruiser motorcycle in India.
The bike is priced at ₹5.12 lakh (ex-showroom, Gurugram).
Bookings are open with deliveries starting in June 2025.
It is imported as a completely built unit (CBU) in a single variant.
The Rebel 500 competes with the Kawasaki Eliminator 500 and Royal Enfield models.
- Who
- Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI)
- What
- Honda launched the Rebel 500 cruiser motorcycle.
- When
- Launched Monday, with deliveries starting in June 2025.
- Where
- India (Gurugram, Mumbai, and Bengaluru dealerships).
- Why
- To introduce a globally acclaimed cruiser motorcycle to the Indian market.
Competitors
Consumers
Design and Style
Competitors
May not suit riders who prefer a more traditional or sportier aesthetic.
Consumers
Appeals to riders seeking a unique blend of cruiser style and modern features.
Price and Competition
Competitors
Pricing compared to competitors can be an issue for price sensitive consumers.
Consumers
Offers a balance of performance and design for potential buyers.
- Model
- Honda Rebel 500
- Price
- ₹5.12 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Engine
- 471cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin
- Power
- 45.59 BHP at 8,500 rpm
- Torque
- 43.3 Nm at 6,000 rpm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Color
- Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic
- Deliveries
- June 2025