Rebel500, Rebel1100 – the Honda CMX500 and CMX1100 as bobber and cruiser

The Honda Rebel at a glance

From the beginner bobber to the big cruiser

The Rebel is Honda’s cruiser range: low seat, wide handlebar, bobber lines. It comes in two sizes – the Rebel 500 as the CMX500 and the Rebel 1100 as the CMX1100.

The difference is more than engine size: with 34 kW the Rebel 500 is approved for category A restricted straight from the factory, which makes it one of the few starter bikes that does not look like a compromise. The Rebel 1100 plays in another league – 1,084 cc, 65 kW, and a dual clutch transmission if you want one.

We stock the 2025 and 2026 model years. Which version is available right now – with colour, mileage and price – is shown in the bike list further down this page.

Buy a Honda Rebel 500

471 cc, 34 kW, approved for A restricted ex works

The Rebel 500 is the most sought-after machine in the range – for good reason. It looks like a proper bobber, yet with 34 kW it is approved for category A restricted straight from the factory. Not a big bike held back by a restrictor, but a motorbike built for this category.

The low seat makes it accessible for shorter riders too – both feet on the ground is worth more on a first bike than most spec sheets suggest. The 471 cc twin pulls cleanly from low revs and does not need to be wrung out.

The Special Edition differs in colour scheme and equipment details; technically it is identical. Both versions are here with us in Volketswil ZH.

Buy a Honda Rebel 1100

1,084 cc, 65 kW, category A

The Rebel 1100 takes the lines of its smaller sister and puts a far bigger engine underneath: 1,084 cc and 65 kW. The twin comes from the Africa Twin – plenty of torque low down, no obsession with revs.

Despite the power it remains a CMX1100: low seat, relaxed posture, cruiser character. You ride it on category A.

It is available with a manual gearbox, with a dual clutch transmission, as a Touring version and as a Special Edition – the differences are described in the next section.

Honda Rebel 1100 DCT

A cruiser without a clutch lever

The Rebel 1100 DCT has a dual clutch transmission: no clutch lever, no gear pedal. That suits a cruiser particularly well – rolling along without constantly shifting is exactly what this design was made for.

The Touring version brings more wind protection and luggage capacity as standard – it is aimed at anyone covering longer distances. It is also available with the dual clutch as the Rebel 1100 Touring DCT.

The Special Edition relies on its own colour scheme and equipment details; engine and chassis stay the same. Further models with automatic transmission are listed on our page for automatic motorbikes.

Second hand, demonstrator and demo bikes

Our used and previously demonstrated Rebel machines

What you see in the list here are our second hand machines, demonstrators and demo bikes. If nothing appears in it, we currently have none in stock for direct sale. But as soon as the demo period is over, nearly new motorbikes go on sale on a rolling basis.

Please do ask. Nearly new demonstrator, demo and good second hand machines come in continuously – often as trade-ins, before they are advertised, or once the demo period has ended. Tell us what you are looking for: we will get in touch as soon as something suitable arrives, and we are happy to reserve it for you.

We take your current bike in part exchange. Bring it round or send us photos and details – we will make you an offer and set it against the purchase price.

Honda Rebel accessories and custom work

Fitted and set up in our own workshop

Honda offers both assembled accessory packs and individual parts for the Rebel. We fit everything here in Volketswil ZH, set it up and check the approval where one is required.

The Rebel is a machine many people customise – that is part of the bobber idea. Tell us how you want to ride it; the recommendation follows from that.

Honda Rebel servicing and maintenance

Our own workshop, Honda-trained

We service the Rebel in our own workshop: servicing to the manufacturer’s schedule, oil changes, brakes, tyres, chain and sprocket sets, and preparation for the roadworthiness test. We keep the service book up to date – that protects the value when you later sell the machine.

Maintenance also covers what crops up between appointments: a tyre before a tour, a battery after the winter, a brake pad. Give us a call – we usually find a slot at short notice.

The dual clutch transmission of the Rebel 1100 DCT needs no special treatment, but it does need clean work to the schedule. We are set up for that. We also source spare parts for older model years.

Everything about servicing, repairs and running costs is on our page for motorcycle service and workshop.

The Honda Rebel compared

Honestly, it comes down to style

Rebel 500 against Rebel 1100: the 500 for everyone on A restricted and for beginners, the 1100 for riders with category A who want torque and touring ability. Visually both stay unmistakably Rebel.

Against a naked bike: a CB 650 R is sportier and more upright. If you want the low seat, the stretched-out position and the bobber line, you stay with the Rebel.

Against other custom bikes: with the CL500 and the GB350 Honda builds further machines in this direction – scrambler and retro rather than bobber. You will find the overview on our page for cafe racers and custom bikes.

As a first motorbike: the Rebel 500 sits near the top of our list for beginners – low centre of gravity, an even-tempered engine, and no compromise in how it looks.

Courses and training for Rebel riders

From the learner permit to safety training

What decides a tight situation is rarely the engine: braking on a wet surface, swerving, where you look. More speed and more lean angle never come from courage or risk, but from coordination and timing – ride faster than your technique allows and sooner or later you go down.

Anyone starting out on the Rebel 500 gains the most here: the machine forgives a lot, but it is no substitute for riding technique.

Training happens away from the road. Off-road the surface is uneven, speeds are lower and the time window is wider – a light bike forgives more. Afterwards you transfer the technique to your own machine.

Courses and dates at the MX-Academy: small groups with individual analysis, led by Chris Möckli, twice European champion, supported by Honda Switzerland. If you still need the licence, the process is described on our motorcycle licence page.

Buy a Honda Rebel at Honda Motorrad Zurich

Advice, test ride and handover

We are a Honda Dream Dealer in Volketswil ZH, a few minutes from Zurich. The available Rebel machines are shown in the list on this page – with colour, mileage, equipment and price, straight from our own stock.

Test ride. On a bobber the seating position decides everything – you cannot read that, you have to ride it. We will get the version you want ready, and if you like, the Rebel 500 and the Rebel 1100 one after the other. We charge a contribution towards costs for this, which we credit against the purchase.

Part exchange. We take your current motorbike in part exchange – another make as well.

Handover. We fit accessories before handover; the machine is checked and set up by our workshop. After that we remain your point of contact for servicing and maintenance.