2025 Honda Rebel 500 Launched In India, Rivals Kawasaki Eliminator

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today launched the highly anticipated Rebel 500 in the Indian market. Bookings for this new cruiser motorcycle are now open at select BigWing Topline dealerships. The 2025 Honda Rebel 500 has been priced at Rs. 5.12 lakh, ex-showroom Gurugram (Haryana). It will be available exclusively in Gurugram, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, with deliveries commencing from June 2025 onwards.

Honda Rebel launched in India

Announcing the launch, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said- "We are delighted to introduce the globally acclaimed Rebel 500 in India. This much-anticipated cruiser motorcycle has received tremendous response across international markets, and we are confident it will appeal to Indian riders as well. The Rebel 500 is more than just a motorcycle - it's a statement of style, performance, and freedom. With its distinctive design, punchy performance, and Honda's trusted engineering, we believe it will resonate strongly with both seasoned and emerging riders across the country."

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Commenting on this announcement, Mr. Yogesh Mathur, Director, of Sales and Marketing, at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, commented- "We are very excited to bring the Rebel 500 to Indian shores. It has been a motorcycle that riding enthusiasts have been eagerly waiting for years, and it's now finally here. Designed to let you express your individuality, the Rebel 500 blends timeless cruiser styling with modern touches to stand apart from the crowd. With its unmistakable street presence, torquey engine, and laid-back ergonomics, the Rebel 500 is perfect for riders looking for a machine that's both engaging and a unique extension of their soul."

The Rebel 500 gets a tubular steel frame, and contemporary lines in a stripped-back, fat-tyred 'bobber' style. Blacked out to the maximum, with the minimum of paint, it will be offered in India only in the Standard variant in a single Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic color with seats for both rider & pillion. Crowned by the signature steeply raked fuel tank and fat handlebars. The Rebel 500 also gets an all-LED lighting system with a signature round headlight.

The Honda Rebel 500 is powered by a 471cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve, liquid-cooled parallel twin-cylinder engine, working jointly with a 6-speed gearbox, and produces 45.59 hp of maximum power at 8,500 RPM and 43.3 Nm.