If you are looking for a bike that is also stylish and provides comfort on long rides, then Honda has brought a great option for you. Japanese two-wheeler brand Honda has introduced its famous middleweight cruiser motorcycle 2026 Honda Rebel 500 with a new color option. The company has made minor cosmetic changes to this model, but has mechanically kept it as before. Let’s know, what’s special is this new Rebel 500.
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What’s new
The company has not made much changes to the design in the Honda Rebel 500 of the 2026 model year, but the new color options added to it give it a more premium look. The base variants now feature Pearl Black and Pearl Smoky Gray colors, which give the bike a modern and elegant feel. At the same time, the top-spec SE variant has been given a new Pearl Blue shade, which makes it even more attractive than before.
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The color update may take small changes, but it gives a new dimension to the entire look and road appearance of the bike. Honda’s move has been taken into consideration by youth and style-loving riders.
Engine and performance
The new 2026 Honda Rable 500 features the same old but reliable engine as the current model. It gets a 471cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine, known for its smooth performance and strong torque delivery. This engine comes with a 6-speed gearbox and performs brilliantly on every type of road, be it the city or highway.
Its weight and suspension setup make it extremely balanced, so that the rider does not feel tired even on long rides. Honda has designed it in such a way that it is not only suitable for new riders, but also experienced bikers.
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Price and Availability
Sales of the 2026 Honda Rebel 500 in the international market will begin in January 2026. Its base model is priced at $ 6,799 (about Rs 5.98 lakh), while the SE variant will cost $ 6,999 (about Rs 6.15 lakh). At the same time, the current Rebel 500 in India is priced at Rs 5.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The bike comes to India as CBU (Completely Built Unit) and can be purchased from Honda BigWing Topline Dealerships (Gurgaon, Mumbai and Bengaluru).