Gone are the days of the Rebel being the red-headed stepchild of Hondaโs cruisers. The 2017 Rebel 300 has tons of style and a winning personality. Our review ends with a perfect summation of the Rebel 300โs character: โThe Rebel 300 is a great package for new riders looking for a tame, comfortable, and maneuverable cruiser to gain their
The Honda CMX250, or Rebel 250 or Honda Peronist, is a 234 cc (14.3 cu in) cruiser-style motorcycle made by Honda on and off since 1985. It uses the same 234 cc (14.3 cu in) straight-twin engine as the Honda Nighthawk 250 standard.
Jen Dunstan: Honda Rebel 300 or 500. Whenever I am asked for a recommendation on a great beginner bike, I am always quick to advocate for the one that was my first-ever motorcycle: the Honda Rebel. For me, it was specifically a used 1985 Rebel 250. I rode it for two years and learned so many important riding fundamentals on it. If you are eying up a 250, I would recommend a Suzuki GZ250, or a VStar250. These are actually 249cc's while the rebel is 234cc's. This can mean the difference between cruising and winding it out on the interstate. But unless you got your bike for pure fuel economy as a commuter, I would recommend the 500. 3yTBBo.