-Gurugram, 19 May 2025: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today launched the highly anticipated Rebel 500 in the Indian market, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s premium motorcycle portfolio. Bookings for this new cruiser motorcycle are now open at select BigWing Topline dealerships. The All-New 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. The Rebel 500 blends timeless design with modern engineering, offering a unique ride experience for Indian motorcycling enthusiasts.
Announcing the launch, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, 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.”
Commenting on this announcement, Mr. Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “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.”
All-New Rebel 500: Express Your Individuality
The All-New Rebel 500 makes its debut in India with an authentic straight custom style that beautifully blends timeless design with advanced engineering. It features a retro cruiser aesthetic infused with contemporary design elements. The Rebel has been designed to be a slim motorcycle with a low seat height of just 690mm making it easy to ride, and unintimidating to manage at low speeds.
The Rebel’s tubular steel frame draws fresh, contemporary lines into stripped-back, fat-tyred ‘bobber’ style. Blacked out to the maximum, with the minimum of paint, it will be offered in India only in Standard variant in a single Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic colour with seats for both rider & pillion. Crowned by the signature steeply raked fuel tank and fat handlebars, it expresses an off-beat individuality from every angle. The Rebel 500 also gets an all-LED lighting system with signature round headlight.
Powering the Rebel 500 is a 471cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve, liquid-cooled parallel twin-cylinder engine that produces 34kW of maximum power at 8,500 RPM and 43.3 Nm of peak torque at 6000 RPM. This refined powertrain is paired with a 6-speed gearbox, delivering a smooth ride across city roads and highways alike. Matching its cruiser aesthetics, the Rebel’s powertrain’s character has been focused on a torque-heavy bottom-end output, with smooth and linear delivery throughout the rev-range. Moreover, its stubby exhaust provides a suitable cruiser soundtrack.
The Rebel 500 is underpinned by telescopic front forks and Showa dual shock absorbers at the rear, ensuring a comfortable and controlled ride. Braking duties are handled by a 296mm disc at the front and a 240mm disc at the rear, complemented by dual-channel ABS for enhanced safety. Dunlop tyres are fitted as standard with 130/90-16 front and 150/80-16 rear wheels. In terms of features, the Rebel 500 comes equipped with an inverted LCD display, offering clear readouts of essential information while adding a touch of modernity to the cruiser’s classic styling.
All-New Rebel 500: Price and Availability
The All-New 2025 Honda Rebel 500 has been priced at Rs. 5.12 lakh (ex-showroom Gurugram, Haryana). It will be available exclusively through BigWing Topline dealerships in Gurugram, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Bookings are now open for enthusiasts looking to embrace the cruiser lifestyle with deliveries commencing from June 2025 onwards. One can also book them online via Honda BigWing India’s official website (www.HondaBigWing.in).
| Model | Price (ex-showroom Gurugram) |
| Honda Rebel 500 | Rs. 5.12 lakh |