Undercutting Harley-Davidson and Indian, Honda's affordable Rebel 500 aims to give cruiser newbies a starter bike they can love. But is it wasted on beginners?

If you want to purchase your first motorcycle, you may have come across the Honda Rebel 500, but is it good for beginners? Here's what you need to know.

The 2025 Rebel 500 boasts all its predecessor’s finest features, a few new wrinkles and one seriously tempting price tag.

However, our focus today is on one Honda Rebel that nails it when it comes to offering what beginners need, and here’s why it remains the go-to starter cruiser in 2025.

Honda’s Rebel 500 fills the gap between entry-level cruisers and large-displacement machines.