2016 HONDA Rebel Review
Honda got it right when it releases the original CMX250 early as 1985, the overall design so little change has occurred, the fact that in the past three decades to prove.
Design - former rebel is to serve the Honda brand American sheet to a younger crowd, and does not seem to vary a bit. This little pocket cruiser sport too much detail, but not blatantly copy any particular brand or model was inspired by the American-made yacht market, but to establish a style all their own.
Teardrop tank to the upper line slid down two seats set aside in a low 26.6 inches tall, the shortest production it is only a few inches higher than the cruiser. Low seat height and 331 pounds of curb weight makes the rebel who might be particularly suitable for large cruiser route to the final entry level riders. Although equipped with only the metal sheet in the red or black, two colors have a very cool looking graphics tribal dress a little pot. After the rest of the machine sports a bobbed fenders, the stock wheels and chrome external shocks for the classic, old-fashioned atmosphere.
Chassis - steel constitute a simple, lightweight skeleton of a single stretch, double cradle frame. Steering head is really there to 30.6 degrees of rake, give it a chopper-type atmosphere, and promote the wheelbase of 57.1 inches 4.4 inches clues.
Yes ah OK, inverted fork is popular right ticket, but they do not fit with the rebel retro atmosphere, so Honda went 33 mm, right side up fork fit the bill, and provides 4.6 inches travel. A traditional, fork-arm with external support after the shock coil, and shock with adjustable spring preload.
Light bicycle brakes can escape small way, with the rebels is no exception. A double single pot caliper front brake disc combination, as well as a mechanical rear drum brake grip. I know the drum for the appearance and all, but really, I do not think throwing in the back of the disc will ruin style.
Transmission - Honda Rebel 234 ml running this mill. Square, 53 mm × 53 mm, through a 26 mm, constant carbohydrates, help it achieve approximately 84 miles of the air-cooled engine aspiration. This mill to carry features, my old '87 450 no; that is automatically adjusted, the cam chain tensioner and the capacitor discharge ignition (CDI), abandon and Direct chain, and pointed out that adjustment.
One thing, the same is a good, old, screws and - locknut valve adjustment, which makes the specific point of routine maintenance a breeze, and only two valves for each cylinder of a total of four, This is a quick job well. Five-speed gearbox and final drive chain complete running gear.
Specifications 2016 HONDA Rebel
| Drivetrain: | |
|---|---|
| Engine: | air-cooled parallel-twin |
| Displacement: | 234 cc |
| Bore And Stroke: | 53 mm x 53 mm |
| Fuel System: | Single 26 mm diaphragm-type constant-velocity (CV) carburetor |
| Ignition: | CD |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 |
| Valve Train: | SOHC; two valves per cylinder |
| Transmission: | Five-Speed |
| Final Drive: | O-ring-sealed chain |
| Chassis: | |
| Suspension, Front: | 33 mm fork; 4.6-inch travel |
| Suspension, Rear: | Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 2.9-inch travel |
| Rake: | 30.6 degrees |
| Trail: | 4.4 inches |
| Brake, Front: | Single-disc with twin-piston caliper |
| Brake, Rear: | Drum |
| Tire, Front: | 3.00-18 |
| Tire, Rear: | 130/90-15 |
| Dimensions: | |
| Wheelbase: | 57.1 inches |
| Seat Height: | 26.6 inches |
| Details: | |
| Model Id: | CMX250 |
| Curb Weight: | 331 pounds |
| Fuel Capacity: | 2.6 gallons |
| Fuel Reserve: | 0.7 gallon |
| Miles Per Gallon: | 84 mpg |
| Emissions: | Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment |
| Warranty: | One Year Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan |
| Available Colors: | Black, Candy Red |
| Price: | $4,190 |
