Honda Rebel 500 ABS vs Harley-Davidson Street 500 (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Rebel 500 ABSstacks up against the Harley-Davidson Street 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Rebel 500 ABSHarley-Davidson Street 500
Model year20252021
Price$6,799$9,950
Engine471 cc492 cc
Torque40 Nm
Weight188 kg223 kg
Seat height691 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity11.2 L3.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Twin piston, floating caliper, optional ABS
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Twin piston, floating caliper, optional ABS
TiresDunlop® 130/90-16 67H / Dunlop® 150/80-16 71H100/80-17 / 140/75-15

Honda Rebel 500 ABS vs Harley-Davidson Street 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Rebel 500 ABS and the Harley-Davidson Street 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Rebel 500 ABS brings its published horsepower in a 188 kg package, while the Harley-Davidson Street 500 counters with its own power figure at 223 kg. On price, the Honda Rebel 500 ABS has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: