Honda Rebel 500 ABS vs Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom (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 Dark Custom. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Rebel 500 ABSHarley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom
Model year20252018
Price$6,799$6,848
Engine471 cc492 cc
Torque40 Nm
Weight188 kg206 kg
Seat height691 mm26 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-R17 / 140/75-R15

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

Picking between the Honda Rebel 500 ABS and the Harley-Davidson Street 500 Dark Custom 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 Dark Custom counters with its own power figure at 206 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: