Honda Rebel® 500 SE vs Suzuki GS500F (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Rebel® 500 SEstacks up against the Suzuki GS500F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Rebel® 500 SESuzuki GS500F
Model year20262014
Price$6,999
Engine471 cc487 cc
Weight190 kg
Seat height690 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity11.0 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.
TiresDunlop® 130/90-16 67H / Dunlop® 150/80-16 71H120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Honda Rebel® 500 SE vs Suzuki GS500F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Rebel® 500 SE and the Suzuki GS500F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Rebel® 500 SE brings its published horsepower in a 190 kg package, while the Suzuki GS500F counters with its own power figure.

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: