Honda Rebel 500 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350 — Modern Bobber Twin vs Timeless Thumper
ENGINEERING & RIDING VERDICT
Honda Rebel 500 offers more than double the horsepower (46.2 hp vs 20.2 hp), a 690 mm ultra-low seat, and tubeless fat tires for highway confidence; Classic 350 charms riders with pure 4,000 rpm long-stroke thump and classic steel craftsmanship.
Side-by-Side OEM Specification & Fluid Matrix
| Specification | Honda Rebel 500 (CMX500) | Royal Enfield Classic 350 / Meteor 350 (J-Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine · Power · Torque | 471 cc · 46.2 hp · 43.3 N·m | 349 cc · 20.2 hp · 27 N·m |
| Seat Height & Wet Weight | 690 mm (27.2 in) · 191 kg (421 lbs) | 805 mm (31.7 in) · 195 kg (430 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Range | 11.2 L → ~302 km (188 mi) | 13 L → ~455 km (283 mi) |
| Oil Capacity (With Filter) & Spec | 2.7 L (2.85 US qt) · SAE 10W-30 JASO MA | 1.7 L (1.80 US qt) · SAE 15W-50 JASO MA2 |
| OEM Oil Filter | 15410-MFJ-D01 / HF204 | RE 1570120 / HF168 |
| Tires & Cold Pressure (Solo) | 130/90-16 M/C 67H / 150/80-16 M/C 71H 29 / 29 PSI (200/200 kPa) |
100/90-19 M/C 57P / 120/80-18 M/C 62P 32 / 32 PSI (220/220 kPa) |
| Spark Plug & Battery | NGK CPR8EA-9 (×2) · YTZ8V | Bosch YR7MES (×1) · YTX9-BS / 12V 8Ah VRLA |
| Valve Check Interval | 24,000 km | 10,000 km |
DIY Wrenching & Maintenance Cost Differences
Rebel 500 runs liquid-cooled 10W-30 (2.7 L, spin-on HF204, 24,000 km shim valves), while Classic 350 runs air/oil-cooled 15W-50 (1.7 L, paper element, DIY-friendly screw-and-locknut valves every 10,000 km).
02 // ERGONOMIC & SPEC MATRIX
Interactive 1:1 Spec & Seat-Arch Footing Simulator
Calculates real-feel leg reach by factoring in thigh-splay seat arch width and dual-sport suspension sag—not just raw static seat height.