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In the latest addition to its comprehensive 25 year model line-up , Hondahas announced upgrades to the CMX500 Rebel and CMX11000 Rebel – holders of the top two spots in the 2023 European custom bike sales charts .
For 25YM , the A2-friendly CMX500 - the best-selling custom motorcycle in Europe in 2021 , 2022 and 2023 - gains several subtle upgrades to improve ride comfort , visual impact and everyday practicality . A new rear bumpstop design improves the ride over rougher surfaces , whilst the seat has also been reprofiled and redesigned in a new urethane foam to increase rider comfort without any change to the extremely accessible 690mm height . The handlebar position has also been finely tuned for 25YM to create a more relaxed ‘ natural ’ seating position .
An easy transition between pillion and single occupancy has been facilitated through easy-to-remove pillion pad and rear footpegs , which also allows a wider range of accessories to be fitted . Optional extras are conveniently organised in to newly curated packs or as individually available items and include a rear rack , backrest , tank pads , flyscreen , nylon or leather saddlebags and much more to truly tailor the CMX500 Rebel to individual rider tastes and needs .
The CMX500 Rebel ‘ S ’ edition continues for 25YM and comes complete with factory-fit headlight cowl with smoke screen , retro style front fork covers and gaiters and a special brown diamond-stitch style seat and bronze wheels .
Much like its smaller sibling , the CMX1100 Rebel , which joined the line-up as a 21 year model , also receives a number of upgrades - to engine performance , comfort , riding ergonomics and technology . Plus , there ’ s a new addition : the CMX1100SE Rebel – a ‘ ready-to-go ’ Special Edition factory custom that drips street character thanks to the addition of a colour-matched nose cowl , specially designed fork leg gaiters , and a short , sporty front mudguard from the Genuine Honda Accessories range . The SE is also the first factory Honda since the RC213V-S to wear bar-end mirrors .
For all three CMX1100 Rebels , a more relaxed riding position is the key 25YM update . The handlebars have move rearward and upwards , the footpegs forward . The seat is now 10mm thicker , while overall seat height remains a very manageable 710mm .
The characterful 1,084cc parallel twin-cylinder engine has been overhauled for 25YM , with a higher compression ratio giving an even stronger low- and midrange punch and an enhanced , evocative exhaust note .
As ever , Throttle By Wire ( TBW ) management brings with it sophisticated rider aids : there are three default riding modes and one user defined option that allows control over a number of different parameters to suit riding conditions or rider mood , including engine power delivery , engine braking , the level of Honda Selectable Torque Control ( with integrated Wheelie Control ), and the shift schedule of the optional Dual Clutch Transmission ( DCT ), which is itself updated for smoother low-speed response . A new five-inch TFT display features customisable screens and the smartphone connectivity of Honda RoadSync , plus a USB-C socket also on the left of the unit .
The 25YM CMX500 Rebel will be available in the following colour options : Matt Dim Gray Metallic ** NEW ** Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic
The 25YM CMX500 Rebel ‘ S ’ Edition will be available in the following colour option : Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic Candy Energy Orange ** NEW **
The 25YM CMX1100 Rebel will be available in a new Pearl Hawkseye Blue ; the 25YM CMX1100T Rebel will be available in a new Iridium Gray Metallic .
The new-for-25YM CMX1100SE Rebel will be available in the following colour options : Flare Orange Metallic Mat Ballistic Black Metallic
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