Honda Rebel 500: seat height & fit
Can you flat-foot the Honda Rebel 500? Its 27.2" (69 cm) seat height is only half the story — here's the inseam you actually need once sag, seat width and boots are accounted for.
| Seat height (unladen) | 27.2" / 69 cm |
|---|---|
| Wet weight | 421 lb / 191 kg |
| Style | cruiser |
| Seat width | narrow |
| Inseam to flat-foot | ~25.0" |
| Inseam for balls of feet | ~24.0" |
| Lowering options | Available |
| Approx. MSRP | $6,499 |
Fit by inseam
What you can expect on the Honda Rebel 500 at a range of inseams, wearing riding boots:
| Inseam | Fit verdict |
|---|---|
| 28" | Both feet flat |
| 29" | Both feet flat |
| 30" | Both feet flat |
| 31" | Both feet flat |
| 32" | Both feet flat |
| 33" | Both feet flat |
Frequently asked
- What is the seat height of the Honda Rebel 500?
- The Honda Rebel 500 has a published unladen seat height of 27.2 inches (69 cm). Under your weight the suspension sags roughly 1.2 inch, so the effective height you reach is a little lower.
- Can short riders flat-foot the Honda Rebel 500?
- You can plant both feet flat on the Honda Rebel 500 from roughly a 25.0-inch inseam, and get the balls of both feet down from about 24.0 inches (in riding boots). Below that you're on tiptoes.
- Can the Honda Rebel 500 be lowered?
- Yes. Off-the-shelf lowering options exist for the Honda Rebel 500 — lowering links, a lower seat, or a suspension lowering kit can typically recover around an inch and a half, often enough to move a tiptoe fit to balls-of-the-feet.
Lowering & gear for the Honda Rebel 500
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