The Rebel (CMX500 outside North America) launched for 2017 as a bobber-style cruiser powered by the familiar 471 cc parallel-twin from the CB500 line, tuned for low-end torque with a low 27.2-inch seat. Its maintenance mirrors the 500 family: 2.7 L of 10W-30 oil with the filter, DOT 4 brake fluid and NGK CPR8EA-9 plugs, but the cruiser chassis brings 16-inch tires at an even 29 psi front and rear, a shorter 112-link 520 chain with 25-35 mm slack, and a compact YTZ8V battery behind the side cover. A single 296 mm front disc and 240 mm rear disc do braking duty. The 2018 US owner's manual on Honda MotoPub documents the whole 2017-2021 run, which saw only color changes after 2018.
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | every 4,000 mi (6,400 km) or 1 yearMaintenance Schedule | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Brake fluid change | every 2 years | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Oil capacity (with filter) | 2.7 Lafter draining and filter change | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Oil capacity (without filter) | 2.5 Lafter draining | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Oil type | Pro Honda GN4 4-stroke oil (USA & Canada) or Honda 4-stroke oil | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Oil viscosity | SAE 10W-30API SG or higher, JASO MA | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Coolant capacity | 1.62 Lcooling system | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Brake fluid type (DOT) | DOT 4 | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Fuel capacity | 11.2 L2.96 US gal | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Oil drain plug | 30 Nu00b7mengine oil drain bolt | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | YTZ8V, 12V 7 Ah (10 HR) | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Headlight bulb | 12V 60/55 W | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Spark plug | NGK CPR8EA-9standard | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Spark plug gap | 0.8-0.9 mm | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Front tire size | 130/90-16M/C 67H | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Rear tire size | 150/80-16M/C 71H | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Front tire pressure (solo) | 29 psi200 kPa | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Rear tire pressure (solo) | 29 psi200 kPa | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
| Chain size | DID 520, 112 links | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) |
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| Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Oil capacity (with filter): 2.7 L | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Oil capacity (without filter): 2.5 L | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Oil type: Pro Honda GN4 4-stroke oil (USA & Canada) or Honda 4-stroke oil | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Oil viscosity: SAE 10W-30 | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Coolant capacity: 1.62 L | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Brake fluid type (DOT): DOT 4 | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Fuel capacity: 11.2 L | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Engine oil & filter: every 4,000 mi (6,400 km) or 1 year | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Brake fluid change: every 2 years | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Oil drain plug: 30 Nu00b7m | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Battery: YTZ8V, 12V 7 Ah (10 HR) | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Headlight bulb: 12V 60/55 W | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Spark plug: NGK CPR8EA-9 | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Spark plug gap: 0.8-0.9 mm | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Front tire size: 130/90-16M/C 67H | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Rear tire size: 150/80-16M/C 71H | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Front tire pressure (solo): 29 psi | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Rear tire pressure (solo): 29 psi | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Chain size: DID 520, 112 links | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |
| Chain Slack: 25-35 mm | 2018 Honda Rebel CMX500 Owner's Manual (Honda MotoPub, US) (p. Specifications, Service Data) | 2026-11-03 |