Honda Rebel 500 Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the Honda Rebel 500.

This maintenance schedule applies to the following model:

Honda Rebel 500

The Honda Rebel 500 is a cruiser motorcycle intended for on-road riding. Rebel 500 is powered by a 471cc, eight-valve, liquid-cooled parallel twin with strong bottom-end torque and smooth, linear power delivery. The Rebel’s tubular steel frame is brand new and draws fresh, contemporary lines into stripped-back, fat-tired ‘bobber’ style. The low, lean silhouette is crowned by an iconic fuel tank, aggressively raked front end, and fat 16-inch tires on large-diameter wheels.

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Honda Rebel 500 Maintenance Schedule

Below is the maintenance schedule for the Honda Rebel 500.

The maintenance for the Honda Rebel 500 is broken into two sections: Emission-Related Items and Non-Emission-Related Items.

Periodic Maintenance Chart

Items		x 1000 mi	0.6	4	8	12	16	20	24
Emission-Related Items		x 1000 km	1	6.4	12.8	19.2	25.6	32	38.4	Regular Replace
Fuel Line	X				I		I		I
Throttle Operation	X				I		I		I
Air Cleaner*2						R			R
Crankcase Breather*3				C	C	C	C	C	C
Spark Plug	XX						R
Valve Clearance	XX						I
Engine Oil			R		R		R		R	1 Year
Engine Oil Filter			R				R
Engine Idle Speed	X				I		I		I
Radiator Coolant*5					I		I		I	3 Years
Cooling System	X				I		I		I
Secondary Air Supply System	X						I
Evaporative Emission Control System*4	X						I
Non-Emission-Related Items
Drive Chain		Every 600 mi (1000 km): I L
Brake Fluid*5				I	I	I	I	I	I	2 Years
Brake Pads Wear				I	I	I	I	I	I
Brake System					I		I		I
Brake Light Switch					I		I		I
Headlight Aim					I		I		I
Clutch System				I	I	I	I	I	I
Side Stand					I		I		I
Suspension	X				I		I		I
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners	X				I		I		I
Wheels/Tires	XX				I		I		I
Steering Head Bearings	XX				I		I		I

X: Intermediate. We recommend service by your Honda dealer, unless you have the necessary tools and are mechanically skilled. Procedures are provided in an official Honda Service Manual
XX: Technical. In the interest of safety, have your motorcycle serviced by your dealer.

Maintenance Procedures:

I: Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace, if necessary
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean

Notes:

*1: At higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here.
*2: Service more frequently if the motorcycle is ridden in unusually wet or dusty areas.
*3: Service more frequently when riding in rain or at full throttle.
*4: 50 STATE (meets California).
*5: Replacement requires mechanical skill.

Tyre size and tyre pressure for the Honda Rebel 500

The Honda Rebel 500 has the following tyres and tyre sizes standard:

Front: 130/90-16M/C 67H
Rear: 150/80-16M/C 71H

Tire type: Bias-ply, tubeless

Recommended Tires:

2017-2019:

Front: DUNLOP D404F Q
Rear: DUNLOP D404 Q

2020:

Front: DUNLOP D404F QA
Rear: DUNLOP D404 QA

The manual for the Honda Rebel 500 recommends the following tyre pressures (when cold):

Front: 29 psi (200 kPa, 2.00 kgf/cm2)
Rear: 29 psi (200 kPa, 2.00 kgf/cm2)

About the Honda Rebel 500

The Honda Rebel is a low, lean silhouette that is crowned by an iconic fuel tank, aggressively raked front end and fat 16 inch tires on large-diameter wheels. The stamped-steel rear fender and narrow frame body result in a stripped form expressing offbeat individuality from every angle.

Powered by a 471cc parallel twin-cylinder engine, with strong bottom end torque and a smooth, linear power delivery the Rebel is A2 licence friendly for those in countries with restrictions on motorcycle licensing.

The riding position is relaxed and neutral, with gently outstretched arms matched to mid-mounted footpegs. The Rebel’s tubular steel frame is brand new and draws fresh, contemporary lines into stripped-back, fat-tired ‘bobber’ style.

The evocative round headlight sits up high in a die-cast aluminum mount, the speedometer is a compact dial with negative LCD display and blue backlight. The ignition is housed below the left side of the fuel tank and everything that can be is blacked out.

The Honda Rebel is blacked out to the maximum, with the minimum of paint, it also switches from solo-only to passenger-possible via two bolts so you can easily carry a passenger on your Rebel 500. The Rebel mixes old and new school style to fire the imagination of a younger generation of riders.