Honda Rebel 250 (CMX250C) reviews

This bike was designed to putt around town for beginner riders. Low speed stop and go will last forever. I am picking two up for my 15 and 12-year-old boys while they learn how to ride. Each will be given a custom built (they are building them) for their 18th birthdays. Great for college/high school kids to get them to and from school/work.

I love my 2005 Rebel 250. It does everything I need and more. I've pegged the bike at 85+ mph. I consistently maintain highway speeds with or without cargo. I'm averaging 100 mpg. that's right-100 mpg. User friendly, maintenance friendly, and pocketbook friendly. I'm riding 1000 miles a month and am completely satisfied with my Rebel's performance. On my weekend daytrips, I get asked a lot of questions about my bike. I recommend this bike to everyone. It's simply a magnificent cruiser.

I have a black 2005 Honda Rebel 250 and I love it! It's my first bike, and being a female it's not too manly looking or too much bike for me to handle, saves a TON on gas!!! I've gotten it up to 75mph on a straight away, but it's a bit underpowered and light for that kind of speed. Wind is a big problem, it'll blow you all over the road, but with practice you get used to it. I've had electrical problems with the on/off switch which had to be replaced, that sucked! I also use only premium gas (needs all the power it can get) and the spark plug went on it anyway, which needed replacement this also sucked! For a new bike, I was suprised and irritated over these issues and the expense to replace them, since the waranty had expired a month prior. However, the 2005 is a great bike. I'm glad I got the 2005 Rebel because Honda changed the Rebel fenders to plastic in 06, mine are the last model with the original steel fenders! I wouldn't trade my bike for nothing! Happy riding!

I bought the rebel last year and I wish that someone would have warned me as a new rider that with the size of the bike there are a few issues that arise: 1. The weight of the bike is so light that you get thrown around very easily. 2. The max maintainable speed on these bikes is about 55-60 mph (I know you can get it faster but not for long and the bike is working real hard to maintain even that low of speed) I would recommend this bike to someone without much experience but warn you that if you get into riding (as I have) the limitations of the bike can get frusterating.

I took my first big ride and put 200 miles on it. It was enjoyable and reliable. I kept up with my husband's Yamaha on the highway. I had it up to 65 - 70mph. It was a delight to ride. Thank you Honda!

I bought the Rebel on an impulse, intending to get a Nighthawk: I had heard that both were good entry level bikes, but Nighthawks were hard to come by, and I couldn't wait; I bought the Rebel. AFter riding it awhile now I know I will get a bigger bike down the line. I had a hell of a time trying to merge into freeway traffic today and had cars crawling up my rear while I tried to push the Rebel up to 65. It cruises ok once it gets up there, but I know I am already missing the power and acceleration I was initially afraid of as a new rider. The pluses: good on gas, fun on the curvy country roads I ride on around here, handles well, and looks cool- a mini-chopper kind of style.(I hate the "pocket-rocket" look.) Minuses: slow acceleration, short gear shift ratio ( you could probably survive with just a 4th and 5th gear), a hard to find neutral, and too small to realistically carry my wife along on a longer ride. My plan is to get my wife to learn on this bike and buy myself a bigger one. Probably an ideal learner's bike.

great cruiser. Plenty of power to keep up with hiway traffic. Comfort and style all in one great bike.. Love it.

I bought a brand new white 2006 Honda Rebel. It is a beauty. She rides nice, and is not too heavy. This bike is light enough that my sister who is shorter than me can even ride her. The only problem that I have with my bike is there is not a storage compartment under the seat, like on other bikes. Other than that, my baby gets me where I need to go when I need to be there. I cruise along comfortably at any speed between 55 and 70 mph. I will keep this bike for a long while, and then I will buy a brand new Kawasaki Ninja 250... if I feel like this bike is not enough for me.

Ok so I'm a big guy but I wanted something to put to the store and such on. I chose the Honda Rebel 250 that every one said would be to small well guess what ? It's awsome it gets up to 80 mpg which is awesome on gas.. and I can even give other rides ok yes this does slow it down a little but 70 is still ok for my need and even some of the Harley guys gave me a thumbs up so yeah, I'm very happy.

This bike is first class, reliable, and great to look at. When I got this bike last week, I had a sadle bag and windshield installed. I had no problem finding a sadle bag, the dealer had and installed these items. I have not broken the bike in yet, however she rides like a superstar.