Honda Rebel® 500 SE vs Suzuki GS 500 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Rebel® 500 SEstacks up against the Suzuki GS 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Rebel® 500 SESuzuki GS 500
Model year20262016
Price$6,999
Engine471 cc487 cc
Weight190 kg
Seat height690 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity11.0 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.
TiresDunlop® 130/90-16 67H / Dunlop® 150/80-16 71H110/70-17 / 130/70-17

Honda Rebel® 500 SE vs Suzuki GS 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Rebel® 500 SE and the Suzuki GS 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Rebel® 500 SE brings its published horsepower in a 190 kg package, while the Suzuki GS 500 counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: