HD Street 500
compared to Rebel 500 – better sound, belt drive, more comfortable seat, 2-up seat
HD Street 500 0-100 km 7 sec (750 0-60 4.6 sec), Torque 29.5 ft/lbs at 3,500 rpm ;
Dyno 40.0 Nm at 3750; Dyno 29.5 hp/claimed 32 or 32.5
Rebel 500 Dyno 43.3 Nm at 6000, Dyno 45 hp at 8500
V-twin single-pin
seat height 27.9 inches
belt drive
Low fuel light at 8/10 gallon but no fuel guage
6 speed transmission
exhaust 2-1
weight 455 lbs dry /489 lbs wet
Stock seat is 2-up and very comfortable for a stock seat. Optional tallboy seat moves the rider up 1.25 inches and back 2.5 inches.
Low vibration – mirrors are clear on the highway
Michelin Scorcher tires
28.5 degrees lean angle (could use more) Need taller shocks and fork mod to raise front.
Rebel500 