CMX500 Rebel (PC56, 2017-2023): what changes by year
Only what our guide ties to model years: the versions, recalls and faults that name years. It's not a ranking of years.
The reflex reflector may not comply with Australian Design Rule (ADR) 47 for reflection luminosity.
Fix: Free inspection and repair at an authorised Honda Motorcycle dealer. Ask for proof the recall work was done.
Due to a manufacturing issue, the handlebar bolt may not have been fastened with sufficient torque and could become loose.
Fix: Replacement parts are not yet available. As an interim measure, an authorised dealer will inspect and mark the screw and instruct the owner to check alignment before each ride; if the mark moves, stop riding and contact the dealer. All inspection and future replacement work is free. Ask for proof the recall work was done.
Most faults in the guide depend on mileage and how a bike was kept, not its model year; those are in the full guide and the checklist. Across all years, our guide rates this generation a Top pick.