Honda CMX500 becomes the newest E-Clutch model as part of Rebel evolution
Honda’s CMX500 Rebel has become the latest model to gain the company’s E-Clutch technology, as well as an all-new 3.5-inch circular TFT screen for 2027.
Honda has revealed a series of changes impacting the CMX500 Rebel, and to a lesser degree, the flagship CMX1100 family.
Headlining the 2027 changes is the addition of Honda’s E-Clutch technology aboard the CMX500.
The 471cc parallel-twin cruiser becomes the latest model to inherit the function, after various other middleweights received it in the last year, including the XL750 Transalp, CB750 Hornet, NX500, CBR500R and CB500 Hornet.
The Honda E-Clutch system was first launched on the four-cylinder CBR650R and CB650R in 2024, but it has since spread across various models within different ranges.
If you’re unfamiliar with Honda’s E-Clutch system, it allows the rider to pull away, stop and shift gears without the need to use the clutch lever whatsoever.
On top of receiving the E-Clutch function, the CMX500 Rebel has also gained a brand-new 3.5-inch high-resolution TFT display.
These are not groundbreaking changes by any means, however, it is more than just a colour change, which is what Honda has done across the board with its CMX1100 range.
That’s not to say we should forget about the new colours on show, with the CMX500 Rebel gaining a new Mat Fresco Brown option, alongside the returning Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic.
Meanwhile, the ‘S’ Edition has gained a new Candy Rosy Red livery, which partners the same Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic.
Honda’s flagship CMX1100 has gained two new colourways for 2027; Iridium Gray Metallic and Mat Beta Silver Metallic, with the latter only available on the CMX1100T.
Honda’s CMX1100 and T variants, also joined by the CMX1100SE, all make use of the same 1,084cc twin-cylinder engine, while the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) option includes low-speed running upgrades to increase usability.
They are all available with a five-inch TFT screen that features Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity and a USB-C socket.
Throttle By Wire (TBW) control, three default riding modes plus two user modes, three-level Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) and cruise control are part of the rider-friendly package.
While the updates across the CMX500 and flagship CMX1100 family are somewhat ‘light’, with EICMA right around the corner, we should expect Honda to unveil various brand-new motorcycles at the start of November.
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