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Honda Rebel 500 vs Keeway V302C

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 31 Oct 2026.

Honda Rebel 500
Keeway V302C

Honda

Rebel 500

Expected ₹4.3 Lakh

Not launched yet

Keeway

V302C

From ₹4.49 Lakh

Honda Rebel 500Standard
Keeway V302CStandard · ₹4.49 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Braking Rebel 500: Dual-channel ABS V302C: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Rebel 500: 27.9 kmpl V302C: 35 to 37 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Rebel 500: 34 kW (ahead) V302C: 29.5 hp Torque 43.3 vs 26.5 Nm
Weight Rebel 500: 191 kg V302C: 167 kg Seat height 690 vs 690 mm

Pick the Rebel 500 for more power.

Pick the V302C for better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
Not listed
₹4.49 Lakh
On-road in
Not listed
₹4.99 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
Not listed
₹13,284 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
34 kW
29.5 hp
Torque
43.3 Nm
26.5 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
6-Speed Manual
Mileage
27.9 kmpl
35 to 37 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Cruiser (bobber-inspired)
Not listed
Launch Status
Named for India in Honda's 24 July 2026 portfolio; price and availability to be announced
Not listed
Manufacturing
Listed in Honda's Made-in-India portfolio
Not listed
Colour (2025 India launch)
Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic
Not listed
Positioning
Above the Honda Rebel 300
Not listed

Engine & Transmission

Engine
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8-valve parallel twin
V-Twin, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, SOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Displacement
471 cc
298 cc
Gears
6-speed manual
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
58.0 mm x 56.4 mm
Compression Ratio
Not listed
11.5:1
Cooling
Not listed
Liquid Cooled
Clutch
Not listed
Wet multiplate clutch with assist mechanism
Drivetrain
Not listed
Belt Drive (Gates carbon drive belt)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
296 mm disc
Single Disc, 300 mm, radial 4-piston caliper
Rear Brakes
240 mm disc
Single Disc, 240 mm, 1-piston floating caliper
Braking System
Dual-channel
Dual Channel ABS
Front Wheel Size
16 inch
Not listed
Rear Wheel Size
16 inch
Not listed
Front Tyre
130/90-16 (Dunlop)
120/80-16 Tubeless
Rear Tyre
150/80-16 (Dunlop)
150/80-15 Tubeless
Frame
Tubular steel
Double Cradle Steel Frame
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
Inverted Telescopic USD Forks (115 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Showa twin shock absorbers
Dual Oil-Damped Coil-Spring Shocks (Preload adjustable, 46 mm travel)
Wheels
Not listed
Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels (16-inch Front / 15-inch Rear)

Dimensions & Storage

Kerb Weight
191 kg
167 kg
Fuel Tank
11.2 L
15.0 L (Reserve 2.5 L)
Ground Clearance
125 mm
158 mm
Wheelbase
1,490 mm
1,420 mm
Seat Height
690 mm
690 mm (Ultra-low accessible seat)
Seating Capacity
Rider and pillion seats
Not listed
Length
Not listed
2,120 mm
Width
Not listed
836 mm
Height
Not listed
1,050 mm
Seat Type
Not listed
Low-slung single-piece scooped cruiser saddle with bar-end mirrors
Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Not listed
None
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Quickshifter
Not listed
No
Cruise Control
Not listed
No

Instruments & Tech

Type
Inverted LCD display
Not listed
Instrument Cluster
Not listed
Full-Digital Circular LCD Console (Offset handlebar-mounted)
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
No
Navigation
Not listed
No
USB Charging
Not listed
No

Lights

Lighting
All LED
Not listed
Headlights
Round LED
Full LED Round Headlamp with circular DRL
Tail Lights
Not listed
Full LED Taillamp
Turn Indicators
Not listed
Full LED

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹4.3 Lakh to ₹4.7 Lakh
₹4.49 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

StandardPrice not announced Standard₹4.49 Lakh V302C ₹4.49 lakh more

Common questions

Which gives better mileage?

The V302C claims 35 to 37 kmpl against 27.9 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Rebel 500 Standard makes 34 kW and 43.3 Nm and the V302C Standard makes 29.5 hp and 26.5 Nm.

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