Honda Rebel 500 vs Jawa Perak

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

Jawa Perak price starts at Rs. 2.20 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.70 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda Rebel 500, priced at Rs. 5.90 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Rebel 500 offers a claimed 27 kmpl, while the Perak delivers 34.05 kmpl. On the performance front, the Rebel 500 uses a 471cc engine producing 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Perak a 334cc engine producing 29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Rebel 500 and Perak, the Perak is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Rebel 500 stands out for performance.

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Rebel 500 vs Perak Comparison Summary

Specification Honda Rebel 500Jawa Perak
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 5.90 LakhRs. 2.20 Lakh
Mileage 27 kmpl34.05 kmpl
Engine 471 cc334 cc
Max power 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 191 Kg187 Kg

Rebel 500 vs Perak Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Rebel 500 E-ClutchJawa Perak STD
Rating
3 reviews
101 reviews
Brand Name Honda Jawa
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.90 Lakh Rs. 2.20 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, 8 valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm 29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda Rebel 500 Colors
Jawa Motorcycles Perak Colors
Wheel Size Front :-406.4 inch, Rear :-406.4 inch Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI Not Available
Rs. 6,022 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 12,389 Perak Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
153 kmph
140 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, 8 valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
471 cc
334 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm
29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
43.3 Nm @ 6000rpm
30.01 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
67 mm
81 mm
Stroke
66.8 mm
65 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Electronic Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.7
11:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
27 kmpl
34.05 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
11.45s
Braking 60-0 km/h
Not Available
17.24m
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
34.05 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
30.79 kmpl
Braking 80-0 km/h
Not Available
31.65m
Braking 100-0 km/h
Not Available
54.04m
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
Not Available
4.35s
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
Not Available
5.54s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Analog

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks
Telescopic Fork , ø 35 mm
Suspension-Rear
Showa Dual Shock Absorbers
Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled With 7 Step Adjustable Preload

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
23 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
23 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
28 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-130/90-16, Rear :- 150/80-16
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-406.4 inch, Rear :-406.4 inch
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
690 mm
750 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.8 L
Engine Oil Capacity
3.2 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2205*810*1090 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1490 mm
1485 mm
Length
2205 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
125 mm
145 mm
Height
1090 mm
Not Available
Width
810 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.2 L
13.2 L
Kerb Weight
191 Kg
187 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
296 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
240 mm

Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
Halogen
Battery Capacity
12V / 7.4AH
Not Available
Projector head light
LED Projector
Not Available

Frame Type
Steel Diamond
Double Cradle
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque Control, Roadsync
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
12000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
18000 Kms
Air Filter Service Cost
No
Not Available
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
4 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
4
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
50000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Rebel 500
  • Classic bobber styling with modern touches
  • Low seat height and relaxed ergonomics
  • Smooth and torquey twin-cylinder engine
Jawa Perak
  • Looks stunning; Engine is more versatile and usable; Isn’t shy to show off its sporty handling genes
Honda Rebel 500
  • Limited availability (only 3 cities at launch)
  • No riding modes or ride-by-wire tech even at this price
Jawa Perak
  • Build quality isn’t great; Lacks modern features; Cramped riding ergonomics
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Recently Asked User Questions

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Honda Rebel 500 Vs Jawa Perak FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda Rebel 500 vs Jawa Perak?
Jawa Perak has out rated Honda Rebel 500 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Honda Rebel 500 vs Jawa Perak?
The Jawa Perak is cheaper than Honda Rebel 500 by ₹3.70 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda Rebel 500 vs Jawa Perak?
For the E-Clutch version, 471 cc Petrol engine of Rebel 500 produces 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 43.3 Nm @ 6000rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 334 cc Petrol engine of Perak produces 29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 30.01 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jawa Perak has better performance.

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