In recent years, India’s two-wheeler market has seen a big shift, with more riders looking for stylish, mid-capacity bikes that offer both performance and comfort. Keeping this in mind, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has introduced the Rebel 250 cruiser—a bike designed for urban riders who want a cool, easy-to-ride machine with Honda’s trusted reliability.
Aimed at young, style-conscious riders, the Rebel 250 offers a relaxed riding position, a fresh design, and long-distance comfort. With its low seat height, smooth engine, and cruiser styling, it’s set to compete with bikes like the Royal Enfield Meteor 350, Jawa 42 Bobber, and Benelli Imperiale 400. So, let’s take a closer look at what makes this bike special.
Sleek and Stylish Design
The Rebel 250 blends classic cruiser looks with modern styling. Its low stance, simple bodywork, and matte black finish give it a bold, rebellious vibe. The teardrop-shaped fuel tank and single-piece seat create a smooth, flowing silhouette. Unlike many bikes in this segment, the Rebel keeps things minimal, making it stand out with its raw, edgy appeal.
Blacked-out engine parts and alloy wheels add to its stealthy yet stylish look. Features like the chopped rear fender, round LED headlight, and retro-style indicators give it a modern twist on classic cruiser design.
Powerful and Smooth Performance
At its heart, the Rebel 250 packs a 249cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that delivers 26 HP and 22 Nm of torque. The 6-speed gearbox ensures smooth shifts, making it great for both city rides and highway cruising.
The engine is tuned for strong low-end torque, making it easy to zip through traffic, while the linear power delivery keeps highway rides relaxed. Honda’s reputation for reliability means this bike is built to last, offering a perfect balance of performance and fuel efficiency.
Comfortable Riding Experience
One of the Rebel 250’s biggest strengths is comfort. The seat height is just 690 mm, making it accessible for riders of all heights. The relaxed handlebar position and mid-set footpegs create a natural, easy riding posture.
While the split seat works well for solo rides, it can also accommodate a pillion when needed. The suspension—upside-down forks at the front and twin shocks at the rear—absorbs bumps smoothly, ensuring a comfortable ride on all kinds of roads. The lightweight design and upright riding position make it easy to handle in city traffic, while still being comfortable for long rides.
Modern Features
The Rebel 250 comes with a clear LCD display that shows speed, fuel level, gear position, and more. LED lighting (headlight, taillight, and indicators) improves visibility and looks sharp.
Though it doesn’t have smartphone connectivity or navigation, the bike focuses on providing a hassle-free riding experience. Features like a gear position indicator and an eco-riding light help optimize fuel efficiency.
Safety First
Honda hasn’t cut corners on safety. The Rebel 250 comes with a 296 mm front disc brake and a 220 mm rear disc, along with dual-channel ABS for confident stopping power. The ABS system works subtly, only stepping in when needed, so riders stay in control.
The wide tires (130/90-16 front and 150/80-16 rear) provide excellent grip and stability, making the bike secure on different road conditions. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, the Rebel 250 keeps you safe and in command.
Good Mileage for a Cruiser
While most cruiser look like 250 Rebel however the Rebel 250 rides very well and surprisingly for a peppy little engine it’s pretty fuel-efficient. It gives ~35–38 km/l depend upon the riding conditions The fuel injected motor guarantees a seamless delivery on power without sacrificing the fuel economy.
With an 11.2litre fuel tank the machine can do about 380-420 kms on a fill-up suitable for city commutes to weekend getaways.
Price and Availability
Honda Rebel 250 is costing around ₹1.9 lakh (ex-showroom), which is a tough contender in the sub-300cc cruiser segment. Multiple variants of the machine available, Matte Axis Gray Metallic being a color that most people Book it has open bookings in Honda Big Wing dealerships and deliveries will start very soon post official launch Of course, the Rebel 250 is priced well given its beautiful design, robust performance and good old Honda name.
Competition Check
The Rebel 250 isn’t your average bike that there are bikes like it in the market, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350, Jawa 42 Bobber and Benelli Imperiale 400 Rebel 250 is a little unique because of modern styling, Honda for quality and easy to ride. The Rebel 250 among Meteor 350 and (that spa shaded version) which is in-line with the Rebel 250 but a little more classic as well as Jawa 42 is a sportier looking machine.
Final Verdict
The Honda Rebel 250 is not just a bike it´s a proclamation. Straight from the rebels playbook, it boils things down to naked comfort/convenience/longevity in a world of overstylized/packed repcipes. If you are a beginner rider seeking cruiser that is simple to control or experienced biker looking for some decent looking bike to commute on, Rebel 250 gets all the green signal.
With the trusty engineering and sterling after sales service of Honda, Rebel 250 is not only the bike of your dreams but a reliable friend to ride for coming years.