The Honda Rebel has spoked wheels. Do all spoked wheels have tubes in the tires?

Question

The Honda Rebel has spoked wheels. Do all spoked wheels have tubes in the tires?

Answer 1

Spoked wheels have a charm of their own.  They are cheaper to buy, cheaper to fix and are generally quite attractive.  Yes ! they mostly come with a tube.

Answer 2

Your rebel uses a 'tubeless tire ,with a tube,which is why your confused.most oem bikes with spokes do. there were a few aftermarket wheels that were made ,that didn't use a tube,but I haven't seen any lately.some moto crossers are using a new spoke set up that has a seal for each spoke, with good results. And some companies(Wheel Works in Garden Grove, California) are selling a sealant for the inside of the rim,to eliminate the need for a tube.So,to answer your question ,NO not all spoked wheels have tubes, but most do.

Answer 3

Your Rebel does have a tube. Their are some spoked wheels that are tubeless. I think.

Answer 4

There are several motorcycles that have spoked rims with tubeless tires.  Certain models of BMW like the current version of the R1200GS and the other oil head GSs.  I've also seen some Moto Guzzis that tubeless spoke rims.

These rims have the spokes laced from the outside edge of the rim where the tire bead seals against the rim.  Other than those bikes all other wheels with spokes need tubes.