Is the Honda Rebel 1100 the BEST MOTORCYCLE EVER? Here's the verdict...
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- Is the Honda Rebel 1100 the BEST MOTORCYCLE EVER? Here's the verdict...
Iron Pony Motorsports let me test ride their BRAND NEW 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT motorcycle. This was my first time test riding an automatic bike. I was amazed at how quickly I acclimated to not using a clutch. What do you think? Would you buy this motorcycle?
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hoyaaaah !!!
No, I won't thumb down on you're too good and your eval accurate.
My bike weight 549bls 🇺🇸 & 🇬🇧 weight 946kg say on my Piaggio!
It really is for a beginner motorcyclist. But it’s a double edged sword. You need to know how to ride a manual.
Yeah...i have been updating myself on this bike since and wonder what's it cost over there?
Everyone uses the disabled to justify the dct stuff. I just don't like shifting gears. That's all there is to it. I have no want at all to shift gears. It holds no appeal.
that's what I say to "toxic bikers" who shame people for not doing crazy stuff with their bike. Some people don't want to. Shifting Gears is a choice not a law.
Same here. I’ve enjoyed the riding experience on my 1100T DCT. It has honestly been a positive change for me. It’s funny how I will get compliments for days from folks at work or in riding groups until same folks find out what a DCT is, then they try to backpedal. Doesn’t bother me, I’m always cruising with a smile. Obviously Honda is paving the way with its DCT.
Same, I am having way more fun with electric motorcycles right now than I did with dirt bikes. Way less maintenance, quiet and just enjoy the ride and never worry about shifting.
@@MarioTheMusicMan Oh I see, so you ride a scooter 🙂
Yes!! I've only had one manual car in my 45 yrs of driving, and that's because the car I bought didn't have an auto option!!
Next bike I buy will be this one, if I sit on it and it feels right!!
Finally! Someone who appreciates that not everyone who loves bikes can still ride using traditional gears. Thank you, and thank Honda 💕👍
I'm surprised in the year 2024 that most motorcycles are still manual transmission.
I had never driven a stick so I'm still getting used to manual on my bike. It's frustrating.
Just get a scooter Lil bro
I just bought this bike and absolutely love it! I am 5'2 and sit comfortably on it! The review is accurate. You won't be disappointed!
Ahhh congrats lady!! I love reading this!
Hey, does it vibrate badly? Her voice sounds very shakey
How is your experience so far ? Im 5’2 as well and was worried about not being comfortable riding it
That’s good to hear that there’s other shorties out there like me.🙌🏼 I’m 5’2 and I hope I can save up enough to get a bike like this. Have you taken any long trips on the interstate? If so, does it handle good?
I'm 6'2 and this thing felt like I was a bear on a bicycle. I love it for all that it is. Its just to small. But I think my girlfriend would absolutely love it. I hope they come out with a Rebel Max or something a bit bigger I'd buy one in a heartbeat if they were bigger.
I know this video is 3 years old, but I am watching it.
it's also a good choice for us older riders who may have issues with heavier touring bikes. When i can no longer ride my Honda Goldwing due to its weight, this Rebel seems like a great fit. I've never had any of my Honda's give me problems which is important when you're in the middle of Wyoming or Montana and have no cell service
Same reason I gave up my beloved Honda CTX1300, the weight when pushing it around. Wonderful to ride though.
I finished up with a Harley XL1200T Sportster Superlow, 100kg lighter and only 100cc less engine.
Same issue with CTX1300D. Loved my bike but at 67 years young needed to downsize.
that thing feels like half the size compared to a goldwing when you sit on it
Self taught myself how to ride 13 years ago and only rode for a few months on a friends boulevard. This video helped me choose this bike in DCT and I can confidently tell you that it is an awesome bike for anyone. It’s easy to pick up your skills on rain mode and it’s a bike and extremely fast if you want it to be. You can grow into because its really is versatile. Once you become more advanced it loves for you to push her harder and harder. I’m currently in standard mode and sport mode is just insane. Standard mode will have you smiling ear to ear. It has GOBS of torque and power. 0-60 is 3.4 seconds so this thing is like sport bike fast. Just such an awesome bike from Honda. Excellent review you you nailed it!
I heard rain mode is the best for new beginner rider
I'm a woman and have been riding for 5 years now and i'd definitely would consider this bike for sure! The fact that its 1100cc and is on the 500 lb. range is gold.
and that PRICE! *Swoon*
While it's not for me,at this time,I think Honda will sell a crap ton of these.Imagine,a beginner bike that you won't want to get rid of after six months :-) This seems like a bike you can grow into instead of out of. You just nerf the power while you learn and turn it back up to sport when you get some skill.The price is amazing as well.You might not have a stroke if you drop it. That exhaust has to go,though.
@@its6696 I totally agree...not that the stock exhaust is too ugly, but it seems pretty quiet. I've seen videos with the Two Brothers and Vance & Hines slip-ons for it. The V&H sounds really good, but not too loud. Put a Radiant GP on my CTX (for $50) and love the sound. Stock exhausts are always lame.
@@HerTwoWheels yes!! Especially when Honda gets aa much for the CB650R....I'd rather have this 1100 for that money...or a Triumph Street Twin.
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Don’t you mean 'within the 500lb range’?
I’ve been riding all my life and I’m 60. I rode motocross and all. I bought the new Goldwing DCT and I love it. And it’s faster. You don’t have to let off to shift. It is also fantastic in the mountains the transmission helps you brake in extreme down grades. It’s not a crutch, it’s an asset.
I jus bought a 84 Goldwing and it's awesome. I'm 62 and looking forward to the newer bikes that cost $
Maybe one day I can afford
Kool Runnings, (peace b the journey)
I think another reason to go for the DCT version, would be similar to reasons why people choose the same type / automatic transmission in cars. Especially in inner city stop go traffic, having to use a clutch and change gears can get wearing . If you ride a motorbike and maybe you have some arm . hand problems, the constant on the clutch in the stop go situation, would exacerbate any problems.
Don't under estimate alot of aging riders do tend to have arthritis that stops them from riding , expecially when its cold like this ride
Agreed about urban riding. Wears me down in the summer with all the stop and go. Heat comes up from the road too. I wear safety gear and a full face helmet, so urban shifting becomes a real hassle. DCT would help.
That's why I kind of wish it would be possible to do both real manual and automatic. I'm too used too clutch in low speed maneuvering and have no idea how this would work at that plus manual makes riding feel more special because you actually bond with your bike but admit sometimes I would just like to not worry about switching gears or having something unpredictable possibly make me stall. Still, a great bike to introduce more people into motorcycling and appreciate how it helps those with handicaps that were unable to ride
I absolutely love riding a manual bike, but if I have to ride a bike as my daily commuter I would definitely probably go with the automatic especially in rush hour traffic when you can't really enjoy your bike and you're just stopping and goin a bunch I completely agree with you on the stop n go traffic point. And also alot of new riders have no idea how to operate a manual like my girlfriend who wants to start riding but has never even learned to drive a manual car. I would feel 100x more comfortable with her starting out on an automatic and learning the basics on riding on the road and then later learning to ride a manual once she knows the basics of riding on a road.
Dct should only be in freeway driving clutch is key for super accuracy
Honda makes bikes that will last almost forever. Maintain it and you'll never wear it out.
74 years old hell yes I'd buy it
I'm a Lady Beginner 🙋🏼 I've ridden on my step-dad & dad's motorcycles my entire life & think it's time for me to get my own license. I love all the knowledge I can soak up. Thanks!
Get out and ride you can do it
Take all the knowledge you can and definitely go get your license/endorsement. Get a bike of your own and ride next to them. I wish I could go back and not play it safe about getting my own bike. If I hadn't played it safe, I could have rode with my father. I found a bike for $900 and have ridden it from Dallas TX to VA. Hopefully you have started the process and welcome to the world of riding!
Go for it, Sara.
For $10,000 most bang for the buck with TC and ABS. Young people grown up with clutchless cars. DCT will allow more riders who do not want to deal with clutches.
Fun fact like many modern cars from Porsche, Mercedes, Audi, VW, the DCT is a Dual Clutch Transmission, neither clutchless nor an automatic transmission.
You have no clutch pedal (on DCT cars) or clutch lever (on DCT bikes) yet there are two clutches working inside enabling an automatic like ride.
@@shoomapadoo1141 young peole with no idea how to shift and old people with arthritis. You just named the people who should not be on a motorcycle.
The reason many call them murdercycles. Make it so the untrained can easily go out and kill themselves
@@shoomapadoo1141 unless you are riding something like harley you only need the clutch for take off. Shifting cluthless properly doesnt hurt them. I am 66 yrs old been riding since I was 13 yrs old and dont have any problem manipulating the clutch on any of my bikes
DCT is the best of both worlds. I don't hate shifting, but living in an urban environment it kinda sucks till you get out of town. I ride a bike with a CVT right now, and I wish I could just shift down occasionally, the DCT lets you have some control or be hands off, which sounds great to me.
My wife and I had just watched this and I must say....she was hanging on every word about that HR-DCT! My wife has found her new bike. I appreciate you Jess, for talking to women riders who look to you and other women riders who make it a lot less stressful and motivating. Awesome.
Ahh that’s amazing!!! I hope she gets’s to see/test ride one!!!
Its not a beginners bike. Hope you carry excellent health insurance and get her to the MSF course before buying or immediately afterwards. Everybody drops their bike. Especially new riders. A higher displacement only means a faster wreck.In the 41 years I have been riding I have seen this more than I can count. New rider thinks they are ready, all confident starts riding with others with more experience and gets in over their heads. Happened to my best mans wife and he should have known better he was a MSF instructor. She nearly died because she didn't have confidence or forgot to countersteer. Went into a drainage ditch on a sweeper at 50mph nearly got decapitated on barbed wire from the cow pasture. The 1100 Honda was totalled. She was lucky broke a few bones and a dislocated knee. I was right behind her bringing up the rear. You have been warned.
@@9999plato Agree 100%.
Definatley NOT a beginners bike, nor would insurance companies think so.
To even suggest an 1100 cc bike makes a great beginner bike because it has rider aids shows ignorance towards the fact that rider aids will NOT NOR NEVER take the place of rider skill, which is only obtained with saddle time. Too many today think rider aids make for safer riding, and ride with that mindset, which is wrong imo. If you need rider aids to feel safe, you need to learn how to properly ride, bottom line. Rider aids should be insurance, not a crutch.
@@GPz84 I'm not sure how the rules and regulations in your countries work, but can you not limit the engine to say 300-500cc and let the person start with that? Get the license for 500cc then move up to maybe 800cc or so after a year of riding? I dont own a license so this is mere fantasy, but that is what I would do if I bought this bike as a starter... In Norway you have different licenses for each cc-level/horsepower amount. One license fits max 50cc, another max 125cc, another max 500cc and last +1000cc.
@@saiverx Same here. Its a graduated system. No beginner is going to be riding an 1100cc, 500cc max for behinners and only daylight riding permitted and no passengers. After a certain time frame you can move up in displacement and are allowed to carry a passenger.
I’ve had the 1100 DCT for about 6 months now and just love it. Have fitted it out with floor boards and new seat, risers as I’m short, heated grips, windshield and front and rear camera system. It’s amazing. So comfortable and with a different exhaust just sounds superb. Power and torque is fantastic. Can’t really fault it except a bigger fuel tank would be an advantage. Great review here!!
I am a lady rider and have found that being able to control the bike and weight is a huge deal. I have a cruiser and a slim. I am only 5’2” and probably enjoy the smaller bike just because of my ability to control it. This looks like it might be great for local riding! Never thought about automatic, but with arthritis in the hands, it could be a huge relief!
Around the comments about using the shifter buttons, to make better use of them pop it into manual (MT) mode (M displayed rather than D) then it works as a manual transmission where the rider controls all gear shifts. I think you may have left it in auto mode which is why is carried on up shifting for you but couldn’t really see the display to be 100% sure :) you can also adjust the engine braking feel with this transmission to increase it or decrease it. It’s a great bit of kit and certainly would be amazing for a long distance touring ride. Great video BTW
HONDA make a Awesome motorcycle and very reliable. ! 👍👍🇺🇸
Thanks for sticking up with us wounded vets
The reason the shifts are so seamless is with dual clutch the bike in first gear is already in second gear , second already in third and on down the line. The clutches are operated by solenoid so one disengages while the other engages in milliseconds.
Woman rider here! Thanks for doing what you do; it’s so nice to see a woman out there riding AND making videos! There a lot of men doing this and they’re great, but dang! I just want to see some women out there who are like me, close to my age, and being awesome! 💕
In my nearest HONDA motor cycle shop, in Japan, We could not test ride, because of , The great number of purchase order are piled, we envy you
I still prefer to shift at this point. That being said, I really appreciate Honda developing and continually improving the DCT system and still offering the bikes with the option of traditional manual. Having an autoimmune disease and getting older I understand the challenges some face with continuing to ride. Motorcycles are a big part of the pleasure in my life and want to continue to ride as long as possible. Any way to help keep or get new people riding is a plus to me.
And I appreciate your positive attitude towards any DCT equipped bike.
Haven't started watching yet, but this is the bike I'm most excited to test ride when the weather breaks.
I'm excited about this bike! I'm a 57 yr old woman who hasn't driven since I broke my ankle in 2018. This might be the perfect answer for me.
Rebels are lovely, I started on a rebel 250!
Me too :-)
👍 I started on one about 8 months ago and I love it.
I downsized to a rebel 4 years ago and own 2.
Restarted with a 250 Rebel. I was looking to get a 300 or 500, but the circumstances put me on the 250. I will eventually upgrade. Still, a fun little bike.
The classic 1980's Honda Rebel 250 was the best motorcycle ever made. In fact, the Rebel 450 was even better but they only made that model for 2 years so parts for it are unobtanium. They should of kept making that one forever, it was the perfect bike. Nobody likes the new Honda Rebels. Would not touch them with a ten foot pole.
Finally gave up and bought a 15 year old Shadow Spirit 750 just to have something shiny and new, but keeping my 40 year old 1980's old inline twin Honda 250 and 450 because they still run fine, even though they've been abused and neglected in their life time. 1100cc is just way too much for anyone, unless you're a phat guy hauling around a phat wife on the back.
I can imagine the Harley-ites coming down hard on you for this. But, "Honda" is a Japanese word for "bullet-proof". Like you, I don't get why there is no auto-cancel on the signals, but the size, power and dependability does check a lot of marks in my "maybe someday" notebook. "Wheels Not Heels" has a DCT and also did a review a while back on it. Very favorable all around. And!!! Honda finally came up with a six speed. Finally!
Please look at how many Harleys are still around. Why they are made of metal not plastic. I’m a Harley hardcore and I like this bike. Would I trade my Harley in on it? No. Why? Resale value is dirt on metrics. I’d just keep my Harley and buy a second bike. I live in the Midwest we rarely see metrics.
@@xHawgRyderx I see more old Honda’s on the road than old harleys.
@@xHawgRyderx resale value is non argument for metrics because they are way cheaper to buy new vs Harley or Indian. Harley is very over priced for what they offer.
@@bonnevillebagger9147 my 94 Honda magna 750 is an awesome motorcycle. When I bought it last May it had 15k on it. There's 17k now and I plan to ride the wheels off of it this year.
I never had any problems with my cam chains on my Honda CMX250 or CM450.
The main purpose I use my bike for is hauling groceries every 2 weeks, so a bike that can't haul groceries is useless to me.
I want a cheap hardworking mule out of a motorcycle, not a race horse.
So it vexes me these manufacturers keep making expensive bikes, and useless racehorses.
Next, try the Africa Twin DCT version of that powertrain.
Not going to be able to flat foot that Africa Twin with a 29" inseam
@@jamesharold4983 Just use 1 foot down. I'm sure Jess can hack that. In the UK & many other lands not stopping with a tripod = test failed.
I guess the only thing better is the NT1100. I've got one here in New Zealand. I gather the NT1100 is not available in the USA. A different beast than the Rebel as it's a physically bigger and heavier bike, same engine but not suitable for a beginner.
Would be nice to see u try d GoldWing DCT ! 2 Compare...! 👋☺👌
The reality of the Honda Rebel 1100 DCT ***BIG SCOOTER W/FEW GEARS***. For people with Arthritis and disabilities. Right to the point. God bless USA 🇺🇸.
To quote that one lady from Napoleon Dynamite, “I want that.”
The reality of the Honda Rebel 1100 DCT ***BIG SCOOTER W/FEW GEARS***. For people with Arthritis and disabilities. Right to the point. God bless USA 🇺🇸.
We were one of the first in the U.S. to get a Rebel 1100 DCT and so far it's been an amazing bike. The DCT is flawless and will allow my wife to keep riding where she may have had to quit. Vance & Hines will be sending us an exhaust to review soon. Stay tuned!
Wheels,
Best motorcycle ever? Maybe not, but it sure is a nice ride. Would be a great Hooligan ride. Next you need to ride an African twin followed by a Goldwing
The Rebel 1100 is powered by the Africa twin motor, I'm a tall guy and the Africa twin sat high even to me. Lowering the center of gravity should improve handling over the Africa twin. Goldwings are beautiful as well but as the larger end of the touring spectrum I don't think the weight of the Goldwing is even comparable to the Rebel.
I'm hoping to get one here in 2-3 weeks. I can drive a manual motorcycle but I'm not very good at it. I've riden this bike a couple times thay a buddy owns, I'd rather have the DCT so I can focus more on safety, learning more, and paying attention to everything around me first. Then I can learn more on a manual transmission
I have a buddy who has suffered nerve damage in his left leg and this would be great for him !
That’s my thought. I have some nerve damage and get sciatic spasms down my left calf. I’ve been wanting to get into riding.
I want this bike! I'm 57 and a new rider. I've been riding a scooter to get used to the road and realize I don't want to shift!! lol I think I might be too old of a dog 😊haha... I just discovered this motorcycle and I am so interested. Thank you for the review
PS the reason I don't want to shift is for safty... Because I'm a little older and I don't think as quickly as I did when I was young I feel like I will have more opportunities to just focus on the road and safety and things going on around me. I don't want to accidentally throw myself off the bike by downshifting wrong or whatever... I wanted to ride as a young person but I was a college student and then a mother for a long time and I just didn't have the time or the money to spend on a motorcycle. Better late than never I'm trying to keep things as simple as possible and an automatic just seems like the right thing to do. I'm so happy that something like this is available.
This bike looks real good.And this red color is amazing.
That's what I wanted to hear. A beginner friendly motorcycle. I have issues shifting gear because my left leg is very weak.
Honda’s are bullet proof low maintenance bikes. Harley has so many recalls on their 114. Honda makes so many different engines with so much expertise The produce 20 million motorcycles every year. The largest motorcycle producer.
This is absolutely trash. Harleys are very reliable. My 15 has had a battery, tire replacement at 22000 miles and regular fluid servicing. Resale value is dirt on Metrics mostly. With that being said the metrics are very refined and technologically advanced in comparison. Harley is now starting to focus on innovation as us boomers become less of a buying force. I’ve really got my eye on the Harley Adventure touring coming out this year. My bike is half a ton before getting on.
And cars too, the late model Hondas, like the gud ol civic have engines that will last for 100s of thousands of miles, def one of the Most Reliable companies in the world when it comes to building engines
Poor Harley. The end is here.😌
@@xHawgRyderx trash? Do you know for certain, if or how many recalls they've had? Don't feel bad. I owned 6 harleys before I realized they're overpriced, under powered, and under teched. I've owned 7 "metric" bikes that are cheaper in the first place so re sale isn't a real leverage point, but the ride, the handling, the technology..... I can own two metrics for the price of one HD, and put on three times as many miles before I actually get what they're worth back not 5gs less. Especially after you do thousands in upgrades to not be as fast or not have as good of handling and less tech. Sry- truth. Not saying I won't own one of the new buells coming out, making 185hp. They will probably be priced right along with the harley brand too soo....either way ride safe and have fun.
As a commuter the rebel destroys any harley. Its affordable, liquid cooled and automatic.
Is it better than a Low Rider S....
NOT A CHANCE
i had all three older versions of the automatic bikes. the 50 cc , 70, 90 and 110 are all the same .
then i got a 450 twin w automatic 2 speed.
i finaly had the CB 750 A . 2 speed monster in ducks clothing. i say that because it was a ship anchor untill 4000 rpm then it would f'n scoot. you could run up to 60 mph before hitting 2nd. then if you are in the throttle , it will throw you off back. btw , i put a supersport head and carbs on it. now im ridin and old vulcan wile workin on a marauder and a duce.
That dct would be handy in traffic. Cause commuting on a big bike throgh traffic is a pain in the bum.
I can confirm this...picked up my DCT model almost 2 weeks ago to use mostly as a daily commuter and have been loving every minute of it. The transmission is smooth as butter and has different available drive modes that allows you to tweak the shifting (hold revs longer, etc) or just go full out manual with the 'paddles'. I certainly don't mind a manual transmission but honestly don't miss it on this bike. And nice vid HTW.
That's not a big bike. Just sayin. Lol
@@WolfinWolvesClothing713 yeah but mine is
I can confirm this. I used to hate riding in cities and traffic, but on my 2018 DCT Wing I now love it, makes a huge difference.
Auto is better. Why would anyone want to drive a bike in manual? Is you car a manual? Does you car or bike still use carbs and kickstarter? Clutch bikes just kill the motorcycle market, and kill demand. New riders, old riders and young people get scooters instead. Better get on board with new tech before auto electric bikes take over and gas motorcycles become a memory.
you cant go wrong with a Honda,drive a crosstourer myself..great! gr rob
I like shifting but I like riding automatic also they’re both fun very very fun I really have no preference
I’ve been riding about 50 years and am considering a NC750x DCT. From what I have read and seen of owners of bikes with the dct, it is a very reliable transmission. And having been in trucking over 30 years I have done plenty of shifting gears. About all of the new big trucks are automatic now. It’s the future whether you want it or not.
Thanks for the review. Ride safe.
Ive been riding for 30 years, my nc750x with dct is the best bike I ever had.
I'd also narrowed my selection down to likely getting the NC750X DCT as my bike was mostly for daily commuting and it checked a lot of boxes...until this bike was announced. Long story short, I've had my 1100 DCT for 2 weeks now and I absolutely love it. Wouldn't mind having the 'frunk' of the NC though. 😉
I hate the fact that reviewers justify the automatic for people with health problems. How about that fact that they're just fun to ride and not having to worry about shifting? As the motorcycle riding population ages out, you'd think there would be much more support for ways to ride that bring in more people.
What I think is craziest is that you're doing this in the middle of winter.
Thank you for the review! Glad you enjoyed the Rebel 1100.
Thank you for the comment! It is a wonderful machine!
I love it and excited I am a beginner biker and I am getting this one, I love Harley Fat Bob 2020 the most. But not the best to start off with. Want to get it the same color as well. I am going to skip 300 & 500 and get the 1100 DCT and ride on rain mode until I get it.
That's what I've done 😁 About 400 miles in, I've cautiously tried the standard mode and about 1200 miles in, even more cautiously, tried the sport mode. I have been riding a 125 cc for a little while before passing my test. I love my Rebel.
Great review❤ i have been riding my 1100 for a couple years now and love it like the day i bought it
That light weight steel trellis frame reminds me of the Ducati Monster!
beats any harley by miles ito design, practicality, roadholding, economy....list goes on.
My wife is currently on a 2019 F3t but wants to get back to 2 wheels eventually(as a secondary). This will be something we will check out and see how it fits her. Its nice seeing the rebels getting some updates.
Very must be your new fav word. Good vid, thanks!
Not my cup of tea, but a really nice bike and a great review! I wish Honda would come out with a little bit bigger Shadow.
You should ride the livewire. Now that is trippy.
My DREAM BIKE ❤️❤️❤️, i wish i could afford one
Very nice review! I've had the DCT for two years now on my Honda Goldwing and I absolutely love it. I'm looking forward to test riding the 1100 Rebel once the weather breaks here in PA.
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS IN THE BEAUTIFUL PENNSYLVANIA AND THE GOLD WING🇺🇲
DCT for the win!! Every bike should have dct!!
If I ever decide to take a crack at riding on 2 wheels again I would definitely go for this bike. The DCT would be a major blessing and help
I'm a beginner rider on a 2024 Rebel 1100 DCT, and I am a very happy man
I'm here watching as a female rider! I got my first motorcycle almost a year ago now. Its a 2000 Honda Shadow ACE 750. I love it! And I appreciate your videos so much!
Yay! Thanks lady! The shadows are amazing motorcycles!!
Groovy.We need more of you (women,that is) on bikes.The Ace and the old Sabre are some nice bikes. Ride safe.Have fun!
I started riding almost a year ago as well. I started on a 2005 Honda Shadow SPIRIT 750. Then four months later I "upgraded" to a 2015 Vstar Tourage 950 . I LOVE LOVE LOVEEE both of my bikes! The Vstar is low to the ground in seat height and very comfortable. It's more or less my "traveling" bike since we go every weekend a few hours away and explore. My shadow is now for going to town and back, small trips, nothing crazy. :P
Nice bike. Not for me through. Appreciate the opinion and 1st ride review
"I personally believe that cc should not dictate what you believe is a starter bike" - Can you put that in writing to whoever makes the rules in Europe please TIA 🤪
This chick right here would like one of those with DCT. I learned to ride on a Yamaha V-Star at a MSF course, but my mom owned a Yamaha Vino 125 scooter that I kept borrowing in high school. That darned scooter was the only two wheeler my family had for a while, so I eventually forgot how to get my hands and feet to cooperate with a normal motorcycle. This DCT Rebel would be perfect for me.
Thanks for mentioning inner seam measurement. Most people just go with height and your leg length can vary greatly no matter how tall you are x
That is a fact! I'm 6'2" with a 34" inseam. Her legs aren't much shorter than mine.
My wife rides, but she doesn't watch TH-cam. She started on a Rebel 300 and we just bought her a Kawasaki Vulcan S 650. She loves it!
Riding a Maxi-Scooter, I might find that that's a bike for me if I'm ever able to upgrade... even though my dream bike is H-D's Heritage Soft tail (2010--2012). Just a matter of how it handles in the wind at high speeds. My Yamaha X MAX 300 has me very pleased and I quickly got used to the wind issues on that.
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You’ll regret buying a HOG. My HD Sport Bob was always in the shop. I couldn’t stand how it would shake like a freight train at a stoplights.🚦🚥
@@travelinman482 That Always in the shop thing is something I've been concerned about. Bikers I have known have differing opinions, but just about all of them are Harley riders. For me, I might have to deal with the Shop heartaches if I DO end up moving up. Whatever can be said about Harley-Davidson good or bad, they are the one marque whose bikes I usually like the looks of. I don't care for the smaller ones coming out these days and I'm not into the front fairings, but overall to me Harleys are the best looking bikes. The copycats I've seen in real life I'm paranoid about. mostly from unfamiliar marques and for all I know (Like I'm any kind of expert... haha...) the copycats may turn out to make H-D look like the ultimate performers in the motorcycle world. Just my two cents.
DCT is great! Got NC750X with DCT.
I've been riding 20 years and 12 bikes. I'd love to get an electric bike, but the low range and long recharge is a no go. DCT bikes look like a perfect in-between. I'll wait for a standard or naked sport bike though. I'm not a cruiser or adventure rider, which are the only bikes currently with DCT. The idea of no more manual shifting sounds amazing to me. One less thing to think about and can focus more on the ride and road. It also baffles me that everyone is excited for electric bikes and quick shifters, but will talk trash about DCT bikes... wtf??
DCT will be boring. No kick when you rev and drop the clutch. Dull Dull Dull.
@@9999plato so you're anti electric bike too then right? Anti quickshifter too?
@@9999plato Wrong. There's plenty of kick in my DCT Corvette C8 Stingray. I'll never go back to a manual C7. Taking tight corners with < 100 ms shift points on the a DCT with mid-engine placement is better than sex. Amazing.
I'm male, 60ish years young, 5'10", 180lbs, riding for 20 years.
I want to push back a little when reviewers suggest getting the DCT version for those who would otherwise be physically challenged to ride a motorcycle. First, YES, the DCT is great for those riders; but secondly, the DCT is just a great way to ride, PERIOD! I can comfortably shift manually. It's all I've ever known until this bike. But now I find I don't have to do that little dance at a red light, where I'm either holding the clutch while in 1st gear, or activating all my hands and feet every time the light turns green. I'm no longer watching the perpendicular lights turn red to know when to get ready and in gear. Now I just roll on the throttle lazily. I NEVER have to worry about ever stalling out. If I'm at a dead stop and need to get the hell out of the way, I'd rather have the DCT to blast out rather than needing to fiddle with shifters and friction points... not to mention, still having the possibility of stalling out when it REALLY matters. If you're a rider, admit it, stalling out still happens every once in a great while.
While I do understand the rider's involvement with the bike and having "full control" with shifting manually, I honestly don't feel like I'm missing that anymore once I got used to the automatic. Admittedly, it IS a bit weird at first, but it's a very nice experience when you get over it. I do kind of compare it to kick starters. Some folks used to say it wasn't a real bike unless you had to kick it into life. We all kind of know where that ended up... or perhaps as I'm getting on my years, I just like things easy now.
I might also push back a little on this being a good beginner bike. If this were my first bike, it'd probably kill me for sure. While it does have RAIN mode, this is still an 1100. It does have juice. As a beginner, it does seem nice to have a cap on that so the rider can focus on all the other skills and get those under the belt first. Just my 2 pennies...
I'm 39 years old, started riding from last year. I wouldn't buy this bike as my first, but, now that I've past my initial training phase and I feel comfortable using the clutch, I would definitely go for this! With such a motorcycle I can pay more attention to the environment and enjoy the riding better. Also, it seems to be more controllable for low speed areas, such as parking lots, easier to do a U turn, etc.
Nice bike but the gas tank is way to small for touring.
It will start with the kickstand down, just won't shift into gear (like any other modern bike)... I've ridden for over 20 years, after one season with a DCT I'll never go back to a manual clutch.
It don't shift like a car more like a formula 1 race car you have three modes and you can shift at any time
I love seeing someone on TH-cam riding in the same areas I'm familiar with!! Thank you for all of your content!!
That is a pretty cool feeling
So, do you prefer it to the Guzzi V7 which you also loved?
The absolute best bike critic I've ever seen, pretty too. This woman communicates very well. She gets to the point rapidly having already added all the details. She covers the basics AND the specifics in an easy to understand manner and moves on. She seems to know what we all want to hear and fills that void with facts and educated opinions and moves on. She is intelligent. She is 10 out of 10. I'm definitely subscribing. If this lady is sold on this bike so am I ... .. ..
Not a beginner riders bike. Too big, heavy. Crash it a few times, see how long it takes to pick up (if you can). Learn utilize front brakes more (70% braking power). Overall looks like decent ride.
You called it. Beginners are best served buying a safe but well used bike to ride for a season or two, preferably under 650cc. If you drop it it wont cost thousands to repair or total the bike and its a cheap learning experience. Eventually you WILL go down, everybody does or will. It might be a 3mph in a parking lot but if you bend the passenger peg mount and its part of the frame the bike will get totalled. Any ding to the frame totals a bike when dealing with insurance.
Coming from riding super sports, I would definitely consider this with dct.
Just imagine they have a super sport with DCT. That would be amazing!! A H2/H2R with DCT. Sign me up!!
Thank you for posting this! I’m a new rider and have been researching for a long time to find the best bike for me. I understand how to use the clutch on a traditional motorcycle, but I have nerve damage in my left arm and it makes it difficult over a long period of time so the DCT sounds like the best option. ❤ plus I’m right around your hight and I appreciate that it has a lower seat. this was great!
Right on!
While an automatic bike is not for me at this point, Honda has been making some form of auto transmission since the late 70's. Testing a bike must be hard, I like every one I ride. Great job.
I used to own a CTX 700 DCT. if the DCT is the same, it should have had an Sport-Auto mode, which is more aggressive on shifting, and a Manual mode where you must use the paddles and have exact control of the shifting.
The 1100 hundred has 3 modes and a 4th which can be configured to owners specifics.
I watched this video after I bought this bike and I’m in love with it! I agree with the the comment on it being a good bike for all levels of riders. It’s really fun, but I don’t think it puts anyone out of their league. Additionally, I really struggle finding bikes that fit me as I’m a 5ft tall woman and this bike fits me super well. Highly recommend and I hope Honda takes over this segment of the market over the next few years!
I thinkHonda need to add forward control for rebel as option. I seated on 500 and its would feel more comfortable for me with forwards. I'm 5'10 btw
I suspect the company that makes the 500 forward control will soon have this option on the market for the 1100.
Had a big laugh. Automatic motorcycles are “made” for disabled people and we like to tell the motorcycle what to do and when to do it. Meanwhile almost all cars are automatic in the USA. 😁
All bikes are going to be automatic sooner later
What about a bicycle...lol ..
@Rob Kroon : i had a big laugh at your comment because this bike is not an automatic transmission but a DCT (dual clutch transmission) and set on manual you can still tell the bike what to do and when to do by toggling gears up and down via buttons 😃
@@THEREALZENFORCE I have Ford Focus automatic with paddles behind the steering wheel. I can change gears in automatic or put the gearbox in full manual mode. The days of only an automatic gearbox in cars are long gone. And changing gears on a DCT does not require to put it in manual mode, you can also change them in automatic mode but the gearbox will change back after a while.
Specifications not statistics. Thumbs up vid
Answer is yes if you ask me!!!! 🤗 haha. I still haven't tried it out but I'm really interested in giving the new Rebel a spin.
Right! I think it's a resounding YES! You should definitely find one to throw a leg over! I was thoroughly impressed!
I know of someone who rides a DCT Honda because he doesn't have a left foot. DCT would have worked for me when I wore Sidi racing boots. Too stiff to shift, had to move my leg up or down which started giving me a sore hip. Stopped wearing them when they shrunk a size. I like this bike but don't like cruiser ergonomics so I'd get the Honda NT1100 coming out later this year. Same engine, sport touring style & egos. DCT optional.
The best bike ever made is the one you personally like and feel the most comfortable and generates the most confidence (END OF DISCUSSION)
For me, it’s the bike that scares the life from you, but when you get a corner right or get off after a big ride, it makes you feel alive.
Test rode the DCT yesterday. I have no issue recommending this bike to any rider of any skill level, even fresh out of MSF. Only complaint is it’ll shift into 6th gear going 35-40mph in all three preset user modes; didn’t get enough saddle time to design the user mode. And of course, you can completely take control in “manual” mode.
It’s on my short list of bikes when more aftermarket parts start coming out.
I personally would fall asleep (literally) if I didn't have to work a clutch and gear shift.
Same reason I only drive manual cars.
Why would you work a clutch on a motorcycle? Just work the throttle to take pressure off the transmission and kick it into the next gear.
Very bad and wrong way of summing up this bike. This is not the bike for physically challenged or etc… this is a proper long distance cruiser.
I never said it wasn’t a proper cruiser. Read some of the comments ✌️
"The new Honda Rebel IS THE BEST Motorcycle, EVER made!"
-Nobody
Uh I will argue this.
Said no Harley Rider EVER..!!!
I’m a Harley owner. My first two bikes were Shadows. I enjoyed them both.
@@mikeflynn750 Why Aren't you Riding one then ? Cause HARLEY is BETTER ?? Hellooooo....
@@paulhorvath9784 status quo
Just bought my 1100 2023 2 weeks ago, has only 1 mile on the bike. My first motorcycle ever. Got used to the bike with rain mode. Now, using custom user mode. The best 1000cc for beginner. Great bike to grow into.