Torsti ... Honda apparently recognized that when a lot of 500 owners wanted to move to a second bike and stay in the cruiser segment, they were then buying Indians and Harleys. So, to keep them in the family ...
As much as cruisers aren't my thing, and I don't see myself buying a DCT until my hands are to arthritic to hold the lever, this bike does excited me for one reason. - NEW RIDERS! Having a light weight, low seat, automatic, bike with traction control, abs, and enough power to keep even experienced riders entertained without being scary to newer folks. All in a brand that the even non rider's feel they can trust to get a quality product from. Kind of erases a ton of those barriers to entry for those contemplating getting into riding. I'm not a big honda head but personally but I could see this thing attracting a lot future enthusiasts.
Yes mate..!! I’ve been dropping hints like this all over TH-cam hoping Triumph take notice. Would be amazing; somewhere between Bobber Black and Rocket 3, but with good fuel range 👌
@@dustinfritts3596 it was axed because of emissions....there was an article a while back saying they were working on a new Thunderbird along with the speed triple. The speed triple came out but no word on the Thunderbird :(
Would much rather watch Ari review a bike that I have zero interest in instead of watching Adam the Dweeb Waheed review my dream bike. It had to be said
How can you say it lacks lean angle when Honda quotes a 35° maximum lean angle? Are you even aware that most custom, cruiser, bobber, bagger type bikes don’t usually go more than 29°?
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and personally think this bike is lovely. Would I own one? In a heartbeat! Roll on divorce a two-wheel therapy.
This thing just skyrocketed it's way to my top cruisers. This, and the new 2022 Indian Chief. Of course I shouldn't buy a second motorcycle so my opinion is kinda moot 😅
This bike is great. But skip the chief. Harley's Softail is better, cooler running, more powerful, and cheaper all in one swoop. Softail Standard, Street Bob, and Lowrider S all outcompete that new chief for less money. You can get a softail slim for cheaper than the chief bobber 111 and adding floorboards.
I don't think it's in Honda's best interest to make the Rebel not appear friendly to beginners. The DCT, low seat height, and relatively low weight, low price (for the class) would make it a pretty desirable first bike. I think this bike is meant to sway some beginner riders away from their first bike being a Harley.
@@charlieshoup8391 I totally agree. I also think this bike will do well in the Asian markets, where importing a big Harley cruiser can be pretty pricey.
@@charlieshoup8391 For sure, the 1100 cc displacement is a big factor. Harley 1200 Sportster territory, water cooled, thumps nice, has the torque, has the horsepower over the Harley, and runs on 87 octane. Has Cruise Control, has DCT, which I don't think Harley has. It's definitely something to think about, but at $10,000 it's a stripper bike to be customized for big $ in it's displacement size. I'd be more inclined to buy a NT1100 bagger if it ever gets here in the USA, with a slightly larger fuel tank, more suspension travel, and a much better seat.
You had me till you said automatic trans. It's a motorcycle not a minivan. If you can't learn how to use a clutch you aren't smart enough to ride, it's not that hard guys.
Not my thing, but you know why motorcycling is awesome? There is something for everyone. As long as you get out there on two wheels... who cares what you are on. We all have different preferences, and there are so many types of bikes out there... pick the one you want, and be happy with it!
More than a couple curmudgeons in this thread. This style of motorcycle is not my thing, but this 1100 looks like a practical metric cruiser. Pretty cool that the standard transmission model weighs less than 500 lbs. wet.
I’m a Honda fan boy. Currently have a 2017 Africa Twin, 2019 CB1000R and a 2014 CB500L that my kids ride. This Rebel is a great second bike that a person could own for a long long time. It’s good when a brand gives a new rider the ability to step up in displacement while staying with their chosen style of bike.
You are very correct... its even very, very good compared to simular bike types!! (None of all harley models comes close to that lean angle) To compare it to a sportbike is like comparing apples and pears
@@patrikpatrik4403 And yet some reviewers mention it every time and I find it so annoying. It's like saying the only problem with this cruiser it's that it's a cruiser. Are people watching a review of a cruiser to hear about how you don't like cruisers? The smart thing to do would be to actually mention the angle available and leave it at that. You might as well just tell me the problem with this cruiser is that it doesn't have a fairing and rearsets ffs.
I've spent some quality time with an Africa twin DCT and it's like trying sushi for the first time...not what you expected but unexpectedly good. I really liked it. Biggest plus to the rebel is cruise control, that's something you don't know you want until you tried it! MASSIVE increase in rider comfort!
Im going with a dct because it simply frees up your mind to enjoy the cruise and I feel it is a little safer. Just one less thing to have to think about, even if it lessens the connection you have to the bike. Its also actually more difficult to do low speed maneuvers with the dct. No clutch to control your power on the bite. Only thing you have is dragging the rear brake.
Wow I neglected to consider this. Good observation, this will assuredly play a part in my future decision making about upgrading to a bike with optional dct.
I'm a super-sport guy, been riding for about 4 years now. But I think the Rebel is a beautiful bike. I told myself like a year ago if they ever made anything above a 500 I might consider getting it, and really on the fence right now. Maybe I will wait until Sep/Oct but idk.
Why are so many people pro-electric bikes but anti-DCT?? Makes no sense. I welcome the DCT bikes and will get one soon as they release a naked standard/sport version.
@@portlandshomlessproblem1728 nobody cares that you need to ride a manual what are you some wannabe son’s of anarchy guy that rides a Harley give me a break man
Exactly bro it makes absolutely no sense man these people are wannabe hell’s angels on their Harley’s they must of watched to many episodes of Son’s of Anarchy “A motorcycle cannot be automatic” blah blah blah lol 😆
This is exactly my plan. I've always loved the look of the rebel but wanted more juice. I'm in between bikes now so this will probably be my go to when i start looking next year.
@@binoyvaliyaparambath5759 word. Between COVID supply chain shortages, how good the bike is, and how good the aftermarket exhausts sound, I expect the wait for used bikes in the $6-8k range will be ~5 years.
I actually thinks it's going to go the opposite way actually. The wait right now isn't a result of everyone clamoring to get one, it's a result of the market that wants one, having to deal with supply chain problems, and creating an artificial shortage. The moment supply evens out and production and delivery gets ironed out, and people aren't fighting to get one, the price will drop fairly quickly on the used market.
I'm not sure everyone understands the DCT. It's not just an automatic transmission. It will function as an automatic if you tell it to, or you can use the paddles to shift manually. You can fit a foot lever if you want. So you get to ride how you want, but when stuck in traffic you get an easy mode, if you choose. Not a lot to hate there!
It was almost like when Honda was designing this they said "we know Harley riders wont like this bike but how can we REALLY make them despise it?" Then someone said "you wanna throw in a DCT?"
Yeah, because that’s what people are concerned with when shopping for a bike. I know when I bought my bike last year, my foremost thought was what a bunch of arrogant old pricks who ride once a month would think about my bike.
I was looking to buy a cruiser last year but cruise control was a requirement for me, and all the cruisers with it were stupid expensive. I ended up getting a yamaha MT-10, which ended up being an incredible decision. That said seeing a cruiser of this price with cruise control is great... now hopefully more companies will add it to their cruisers and I'll add a cruiser to my garage to sit by my MT-10.
Honda! Its 2021! Get rid of the chains already! Go back to shaft drive or switch to belt. Chains suck! Bicycles are even belt driven now and Harley has been doing the belt for decades at this point. Chain drive keeps me away from Hondas which is sad because I actually want one but won't do it with a chain. Come on guys!
I know Hondas are bulletproof and the Rebel is a fixture in motorcycling, hell I learned on a rebel as well, but I am not a fan of the styling. The (I'm guessing) 2up tank is Honda trying to be a production chopper, and didn't that work so well for them in the past (Fury). While I agree they need a bigger displacement Rebel for line Honda needs to be told they don't have to look like they hit the enlarge button on their copy machine.
@@joeyannece6197 no offense to your age group just pointing out the majority of Harley customers. My dad is 55 and bought his last Harley 15 years ago, he was considering a new Road glide but then we saw the price. Ride safe brother!
The reality of the Honda Rebel 1100 DCT ***BIG SCOOTER W/FEW GEARS***. For people with Arthritis and disabilities. Right to the point. Its really a Female Scooter 🛵. God bless you all. Amén.
And still the horn button is in the wrong place and those idiotic always on indicators. Nothing says "rebel" like orange lights coming your way. Should be belt driven as well.
As for the seat comfort that is something easily fixed with a good upholsterer. Without any gel or add-ons you could have a seat made just for your and to your firmness/thickness preference for around $200. Compared to what people spend on silly aftermarket levers and Akrapovič systems for that 1.3% increase in torque they won't feel or use it's one of the first things you can do to make your bike much more comfortable for all rides you do. Applies to cruisers and sportbikes.
You know, there was once a rebel 125, would be fun to see that back, although it wouldn't sell that well. I actually owned a 1999 shadow 125 unti last year when a car rear ended me. That thing was fun, a 125cc v-twin that revved to 12,5k rpm and sounded really weird. Was fun as hell peeling away from motorcycle meets and just revving it out, got a lot of looks, as it sounded so weird. Looked like a 750 as well, with aluminum shells on the engine. Slow as hell, but really fun. Was a pain in the ass to wrench on, the carbs were like 8 hours to take out, clean and put back in. Slow, but fun, and would love to see something like it return, but it probably will never return. Ah i miss that bike.
@@PavelShevchuk Well, the Shadow was not that fun to ride alone, it was slow and noisy, but man was it comfy. Most of the fun was had while goofing off with friends and in meets. Also it was fun that it looked like a big bike, one guy tried to buy it from me as a 600 before i told him it was a 125.
@@hammernightwolf5225 if you are worried about being too tall, my fiancé is 6’2 and has the rebel 500. He is looking to upgrade to the 1100. He says it’s pretty comfortable overall, only feeling ever so slightly cramped. He still does 3 hour rides without any issue.
@@ccrimewave tnx. He should use Goldwing DCT like mine. I make in 1 day Moscow-Berlin easier then in a car. In 1 day. Just stop for gas and no rest. My first bike EVER. Rebel I would use in hot summer days in the city. Tnx for the answer. I would like to know is the size the same or 1100 is bigger.
I'm curious why they didn't go with a belt or shaft drive. I'm not a fan of chains at all. Chains are high maintenance for a new rider and need adjusting often. Which is prob why they did it. It certainly doesn't look good but it'll be a good bike.
@@Limewire1984 couldnt agree more, im sure the chain was so they can make money on service. a bigger tank would have been awesome. i have a sportster 1200c with a 4.5 gal tank and belt drive. they really messed up with choosing a chain and a smaller tank.
@@sagheer.a4988 Cruisers can have shaft-drives; it's not limited to ADV. It's the lack of maintenance making it desirable as opposed to chain-drive. I like belts for weight saving. Not to mention torque steer. People complaint that belts cannot be re-geared easily like chains, for example 1 up 1 down on some Groms. But I think the lack of maintenance more than make up for it.
That much bike for that little money? I have a feeling Honda's going to sell these by truckload. If I were Indian I would be at least mildly concerned, but if I were HD I'd be terrified.
I could be wrong, but I'll bet most people under 25 years old can't operate a clutch (of course, there are exceptions and I'm speaking generally). Honda may have cracked the code to selling to new riders by offering an automatic transmission in a bike that is visibly appealing AND has more than 32 horsepower. I'm excited to see more young riders, and this might just do it.
Back in late 2020 or early 2021 my 5'1" wife decided it was time to start riding, which she had wanted to do for years, and she wanted a bike she didnt have to worry about shifting if at all possible. We were looking at some of the NC7xx DCT bikes, but at the time even used ones that were 8-9 years old were in the $6-7k range and she really didnt like the look of those bikes or the seat height. We found a Rebel 1100 DCT and drove a few hours away to look at one and she loved it after sitting on it so we bought it then and there. Since it was basically her first motorcycle outside the MSF class and a few short rides on a 250cc scooter we got her some crash bars from TRex, set the ride mode to "Rain", and off she went. The TRex drop bars are more practical than stylish, as they stick out quite a ways, but they are excellent at their job. She has dropped the bike a couple times at parking lot speeds, as any new rider can expect to do at least a few times, but there is no damage at all to anything but the replaceable scuff plates on the drop bars. At this point she likes the bike in "standard" ride mode, we got her the Honda soft bags, a top box mount from TRex and a top box off Amazon, some Kuryakyn mini floorboards I had (Although TRex again has some nice looking ones), some ROX 3" risers, and are testing windscreens to see what she likes best. At this point she loves her bike and can't see any reason to ever change, although we might add a few more things like a center stand (TRex again most likely) and we are going to check out the self canceling turn signals from ST2-Systems. This has been a fantastic bike for her, and honestly the fact that it is capable of being a first, middle, and final bike for a responsible rider is frankly outstanding. I would like to state that I am not in any way associated with TRex and have never received anything from them for free, I am just a happy customer of theirs.
You worry too much. HD is going to continue to sell clothings. Sure, their motorcycle department might suffer, but that's not really their business model anyway.
I hope this wakes HD up. All of the previous comments are true. Just in case HD is missing the point I will advise them(for free). Lightweight, reliable, inexpensive bikes please. You're welcome.
It really isn't the labor. Its their competitive advantage. Harley is a lifestyle company that also sells motorcycles. That will be the case until enough of their market dies off and they're forced to produce competitive products. Some defense for my case: Japanese labor is expensive as fuck, yet they represent pretty much the best bang for your buck in all of their biggest industry contributions.
Margin and volume. Honda makes so many freaking bikes, there is an economy of scale that comes with selling 100 hondas for every harley and harley is unwilling to reduce price or add features and cut into their per bike margin.
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 🇺🇸.
@@jimmyjames2549 Lol man it’s not a huge deal tbh, non-japanese hondas are still really good *although if i were spending big bucks on a motorcycle i would want a japanese made machine too
Ugly, terrible ergonomics, an 1100 cc bike that makes the rider look like he’s on a crappy 500cc machine, known for its lousy styling and weird dimensions. Massive design fail by Honda. Dealers will be desperately unloading these for $5-6k in a couple years.
Cool bike, single disk brake doesn't bother me ,works fine on that bike . ride modes, auto trans option is great! But a chain drive, no way, too much maintenance
@@Scottish_Viking84 not even close. I put 160,000 miles on a 95 Honda Magna . The chain was a PIA to maintain and I stayed on top of it, the closer to the end of its reasonable service life , the worse it is and sprockets must be swapped out with the chain, average 20K life span. If the bike is your primary vehicle which mine always has been, it's much more expensive and if your work schedule and life leaves you little time for drivetrain maint., in my experience , belt is much better, last longer , zero maint. I have a 2008 Victory Vision with 175,800 miles on it (also was primary ride after the Magna, I don't own a car) on the ORIGINAL DRIVE BELT. No maintenance , no adjustment. Just ride. Never touched it. Only occasional visual inspections.
Genuinely happy that Honda is following Kawasaki by releasing a cruiser with a liquid cooled p-twin over the ancient air cooled v-twin. Yeah yeah "american rumble" but like, I'm trying to enjoy my ride & my hearing while keeping on friendly terms with my neighbors. Also gives me something to look forward to for going bigger after my Vulcan S.
OK, so cb650r for ¥979,000 or rebel 1100 for ¥1,100,000? I'm 5'11, 235lb, live in metro Japan(so 30km~60km speed limits unless you get on a toll road, then you're up to maybe 120km), lane filtering at stoplights are legal so bike width is a factor, most rides will be around 30 minutes, maybe up to an hour, and then occasionally up to 2 hours, and maybe once a quarter for all day rides. My previous bike was a ktm Duke 390. I've trained on a Harley 650, I've test ridden a Diavel(loved it, can't afford it) and I've ridden another small cruiser and naked. I'm leaning towards the rebel 1100. I'm planning on it I can, to test ride each. What's your opinion?
Yea definitely gonna want to use all those fingers on that brake lever. Especially if you NEED to stop. Dixie pinching the brake will put you inside whatever’s in front of you…
Looks another good bike but why why why have such a small fuel tank. Bigger tank and would have one tomorrow. I like to do approximately 180/200 before fill-up. My tracer 700 (17l) at averaging 60/80 is doing about 200 per tank.
only thing that has kept me from getting a motorcycle is the weight...now i know 509 pounds don't seem like much to hold up but im not really strong and can barely bench press between 150-200 pounds
Now hear this: automatic transmissions have NO place in motorcycling. Full stop. Want an automatic? Get a Buick. Want to ride? Cowboy up and learn to shift for your damn self. I hope Honda - and everyone else who offers 'em - sells ZERO DCT bikes.
Hello Guys, does that bike vibrate alot at 80/90 mph.I am asking because i am riding royal enfield classic 350 2016 model.it is a single cylinder bike and does vibrate alot at 63 mph(100km/hr).First i was riding it locally but sometime i go highway, it not a highway bike . Too much vibration . I am planning to buy rebel 1100 .what will you guys recommend i want to use this bike for touring .i want to install saddle bags on it and travel Australian states.the reason to buy rebel 1100 is my height issue ,my height is 5'3".
Key words.... pay attention.... Minimilist Cruiser. By the time you option it all out with Honda goodies, you'll be wishing in the USA for a Honda NT1100 Bagger. Like everyone else, wondering when it's going to be brought to North America. Costs a fortune for all the accessories for this bike, and the suspension is still pretty limited in travel, not enough for the crappy condition roads here in Southern California. It's cheap, for a reason, not much suspension or seat.
Literally one of the ugliest motorcycles Honda has made...poor Fury😆 Glad to see Honda quality and reliability for a reasonable price point. Also: New riders that are not used to a clutch??? Now motorcycles are killing manuals...uuuggghh!!! Ride On!
You didn't mention the dinky 3.7 gallon gas tank. Not just a honda thing; why do the bikes except hardcore touring bikes have such wimpy little gas tanks? When riding with guys on touring bikes, I'm forever slowing them down for my gas needs. With my short legs, I don't fit on those tourers. Frustrating.
rode a new street bob quite a bit, then one of these 1100's and hands down i'll take the Honda anyday. Seems insane Harley wants twice as much for that bike when its not even close in my book.
Why can't honda launch even the rebel 500 in india because it's the only cruiser with proper twin spar type frame with liquid cooled engine because most of the times i have seen even if a cruiser gets a twin spar diamond type frame instead of that single underbone frame it still gets an air cooled engine or is there any other cruiser which provides both im missing?
If I was the only one on the road I would get another bike. But speaking from experience. The elderly will cut you off and almost kill you while smiling.and.making eye contact. Words of work wisdom. Learn it live it!
Honda really needs to boost the shadows up to the 1100-1200 mark. They'd sell those things like hot cakes. Alot of people still want a nice classic looking cruiser but the 750 just needs a little boost. This rebel is cool looking for sure but it doesn't have that classic cruiser soul, it's a sport bike cruiser hybrid with a heavy sport bias.
Needs a big fatbob gas tank to rid itself of the odd tank incline. Blow out the sides, cover the frame add gas to use the cruise control 300 mile per tank . I think it would look really good and stand out like the new indian chief tank.
@@donaldduck2756 I have a 500. It’s a good starter bike. It’s good for long distance cruise’s obviously. It handles great, it’s lightweight, is an eye catcher, but if you like to get wild I’d say get the 1100 if your looking to go specifically with this bike. I like to get on the highway a lot and it handles 50 okay you can push 60 and 70 but 1100 is the way to go for that extra power. I’m thinking about trading my 500 for that 1100. Most I’ve done on my 500 is 90
@@christiancontreras3884 If you want fast, nimble, agile, 1100 is the way to go. If you do long miles specially on the freeway, Sportster 1200 would probably be better for the extra weight and better suspension. For the price, the 1100 has ABS, traction control, liquid cooling, and different ride modes unlike the Harley. Only Harley I would (personally) trade my 1100 for is the new Low Rider S.
Indian Scout has more power better looks and not much more then this.My biggest grip tiny rear fender which means taking a passenger difficult with added tiny seat.Honda should of made this bike longer.Styling wise sort of warm beer does not excite any part of my brain.Sort of having sex and forgetting the whole experience because it was uninspiring...
You lean a street bike but not a bober, the 1100 has 35 deg lean angle for normies thst is more than dreams can give. Don forget the cat this bike is under. 😂
Can you get an aftermarket rearset brakcet to raise the pegs up higher for cornering is my Q....I really like the amount of customizable options for it.
Just test drove one (upgrading from my 500) and it was a blast. Felt just as light as my 500 but sooooo much faster. Woohoo speeds and acceleration. I’m personally not a fan of DCT over manual as I get that satisfactinn on doing shifts and being connected to the bike but you won’t go wrong with ether
Excellent review, very clear, intelligent and fair. Like you I look for cornering clearance so I'm disappointed it doesn't have enough. Also, it could do with belt drive. Is that so much more expensive to fit? Otherwise it seems like a good bike. The engine is just the right size and power to suit most people.
So Honda thought Rebel 500 dominating new cruiser sales was not enough. Cool.
Imagine how many they'd sell if they put the dct on the 500
@@Gibsonfan1989 oh I know! That’s what I’m getting (the 500) and if it had the DCT I’d buy it in an instant over the manual version.
23Khameo same here. I really like the 1100, but i feel like its overkill specially in the city
Torsti ... Honda apparently recognized that when a lot of 500 owners wanted to move to a second bike and stay in the cruiser segment, they were then buying Indians and Harleys. So, to keep them in the family ...
@@PETERGRlFFlN naw iv ridden the 500 lots of times u want that extra 600ccs even in the city. First 3 gears gets u to 45mph.
Amazing bike pretty excited to see Zack court's take on it when he makes a Daily rider video on it
I predict sparks.
@@Bdub1952 i second that although im loving the dct option for the rebel
As much as cruisers aren't my thing, and I don't see myself buying a DCT until my hands are to arthritic to hold the lever, this bike does excited me for one reason. - NEW RIDERS! Having a light weight, low seat, automatic, bike with traction control, abs, and enough power to keep even experienced riders entertained without being scary to newer folks. All in a brand that the even non rider's feel they can trust to get a quality product from.
Kind of erases a ton of those barriers to entry for those contemplating getting into riding. I'm not a big honda head but personally but I could see this thing attracting a lot future enthusiasts.
This makes me want Triumph to revive the Thunderbird
Yes mate..!! I’ve been dropping hints like this all over TH-cam hoping Triumph take notice. Would be amazing; somewhere between Bobber Black and Rocket 3, but with good fuel range 👌
Keep dreaming bud they weren't that popular thats why they stopped at least that's what they said idk if it's true but that's what was told
@@dustinfritts3596 it was axed because of emissions....there was an article a while back saying they were working on a new Thunderbird along with the speed triple. The speed triple came out but no word on the Thunderbird :(
Or just fix the Speedmaster so it doesn't look like a 1950's kitchen appliance.
@@ausforce1 And add belt or shaft drive while you're at it.
Would much rather watch Ari review a bike that I have zero interest in instead of watching Adam the Dweeb Waheed review my dream bike. It had to be said
Ari's a legend
I have a crush on him and I'm not gay.
Ari is the Chuck Norris of DIY motorcyclists. Ari doesn't take his bike to the shop, the shop brings their bikes to Ari.
Had the original new 500 model can’t wait to upgrade to this
its a great value, but wouldn't be my first pick in this class. Nice review!
How can you say it lacks lean angle when Honda quotes a 35° maximum lean angle? Are you even aware that most custom, cruiser, bobber, bagger type bikes don’t usually go more than 29°?
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and personally think this bike is lovely. Would I own one? In a heartbeat! Roll on divorce a two-wheel therapy.
This thing just skyrocketed it's way to my top cruisers. This, and the new 2022 Indian Chief. Of course I shouldn't buy a second motorcycle so my opinion is kinda moot 😅
This bike is great. But skip the chief. Harley's Softail is better, cooler running, more powerful, and cheaper all in one swoop.
Softail Standard, Street Bob, and Lowrider S all outcompete that new chief for less money. You can get a softail slim for cheaper than the chief bobber 111 and adding floorboards.
Make Ari dreds again. #MADA
Motorcycles are a great idea in theory.
Are the riding modes only available in the DCT version?
Do you think Honda has done enough with this bike to distance the “Rebel” name from the idea of being a beginner bike?
I don't think it's in Honda's best interest to make the Rebel not appear friendly to beginners. The DCT, low seat height, and relatively low weight, low price (for the class) would make it a pretty desirable first bike. I think this bike is meant to sway some beginner riders away from their first bike being a Harley.
@@charlieshoup8391 I totally agree. I also think this bike will do well in the Asian markets, where importing a big Harley cruiser can be pretty pricey.
@@charlieshoup8391 Or their second bike being a Harley. If their first was a Rebel 500 taking a step up to its bigger sibling comes natural.
Well, the Rebel from 1985 is not the same Rebel as the recent ones
@@charlieshoup8391 For sure, the 1100 cc displacement is a big factor. Harley 1200 Sportster territory, water cooled, thumps nice, has the torque, has the horsepower over the Harley, and runs on 87 octane. Has Cruise Control, has DCT, which I don't think Harley has. It's definitely something to think about, but at $10,000 it's a stripper bike to be customized for big $ in it's displacement size. I'd be more inclined to buy a NT1100 bagger if it ever gets here in the USA, with a slightly larger fuel tank, more suspension travel, and a much better seat.
You had me till you said automatic trans.
It's a motorcycle not a minivan.
If you can't learn how to use a clutch you aren't smart enough to ride, it's not that hard guys.
Not my thing, but you know why motorcycling is awesome? There is something for everyone. As long as you get out there on two wheels... who cares what you are on. We all have different preferences, and there are so many types of bikes out there... pick the one you want, and be happy with it!
Honda's don't normaly get a second glance from me, but this one certainly did
You sound like someone that isn't riding a REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEALLL bike.
@@c0ldsh0w3r haha ok, like what... a Harley!!! I certainly don’t have one of those. But I do have a Triumph and a BMW
@@c0ldsh0w3r What's a real bike?
@@krunchie101 a REEEEAAAAAL BAHK!
Thanks for doing this in less than 5 mins.
More than a couple curmudgeons in this thread. This style of motorcycle is not my thing, but this 1100 looks like a practical metric cruiser. Pretty cool that the standard transmission model weighs less than 500 lbs. wet.
I think it's a great option for those looking to upgrade.
Wow, I didn’t know that. I don’t like the style of the bike at all but it has a great engine.
@@jerimymccray yeah ive outgrown my 300 and this is perfect since the only issue i have with mine is the lack of power.
It's sad that a non overweight cruiser is considered special.
Most bang for the buck with great safety for the price. It’s a winner.
LMAO an mt09 is safer than this.
Mt09 is not a cruiser. Its a nice bike though.
@@PEZ1514 How is it safer?
@@danepher duel disc brakes
The biggest complaint is the seat, we could fix that. ;)
Have Suburban Delinquent review it.
Sorry, I forgot Sub. D has baby legs. Never mind. Lol
My Rebel 500 seat is so bad. So bad...
@@fivespeed3026 We have some of the best gel on the market. ;)
Well aren't you cheeky 😏
I’m a Honda fan boy. Currently have a 2017 Africa Twin, 2019 CB1000R and a 2014 CB500L that my kids ride. This Rebel is a great second bike that a person could own for a long long time. It’s good when a brand gives a new rider the ability to step up in displacement while staying with their chosen style of bike.
With corbin sest no riad is long enough, this thing eats miles and guvesyou a smile. Just road it toda for errants. It made it all worth it. 😂
The lean angel is actually really good for a cruiser. 35°
For a cruiser, it is. For motorcycles at large, not so good.
@@AriH211 Agree of course! Btw did you feel cramped on this bike?
You are very correct... its even very, very good compared to simular bike types!! (None of all harley models comes close to that lean angle) To compare it to a sportbike is like comparing apples and pears
@@patrikpatrik4403 And yet some reviewers mention it every time and I find it so annoying. It's like saying the only problem with this cruiser it's that it's a cruiser. Are people watching a review of a cruiser to hear about how you don't like cruisers? The smart thing to do would be to actually mention the angle available and leave it at that. You might as well just tell me the problem with this cruiser is that it doesn't have a fairing and rearsets ffs.
@@blondiejoe spot-on😉
Read Ari's in-depth review of the Rebel 1100 on Common Tread: rvz.la/3pwBNRF
thats a link to the honda trail 125 review
you fucked up the link
I've spent some quality time with an Africa twin DCT and it's like trying sushi for the first time...not what you expected but unexpectedly good. I really liked it. Biggest plus to the rebel is cruise control, that's something you don't know you want until you tried it! MASSIVE increase in rider comfort!
Im going with a dct because it simply frees up your mind to enjoy the cruise and I feel it is a little safer. Just one less thing to have to think about, even if it lessens the connection you have to the bike.
Its also actually more difficult to do low speed maneuvers with the dct. No clutch to control your power on the bite. Only thing you have is dragging the rear brake.
Wow I neglected to consider this. Good observation, this will assuredly play a part in my future decision making about upgrading to a bike with optional dct.
As is with a car, you quickly forget that you are changing gears. You just do. So not sure it is safer. But different strokes for different folks.
I respect your decision, but a bike that's automatic is unacceptable.
I'm a super-sport guy, been riding for about 4 years now. But I think the Rebel is a beautiful bike. I told myself like a year ago if they ever made anything above a 500 I might consider getting it, and really on the fence right now. Maybe I will wait until Sep/Oct but idk.
I've been waiting for a beefier Rebel for decades! Did you end up taking the plunge?
Why are so many people pro-electric bikes but anti-DCT?? Makes no sense. I welcome the DCT bikes and will get one soon as they release a naked standard/sport version.
I’m not pro either of those I like having to shift, it feels more satisfying, and it’s a skill I enjoy practicing
I personally don't want my first bike to have a DCT. I might go DCT later, but I want to learn to use a clutch beforehand.
Imagine the same reason Sports car guys are. Manually shifting is just part of the sport.
@@portlandshomlessproblem1728 nobody cares that you need to ride a manual what are you some wannabe son’s of anarchy guy that rides a Harley give me a break man
Exactly bro it makes absolutely no sense man these people are wannabe hell’s angels on their Harley’s they must of watched to many episodes of Son’s of Anarchy “A motorcycle cannot be automatic” blah blah blah lol 😆
Looks like a great bike. I'll wait a year or two and pick a low miles used one for between 6 and 8K.
Probably under 6.
This is exactly my plan. I've always loved the look of the rebel but wanted more juice. I'm in between bikes now so this will probably be my go to when i start looking next year.
Wait times for 1100s are insane. Used ones are hard to find. Used ones are close to the price of brand new.
@@binoyvaliyaparambath5759 word. Between COVID supply chain shortages, how good the bike is, and how good the aftermarket exhausts sound, I expect the wait for used bikes in the $6-8k range will be ~5 years.
I actually thinks it's going to go the opposite way actually. The wait right now isn't a result of everyone clamoring to get one, it's a result of the market that wants one, having to deal with supply chain problems, and creating an artificial shortage. The moment supply evens out and production and delivery gets ironed out, and people aren't fighting to get one, the price will drop fairly quickly on the used market.
I'm not sure everyone understands the DCT. It's not just an automatic transmission. It will function as an automatic if you tell it to, or you can use the paddles to shift manually. You can fit a foot lever if you want.
So you get to ride how you want, but when stuck in traffic you get an easy mode, if you choose. Not a lot to hate there!
DCT is not a manual however, the computer shifts for you, so it is still almost like shifting an automatic gear box which happens to work as a manual.
@@danepher Wrong. Its both.
@@dubravkojanusic6996 technically it would be considered an Automated manual.
HONDA ALWAYS WIN AT THE END. PEOPLE WILL LOVE OTHER BIKES AND BUY THIS ONE...
So true.
LOL
That is absolutely true. I have a HD & I'm always looking at what Honda & the others have. I love the fact you can get a DCT trans.
No. It is already a sales failure.
So true
So honda has made a bike that harley cant, a bike that has technology, efficient power, and priced cheap.
I wonder why HD refuses to change their ideology. It's as if they want to go out of business.
@@colemanhigley747 Because the sheeple keep buying the "mystique".
It was almost like when Honda was designing this they said "we know Harley riders wont like this bike but how can we REALLY make them despise it?"
Then someone said "you wanna throw in a DCT?"
Yeah, because that’s what people are concerned with when shopping for a bike. I know when I bought my bike last year, my foremost thought was what a bunch of arrogant old pricks who ride once a month would think about my bike.
ermmm no one said to throw in a dct, african twin engine already had DCT
I ride Harleys (and other bikes) and I would love to own a manual Rebel 1100. It would be fun to see what the automatic version is like tho!
Who cares what people who ride overpriced, brand new, antiques one or two weekends a month think
I was looking to buy a cruiser last year but cruise control was a requirement for me, and all the cruisers with it were stupid expensive. I ended up getting a yamaha MT-10, which ended up being an incredible decision. That said seeing a cruiser of this price with cruise control is great... now hopefully more companies will add it to their cruisers and I'll add a cruiser to my garage to sit by my MT-10.
My dad bought one.....
We all love it.
And yes the seat cuts the arse of ya
Honda! Its 2021! Get rid of the chains already! Go back to shaft drive or switch to belt. Chains suck! Bicycles are even belt driven now and Harley has been doing the belt for decades at this point. Chain drive keeps me away from Hondas which is sad because I actually want one but won't do it with a chain. Come on guys!
What is wrong with the chain? (motorcycle noob, so serious question)
@@dharokthewretched7373 more maintenance, belt and shaft drives generally last longe r
@@snakevergil Gotcha, thanks. Can that be an upgrade you can do to it aftermarket? Or it has to come from factory?
I know Hondas are bulletproof and the Rebel is a fixture in motorcycling, hell I learned on a rebel as well, but I am not a fan of the styling. The (I'm guessing) 2up tank is Honda trying to be a production chopper, and didn't that work so well for them in the past (Fury). While I agree they need a bigger displacement Rebel for line Honda needs to be told they don't have to look like they hit the enlarge button on their copy machine.
Take notes Harley. When your 50 and 60 year old customers are too old to ride, whos gonna pay 25k+ for a bike? Pricing yourselves out of business.
I'm 62. 1999 Bandit 1200. No problem.
@@joeyannece6197 no offense to your age group just pointing out the majority of Harley customers. My dad is 55 and bought his last Harley 15 years ago, he was considering a new Road glide but then we saw the price. Ride safe brother!
@@sig8766 Non taken brother. Just sayin' is all. My knees do give out after a couple of hours though. LOL.
No dealership will be able to keep these in stock.
Why?
@@mohandasghandi3441 Because ice cream has no bones.
I have a feeling they will collect dust in the US market.
@@mohandasghandi3441 Because for 10 grand they obliterate every other cruiser on the market.
@@Lex-Rex Nah. 20+ years ago? Absolutely. These days? They going to sell. Hell, I'm tempted to buy one.
So faster, has 6 gears, lighter, gas gauge, cruise, and ABS?
All for less than an Iron 883?
Fuck I feel like I was ripped off...
Excited to throw a leg over this one. Great review, Ari!
I had a rebel 300. I can't imagine how this bike rides....
How's the acceleration - DCT vs Manal ? Any big difference ?
The reality of the Honda Rebel 1100 DCT ***BIG SCOOTER W/FEW GEARS***. For people with Arthritis and disabilities. Right to the point. Its really a Female Scooter 🛵. God bless you all. Amén.
That does 0-60 on 3.6, 100mph in 9.5 mind you 😮
And still the horn button is in the wrong place and those idiotic always on indicators. Nothing says "rebel" like orange lights coming your way.
Should be belt driven as well.
Definitely should be belt or shaft driven.
Someone was cruising around Old Town Murrieta lol..great secret back roads in the mountains there
I recognize the roads out in DeLuz as well. Grew up out there learning to ride.
I swear, Honda’s are the future. Just watch every manufacturer is ganna be copy cating their DCT and line up. I’m def getting this bike one day
As for the seat comfort that is something easily fixed with a good upholsterer. Without any gel or add-ons you could have a seat made just for your and to your firmness/thickness preference for around $200. Compared to what people spend on silly aftermarket levers and Akrapovič systems for that 1.3% increase in torque they won't feel or use it's one of the first things you can do to make your bike much more comfortable for all rides you do. Applies to cruisers and sportbikes.
You know, there was once a rebel 125, would be fun to see that back, although it wouldn't sell that well. I actually owned a 1999 shadow 125 unti last year when a car rear ended me. That thing was fun, a 125cc v-twin that revved to 12,5k rpm and sounded really weird. Was fun as hell peeling away from motorcycle meets and just revving it out, got a lot of looks, as it sounded so weird. Looked like a 750 as well, with aluminum shells on the engine. Slow as hell, but really fun. Was a pain in the ass to wrench on, the carbs were like 8 hours to take out, clean and put back in. Slow, but fun, and would love to see something like it return, but it probably will never return.
Ah i miss that bike.
125cc rebel owner here. It's not fun at all, i only bought it because i could ride it legally before i got my euro bike license
@@PavelShevchuk Well, the Shadow was not that fun to ride alone, it was slow and noisy, but man was it comfy. Most of the fun was had while goofing off with friends and in meets. Also it was fun that it looked like a big bike, one guy tried to buy it from me as a 600 before i told him it was a 125.
Wasn't interested in the review, than I remember its Ari, who is reviewing it. And, I am here.
Ah shucks, thanks man.
I just got one in red metallic and love it.
That DCT is GREAT!
Video?
I agree, it would be pretty cool if you did a review
How tall are you? Tnx
@@hammernightwolf5225 if you are worried about being too tall, my fiancé is 6’2 and has the rebel 500. He is looking to upgrade to the 1100. He says it’s pretty comfortable overall, only feeling ever so slightly cramped. He still does 3 hour rides without any issue.
@@ccrimewave tnx. He should use Goldwing DCT like mine. I make in 1 day Moscow-Berlin easier then in a car. In 1 day. Just stop for gas and no rest. My first bike EVER. Rebel I would use in hot summer days in the city. Tnx for the answer. I would like to know is the size the same or 1100 is bigger.
I'm curious why they didn't go with a belt or shaft drive. I'm not a fan of chains at all. Chains are high maintenance for a new rider and need adjusting often. Which is prob why they did it. It certainly doesn't look good but it'll be a good bike.
One of my two only complaints, chain drive and fuel tank. If they release a belt drive with 4.5-gal tank, it would be perfection.
@@Limewire1984 couldnt agree more, im sure the chain was so they can make money on service. a bigger tank would have been awesome. i have a sportster 1200c with a 4.5 gal tank and belt drive. they really messed up with choosing a chain and a smaller tank.
I mean I understand but why would you need shaft drive on a non-ADV bike?
@@sagheer.a4988 Cruisers can have shaft-drives; it's not limited to ADV. It's the lack of maintenance making it desirable as opposed to chain-drive. I like belts for weight saving. Not to mention torque steer. People complaint that belts cannot be re-geared easily like chains, for example 1 up 1 down on some Groms. But I think the lack of maintenance more than make up for it.
@@parkersgarage4216 It's only 1st gen. I think Honda will improve with subsequent iterations.
That much bike for that little money? I have a feeling Honda's going to sell these by truckload.
If I were Indian I would be at least mildly concerned, but if I were HD I'd be terrified.
Why tho? It doesn't seem to be HDs business model to sell bikes ;)
I could be wrong, but I'll bet most people under 25 years old can't operate a clutch (of course, there are exceptions and I'm speaking generally). Honda may have cracked the code to selling to new riders by offering an automatic transmission in a bike that is visibly appealing AND has more than 32 horsepower. I'm excited to see more young riders, and this might just do it.
I hope after-market fuel tanks appear for this bike.
In profile, the OEM tank looks like a large *egg plant* .
Back in late 2020 or early 2021 my 5'1" wife decided it was time to start riding, which she had wanted to do for years, and she wanted a bike she didnt have to worry about shifting if at all possible. We were looking at some of the NC7xx DCT bikes, but at the time even used ones that were 8-9 years old were in the $6-7k range and she really didnt like the look of those bikes or the seat height. We found a Rebel 1100 DCT and drove a few hours away to look at one and she loved it after sitting on it so we bought it then and there. Since it was basically her first motorcycle outside the MSF class and a few short rides on a 250cc scooter we got her some crash bars from TRex, set the ride mode to "Rain", and off she went. The TRex drop bars are more practical than stylish, as they stick out quite a ways, but they are excellent at their job. She has dropped the bike a couple times at parking lot speeds, as any new rider can expect to do at least a few times, but there is no damage at all to anything but the replaceable scuff plates on the drop bars. At this point she likes the bike in "standard" ride mode, we got her the Honda soft bags, a top box mount from TRex and a top box off Amazon, some Kuryakyn mini floorboards I had (Although TRex again has some nice looking ones), some ROX 3" risers, and are testing windscreens to see what she likes best. At this point she loves her bike and can't see any reason to ever change, although we might add a few more things like a center stand (TRex again most likely) and we are going to check out the self canceling turn signals from ST2-Systems. This has been a fantastic bike for her, and honestly the fact that it is capable of being a first, middle, and final bike for a responsible rider is frankly outstanding. I would like to state that I am not in any way associated with TRex and have never received anything from them for free, I am just a happy customer of theirs.
Harley Davidson really are in trouble
They'll always hav their, shrinking and aging, fan base to fall back on. And their merch.
Don't worry they have the bronx...oh wait.
You worry too much. HD is going to continue to sell clothings. Sure, their motorcycle department might suffer, but that's not really their business model anyway.
As it always been
I hope this wakes HD up. All of the previous comments are true. Just in case HD is missing the point I will advise them(for free). Lightweight, reliable, inexpensive bikes please. You're welcome.
this rebel 1100 DCT checks all the boxes for me...but i'm not buying one bc it doesn't look as good as the Bobber Black that i have.
I ride a Harley...and often wonder: if Honda can add all these nice features for a very reasonable price point, why can't Harley?
Two words; American Labor.
$$$
It really isn't the labor. Its their competitive advantage. Harley is a lifestyle company that also sells motorcycles. That will be the case until enough of their market dies off and they're forced to produce competitive products.
Some defense for my case: Japanese labor is expensive as fuck, yet they represent pretty much the best bang for your buck in all of their biggest industry contributions.
Why can't Yamaha add cruise on the T7, a bike that costs the same as the Rebel 1100?
Margin and volume. Honda makes so many freaking bikes, there is an economy of scale that comes with selling 100 hondas for every harley and harley is unwilling to reduce price or add features and cut into their per bike margin.
@@_barcodes You think Japanese labor is cheap?
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 🇺🇸.
Well at least (looking at the VIN) , this ones made in Japan. Looking at you Rebel 300/500.
There all made in japan
@@wickedleeloopy2115 ha ha no. All 300/500 vins start with ML. Not JH.
@@jimmyjames2549
Lol man it’s not a huge deal tbh, non-japanese hondas are still really good
*although if i were spending big bucks on a motorcycle i would want a japanese made machine too
Awesome review, nice and concise yet super informative. I feel Honda is going to sell a TON of these.
Great video , have already ordered one, looking forward to ride it 🙂🇳🇴🇳🇴
So new SilverWing 1100 is coming?)
Great review of a nice bike.
Happy birthday Ari!
Ugly, terrible ergonomics, an 1100 cc bike that makes the rider look like he’s on a crappy 500cc machine, known for its lousy styling and weird dimensions. Massive design fail by Honda. Dealers will be desperately unloading these for $5-6k in a couple years.
Cool bike, single disk brake doesn't bother me ,works fine on that bike . ride modes, auto trans option is great!
But a chain drive, no way, too much maintenance
You just have to clean it once in a while, in the long run, it is a lot cheaper and easier than a belt drive.
Would buy with shaft drive
@@Scottish_Viking84 not even close. I put 160,000 miles on a 95 Honda Magna . The chain was a PIA to maintain and I stayed on top of it, the closer to the end of its reasonable service life , the worse it is and sprockets must be swapped out with the chain, average 20K life span. If the bike is your primary vehicle which mine always has been, it's much more expensive and if your work schedule and life leaves you little time for drivetrain maint., in my experience , belt is much better, last longer , zero maint. I have a 2008 Victory Vision with 175,800 miles on it (also was primary ride after the Magna, I don't own a car) on the ORIGINAL DRIVE BELT. No maintenance , no adjustment. Just ride. Never touched it. Only occasional visual inspections.
@@obbezwiers or belt and I would consider the new Rebel . Belt has proven to be much more reliable and much less maintenance , zero , in fact.
Just clean and lube when you wash your bike,really it’s not an engine re build is it?
Had I not bought a brand new Vulcan S last year I would 100% be picking one of these up yesterday.
Genuinely happy that Honda is following Kawasaki by releasing a cruiser with a liquid cooled p-twin over the ancient air cooled v-twin. Yeah yeah "american rumble" but like, I'm trying to enjoy my ride & my hearing while keeping on friendly terms with my neighbors. Also gives me something to look forward to for going bigger after my Vulcan S.
Honda is prepping for HD's fall
OK, so cb650r for ¥979,000 or rebel 1100 for ¥1,100,000? I'm 5'11, 235lb, live in metro Japan(so 30km~60km speed limits unless you get on a toll road, then you're up to maybe 120km), lane filtering at stoplights are legal so bike width is a factor, most rides will be around 30 minutes, maybe up to an hour, and then occasionally up to 2 hours, and maybe once a quarter for all day rides. My previous bike was a ktm Duke 390. I've trained on a Harley 650, I've test ridden a Diavel(loved it, can't afford it) and I've ridden another small cruiser and naked.
I'm leaning towards the rebel 1100. I'm planning on it I can, to test ride each. What's your opinion?
Yea definitely gonna want to use all those fingers on that brake lever. Especially if you NEED to stop.
Dixie pinching the brake will put you inside whatever’s in front of you…
Looks another good bike but why why why have such a small fuel tank. Bigger tank and would have one tomorrow. I like to do approximately 180/200 before fill-up. My tracer 700 (17l) at averaging 60/80 is doing about 200 per tank.
only thing that has kept me from getting a motorcycle is the weight...now i know 509 pounds don't seem like much to hold up but im not really strong and can barely bench press between 150-200 pounds
Now hear this: automatic transmissions have NO place in motorcycling. Full stop.
Want an automatic? Get a Buick.
Want to ride? Cowboy up and learn to shift for your damn self.
I hope Honda - and everyone else who offers 'em - sells ZERO DCT bikes.
Hello Guys, does that bike vibrate alot at 80/90 mph.I am asking because i am riding royal enfield classic 350 2016 model.it is a single cylinder bike and does vibrate alot at 63 mph(100km/hr).First i was riding it locally but sometime i go highway, it not a highway bike . Too much vibration . I am planning to buy rebel 1100 .what will you guys recommend i want to use this bike for touring .i want to install saddle bags on it and travel Australian states.the reason to buy rebel 1100 is my height issue ,my height is 5'3".
Key words.... pay attention.... Minimilist Cruiser. By the time you option it all out with Honda goodies, you'll be wishing in the USA for a Honda NT1100 Bagger. Like everyone else, wondering when it's going to be brought to North America. Costs a fortune for all the accessories for this bike, and the suspension is still pretty limited in travel, not enough for the crappy condition roads here in Southern California. It's cheap, for a reason, not much suspension or seat.
Literally one of the ugliest motorcycles Honda has made...poor Fury😆 Glad to see Honda quality and reliability for a reasonable price point. Also: New riders that are not used to a clutch??? Now motorcycles are killing manuals...uuuggghh!!! Ride On!
You didn't mention the dinky 3.7 gallon gas tank. Not just a honda thing; why do the bikes except hardcore touring bikes have such wimpy little gas tanks? When riding with guys on touring bikes, I'm forever slowing them down for my gas needs. With my short legs, I don't fit on those tourers. Frustrating.
rode a new street bob quite a bit, then one of these 1100's and hands down i'll take the Honda anyday. Seems insane Harley wants twice as much for that bike when its not even close in my book.
Why can't honda launch even the rebel 500 in india because it's the only cruiser with proper twin spar type frame with liquid cooled engine because most of the times i have seen even if a cruiser gets a twin spar diamond type frame instead of that single underbone frame it still gets an air cooled engine or is there any other cruiser which provides both im missing?
Was thinking sbout this bike. But the small fueltank killed it for me. Sorry honda.. passing this bike.
Have yet to experience and OEM seat that didn't suck out loud......And who buys a cruiser expecting cornering clearance? Really!
If I was the only one on the road I would get another bike. But speaking from experience. The elderly will cut you off and almost kill you while smiling.and.making eye contact. Words of work wisdom. Learn it live it!
Honda really needs to boost the shadows up to the 1100-1200 mark. They'd sell those things like hot cakes. Alot of people still want a nice classic looking cruiser but the 750 just needs a little boost. This rebel is cool looking for sure but it doesn't have that classic cruiser soul, it's a sport bike cruiser hybrid with a heavy sport bias.
Welp Id definitely buy this over the BATMOBILE bike Harley just made 🤮
Needs a big fatbob gas tank to rid itself of the odd tank incline. Blow out the sides, cover the frame add gas to use the cruise control 300 mile per tank . I think it would look really good and stand out like the new indian chief tank.
Wish this came out 3 years ago when I bought my bike!
It’s no cruiser but a wonderful standard or naked bike, one that’s very maneuverable . I wish it held more fuel.
Getting a 500 in the summer, and the 1100 is my upgrade goal. Love the style and the minimalism, and it seems friendly for new riders.
I did the same as this. I got a 500 Summer 2021 and just upgraded to the 1100.
@@sidetraxx how do you like it? what’s your review on it?
@@donaldduck2756 I have a 500. It’s a good starter bike. It’s good for long distance cruise’s obviously. It handles great, it’s lightweight, is an eye catcher, but if you like to get wild I’d say get the 1100 if your looking to go specifically with this bike. I like to get on the highway a lot and it handles 50 okay you can push 60 and 70 but 1100 is the way to go for that extra power. I’m thinking about trading my 500 for that 1100. Most I’ve done on my 500 is 90
@@sidetraxx What do you think? I'm currently in debate between a rebel 1100 or a sportster 1200..
@@christiancontreras3884 If you want fast, nimble, agile, 1100 is the way to go. If you do long miles specially on the freeway, Sportster 1200 would probably be better for the extra weight and better suspension. For the price, the 1100 has ABS, traction control, liquid cooling, and different ride modes unlike the Harley. Only Harley I would (personally) trade my 1100 for is the new Low Rider S.
Need the 650 dominator engine in the range...especially for the UK 🇬🇧 market.
Indian Scout has more power better looks and not much more then this.My biggest grip tiny rear fender which means taking a passenger difficult with added tiny seat.Honda should of made this bike longer.Styling wise sort of warm beer does not excite any part of my brain.Sort of having sex and forgetting the whole experience because it was uninspiring...
This video became bs about 15sec in. 10k? 10 thousand ? It's starts at 13k... It's ok.. numbers are hard haha.
You lean a street bike but not a bober, the 1100 has 35 deg lean angle for normies thst is more than dreams can give. Don forget the cat this bike is under. 😂
Can you get an aftermarket rearset brakcet to raise the pegs up higher for cornering is my Q....I really like the amount of customizable options for it.
Just test drove one (upgrading from my 500) and it was a blast. Felt just as light as my 500 but sooooo much faster. Woohoo speeds and acceleration. I’m personally not a fan of DCT over manual as I get that satisfactinn on doing shifts and being connected to the bike but you won’t go wrong with ether
Are you upgrading or keeping both?
@@georgiaguardian4696upgraded. Too similar to have both imo you’d just want speed and modes of 1100.
Looks like a nice bike. They really should get rid of that hideous name though. Honda rebel sounds pretty cringy.
Excellent review, very clear, intelligent and fair. Like you I look for cornering clearance so I'm disappointed it doesn't have enough. Also, it could do with belt drive. Is that so much more expensive to fit? Otherwise it seems like a good bike. The engine is just the right size and power to suit most people.
Been deciding between this and the scout bobber, scout looks better but this one is starting to look clean and not too fancy. Help me please
I’m considering on trading in my 2015 sportster 48 for this beauty 😍