I bought the Honda Rebel 1100 DCT last month and just turned over to 400 miles on the odometer. I had a 42 mile ride home from the dealership where I bought it, and wasn't reaching for the clutch lever or shift peg by the time I got home. This is my first automatic motorcycle and I like it more than I can describe.
This makes me so happy. I have a Forza 750 in the UK, but need to move back to Canada (where you can't get one). I LOVE the DCT in Sport Mode, and will be buying this bike! Nice review.
Awesome, thank you. I know it's been a minute since you made this comment, but did you buy one? I'm actually considering the standard version as a second bike.
@@thatoneguymotoI was really considering it, I found a rebuilt title Rebel 1100 for only $5,500, but ultimately I went with a Suzuki Vstrom 1000. Two reasons, it was cheaper and I liked the seating position better. I’m 6’2” though.
Love your review of this bike! I'm also 5'6" so this review nailed it for me! I owned a 2014 Softail Slim for a couple years before selling it, but that seat height was incredible! Glad to see you are able to flat foot this bike as well. Now to just find one of these in the state of Indiana so I can get a test ride!
Thank you so much! Hopefully you can find a dealer who'll let you ride. Thinking back on the Rebel 1100 DCT, I feel like it was even better than I gave it credit for at the time. Ride safe out there!
Hondamatic 1978-1983 VW R32 2003 - 1st production car with DCT Aprilia Mana 850 CVT 2007 2010 VFR1200F - 1st motorcycle with DCT
NC700X in 2012 CTX700 2013 VRF1200X 2014 NM4 2014 Africa Twin 2016 NC750X in 2014 NC750X redesigned in 2016 X-ADV 2017 Goldwing 2018/19 NC750X updated again in 2019 then the Rebel 1100 in 2021
Great video, and great review. I am actually in search of a bike right now, and I am undecided if I get an Indian Scout or HD Iron 833....if you review, now I added another option to the mix make it more difficult to choose one... hahaha!!! all good. Now, I just have to start listing the pros and cons of each one, and start the weight out elimination process. Think it would help if I can get a test ride on each one. Thanks for sharing your experiense and your review.
Thanks and thanks for watching! Best of luck on making your choice. If you want super reliable, you can't go wrong with the Honda. And between the Iron and the Scout, it's more preference than anything else. Though, I will say the 6th gear on the Scout makes a big difference.
Had this very bike in black when it was first release and sold it after 3 months and 1300 miles. It’s a great bike for what it is; although the aftermarket sucks and I couldn’t live with the DCT. Slow-speed maneuverability is tough and left me feeling a lack of control.
I think for some things DCT would be great. But for recreational riding, I love my manual shifting. Coming from much heavier cruisers, I found it pretty nimble and well-balanced. The low center of gravity helps. It's definitely got it's demographic and Honda knows, 'cause they're not one to just release a bike without knowing it's going to do well.
I have been riding for 50+ years, the last 8 on scooters (currently have a Vespa GTS 300 HPE) - I find slow speed maneuvers are a breeze if you use just a bit of rear brake as you are rolling. I have heard some have good success with this technique on DCT bikes.
I agree Peter. we installed a Recluse automatic clutch in our Street Glide and hated it. Slow speed maneuvering, U-turns, and hard turns from a top were unnerving. After less than 1000 miles, we removed it. Now we're looking for a 1100 Rebel with a manual transmission.
@@daveclark9904 Now THAT is a good idea, Dave! In the short time I owned the DCT, all I kept thinking was, "dammit, if only I'd bought the manual..." It really is an outstanding bike, and if you asked me to chose between it and a brand new Sportster S, for the money especially, I'd choose the Rebel 1100 all day. Good luck in your search, and happy and safe riding.
Thank you! Group rides are usually a longer route than the unguided ones, so there's that. But, yeah, it's not often you get a solid group of riders all in the same group.
I’ve been riding about 1 1/2 year 125 then a 300cbr now a royal Enfield 350 cruiser Honest opinion can I step on up to this I’m not a speed demon just like to cruise real cool and laid back Never heavy on the throttle hand I’m thinking rain and user mode Talk to me someone
It's going to be different for every rider, but I think you would be able to handle the Rebel 1100. I think the biggest adjustment will be the weight of the bike. Get to your dealer and sit on one to see if the weight feels too much for you, and better yet, if they'll let you test one, do that. Best of luck to you!
This would be an awesome bike to have. I currently ride a 2015 Honda CTX 700 DCT. This CTX fun to ride. Not a sport bike, but still fast enough for me. Someone mentioned that the DCT is hard to maneuver at slow speed. That has not been my experience with the DCT, just drag the rear brake a little and all is well with slow speed maneuvering.. I just sold my 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 with a 6 peed gear box. (Family emergency required me to sell the Guzzi).
Yeah I didn’t feel like slow speed would be an issue at all during my time on the DCT. I’m interested in how you liked your V7. It’s a bike I’ve had my eye in for years and would consider adding to the garage.
@@thatoneguymoto The Moto Guzzi V7 Centenario was an excellent bike. Fun to ride. Turned many heads because of the retro design. The bike has character. My heart was sad when I had to sell it. No issues in the year I had. Always had a smile while riding it.
Use RAIN mode until you feel more comfortable with Drive mode, and then later Sport mode. Practice in empty parking lots figure 8s and 360's feet up, until you've got each mode mastered. Drag the rear brake a bit for more slow speed control with barely any throttle.
@I.e.m Mc I’m not going to lie, in any pics or videos of the bike, it looked like an “R” to me as well. Not everyone has the same vision, clarity, color rendering, or lack of dyslexia as you do. Some folks just see things slightly different is all 🤷♂️
Street Bob's heavier and with the hanger bars, has a different feel for the riding position. The Rebel's weight difference and lower center of gravity's going to make it feel more manageable and manueverable, and there's a lot more tech baked in. Harley's going to give you a ton of options for customizing your bike, where Honda's customization will be mostly after market third-party brands. So, it boils down to preference and why and how you ride. ✌🏽
I thought the suspension felt decent. Not too firm, not too soft. I weigh a bit more than you. I wonder if you could make an adjustment to see if that would make a difference.
@@thatoneguymoto Thanks for the response. I’m going to adjust the front and rear spring/fork settings (both are original factory settings) but will be surprised if it helps much. Bought the bike for my wife who rides a 1300 V-Star and I ride a 2018 Goldwing DCT. It’s a much stiffer ride than either of those. Rougher ride because it’s a cruiser?? I’ll let you know if I have any luck with the suspension adjustments.
I agree. Not the best looking bike, but the smaller displacement Rebels were great for newer riders or riders that just didn't need the power. So I think it was easy for Honda to produce the 1100.
Hmmm ..... automatic transmission. Afraid my old dog - new trick syndrome would kick in and fry my brain. My muscle memory and love of shifting gears would not approve of this type of riding :)) I can see myself making all sorts of stupid mistakes learning to make friends with this thing.
For sure there's a learning curve. The first time I rode an electric bike, the muscle memory of reaching for the clutch and moving my foot for the shifter happened a dozen times. But the second time it only happened a few instances and then finally with the DCT, only once. To me, it's more of a preference, and if you're someone who's stop-and-go a lot, DCT would be a nice change to holding that clutch in all day long.
I bought the Honda Rebel 1100 DCT last month and just turned over to 400 miles on the odometer. I had a 42 mile ride home from the dealership where I bought it, and wasn't reaching for the clutch lever or shift peg by the time I got home. This is my first automatic motorcycle and I like it more than I can describe.
Good to hear! It's a great all-around bike, IMO. 👍🏽
Honestly it’s the best cruiser around now and it’s a stand out being a NON Harley is a huge selling point for Me
It's a solid bike, reliable, fun to ride, and not bad to look at. I'd consider it a total package and excellent bang for buck 👍🏽
You had me dying when you got surprised by the torque and went “whoa!!!” 😂😂😂 caught me off guard and I’m sitting at work laughing my a** off!
Happy to provide some entertainment. 😆
This makes me so happy. I have a Forza 750 in the UK, but need to move back to Canada (where you can't get one). I LOVE the DCT in Sport Mode, and will be buying this bike! Nice review.
Thank you! Enjoy your Honda DCT ✌🏽
Thank you for your comments. Love the bike
Thank you for watching!
Wow great video. Got the exact insight I was looking for with the bike and especially the DCT
Awesome, thank you. I know it's been a minute since you made this comment, but did you buy one? I'm actually considering the standard version as a second bike.
@@thatoneguymotoI was really considering it, I found a rebuilt title Rebel 1100 for only $5,500, but ultimately I went with a Suzuki Vstrom 1000. Two reasons, it was cheaper and I liked the seating position better. I’m 6’2” though.
Wow look at that, a Red one! You are lucky on the West Coast! I'm contacting Honda Dealers in Anaheim today! Thanks for sharing. J.
Love your review of this bike! I'm also 5'6" so this review nailed it for me! I owned a 2014 Softail Slim for a couple years before selling it, but that seat height was incredible! Glad to see you are able to flat foot this bike as well. Now to just find one of these in the state of Indiana so I can get a test ride!
Thank you so much! Hopefully you can find a dealer who'll let you ride. Thinking back on the Rebel 1100 DCT, I feel like it was even better than I gave it credit for at the time. Ride safe out there!
@@thatoneguymoto thanks man! I'm looking forward to testing one out!
Hondamatic 1978-1983
VW R32 2003 - 1st production car with DCT
Aprilia Mana 850 CVT 2007
2010 VFR1200F - 1st motorcycle with DCT
NC700X in 2012
CTX700 2013
VRF1200X 2014
NM4 2014
Africa Twin 2016
NC750X in 2014
NC750X redesigned in 2016
X-ADV 2017
Goldwing 2018/19
NC750X updated again in 2019
then the Rebel 1100 in 2021
Great video, and great review. I am actually in search of a bike right now, and I am undecided if I get an Indian Scout or HD Iron 833....if you review, now I added another option to the mix make it more difficult to choose one... hahaha!!! all good.
Now, I just have to start listing the pros and cons of each one, and start the weight out elimination process. Think it would help if I can get a test ride on each one. Thanks for sharing your experiense and your review.
Thanks and thanks for watching! Best of luck on making your choice. If you want super reliable, you can't go wrong with the Honda. And between the Iron and the Scout, it's more preference than anything else. Though, I will say the 6th gear on the Scout makes a big difference.
Had this very bike in black when it was first release and sold it after 3 months and 1300 miles. It’s a great bike for what it is; although the aftermarket sucks and I couldn’t live with the DCT. Slow-speed maneuverability is tough and left me feeling a lack of control.
I think for some things DCT would be great. But for recreational riding, I love my manual shifting. Coming from much heavier cruisers, I found it pretty nimble and well-balanced. The low center of gravity helps.
It's definitely got it's demographic and Honda knows, 'cause they're not one to just release a bike without knowing it's going to do well.
I have been riding for 50+ years, the last 8 on scooters (currently have a Vespa GTS 300 HPE) - I find slow speed maneuvers are a breeze if you use just a bit of rear brake as you are rolling. I have heard some have good success with this technique on DCT bikes.
I agree Peter. we installed a Recluse automatic clutch in our Street Glide and hated it. Slow speed maneuvering, U-turns, and hard turns from a top were unnerving. After less than 1000 miles, we removed it. Now we're looking for a 1100 Rebel with a manual transmission.
@@daveclark9904 Now THAT is a good idea, Dave! In the short time I owned the DCT, all I kept thinking was, "dammit, if only I'd bought the manual..." It really is an outstanding bike, and if you asked me to chose between it and a brand new Sportster S, for the money especially, I'd choose the Rebel 1100 all day. Good luck in your search, and happy and safe riding.
I think a left hand brake would help for slow speed
Honda specs are as follows 2021 Honda Rebel -. 86 HP, 72 ft/lbs of torque, and a rev limiter of a maximum of 100 mph.
Nice review and good vid as well. Group rides must suck when test riding.
Thank you! Group rides are usually a longer route than the unguided ones, so there's that. But, yeah, it's not often you get a solid group of riders all in the same group.
I’ve been riding about 1 1/2 year 125 then a 300cbr now a royal Enfield 350 cruiser
Honest opinion can I step on up to this
I’m not a speed demon just like to cruise real cool and laid back
Never heavy on the throttle hand
I’m thinking rain and user mode
Talk to me someone
It's going to be different for every rider, but I think you would be able to handle the Rebel 1100. I think the biggest adjustment will be the weight of the bike. Get to your dealer and sit on one to see if the weight feels too much for you, and better yet, if they'll let you test one, do that. Best of luck to you!
This would be an awesome bike to have. I currently ride a 2015 Honda CTX 700 DCT. This CTX fun to ride. Not a sport bike, but still fast enough for me. Someone mentioned that the DCT is hard to maneuver at slow speed. That has not been my experience with the DCT, just drag the rear brake a little and all is well with slow speed maneuvering.. I just sold my 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 with a 6 peed gear box. (Family emergency required me to sell the Guzzi).
Yeah I didn’t feel like slow speed would be an issue at all during my time on the DCT.
I’m interested in how you liked your V7. It’s a bike I’ve had my eye in for years and would consider adding to the garage.
@@thatoneguymoto The Moto Guzzi V7 Centenario was an excellent bike. Fun to ride. Turned many heads because of the retro design. The bike has character. My heart was sad when I had to sell it. No issues in the year I had. Always had a smile while riding it.
Thanks for the feedback. ✌🏽
Good video
This is my first bike and I wish I could go into sport mode, but I'm still too worried!
Ease into it. It's your bike, so give it time and try it when you're ready. Have fun and ride safe! ✌🏽
Use RAIN mode until you feel more comfortable with Drive mode, and then later Sport mode. Practice in empty parking lots figure 8s and 360's feet up, until you've got each mode mastered. Drag the rear brake a bit for more slow speed control with barely any throttle.
@@feloniousmonk3049 Thanks for the tip. I like your name!
How are the ergonomics on the 1100? I've sat on a Rebel 300 and felt like my knees were too high up and felt akward.
At 5'6", the Rebel 1100 fit me really nicely. Riding position included where my knees hit the tank felt perfect.
It’s not a “R” but an “A” for automatic or “M” for manual. I thought the same at first glance.
It was font, that made it difficult. I mentioned it in the captioning, A/M would've been easier to figure out on the fly. 😁
@@thatoneguymoto do your home work beforehand the font nothing wrong with the font
@I.e.m Mc I’m not going to lie, in any pics or videos of the bike, it looked like an “R” to me as well. Not everyone has the same vision, clarity, color rendering, or lack of dyslexia as you do. Some folks just see things slightly different is all 🤷♂️
Question. I know you only rode the DCT 1100. What are your thoughts on the Rebel 1100 or a 22 Street Bob
Street Bob's heavier and with the hanger bars, has a different feel for the riding position. The Rebel's weight difference and lower center of gravity's going to make it feel more manageable and manueverable, and there's a lot more tech baked in. Harley's going to give you a ton of options for customizing your bike, where Honda's customization will be mostly after market third-party brands. So, it boils down to preference and why and how you ride. ✌🏽
@@thatoneguymoto Thanks so much! I appreciate the info!
Just bought a Rebel 1100 DCT. Was surprised at the firm/rough ride. 160 lbs. What did you think of the suspension.
I thought the suspension felt decent. Not too firm, not too soft. I weigh a bit more than you. I wonder if you could make an adjustment to see if that would make a difference.
@@thatoneguymoto Thanks for the response. I’m going to adjust the front and rear spring/fork settings (both are original factory settings) but will be surprised if it helps much. Bought the bike for my wife who rides a 1300 V-Star and I ride a 2018 Goldwing DCT. It’s a much stiffer ride than either of those. Rougher ride because it’s a cruiser?? I’ll let you know if I have any luck with the suspension adjustments.
What did you expect with 3 3/4 inches of travel in the rear suspension?
Better than 2" rear suspension like most cruisers. But kills me should have stayed with Ninja 650
I like the color. It’s a nice looking bike 👍🏼
Yeah, the color really pops. I'd love to try the non-DCT version to feel the difference. Solid bike, for sure.
I want one sooooooo bad!
Honda has made beautiful cruisers, this isn't one I've them. Bring back the VTX 1800.
I agree. Not the best looking bike, but the smaller displacement Rebels were great for newer riders or riders that just didn't need the power. So I think it was easy for Honda to produce the 1100.
Hmmm ..... automatic transmission. Afraid my old dog - new trick syndrome would kick in and fry my brain. My muscle memory and love of shifting gears would not approve of this type of riding :)) I can see myself making all sorts of stupid mistakes learning to make friends with this thing.
For sure there's a learning curve. The first time I rode an electric bike, the muscle memory of reaching for the clutch and moving my foot for the shifter happened a dozen times. But the second time it only happened a few instances and then finally with the DCT, only once. To me, it's more of a preference, and if you're someone who's stop-and-go a lot, DCT would be a nice change to holding that clutch in all day long.
They sure are pushing the DCT models, just not for me.. can't like them.. I'll take the standard.
Yeah, I like the Rebel, but I'd definitely go for the standard.
Please show how to wheelie lol
LOL