2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT Ride & Review: The Future of Motorcycling?

[@williamcoulter5462]

I am in my sixty's and have arthritis plus being only 5'4" have never been able to ride a true cruiser but now I am enjoying the Rebel1100 DCT, I can move it around off the stand, it is easy to ride and handles well, max speed is 100mph so well over the national limit here in the UK and it puts a smile on your face every time you ride, surprising even EV drivers off the lights it is that quick and yes it does need that anti wheelie control in sport mode.

[@roaddirttv]

Glad you’re enjoying the Reb, William! Fantastic motorcycle. Thanks for chiming in!

[@barriegilchrist8950]

I have the DCT model and I absolutely love it, I’m still treating it gently for the first 1000 miles, but I have taken it up to 110 mph for a short time, just to see if it was restricted, apparently not 👍

[@roaddirttv]

@@barriegilchrist8950 unleash the beast!

[@1990-t1j]

I am going to buy one for much the same reason. I am 68. My arthritis is limited to the little finger on my left hand but who knows what the next few years will hold.

[@roaddirttv]

@@1990-t1j hope you’re able to keep riding for many more years.

[@BornAgainMan]

I Love my 22 Rebel 1100 DCT in Stallion Brown. Amazing Bike!!! North Georgia Rider Here.

[@roaddirttv]

We’re in Gwinnett, not far from N Ga.

[@RobertGPriceLLC]

Nice work. Got 12K on my DCT and only thing I'd add is u gotta use the rear brake for your friction zone in low speed maneuvers. Sweet bike and have run her thru the Carolina/Tennessee mountains but live out on coast of Florida. Tis the season to ride down here, y'all.

[@roaddirttv]

Good word, Robert! Keep riding the wheels off her!

[@Denali_Rebel]

It’s amazing to me that so many people trash the DCT but have installed quickshifters on their “manual” bikes so they only use the clutch to stop. I do wish Honda installed a foot shifter for manual mode.

[@roaddirttv]

Check out our recent story and video, where we compare a 2023 Rebel 1100T with a Harley and an Indian. All three riders love the DCT tranny- roaddirt.tv/southern-comfort/

[@Denali_Rebel]

@@roaddirttv I don’t want a DCT personally. That said, only DCTs are available anywhere near me and I want a bike again. It’s been quite some time since I’ve ridden a bike and the comfort a DCT would give pulling out into busy traffic is unmatched with a manual for newer riders. Ive also seen the 0-60 pulls on the manual 1100 compared to the DCT and its incredible. There is a reason that modern new sports cars are DCT. I just hope that they keep manual motorcycles around.

[@Denali_Rebel]

@@roaddirttv I will also likely stay in manual mode 90% of the time.

[@efremendez]

The rear shock really punishes you for living where the roads are poor. I.e. bumps and/or potholes. Both my ninjas 400,650 were way more comfortable because of this. But the Torque and sound of my 1100 is incomparable!

[@james4032]

I am a 62 year old man and stop riding because of pain in my left hand from clutch operations. I wish Honda made something between the glowing and the 1100 rebel.

[@roaddirttv]

Hi James, We think you should check out the Rebel 1100 DCT, take a test ride on one. You might be tempted back into riding.

[@Denali_Rebel]

The in between would be Rebel 1100T

[@williamrae9954]

I'll be doing away with the foot rear brake too...due to having an ABS pump,I'm fitting a clutch master cylinder off of a Honda CBF1000 and running that to the pump, all brakes on the bars-hate where the foot pedal is,I couldn't use that safely,never being a cruiser owner before(and there's a fuel cell going under the seat,so getting rid of the brake fluid reservoir is handy too-need more capacity than 13.6litres).

[@roaddirttv]

Wow, interesting set of mods you’re doing. Please let us know here how those work out for you.

[@williamrae9954]

@@roaddirttv Be starting a channel... working on a 'studio' now...i.e.,tidying up part of the workshop :)

[@trentsteel1542]

The dct is excellent for riding to the beach in stop and go traffic. Clutching gets a bit annoying for me after a while. Maybe I'm getting too old or too lazy 🤷‍♂️

[@roaddirttv]

That was what we noted too. In thick stop/go traffic, the DCT really shines. No tiring clutching.

[@trentsteel1542]

@@roaddirttv I watched a video where they put a tailgunner exhaust and a sidecar on the 1100. Looked really cool. I wonder how that would handle.

[@roaddirttv]

@@trentsteel1542 a sidecar! That sounds interesting, for sure.

[@danielkeenan1984]

I think I’m maybe to lazy for the Manuel 😅. The juice isn’t worth the squeeze. I’m getting one of these dct versions. I don’t know why people love changing gears so much. I got my full license on Manuel and couldn’t give a shit about changing gears.

[@voodrew]

Im 6" 2" anyone found mods that make it more comfortable for a taller rider?

[@roaddirttv]

Phil is also 6’2”, and would like to see forward set pegs for the Rebel. He found the handlebar reach good, the seat super low, just opined that moving pegs forward would help taller riders. Check on the Honda site, see if they sell a kit for that.

[@kerdumfuslopez8044]

Depretto motors out of Italy has forward controls. Bit pricy but worth it. Moves them about 5-5.5 inches forward

[@richtozzo615]

Test rides not allowed in Florida.

[@roaddirttv]

What?? How’s anyone supposed to really get a feel for a bike?

[@richtozzo615]

@@roaddirttv agreed. But it's a liability issue. Or so they say. I'll keep looking to avoid driving to Georgia