Does The Rebel 1100 Backrest REALLY Help That Much?

I installed the OEM Passenger Backrest on my Honda Rebel 1100 about a week ago and today I put it to the true test...or I guess I should say Nina did!
We finally took the Rebel out for the first ride after installing the passenger backrest, and the results were obvious. We both wholeheartedly agreed about how well we thought it did. As for what that opinion was, you'll have to watch the video and find out for yourself!
Intro And First Impressions- 0:30
Going For The Ride- 2:22
Post-ride Interview/Discussion- 5:59
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[@garyrivera895]

By far the best thing you got for this bike is NINA..... Great content - keep it coming.

[@michiganmoto7687]

Agreed! She’s a sweetheart.

[@craigsmith4445]

Is Nina a new girl? 😂

[@garyrivera895]

@@craigsmith4445 Yep.

[@kevsmailnz]

You mention doesn’t fall off but passenger needs safety gear like glove’s, boots, jacket and pants great video

[@adamperez2315]

I'm definitely buying this soon! Thanks for the episode Burch. 🙌🏼

[@daverattle5636]

Great review. When I installed mine, (along with the saddlebags and rear carrier) I thought the backrest was too small and low to be effective. Haven't had a passenger on yet but won't hesitate after hearing Nina's comments. Like the exhaust you have but waiting for an aftermarket straight one so it doesn't fry the saddlebag.

[@pcthayer]

It makes the bike look more finished too. Great improvement looks wise (as well as functional too.) Great purchase.

[@markh1938]

I thought the same thing

[@VuLamDang]

totally agree. Rebel should either be with the backrest, or without pillion seat altogether. without the backrest, the pillion seat look so sketchy and I am not comfortable seating anyone on that seat.

[@Shikiouji]

i told you, my guy. such a good buy. my friends love having this addition because of the exact same reasons your friend mentioned. as for me, still got the low profile look and also a good spot to just hang your helmet

[@Stop_It_Just_Stop]

So glad I watched this. I just bought this bike and my I have my roommate that will for sure be riding on the back of my bike when I'm ready for a passenger.

[@marthaburcham3509]

That’s awesome!! Great commentary Nina!!

[@Walt_G]

a backrest or a top-box make riding pillion so much more relaxing. yours actually looks quite good and suits the bike, looks like a worthwhile buy.

[@carlobighouse5434]

2 thumbs up! Glad to hear how great this seat with backrest turned out. I don't think if get a passenger seat without one now

[@coreychristopher9867]

I ordered the passenger seat and backrest back in Feb. '21. I got them a few months back, and my wife won't ride on the thin, narrow seat with the tiny backrest. Just got my Corbin dual tour saddle today, with passenger backrest. My wife loves it, and I'm liking it too. Pricey, but worth it. This is something we can tour on.

[@marvinpena8113]

Great vid Birch and Nina ! 🤙🏽

[@Von-by8xz]

As you can see it is a must if you intend to take a passenger. Much more safe and reassuring, also better looking !!!

[@user-wr3gp8hj3i]

You’re really making me want this bike.. I’m still undecided on DCT though

[@perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968]

Enjoyed as always

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Man I took my cb500f out for a spin today. Damn it felt good. The Backrest looks good on the bike. I never liked how the Rebels look like with the pillion seat on, because it looks just stuck on and out of place. But the backrest integrates it into the bike.

[@HauNguyen-uu7nr]

I love yours contents! keep up the great work!

[@LifeOfBurch]

Thanks so much!! 🙏🏻🙌🏻🤘🏻

[@briandaley2943]

Awesome review I think that will be my next investment it even looks good

[@martindelrosario4676]

My wife loved the backrest on my Rebel 500. She was sad to see that bike go when I switched to another bike that can’t really have backrests.

[@marsoelflaco5722]

What's the maximum weight for a rear passenger on the 500?

[@marsoelflaco5722]

The size of the passenger, height and weight, makes a big difference on how passenger seats work/feel. Back rests are a great feature. Nina's petite, that's a big plus.✌🏽👍🏽

[@NudaMan]

Bikes looking good as always 👌🏾🔥

[@LifeOfBurch]

Thanks dude!! 🙌🏻🤘🏻🙏🏻

[@tyronemoore4830]

Good content going to order the Rebel 1100 and the back rest and seat

[@christianadkins2305]

Wish you where in michigan so I can hear a side by side comparison with the vance and hines I have on mine and your 2 brothers. Great job on the vids man. Also I was concerned about the back rest I ordered being too short also lol... still got a long ways till it shows up 🤣

[@KiranKumarBokkesam]

thanks a lot for the video!

[@johnriley8713]

Welcome back Nina!

[@Sir.YeetusIII]

My dream bike 😍

[@stevenevans6314]

So let me get this straight she has to sit further away she doesn't have to hug you and she doesn't have to hold on tight, take it off straight away, just messing great vlog again good to see Nina again Steve

[@sidetraxx]

I watched this as I was worried the Two Brothers upswept exhaust may be uncomfortable for a passenger but looks good! Ordering it now.

[@LifeOfBurch]

Awesome, you’re gonna love it! We’ve put on plenty of miles 2-up with the TBR exhaust and never had any issues! 🙏🏻

[@ziggyu3667]

burch your videos are clutch aff

[@seanb9907]

Birch Beer, you gotta flip them mirrors, homie. Get them bike lines down!!! I went with the higher back bar on mine - for the class of bikes we own, the bar + removable pass. seat, has been a great way to get someone on there for shorter trips (to the ice cream spot, coffee, or a bar... ....or back to her/his place after the bar!)

[@JustShayne5]

Should’ve had a camera/mic on here while you were riding! Either way great review will definitely get one for my gf

[@seph1023]

Keep up the good work! :)

[@LifeOfBurch]

Thanks dude!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Gabberag]

Do more roadtrips, BRO. Love the content. Just getting into bikes. Im from Central America. I wanna get a Keeway K-Light 202 as my 1st baby.

[@evannarendraangragani7508]

Hello sir, how do you like the k-light 202? its also sold in my country as benelli motobi evo 200

[@stevemiller7433]

Excellent.

[@Snafu2346]

Looks clean, barely notice it there.

[@LifeOfBurch]

Agreed! At first I thought it would be too small, but now that I know how well it works, I really like how subtle and short it is!

[@abeiam1357]

@@LifeOfBurchI’m 250 and my wife is 150. Do you think this bike can handle the both of us? I’m looking to get this bike. Thank you for your response in advance

[@marionkyman]

Thanks for another great video....but best looking thing on your Rebel is Most definitely NINA. No disrespect intended. Be safe out there

[@motovlogjoni]

I installed a Shad Sh48 top case with backrest on my rebel 1100 and my girlfriend says the bike has become much more comfortable, besides that she is also less afraid of falling off the bike.

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

the mtg back comes with the shad box ? or need special rack ?

[@Snafu2346]

Have you had any more wobbling issues with the phone mount disrupting airflow at high speeds?

[@brentfaulkner1980]

Awesome video and awesome videos overall. Looking to buy the rebel 1100 now! Could you maybe give some tips on riding with a passenger for the first time for the driver and the rider?

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

There is a list of things both passanger and rider should be aware of before riding 2up, I'd say a quick search on youtube would help.# Fortnine is always good, kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2bZho2lqqeBnac

[@WhaoIfeelgood]

If I had a regular passenger I would also get the backrest after Nina's experience! Riding as a passenger seems terrifying enough, falling off should *not* be a thing to worry about :D

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

add a shad top box with back rest. far better

[@jeeves6490]

Teach how to use a grab rail properly, safer and more comfortable.

[@romanlanda6501]

Sweet ride bro, noticed passenger foot pegs are pretty close to exhaust. Gonna burn some shoe rubber for sure:)

[@LifeOfBurch]

Her feet actually don’t touch! We’ve been on 5 or 6 rides and been good so far 🤘🏻

[@kd2239]

love your vids

[@LifeOfBurch]

Thank you! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@rmuckluck]

Sweet, going to order one tomorrow

[@LifeOfBurch]

Do it! It’s suuuch a game changer for comfort on two-up rides! 🙌🏻

[@Sectionatebeats]

Please share from where, haven’t been able to find the real OEM anywhere! Despite the shoddy welding, I prefer to get this one over some of the aftermarket ones im seeing! 🙏🍻👏

[@deborahf3738]

Cool, thanks for the review. I looks like it wouldn't be enough to make a difference. It's so little....

[@joetalento7122]

How do you feel about the front fairing

[@salyluzmusic]

I can’t feel her back there, don’t worry she’s back there” hahahaaha awesome ! I’m very confused Sporters S vs Rebel 1100 but This one is winning

[@marcmaz21]

I honestly wish Honda would offer this for my 2014 Honda CB1100. My wife really wants one. Anyone have any options besides the Corbin seat?

[@philipchai]

I literally just logged in to my email just to subscribe after watching this video. I want to get the Rebel 1100 DCT, I am still trying to get my motorcyle license still. I am just not sure if Nevada qualify for those classes that can skip the driving test. I did ride motorcycle in Malaysia back then except I never own or ride big bike.

[@sharkbit61]

definitely punching above your weight buddy

[@alexanderpellekaan5237]

Nice

[@josephhenson828]

Shifts seemed pretty clean to me with this herky jerky bike.

[@Yamahog]

If they sold you a pillion seat.... the backrest "shouldn't " need to be a separate purchase .....Ok.... here's your new wheels, .... did you want tires with that ??.... lol. Stay safe you two... Ciao

[@jaybosher6144]

Do you mean literal wheels? Cause wheels are sold separately from tires 😋

[@Yamahog]

@@jaybosher6144 Ha, good catch.... I did mean new rubber. I was trying to be retotical about it. aka ..... you change out your laced wheels for a set of mags. at cost... then they want to sell you new tires.... etc.etc

[@jaybosher6144]

@@Yamahog I figured just messing. 3rd parties look at the price of a bike and demand and price accordingly. They know they can get away with it so they do

[@philippeclerc3110]

I just got this bike, and I couldnt be happier. My wife however, even though she wants to love it, says the backseat is killing her. She feels every litle bump on the road like a mean slap on her butt cheeks. She says she cant ride it more than 20min. I wonder if that backrest would help? Or maybe I should do something with suspensions? If so, would apreciate any insight. (she's 50kg). I tried riding backseat and didnt feel discomfort whatsoever (im 85kg), so Im really wondering what's up...

[@adelgado8917]

I laughed so damn hard when he said "Your hands were on me just to good"😂😂🤣. I ride with my friends once in a while on his zx6r and he either says I hold onto him just right when he's going kinda fast on the highway, or I grab him like a dog that doesn't know how to act🤣. But all jokes aside I felt your pain girl and possibly more as an occasional pillion.

[@TheSkittle1976]

Good stuff. But I play a drinking game when I watch your stuff. I take a drink whenever you say "literally",,,which is a lot, lol. I'm drunk now, goodnight :-)

[@hecnotic]

Do you happen to do anything with the preload to have a passenger. I’m still in stock settings and I feel fine. I’m 5’9 180 pounds. For just me but once my wife gets on not sure if I have to change anything

[@LifeOfBurch]

I turned up the rear preload by 3 clicks and turned up the front preload by 3/4 turn before taking her out!

[@frontdeskstaff9359]

Hello. Got a question about an old mod to the 500. Any new thoughts about the T-Rex Engine Guards, would you still recommend them?

[@LifeOfBurch]

They were great on my 500, but not the look I’m going for on my 1100. Gonna wait to see what else is developed before I pull the trigger on engine guards for the 1100 and hope for something a bit smaller.

[@mkaufmandev]

Hi. Great video - I'm sold. My gf loves your wife's helmet. What kind was hers?

[@ReturnOfWilderness]

rebel 1100 or triumph speedmaster?

[@SaifKhan-fl1cq]

I would look at some dean speed backrests instead

[@craigsmith4445]

I still have my 2019 300

[@gedionfasika]

tight !

[@daviddunzy3405]

How tall are you?

[@theultamatecodplayer]

Where did you get the back rest for 150

[@LifeOfBurch]

I got it from one of my Patreon members. He ordered it and by the time it came in he had changed plans and didn’t need it anymore. It’s normally $175 plus shipping and he gave it to me for $150 with free shipping. Super stoked!

[@crystianleoreyes2577]

How tall are you brotha and how tall is she ?? Cuz my gf is extremely short so im wondering if the extra distance would be so much for her lol

[@The_Entity]

took my better half on the back on my rebel 1100 (no backrest) for roughly 200 miles (with many breaks) she was so uncomfortable towards the end she was nearly in tears. that back seat is horrible for her. im not sure a backrest would help so will wait for a decently priced touring seat i think!

[@HJuice23]

Soooo the backrest is nice, but where the heck can we find a passenger seat and foot pegs?!?

[@centralvalleyvulcan6555]

🏍

[@arnie2288]

My Magna's back rest looks really goofy being so tall, but I wouldn't want my girlfriend back there without something keeping her from sliding off the back. I'm glad to see the Rebel's is lower-profile, but still serves the purpose.

[@jh9740]

They should make one which either folds away or is able to be clipped off quickly so it can be stored away if you don't need it. I have one too but don't like the look, especially if I'm on my own on the bike,

[@arnie2288]

@@jh9740 I would really appreciate that. Hopefully aftermarket accessories on Rebels is plentiful. They are surely popular bikes.

[@Kagamunde]

How do I get my hands on a rebel 500 w/ ABS?? The area where I am at is limited... so do I go to a dealer ship and order it? I really want one, I just don't know what the best thing to do is. The dealerships seem sparse and facebook market place is a shit show as always - they sell bikes but they "don't run."

[@docholliday205]

What area are you from?

[@tools4dummies]

what kind of mpg are you getting on that 1100

[@MrKcool25]

30-40 really

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

why not just a rack; top box with a pad ?

[@michiganmoto7687]

The one think I want to know is how does the Rebel 1100 handle on a gravel road? My Ninja is downright scary on gravel. It’s like riding bin marbles.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Probably the same, it's a tire thing. Hard round tires are not going to have the best grip on gravel or dirt. If you put nobby tires on your ninja, it might ride way better. A cheaper test would be taking a bicycle and trying out road and gravle tires to see the difference.

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen1051]

Some day you should redo the clip in your intro with the girl and put Nina in that spot lol

[@JwpGaming]

it's the same size as my 535 virago's from 1989! it's ok for added fealing of safety for the passanger, but I think you're better off with taller, aftermarket one when it comes to comfort.

[@my2wheels]

👍🏍👍

[@adam346]

"she didn't fall off" imagine if she had though? How bad would you feel?

[@jimmyonthedrug]

Here

[@laryangel4082]

8

[@prestonaldrich6982]

Try and put a passenger on the grom

[@LifeOfBurch]

Funny you say that, I've actually taken her around a parking lot on the Grom and it did much better than I expected! haha

[@jamesharold4983]

You've lost that loving feeling and now it's gone. Good luck

[@beingsolo80]

lilililirlly said lilililirlly 1000000 times.....

[@josevi5835]

Sorry to say this, but I hate backrests and they are an incredible drawback to the bike's aesthetics. I do not discuss if they are practical or comfortable but what they always do is to reduce fluidity to the line of the bike.

[@JLRide]

So if I want my girl holding on tight to me, I should not put on a backrest. Check.

[@ErikSeastead]

Lol, maybe so, but if you want her to like riding with you, and ask you to go over and over, and it makes her happier…. You still get the backrest, right?

[@JLRide]

@@ErikSeastead It's actually more complicated than that. Women are complicated. If she is excited and a little scared from the rush of adrenaline to the point where she still rides with you and holds on tight it might be in your favor to keep that feeling as long as possible because it will create exciting memories for her which she will associate to you. That can only be a good thing for you. If you don't care about that and your only concern is her comfort then yes you get the backrest or if she won't ride with you otherwise and you still want her to come along for some reason then yes of course you get the backrest. From my experience though, if you cater to every need your girl wants then you likely won't be desired by her. They are not like guys and they really are complicated. Good luck Erik.

[@cameronl.4702]

I'd your going to interview someone please give them a mic or have them take off their helmet.

[@RebelCowboysRVs]

Not hugging as tight is a good thing? lol

[@ErikSeastead]

Happy wife happy life, simple as that. (Works just the same when you’re just dating.)

[@macseigel7295]

It is if it keeps her riding!

[@californiapoontappa]

Should take it off it's too small looks funny build a custom sissy bar

[@saschaak3595]

There should be 4 pissed off guys who dont like the honda rebel 500, because almost in all private honda videos i see 4 dislikes. That cant be coincidence.

[@theultamatecodplayer]

Its way to small imo

[@LifeOfBurch]

That’s honestly what I thought at first too, but now knowing how functional it still is, I really like how subtle and small it is. Whenever a company comes out with a tall front fairing I may get a taller sissy bar to kinda match the height though. Plus, then I could tie down camping supplies or whatever to the sissy bar. For now I’m happy though!

[@crb3058]

All I could think of is, don’t low side and destroy Nina’s beautiful knees. She needs gear.

[@MyBelch]

Wow, the number of times these people said "like," is embarrassing.

[@efremendez]

Man that thing pops way too much for how little the sound improved. Bike is way leaned out already. I'm just gonna drill out stock baffles. And save 500$

[@Sonic_Boomer_]

whatever you do, dont let her ride on the back of harley or honda touring bike. She will never want to ride on that little seat again .

[@djmysticalone321]

Is that your wife’

[@ontherebel11]

First!

[@LifeOfBurch]

Hell yea!! 🙌🏻🍻🤘🏻

[@californiapoontappa]

Quick get rid of it you don't want anything that's gonna distance that girl from you you want your gf to hold on that's half the fun

[@rolandgalindo9788]

This review is only applicable for passengers that are petite like Nina.

[@briancox1631]

You spend $150.00, so pretty girl won't hug you anymore.....

[@bmagada]

So she wont be terrified and smack her helmet on his trying to hold on

[@MrMaic0]

Woow, still belly button girl huh, so when are you actually going to confirm that you're dating and living in your solo owned apartment for 2 months? ;x

[@LifeOfBurch]

😂😂😂👀👀👀

[@ontherebel11]

Bro!?

[@hayyoujimmy8560]

Next time when not riding take helmet of can't understand ur foreign language