Honda Rebel 1100 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S | The Japanese Cruiser Battle

The cruiser market represents the biggest chunk in the motorcycle market. The Japanese manufacturers have tried over the years to spice up things in this market. We’ve mare a comparison between two of the most wanted cruisers from Honda and Kawasaki. We rode them at night just to emphasize the aura o these bikes and the cult they’ve developed. Enjoy!

[@ToyotaSubieDude]

11,000? Damn that thing will rip your arms straight off

[@michaelb.42112]

HAHA I get it now.

[@gordorox7144]

Look up the cummins M11 lol

[@shirokazama]

You can tour with anything…And, if you can’t tour with a 1100cc motorcycle WITH dct and cruise control with a windshield, what do you need to tour? A super heavy and large Harley? I like your reviews, that’s why I’m here commenting. Just my 2 cents. Keep it up! Thanks for the video.

[@dorstefan]

People tour on anything with or without an engine.

[@shirokazama]

@@dorstefan Yes but in this case we are looking at something with an engine. And here is a high cc motor showcased, together with a smaller. Totally not in the same category, but saying that the 1100cc motorcycle is not advised for touring was a bit of a miss. That was the only point of my comment. :)

[@hammersmashedface243]

I think 1100 is best for touring because of those features, very relaxing ride

[@plotonisradd]

great review ! i miss Christian tho , rest in peace buddy

[@mihaimihai9254]

I think that Rebel 500 vs Vulcan S would have been a much better and realistic comparison.

[@dpboy8]

They are direct concurrents indeed. The 1100 is a whole different beast

[@mihaimihai9254]

@@dpboy8 Thanks. Unfortunately here in the Eastern Europe we can't buy brand new big engined Kawaski cruisers. Actually, in terms of Japanes big cruisers Honda is all we can buy.

[@mindspinn311]

I have a Rebel 1100 and I’ve ridden a Vulcan S. I think the Vulcan S is more fun.

[@filoIII]

Why is V.S. more fun?

[@hilarysilvertnewell9210]

I'd like to know your answer, too.

[@DominicGholson]

@@hilarysilvertnewell9210 I’ve never ridden the rebel, but the Vulcan S is unbelievable in the corners and is very easy to ride quickly.

[@born2moto]

I enjoy my Kawasaki vulcan s650. I am really pleased with it!

[@Censuwine]

So am I. I've had it for 6 years now and the only criticism I have is that it is incredibly uncomfortable. This is probably because the footpegs are set so far forward (even in the backwardmost position) that there is too much strain on your back. Other than that, I can't speak too highly of it.

[@Ishbikes]

@@Censuwine did you switch the seat?

[@Censuwine]

@@Ishbikes No. I've still got the stock seat. I tinkered with the suspension a bit and made it slightly more comfortable. I also bought a gel pad to strap onto the seat but again, the improvement is marginal. Perhaps I'm being unfair with the bike. I also ride a naked bike where the strain of road imperfections is shared better between back, thighs and calves. The forward controls on the Vulcan make this impossible. Take care!

[@jarrettm3728]

I like the style way more but the 1100 is faster

[@rankupofficial1424]

It's supposed to be 11-hundred. not 11-thousand. nice vlog btw. I learned a lot.

[@RacingandAdventure]

My mistake, sorry!

[@rusco88]

these bikes are not on the same class… the honda rebel 500 is the one on the same class as the kawasaki vulcan s

[@mihaimihai9254]

I totally agree with you!

[@chrishart8548]

47hp vs 61hp is closer than 61hp vs 85hp the vulcan is fast for the sort of style of bike.

[@creaturecore13]

Both bikes when set up are great for touring. I don't understand why they wouldn't be? The vulcan has plenty of power for highway riding. And the Honda more. You can get luggage for fairly cheap for both bikes. Add an expensive aftermarket seat and a wind screen and youre set. Heck the vulcan can be found all day used for 4k in the us. Add 1.5k for everything i listed and you have a great tourer for 5.5k.

[@DrifterGaming]

Next comparison should be Vulcan 1100 vs Vulcan 11000

[@oldaxehead655]

I really liked the Vulcan feel, but the power just isn't there for me.

[@michaelb.42112]

These are the two bikes on the top of my list after eliminating everything else....

[@DaveDoingDaveThings]

Hardly a fair comparison. A new Vulcan S would have ABS just like the rebel. You can get a large screen for the Vulcan and the standard rebel 1100 doesn't come with one anyway. The small fairing your man put on isn't a Kawasaki part so it's unfair to mark it down on that when the genuine kawi fairing does actually reduce some wind blast. It's unfair to compare riding positions when your man has put ill advised aftermarket handlebars on it.

[@garycook7135]

Why don't you show in daytime so we can see the bikes...good idea

[@jamied4191]

11000 rebel, must be a new model I missed

[@OlllOHD]

1100 eleven hundred

[@JelloThatsMellow]

Eleven thousand would be an insane engine though

[@chengsgroup2518]

Where I live rebel 1100 is only $1000 usd more…. I prefer the Vulcan looks but for the price rebel 1100 offers more

[@rtroiani]

As soon as I sell my Bonneville I'm getting that 1100 DCT. I had the NM4 Vultrus with the DCT and it was a lot of fun with those paddle shifters. Wish I never sold it!

[@RedRider1600]

So which bike was faster, and by how much?

[@ademir5432]

Rebel 11 thousand will eat rebel 11 hundred 💪🏼

[@employee1touchstone251]

Haha, that got me too 🤣

[@jasoncheshire6153]

Wait til you try the 11 million!

[@gabrielc5642]

Abia așteptăm un clip cu Vulcan S.

[@colbysummerlin4775]

Sick intro beat!

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

any rebel is a design flaw for foot pegs under vs way out. So non COMFY.

[@MrNeilpoole]

What is the intro music ? 😀

[@Zmack3d]

Nais!

[@MrKcool25]

It's 11 hundred bro. Not 11 thousand. 1100

[@arljhonpauldelacruz885]

Vulcan 650 is faster tho

[@kenafable6997]

Kinda weird comparison rebel 1100 and vulcan 600

[@jpr3665]

Big price difference between these bikes

[@Ishbikes]

Not in the USA. It’s only 1k difference here

[@laryangel4082]

Y

[@Imsaved777]

Honda doesn’t make an 11 thousand.

[@peterkolovos3079]

This is comparing apples to oranges.

[@jimmythebeast8279]

I am sorry but this entire video is a bunch of BS. The Vulcan has some cheap aftermarket shit on it, the Rebel is 1100cc and at some point you even say you wouldn't travel on a 500cc Cruiser bike with a DCT?. Mate, I have toured Europe on a 125cc Nmax, on a 5.0L car and on a 450SR-S CFmoto with 1, 6L tank bag. Like, if you can't tour on a 650 Vulcan then wtf you bought it for? To commute to the office and back to home? Nice video to pass the time, but 9/10 things said here are false.

[@JuNe-uk6iv]

Hipsterish bike for a dude with a manbun. Fits quite well in my opinion.