Honda's Response To What I Said About The New Rebel 1100 Bagger

[@LifeOfBurch]

Check out my FULL review of the Rebel 1100T after spending 4 days with it, and find out where I really think Honda went WRONG with these bikes, here!- kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6G8c5urYsmsbMU

[@skipperalex1]

Just bought a 2023 Honda Rebel 1100T DCT for my wife after watching your initial review but now I’m the one riding it. This bike is truly awesome!!! Thank you Burch and thank you Honda!!! I think I will keep this black metallic DCT for myself and buy the Bordeaux red metallic for my wife when she gets her Motorcycle endorsement

[@LifeOfBurch]

@@skipperalex1 hahah that’s awesome dude!! So stoked to have helped make believers out of you both! 🙌🏻🤘🏻

[@silotx]

They should release a touring kit to upgrade the regular rebel for those who have the original model.

[@brbuck12]

Just order the parts from Honda using the PN list for the bagger

[@DaroffApFire]

Why the hell are they offering this ONLY in the DCT? That makes literally zero sense to me.

[@LifeOfBurch]

I’m not entirely sure. It sounds like if there’s enough interest they may start offering it in manual, but for now they just wanted to show off the DCT technology on a cool platform like this.

[@dillard715]

I wanted one until he said dct only..

[@danielscott2357]

Agreed! Hopefully they will offer manual in the future.

[@williamrae9954]

"T" ...touring, who wants gears, not me...I sure wouldn't go back to a manual semi truck after a Volvo i-Shift?

[@dillard715]

@@williamrae9954 I ride motorcycles to ride motorcycles. If I wanted a big scooter I'd buy something else or drive my truck for comfort. Just my opinion tho. Everyone could want it for different reasons

[@brentmclemore9825]

I have a 1100 DCT, I love it. It's a great ride. The gears shift so smooth and extremely quick. I know, not everyone's cup of tea.

[@Sinister_fartbox]

I don’t drink tea

[@Flipnred78]

You can’t help but ride all day!

[@Gurdeep0104]

@@Sinister_fartboxdrink coffee’s 😂

[@dylanmorrin9504]

@@Flipnred78 but hit the gas station at least 4-5 times as welll.... lol

[@dantheman4217]

I just dove my dct today and I love it, gives you more time to watch your surroundings.

[@AyaWetts]

yeah, same... I enjoy riding the bike more than controlling the bike.

[@SasquachGolf]

I have and Africa Twin with the DCT and once I figured out how to manipulate the trigger shifters in Sport mode it made the riding experience awesome. It feels like a video game, the shifts are smooth and instantaneous

[@NBTclothing]

Great video man and thank you for the shoutout!! Once again great meeting you down in Daytona. Next time we’re riding 🤙

[@Collective-Mayhem]

Glad to see you can see the benefit of DCT. Some people act like their manhood is being held into question when it’s anything DCT related.

[@LifeOfBurch]

Yea this whole trip was very eye opening getting to truly experience DCT! I feel like I “get it” finally.

[@zenzen9131]

I have the DCT version but personally I would probably go back to manual next time. DCT is fantastic for 99% of the riding, but after a year I still find it strange when slow manouvering like parking etc. Also, it is difficult to get used to the fact that it often changes down from second to first when in the middle of a slow 90 degree turn. Something you would never do with a manual bike !

[@TonberryShuffle]

It's not a manliness thing; it's a preference. I don't even drive automatic cars simply because I do not enjoy it. I hate the dual clutch cars for the same reason. It's not enjoyable. I haven't attempted a DCT in bikes but I don't think it'll be any different.

[@mastabas]

​@@TonberryShuffle motorcycles aren't always just for pleasure, a lot of us commute on them. Not having to shift is just one less thing to worry about. Its still plenty enjoyable, definitely better than any car, manual or not.

[@TonberryShuffle]

@@mastabas agree to disagree. I even based my car purchase on how enjoyable and exciting it was to drive. That said, it's not even my biggest issue on what's supposed to be a touring bike. But it's still one that I'm not getting over any time soon

[@captainjim605]

My current bike is a CTX with the dual clutch transmission - that DCT rocks! I've owned a lot of bikes over the years (9 Harleys, 4 Goldwings, a couple BMWs, a Triumph Bonneville, and others... I used to think the riding experience wouldn't be the same without pulling in a clutch lever and clicking up or down a gear... yeah, it is better with the DCT. I haven't ridden the Rebel 1100T, but doing a "test sit" on the standard 1100, it felt a bit cramped to me. This 1100T certainly has the look going for it!

[@MotoMengy]

The DCT grows on you the more you ride it. I have a 2018 Goldwing DCT and I love it more today than the day I bought it four years ago. I'll bet the DCT in a Rebel 1100 is a ton of fun!

[@Mjames55]

I just checked one out in showroom in Berkeley. Definitely want one. Great vid

[@alfaex2985]

Im happy they mad a dct bike, i have problems with my hand so I've held off getting a bike but now i can get one

[@yamaharider8014]

The touring model with fairing and bags is more desirable to me than the standard model. I also like not having to use a clutch lever in stop&go traffic, bc my stiff old hands need a break. I've owned 2Yamaha scooters that were twist and go, and I like that. Rebel 1100T DCT?? Maybe....Great video.

[@jdbacon1366]

I can't wait for your full review. I am interested how that fairing deflects wind.

[@LifeOfBurch]

Full review should be next Sunday’s video, and I definitely talk about the fairing a good bit! 😎🤘🏻

[@civic2323]

I purchased it and has some deflection but I still feel it on my shoulders and ordered a higher wind deflector

[@F1JV]

There’s a new 2022 DCT unit where I live with $1,000 off MSRP…so now about $5,000 more to buy a new Indian Scout Bobber or Harley Nightster. And rationalizing $4,000 more was tough…😬…I don’t think I can make the leap to rationalizing $5,000 USD. 🤯😱wow😱🤯 Edit…I just wanted this to be its own comment…not a response but I don’t feel like deleting and rewriting. My bad.

[@LifeOfBurch]

@@F1JV sheeesh sounds like a no brainer at that price! You know what you gotta do 👀

[@F1JV]

@@LifeOfBurch …I own 2 Honda motorcycles and was going to have my cruiser be 🇺🇸 but I don’t think I will be able to pass this deal up.

[@AndrewWilsonOz]

My friend has the DCT 1100. For those that find the foot position a little tight, she is only 5.4, you can add on after market foot plates forward, and angle them up a little, to get that full bagger ride experience.

[@adriantorres3221]

I started riding on a 74 cb750 and i think the rebel 1100 looks great. Honda really stepped it up

[@qkinrar]

DCT is the future of motorcycles. There are always holdovers just like cars and trucks, but once you realize how much better it is, you will never look back at manuals. DCTs let you just focus on having fun and the ride and offer a true cruise control.

[@postersm7141]

Nah i’ll pass

[@postersm7141]

Then again I did have a lot of fun on the Can-Am with the sequential transmission. I’m sure I would really enjoy it but I still have to have my conventional motorcycle!!!

[@canuck81]

I rode an 1100 in dct. Fun ride but a little boring. Felt like riding a scooter. Not my thing

[@Flipnred78]

Yep. Just sit back be safe and enjoy the ride

[@chrismartin6544]

Part of the fun is shifting if I want an auto I’ll drive a car.

[@adamkreuz9068]

The bags look like the right size but I wish the fairing was a little bit bigger. Otherwise really glad to see competition to the big expensive baggers. EDIT: DCT seems pretty cool

[@mikeb8342]

I have a CTX700 DCT and love the auto shifting. Problem is it only has about 50HP..... which really is lacking after getting off my K1600GTL. This Rebel looks like the perfect replacement. What they really need in a fairing is a frame mounted one (what my CTX700 came with).

[@masssparky1309]

Hey man Awsome to see they flew you out. Ive been following for a while now and its cool to see you grow and become a respected motoyoutuber 🤘

[@dennisbedford6314]

I have this exact bike bought it in march of 2023 . Only thing I have done is added forward controls , back rest , rebel 2 up seat , mini floorboards. Love my rebel 1100 dct

[@zenzen9131]

I've had the forward foot peg kit from T-Rex Racing on my 1100 DCT for a couple of months now and it is AWESOME. It attaches to the standard foot-peg slots and extends the position forward from 1 to 5 inches. I've got mine set for 5 inches forward and it gives you so much more room to move your feet up and now and no longer have knee cramps on long trips at all ! Best mod you can do in my book ! Burch, as they fit onto the standard peg slots, there MAY be a chance that you could also use them to move the passenger pegs forward too. If so then this could be done with no drama whatsover. Check them out mate. Even though I paid a fortune to have them shipped to the UK they are well worth every penny !

[@kalebporter9943]

I've tried searching for this! Any way you can post a link? I can only find the 500 version. Is that what you use?

[@arbiter6452]

Wow, I just realized my 2014 Honda Accord Sport with the CVT and Paddle Shifters and Sport Mode. I can manually downshift at any time in Drive. Sport mode it will delay shifting and will shift almost like an standard transmission. Or you can paddle shift manually while in Sport mode. The 1100 DCT reminded me of how my car handles.

[@AyaWetts]

except the DCT has actual gears.. The CVT is still a belt and pulley system with a lot of cars (like yours) having pre-programmed points to mimic having gears. It makes it less efficient mimicing gears like that, but they had problems with customers complaining about not having gears or the RPM staying in one place they had to trick them by making it run like a normal automatic because a normal CVT runs so different everyone thought something was wrong with the car, or it didn't feel like a car should... 🙄

[@consterned]

you're about the most enthusiastic reviewer of the DCT i've heard. i got a DCT version, i like it in standard, i feel like it clunks kind of in sport mode; not really clunks, but not as smooth. glad you liked the touring version.

[@gobblegoblin]

I think Honda should be putting the dct in a smaller displacement motorcycle, a rebel 300 or 500 dct would be a great commuter.

[@williamrae9954]

Want it like a H/D...strap another Rebel on a luggage rack, and you're there! I've got plans on buying one to take me to Southern Europe (DCT), such a cheap thing to mod, all the parts are available now,before the bike even arrives...even got plans for a long range aux tank to go below the seat! Touring should be effortless, who needs gear changes?

[@maxd3028]

TBH it's disappointing! We expected the T version to have ape hanger,larger fuel tank, forward controls and a new colors ..not a regular rebel with a windshield n saddle bags!

[@darylraymond6534]

Thank you so much for this video. I got mine about a month ago and it my 1st 2 wheel bike! Came from a Ryker 900 so the DCT is what made me get it. You have answered so many questions on this video. I've been keeping up with anyone who had the 1100 T just to learn more about it. THANK YOU!!!

[@Pipes61874]

Hey I was going to trade my 900 ryker for one of these .Do you enjoy this bike over the ryker ? I appreciate any info you can give I definitely want automatic .

[@darylraymond6534]

Sorry for the late reply but YES!!!! 100 & 10% love it more! Not to shit on the ryker tho cuz I still have mine. It's just a completely different ride. To me it's the perfect transition to a 2 wheeler from a ryker.

[@chrism6880]

I am disappointed by 3 factors from the 1100T, and 2 of them you mention right off the bat. I prefer a manual, and I wish they offered the 1100T fairing and bags as a kit for the regular 1100 (since I already have a manual). The third complaint is the seat. That thing is absolutely not a touring saddle. I could only ride for about an hour at a time before I swapped to a Corbin.

[@LifeOfBurch]

I forgot how much my seat had broken in! I still have the stock seat on my 1100 and can ride all day without issue, but this one definitely wasn’t the most comfortable at first.

[@jamessouthworth1699]

You can setup your standard Rebel like the touring model on your own. I love all bikes and I recently equipped a Harley Dyna with bags and windshield that are nearly identical to the Touring Rebel. For the bags I used Viking Lamellar Vale bags (universal fit) and Memphis Shades Batwing (yes they make one For The Rebel too). I had to move my rear foot pegs forward to clear the bags and there are several aftermarket relocation kits that are probably cheaper than the factory brackets. Of course my relocation kit won't fit a Honda but the price was under $100.

[@rkba4923]

It they offered the 1100T in manual with belt or shaft drive, I'd own one by the end of the month to replace my '03 Road King which has just become too much to manhandle around town at my age with my medical conditions. I'm looking for a bike for that purpose, but it must be shaft or belt driven (preferably belt), fuel injected, liquid cooled and preferably between 550-600 lbs wet weight (we have frequent high wind in my AO).

[@billoakey2248]

Thanks a lot from Madrid Spain. I am going to enter the rebel 1100 world partly thanks to your videos. I have been riding a BMW F800St for the last 8 years or so and was looking for a more comfortable bike. I'm not tall so I think that in the end I like the Rebel option quite a bit. Thank you very much for all your reviews.

[@Steven-zj2yw]

Hell of a bike. I just bought one yesterday and absolutely love it. Many years of enjoyment❤

[@jamesthompson7969]

Thanks!

[@LifeOfBurch]

Thanks so much James!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@richardfrizell6156]

I have one in the UK and i love it . Mine is a manual 23 modial T all black came with pillion seat.

[@sew2prosper]

I knew you would come around. Currently saving up for the T. Can't wait, hopefully by the end of the year I'll have one myself. Wish I had time off, I would have rode over to Daytona since I am only an hour and a half away. Hope you enjoyed yaself.

[@LifeOfBurch]

I had a blast! Thanks dude. Definitely rooting for you to get an 1100T this year 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@billstapert9853]

Burch about riding with a jacket & no saddle bags. When it gets hot keep many bungee straps on back of your bike. Then take off your jacket, gloves, & strap them behind you when it you get hot

[@Denali_Rebel]

4:58 That’s funny. I thought the flat black frame looked weird on the red T and I love the flat black on my black 1100T.

[@burgie4241]

Will Honda EVER incorporate BELT drive on a motorcycle? If this bike had belt drive I probably would have been in the dealership looking really hard at this thing. Why can't they seem to get away from that old messy, dirty, high maintenance chain drive-- I know, I know, it's cheaper, but the extra belt drive would have cost would have been worth EVERY PENNY

[@bmagada]

I'm not against this, but if you're making a touring mode you gotta do a little more than what people can do on their own. The same colors makes it feel like an afterthought and I think the frame being flat black is because they had to match the supports for the bags. I kinda prefer SW Motech's bags. T-rex racing has hard bags for the rebel 1100 with a better bar. Honestly still love it though. That batwing looks good for a touring model. They should let you get your hands on one of those scramblers if they bring it stateside lol

[@LifeOfBurch]

Trust and believe that if they bring the scrambler stateside, I’m BUYING one!! 👀👀👀

[@peterwilson8039]

I must be old fashioned I guess. The only new Honda that excites me is the Hornet, which we unfortunately don't get until next year. The scramblers and the rebels, you can have 'em.

[@adampennington8954]

Give it belt or shaft, the CHOICE of standard or DCT and they'd sell many more of them. Chain drive "tourer" is ghey.

[@xxARAtaixx]

Totally with you on the shaft drive. But it's not going to happen. Honda has used this motor and final drive in multiple models and that's how they are keeping their costs down. Design, RnD and developing a shaft will probably add around 20% to the retail price of these bikes and not very many will buy the shaft-ed bikes over chain driven ones for an added $3000. And it's a shame they didn't design the bike with that in mind.

[@cripplermaximus]

I’m only on DCTs these days because of my ankle being crummy. Traded in my old bikes for a 2014 CTX700N with dct a few years ago. I’ll probably upgrade to the bagger by end of the year.

[@Jillybean620]

Excellent first impressions. Looking forward to the full review.

[@SteeloBrimm-kx9us]

I end up modifying and makeing custom parts for my cars and bikes. So in the end I'm just interested in the parts catalog getting more stuff for me to use in my builds.

[@NewtonWashinton]

In 1983 I bought a Honda V65 Magna, style was similar to this 1100 rebel, the V65 was also 1100cc, water cooled, shaft drive, 6 speed with overdrive, 116 HP, 70FT LBS TQ, top speed 140 mph, 1/4 mile 11.2 @ 119 mph, why is the Rebel so slow? why has Honda gone backwards?

[@ericdorr1198]

The V65 was a v4 and it was a beast! This parallel twin is completely different. Makes the torque down low at the expense of peak HP. I had a1986 1100 Kat. Again, completely different animal to my current 1100 Rebel. This is a great bike for having fun and not dying in the process. All I wanted to do on the Kat was blast around over 100 mph. Never wanted to go over 100 with the Rebel.

[@NewtonWashinton]

@@ericdorr1198 I have been looking at the 1100 Rebel and I do like the bike I was just surprised that it did not perform as well as my V65 from 40 years ago. I like the low seat height of the Reel so maybe I will get one. Thanks for your reply.

[@feloniousmonk3049]

Who the fuck cares about 1/4 mile numbers. Speed limit is 65 maybe 70 in almost all jurisdictions. If you want a faster bike, buy a sport bike. This bike is a Cruiser, somehow that got lost on you? WTF ?

[@patarmour]

I've been trying to get my hands on a new 1100 manual in Houston TX for months but might have to look at the DCT now after watching this video.

[@UNDEADLEO25]

Would this be a good bike to start off with im converting from a sports rider to cruiser and I heard rebel are a good starter just don't know which cruiser to start off with for my first beginner rider riding a cruiser

[@ginoferiante7140]

I sat on one and was surprised by how light of felt. I ride a 05 VTX1300 and it’s pretty heavy.

[@raybrensike42]

Honda is really onto something here with this 1100. I would prefer clamshell bags because when you go on a trip, you may have more bags and if you stack them on top of the rear seat or on a rack, you won't be able to get to anything in the saddle bags if they open from the top. The suspension needs more travel and if it had different springs for different weight riders and adjustments for both compression and rebound dampening, everyone should be able to be happy without buying aftermarket. I'm sure it needs a better, wider, seat with more padding. The suspension fix and seat would raise the seat height a few inches though and there are some tradeoffs in all of that. Some might like it while others might not, but I really think Honda should have a long run of this motorcycle. It's light, fast, and low and even has a touring package. This reminds me of the light tourers of the past, something we lost with all the things people either wanted or thought they wanted. Suddenly they got heavy with bigger motors and all the stuff, and we lost the lightweight tourer of the past. Actually though, you can plan your trip to not put anything you are going to need right away in the side bags. They do look waterproof. I think the bags are fine.

[@chrismuscarella9852]

I’m thinking the 1100T will be the lower and lighter replacement for my beloved Beemer R1100RT. I will miss the electric windshield and removable hard bags, but at 75 yrs. a 650lb bike with a 32” seat is hard to live with.

[@Dragoninja833]

Its a tourer with a slice of bread for a seat. Nice. Also, can you get larger windscreens for it? I'm betting you can but the stock one is looking a little small for crushing miles.

[@damnitbadger7119]

since the bags are wider then the exhaust. they should rotate the exhaust so the two holes are side by side

[@rpontonjr]

I just wish my DCT had a foot shifter for when I want manual control. That would be the best of both worlds.

[@tomcooney183]

Someone should make a kit for that, wouldnt be very hard

[@zenzen9131]

I also like my DCT but wish it had a hand clutch for when doing really slow manouvers :)

[@AyaWetts]

I am not sure why they do not have a foot shifter kit... there is a foot shifter kit for the Goldwing DCT.

[@AyaWetts]

@@zenzen9131 how would you control 2 clutches with 1 lever? Sounds complicated... maybe just some mode that lets you control the one for first gear and only usable in first somehow... sounds kind of complex to make and use.

[@zenzen9131]

@@AyaWetts Yes, just controlling the clutch that is used for 1st gear would do me

[@CenlaSelfDefenseConcepts]

What I want to know is when can I buy the bags and fairing for my 22 1100 manual

[@JYMBO]

how different would the T look with the bags & fairing taken off??? i really want the 2024 green model but only the T comes in green so i was thinking would it looks the same if i took everything off?

[@Sean-yk2cf]

They need to release 1100 bagger in manual. People should have their options!

[@zenzen9131]

I saw it for the first time this weekend in the UK and it was the manual version. God knows why they don't do it in the US !

[@robbyclark6915]

Honestly, it’s probably a more “sporty” bagger than the Harley ST baggers? 1100cc should be plenty to tour on, and I don’t have any complaints about the size of the bike. The fact that it’s DCT only is a hard pass for me. I ride a ‘21 Harley LRS and I’m adding a second bike sometime this year, and this bike is OUT. Not because I don’t like it or even because it’s DCT. It’s because I will decide if I want a manual or automatic, not Honda.

[@jerryshea4906]

Any chance you asked Honda “why not” about USA rebel Ts not coming in manual?

[@2woofs784]

Hey Burch, I think your final thoughts are going to be that you like it so much you're going to buy one 🤣 I can hardly wait for your review. Prayers Flying for safe travels

[@marvinpena8113]

Great video Burch !!! 🤙🏽

[@telesleeper]

Honda needs to do something about the saddle bag look. Other than that it looks pretty sharp. What do they offer for aftermarket exhaust for that? Or is that not available yet?

[@AyaWetts]

several options to have much better lower straight pipes that can work with saddle bags. I have a Coffman's Thunder on mine, with some large Viking saddle bags (custom made mounting, they don't support the Rebel 1100 normally). I have larger better bags, and a larger fairing on mine making it a lot better for touring than the T model... if I could just somehow replace the stupid chain with a belt.

[@mikethomas5276]

I had the 1100 but got rid of it because i tired of trying to make the bike fit me. How they gonna call that a touring model without changing the ergonomics of the thing? It still has the mid pegs and bars that make you lean a bit forward. Just like the normal rebel you will be wanting off of it after 2 hours. Do you call that touring? Throw on some forward pegs, a set of 8 inch apes, and give me option of a manual transmission and this thing would be on the list of bikes I would want, but as it sits it's still just an uncomfortable Rebel 1100 with some extra plastic.

[@feloniousmonk3049]

It looks a dead ringer in color like a 2018 Sport Glide of the softail frame while being suspension wise like a Dyna

[@evelkoloski]

rode a 500, to slow.... then the 1100, fast enough, handled well, then i rode my friends '12 Victory Highball.... bought it.... i would have been unhappy having purchased one and then thy came out with a bagger model after i spent a fortune on bags ect.... still this mini bagger looks great for a newer platform

[@calvinb2617]

Love the video's .I just purchased a new DCT rebel 1100 2023 . It is sweet. I have a rebel 500 I will give to my daughter.

[@RasmussenF83938]

Tempted to try the DCT

[@sunrisejak2709]

Dont hesitate! Try it and you'll ask, "DCT where have you been all my life"! 😅

[@Mo-xx9gg]

I just picked up a manual one in the UK! It is fab!

[@jamesparker6600]

You have to upgrade the suspension and a power commander on them before they're decent.

[@danw.3291]

The two reasons I won't buy the T is the fact that it's only available in DCT & the look from the rear.. I could handle the support bar but NOT the offset saddlebags...

[@sunrisejak2709]

Dont discount the DCT until you've tried it. I will NEVER go back to an old fashioned outdated, archaic manual. Ugh.

[@TCCruiser]

Does this bike have self cancelling turn signals?

[@joekayed5954]

Burch excellent review man your doing great man

[@LifeOfBurch]

Thanks brotha!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kevinturner6888]

I have an NC750X DCT and absolutely Love it. I’m considering the 1100 as a second bike but have seen on many videos that the rider triangle is not comfortable 🤔 I’m 5’7” and about 145 lbs, is the bike comfortable? Are the ergonomics good? How is the suspension over bumpy roads? I’m also not against modifying it for comfort. I really appreciate your feedback 🤠

[@jordanspencer1934]

I think it looks great, and I would love to get one as an upgrade from my Rebel 500 for longer distance. But unfortunately as long as it is only offered with the DCT and has a chain drive, I'm going to have to look at something different. I took the Rebel 500 on a long distance ride but having to clean the chain every 600 miles was a pretty big pain. A bigger gas tank would have been nice too, but I can look past that. The chain and DCT? Not so much...

[@howiethehowitzer7398]

I understand DCT being a deal breaker. It is for me, but chain drive isn't a deal breaker. Less power loss and a lil maintenance won't hurt.

[@jordanspencer1934]

@@howiethehowitzer7398 Oh yeah, don't get me wrong, I do like having a chain on the 500 in general. And the maintenance isn't bad when I'm just going for rides around where I live but for longer distance, like the 1100T is going for, it's a pain to have to clean the chain every two days. But maybe that's on me, because I'm wanting the 1100T to be something it's not. I feel like the 1100T is a "sporty touring cruiser" and for my needs I just want a touring cruiser. Don't need a ton of power or performance, just something I can get on and go for a while.

[@mikeb8342]

If you keep your chain lubed, you don't have to clean it every 600 miles while on a road trip (especially staying off dirt roads). It might wear a bit more, but not that big a deal. I have 9200 on my CTX700 DCT and I've had very little wear..... and I maybe have cleaned it 5-6 times since new. I do typically keep it well lubed. To be fair, I haven't toured with it.... that's what my K1600GTL is for.

[@judge831]

I'm 6 foot tall, and when I sat on one, it felt cramped because my legs were bent past 90 degrees. I wish the controls were more forward.

[@mikeb8342]

I believe T-Rex has forward controls.

[@SteveBlues87]

Would have made more sense if it came with a back rest, passenger seat and maybe a top box. Adding a windshield, panniers and removing the pillion seat doesn't exactly make sense as a tourer.

[@pedlpower]

Nice! Reminds me of my first new motorcycle. The Honda GL500.

[@theorthobiker]

Personally, I don't think the ergonomics of the bike are well suited to touring. The ergonomics were the main reason I didn't get it.

[@tab6095]

Honda is on to something here. Got my attention but not a sale. Redesign the exhaust to stop before bags. Get rid of the piggy back shocks n replace with single under seat mono shock. Extend bags to length of the exhaust. Hide the ugly bag bracket. Update engine 125hp n at least 80ft torque at the rear wheel. 6 speed manual. $15k Where do I sign?

[@JCsWrld96]

Awesome video! Cool to see you working with Honda!

[@LifeOfBurch]

Thanks dude!! Definitely a surreal experience! 🙌🏻

[@Peter-qq3io]

Iirc, even in manual mode, it’ll shift eventually if you don’t/forget/whatever. Haven’t tested that on my rebel lol but I’m pretty sure it did that on the old ctx700.

[@LifeOfBurch]

It’ll shift down to 1st for you if you come to a stop and forget to downshift, but I don’t think it’ll up shift for you. There were a couple times when I forgot I was in manual and was damn near redlining it and it never shifted up for me lol

[@AyaWetts]

it won't upshift on its own in manual mode, but it will downshift to prevent stalling... I normally downshift manually though to use more engine braking when slowing down.

[@eduardogarza8881]

What’s up Burch! By any chance, you got any codes for Burly Brand website? Thanks

[@flavp5]

i guess we are lucky in Canada as we get manual and DCT. I can see a market for new riders etc but dct to me is basically a scooter. in saying that.. I didnt like the look of the stock rebel 1100 but the bags and fairing is a 10 out of 10 ..

[@g4do]

My main gripe is the high speed instability and the governor . It's the only thing keeping me from buying it .

[@adamrobinson9112]

I have the regular OEM fairing. I'm torn between this one and the Memphis Shades batwing.

[@zenzen9131]

As it was a nightmare for me to fit the original BatWing fairing (took 2 days of cursing) there is no way it's coming off again now LOL

[@adamrobinson9112]

@Zen Zen I put it on in about 2 hours, but then bought the 3" Rox risers. To put them on I'm gonna have to take the windscreen off at least. So I might as well put one on I love.

[@zenzen9131]

@@adamrobinson9112 I removed the stock windscreeen as I was getting too much buffet from it. Meanwhile I have made my own much smaller windshield which is just high enough to cover the two metal bracket. Version 1 isn't the perfect shape I want and I will do another before I post any photos :)

[@davidbreen4353]

that is a good looking Rebel. Except, the bag brace could have been done different, like separate brace for each side, why DCT? manual is what makes riding a bike fun. that is a great looking ride, how about the bars? do you still have a forward lean to reach the bars? is there enough room to add a sound system in the fairing? and Honda must know people are going to change exhaust, hence the brace for the bags. lookin for your next review of the Rebel T.

[@rpontonjr]

The DCT is plenty of fun, and sooooooo much more comfortable and convenient in traffic. If you're munching miles on a straight freeway, you're not shifting much anyways, and it really helps to have a hand free. You can still get a manual Rebel for twisties and burnouts, but DCT just makes sense for a touring bike.

[@sportstermissions]

You give one of the best reviews I have seen on youtube, love your style. As for the bike itself, DTC only is a turn off to me...

[@LifeOfBurch]

Thanks for the kind words dude!! I really appreciate that! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Samuel10463]

I ride all bikes, now I have Harley Heritage with 1960cc engine, I also had CTX 700 DCT for four years. I can tell you for sure, DCT, once you learn how to use it properly, is much better. It's a breeze in heavy traffic and all other conditions... People who says "I want to be in control" - are incompetent as to what "control" really is. DCT is the best.

[@jamonroe72]

Very interested in the bracket solution to move the passenger pegs forward a bit. I was able to get a decent bag solution to work for mine, but my wife has similar comfort issues that your gal reports. If you have it handy, would you post a link to where you found the part and cost information for that? Sometimes I suck at internetting.... Thanks for all the videos BTW! Watching your videos helped me make my decision to get the Rebel 1100 last year. Cheers man!

[@RAF238thCdr84]

They need to rethink that exhaust and make the bags bigger.

[@damnitsmatt]

my favorite thing is calling it a bagger when it got hard suitcases on the sides.

[@feloniousmonk3049]

It's not an automatic transmission... it's an auto-manual transmission. That you can shift it on the fly with paddles makes it manual. It has a manual mode, also. Honda needs to ditch a chain and sprockets on a street bike and at a minimum go belt drive. They also absolutely need to build this with a one piece step seat with pillion, to hold you in from sliding off the back when you get hard on the throttle, and have at least a 5 gallon fuel tank. Honda is really entering Harley Davidson Low Rider ST or the older Sport Glide territory with this lite touring model. They need a bit more travel front and rear, about 5 to 5.5" if they want to make a comfortable touring bike. They also need a bike that can be comfortable for someone besides a midget to sit on and ride. I looked hard at the 1100, but at 6' 5", there was just no way I could make a new bike like this work for me.... Ended up spending 12k on a used low mileage fully loaded with goodies HD Sport Glide that was a garage queen. Sometimes wish my HD had a DCT transmission.

[@repetitivemotion]

Can they make the bags any smaller?

[@todor92]

Is it possible to easily remove this fairing ? Cuz honestsly when i'm in the city when i'm not cruising with higher speeds I guess i'll be better without it & when i'm going 'out' somewhere I can put it back on

[@feloniousmonk3049]

Buy a used Harley Davidson Sport Glide, 2018 or newer for that feature.

[@scottw9716]

They Need to bring back the VT 1300 Interstate !

[@kalaharimine]

My eyes hurt from the lack of colour, how do find your bike in the car park.

[@lindalou5653]

Can the handle bars get changed out for petite people that

[@Symphonic365]

Would this bike be too small for a 6'4 rider? I've heard nothing but great things about it!

[@feloniousmonk3049]

Yes, I tried one and I'm 6'5". Think it would be a challenge for anyone over 5'10" to 5' 11"

[@mikeb8342]

I believe you can add forward controls, but don't know if it would be enough stretch for you.

[@my2wheels]

Any chance of getting rear bagger guards? If you drop it on it side! It would be very costly to replace the bags?

[@LifeOfBurch]

I haven’t seen any yet, but I’m sure someone will develop some. These bags are definitely not cheap!

[@my2wheels]

@@LifeOfBurch the sooner the better, would like to get saddlebags from Viking this spring.

[@clay1883]

That black one kind of reminds me of a vintage WWII Harley 45 or Indian Army bike. Now if they would just make O.D. paint as an option...

[@Twelvegagesage]

Quick question birch. What gas do you put in your bikes? The guy at the dealership told me i should ask around.

[@feloniousmonk3049]

Regular US 87 octane unleaded gasoline.

[@ToeTag1968]

Chain drive on a distance cruiser? No thanks. I'm glad Honda is coming out with some new rides though!