Honda rebel 1100 DCT - Can automatic still be fun to ride???

[@Rpena1448]

A shame that not every moto company sells more auto motorcycles, there would be a lot more first time riders like myself who want to ride without worrying about learning how to ride manual lol. Great video my man, take care and be safe out there!

[@coltermcinnes4570]

Buy an E-bike

[@Delalcon]

I mean the hard part of driving a motorcycle isn't the shifting.. so if this is what's making it too much effort to learn, that's probably a good thing.

[@thetsoe5318]

I'm buying my first bike next week. I will be getting rebel1100 dct. I know how to ride manual. It is too much hassle. Dct completely eliminated the trouble of clutch and shifting. You can just enjoy the ride. We have manual bikes at home. My dad and my brother own them. Dct will allow you to enjoy the road for more for beginners. At least know how shifting works and you will be fine

[@sultryjmac]

I have been driving manual cars and bikes for 20 years. I'm goddamn tired of babysitting a clutch. Never again. Shifting is fun sometimes. Most of the time it's an annoyance.

[@chadmorgan82]

Own one and love it, as a matter of fact hadn't ridden in about 15 years and turned 40 got my learner's permit and bought a bike and it was a 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 dct in black.

[@leeridefar]

Smart buy Chad. As much as I love manual, this DCT impressed me a lot.

[@Bobaganusche72]

I just bought the 2022 DCT and love it. I've ridden manuals for years, but had a work accident that severely limits mobility and strength in my left hand. When I went to sign the paperwork and pick it up, the dealer kept asking if the bike was for my wife, and was taken aback when I told him that I would be the one riding it. He was under the impression that only women drive automatic bikes.

[@leeridefar]

Classic ignorant sales person. They probably never rode it. You can count on car or motorcycle sales staff to know little about the product. The ones that do really stand out as great people.

[@valerier3404]

I just bought the Honda Rebel 1100 DCT in Bordeaux Red, my first bike and love it. My 60th birthday gift to myself lol. I have driven manual cars all my life and decided that I did not want to bother with shifting anymore. Just Relax and Go!. (By the way, there is storage under the seat as well)

[@nicaheat]

I just traded my rebel 300 and upgraded to the 1100 T Bagger and I love it. You did a great review I really enjoyed it.

[@bettysmith4527]

I HATE shifting, that was the biggest turn off when I started riding motorcycles, but then I bought a Honda CTX 700 DCT in 2014 and LOVED it!! Not having to shift is awesome!

[@leeridefar]

The instant power of the DCT is pretty amazing

[@ontherebel11]

Great review, rebel 1100 DCT owner and I absolutely love it! 🤙

[@OnlyTheStrongSurvive416]

I am also from Canada but in Ontario, this will most likely be my 1st bike to buy, I got my M2 last April 2023. Thanks for the review! Just 👍 and subbed too 🏍 😎

[@leeridefar]

Be disciplined with the acceleration!

[@gazzburns640]

There is storage under the seat, how have you done 600km and don’t know this? 😂 or did you not actually buy the bike??

[@leeridefar]

I missed that! I run a motorcycle school so I’ll get a couple hours to ride and experience the bike. I know the rebel 300/500 very well and wrongly assumed they were similar in regards to storage.

[@valienterf]

Great review but under the seat there is a compartment. Still reaching for the chifter and downshifting when traying to work the blikers, i moved the conteols forward and all felt in place, on tight turns you need to shift down soem times. OVERAL i love it.

[@joaquinbarreto9398]

This thing is so fast off the line. It's like a missile.

[@leeridefar]

Yes. The instant power feels like an electric engine.

[@joaquinbarreto9398]

@@leeridefar 100% loved your review by the way.

[@B0_and_Luke]

there is storage under the seat. but great video.

[@leeridefar]

Thank you! Not easily accessible… how do you like it?

[@Duckie313]

@@leeridefar Very easily accessible, just push ignition key in and turn it, and the seat pops off. :)

[@stimsonromano2258]

Awesome review…. Big love from Australia 😊😊😊

[@leeridefar]

And I love Australia! Spent many months there traveling. Including track days at Philip Island and Sydney Motorsports Park.

[@GunCollector007]

Nice review. I’m getting one.

[@joaquinbarreto9398]

You get it yet?

[@GunCollector007]

@@joaquinbarreto9398 end of the month but not sure what color yet. I want black and they may not have it

[@joaquinbarreto9398]

@GunCollector007 yeah man thats awesome. I have the Black one and it looks killer. You're going to love the bike. That thing isn't a cruiser it's more of a sport naked

[@gustavoturner46]

Great bike just bought one 2022 just put in 300 miles today the only thing I don't like is the gas tank it does not hold a lot I don't understand why they say 3.5 gallons but when I go to fill it up and the light is blinking low fuel it only let me put in 2.6 gallons and it's really sporty love that. Takes off like a rocket

[@leeridefar]

All motorcycles have an early low fuel light. It comes on way to early then you get range anxiety. I guess they think we’ll run out of gas!

[@MaNtIcHoRaOfficial]

Ive seem a lot of hate from some riders about DCT and people who choose them and its sad. Yes im learning to ride, yes i still have the ability to ride a manual. Am i great at it, no. Can i do it, yes. However i just like the concept of a dct. Fits what i want and i just want to focus on the ride amd the experience of being on a bike. Its a funny hobby to be apart of and anyone who wants A dct should definitely do so if its best for them. However i do think every rider should be able to ride a manual in some capacity.

[@stuyrides5144]

No storage. Are you sure? Did you lift up the seat? Now whilst I understand this is not the t version which is the full touring version, there's still quite a bit of space under that seat mate.

[@MissyMalaprop]

I love my Rebel 1100 DCT, it’s fantastic, so nimble and so quick. You said it will shift in manual mode if your revs are too high… mine will not. Manual mode will only downshift when the revs are too low to stop the engine from stalling, you have to push the button to upshift. I only ride in manual mode, the auto mode shifts at annoying times. The seat pops off easily for storage just by pushing and twisting the key… there are tools and a USB port under there and a little bit of space, but not much. I think you also missed the cruise control

[@leeridefar]

The auto shift mode is conservative and setup for good gas mileage. Manual is much more enjoyable. How long have you rev maxed it and it didn’t shift? Yes I did miss the cruise control. I lost my notes that day and had to wing it. Good catch.

[@FlorinCretan]

for 6:43 - You have storage under the seat. Very small but it's there.

[@birdbandit9]

Great review man 🤘

[@urgigrull4013]

2 things to mention, first you missed the storage under the seat, turn the key to the right to unlock the seat, there is some space there. Second thing to mention, when you talk about the rear break you mention locking up, well this has ABS so it just will not lock. Just additional correction there, no disrespect, because I really like the review ! greets

[@leeridefar]

Correct on both!

[@chadmorgan82]

As far as storage you still need a tank bag and some essential saddle bags. Under seat is ok but storage is still lacking.

[@OntarioAndrews415]

Nice looking bike. Honda did well with this machine. I know this might make it more like a scooter, but with no clutch I'd want the rear brake on the left hand bar as it would seem more natural when turning/corning slowly ....something to grab at a natural spot since the clutch is not there. Again, I know it might make people say it's a scooter. :O

[@leeridefar]

That’s a terrible idea :)

[@OntarioAndrews415]

@@leeridefar :O

[@williamrae9954]

What I plan to do with my Rebel 1100T bagger when it arrives, mainly because the rear brake pedal is in a terrible position... a Honda(Nissin)CBF1000 clutch master cylinder is an exact match, that and a braided line down to the ABS pump, easy conversion. I also plan to put a full cell below the seat, so you can strip away all the rear brake parts from down there, including the fluid reservoir... touring bike!(you don't need that handbrake with a centre stand - T'Rex Racing).

[@williamrae9954]

@@leeridefar Nope...already thought about it...getting done,parts are priced!

[@tonimarti4805]

A mi me gusta ver una moto andando. Para lo demás están las especificaciones que ya van en el manual. Gracias

[@AmiJurgl]

I just watched a video in which the main shaft broke on this model. It took months for the dealership to figure it out and the rider finally gave up and traded it in on a different bike.

[@celwinborreros6984]

How to order?

[@786ghostface]

I’m sure there’s some storage under the seat

[@david.g4522]

want to get one but i think without forward control bike is pretty small for me, tell me please how much is your leg inseam size

[@leeridefar]

32 inseam

[@mojomoto259]

there is a clutch, there are two - dual clutches,

[@trentsteel1542]

I want an automatic motorcycle! 🏍️ 😊 I also play the bass with a pick! 😱

[@bluezsb]

hahahahaha

[@sykotikmuzik2257]

There's storage under the seat along with a phone charging port.

[@leeridefar]

Yes. I missed this and it’s my most common KZbin comment!

[@bluezsb]

Is it hard to do slow speed manuervers without the clutch and friction zone?

[@leeridefar]

Rear brake becomes the dominant way to slow ride. It does take some getting used too.

[@scottw9716]

Does it have Self Canceling turning lights?

[@leeridefar]

I do not remember. Maybe someone else on here knows.

[@natashabrown6472]

No

[@williamrae9954]

That rear light is like something the office cleaner pulled out of the parts bin and stuck on once the designers had left for the evening... all other parts are round, why stick a rectangular rear light on it? Completely ruins the aesthetics

[@leeridefar]

It’s not bad as some other oem models but I agree. Could have been done better. Maybe it was the cost cutting engineers that axed it.

[@williamrae9954]

@@leeridefar There's a Yamaha Bolt sitting next to a Rebel in the local Harley Davidson dealer, the round rear lamp off one of those looks like it'll fit,good thing about that, is the aftermarket variant, Kijama, looks like the rear of a jet fighter warming up!

[@leeridefar]

Yes the round headlight that Kijama makes works pretty good!

[@mrsmith697]

It big storage under the seat..

[@gustavoturner46]

When I bought the bike the guy said to put only premium gas but when I read the manual it just said unleaded gas did you know which gas I should put in this is my real first bike

[@leeridefar]

The manual knows best. It was written by the engineers that made your bike. Trust them. So 87 has is good enough. Higher octane just makes the rider feel better.

[@leeridefar]

@The Oxxidental Oxx Elon Musk has said he would not make a motorcycle. He had a bad experience with one when he was younger. Check out Damon Motorcycles. They’re ambitious! I hope they can deliver.

[@efremendez]

No. I really miss clutch but dct is all there is within 200 miles from me

[@leeridefar]

Really. So you could not buy a manual. Please post up after a year of owning it and tell me how you like it. I prefer manual too but the DCT is a good second bike option.

[@SteezHooligan]

I feel like with all the CC’s and the light weight the bike should go faster than 99

[@baz5806]

You didn't notice the 3L storage compartment under the seat?🤔😂

[@leeridefar]

You didn’t notice all the other comments before yours? Yeah big miss on my part!

[@williamrae9954]

Extra fuel cell space...remove pump out the gas tank, fit a billet plate piped to the fuels cell,have the pump in the cell, 22+ litres...oh,smaller lithium battery, fitted underneath... already looked into it, speaking to a fabricator this week who specialises in such things...once I know it's all doable, I'm ordering my '23 1100T bagger

[@Mo-xx9gg]

"It looks sharp and modern for how old it is"! Huh? It's a new bike!

[@jongriffin2125]

I want one but you look huge on the bike. I’m 6’2” and 235lb. Thinking this won’t be a good fit for me.

[@leeridefar]

The camera angle doesn’t help either. Check out the Indian scout. Great bike and larger.