REBEL1100: 0-60 MPH accel, 1/4 mile, 60-0 braking performance tests

[@RobertEdwardsish]

Yay! New video means more new videos soon; cant wait to see the cub in action.

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, Robert, and thanks for following along! I'm trying to finish a few previous videos that have been sitting in the queue before I start the Cannonball series. I'm moving those old videos out of the queue this weekend, and I'm targeting next week for the SCBR ride report video to kick off that series. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@Fousticle]

Glad to see you back QM.

[@QuasiMotard]

Thanks, Don! I'm digging myself out from under giant pile of work since returning on July 27th. I'm starting to get some traction now, and I'll be releasing some older (promised) videos that have been sitting in my queue for several months. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@timwagster9458]

So happy to see new vlog. Anxiously awaiting cannonball trip and update on injured folks. Praying they are all doing well. Yes I know you are super busy w/return to work lol. Stay safe!

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, Tim! The news that I've heard in the SCBR forum is that all of the injured riders are healing well and they're already planning their next SCBR ride in 2023. I will try to include the health updates as part of my SCBR ride report video. I'm trying to finish a few previous videos that have been sitting in the queue before I start the Cannonball series. I'm moving those old videos out of the queue this weekend, and I'm targeting next week for the SCBR ride report video to kick off that series. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@southernshooter]

I know this is old but that ABS is a great safety feature.

[@coolguy132435]

Didn't think I'd see Katy, TX in a video. Grew up off South Fry Road but live about 2000 miles away in New Hampshire now

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, former neighbor! I passed through your area a few months ago when I rode my Honda Super Cub 125 from Katy to Bar Harbor, Maine for the Scooter Cannonball Run in July. I tortured that little bike for 10K miles around the country over the span of about 3 weeks: Houston to Bar Harbor, across the country to Eureka, CA... and then back to Katy. That was an epic trip, and we're already planning our next Cannonball in 2023. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@vincenttarquini4235]

I had no idea that the Rebel 1100 had that kind of acceleration. Unfortunately at 6' 5' and 280 lbs, I am way to big for it. Thanks for the video!

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, Vincent, and thanks for the feedback! Yep... your weight wouldn't be a problem, but you might feel like a bear on a tricycle because of your height. Several Rebel 1100 owners and reviewers have mentioned that anyone over 6' tall will feel cramped because of the footpeg position... not enough leg room. Aftermarket footpeg extenders or "forward controls" might fix that problem for taller riders. T-Rex Racing will be releasing some adjustable footpeg extensions for the Rebel sometime in October 2021: www.t-rex-racing.com/2021-Rebel-1100-DCT-Foot-Peg-Extenders-p/n26-21fpe.htm . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@Foodgeek]

Vincent, I am 6'4", 210 lbs and I have a forward control set and I am super comfortable on the 1100 :)

[@Ichibuns]

@@Foodgeek Which forward control set did you go with?

[@Foodgeek]

@@Ichibuns De Pretty Moto :) I had them on my 500, and got them for my 1100 as well :)

[@_american_overlander_]

@@Foodgeek this is extremely encouraging to hear. I just got my 1100 2 days ago. I'm 6'1", horribly uncomfortable, and ordered the same forward controls as you lol. Thank you for the confirmation!

[@Gortok1]

Nice! Don't get why someone wouldn't like this video.... Thanks!

[@QuasiMotard]

Thx! I have acquired few haters that always troll the channel, and they leave an immediate thumbs-down when I post a new video. SMH... oh, well... I guess they don't have anything else better to do. 🤷🤦‍♂️ BTW... I received your Discord invite and tried to join. The link wasn't valid and says to "ask for a new invite". I accepted before, but it said that I didn't have permissions to post messages in the channel. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@MadMo-VFR]

Great vid, this was the best review on the rebel.

[@comicbiker3559]

Exhaust sounds ace

[@QuasiMotard]

Thx... It sounds much better in person! The GoPro only captures some of the sound, and KZbin's compression butchers it even more. I'll ride it very aggressive sometimes just to listen to it howl (not recorded on video to avoid all of the "safety warriors" and SJW's out there). When you really open it up in areas with reflective surfaces (e.g., highway retaining walls, bridge underpasses, or buildings along the access roads), it sounds like a NASCAR tearing down the straights... it's AWESOME! 😉👍 --QM

[@garyk8285]

Some good tests. Thanks for that. I have short legs, so I might consider this bike when I upgrade.

[@emcash8874]

wife got the 500 and it was surprisingly zippy with my 219lb bulk riding it home. only imagine the 1100 kind of a classic muscle bike. big displacement low weight. good offset.

[@Mo-xx9gg]

I just contacted Coffmans, and they said that you were paid! Notwithstanding the "payment in kind" of a free exhaust!

[@QuasiMotard]

Hmm...maybe a misunderstanding? Man, I wish that I was on their payroll... maybe commissions on sales?! 🤣 I have received two free prototypes from them in return for helping to test fitments on the Rebel 1100. The first one was the "Shorty" that's still on my bike. The second one was the "Thunder" (slightly upswept) that I tested and then gave away to a new Rebel 1100 owner during the LifeOfBurch meet-up ride last October. I did receive a new Thunder (straight back) a few months ago that I haven't tested yet. 👍 --QM

[@marsy_mcmarsface]

Finally a new video!!!

[@QuasiMotard]

Thanks for checking in! I have a pile of older videos that have been sitting in my editing queue for several months. I'm trying to kick those out this weekend, and then I'll start editing the Scooter Cannonball Run series. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@alexneville8168]

Im considering buying an 1100 and have watched several review videos. It looks like people ride them in a high gear. Im new to riding. Is there a specific reason for that. For example, i notice you were in 5th gear in the low 40s. My harleys engine would be lugging like crazy.

[@QuasiMotard]

That's a common observation and question. The DCT manages all of the shift points automatically, and it prefers lower engine RPM's for better fuel economy. Each ride mode has its own individual throttle and DCT shift maps, and there is a "custom" mode that allows you to tune it to your own preferences. The Rebel 1100's engine has a lot of low-end torque, so it doesn't tend to lug too much below 2500 RPM... the DCT's shift points are well matched. Occasionally, I will switch from "normal" to "sport" mode to hold engine RPM's a bit higher to avoid cogging or lugging in slow traffic. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@alexneville8168]

@@QuasiMotard thank you for the info brother.

[@GasWorksISO]

Wow that thing is fast! Cool stuff!

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, and thx again for the feedback! BTW... it's good to see you posting videos again! 😉👍 --QM

[@rolandgalindo9788]

EXCELLENT TEST VIDEO Very Real World Test Sir!

[@MrKcool25]

Can you share a link or name of the mirrors and where to buy em? Thanks

[@QuasiMotard]

Those are the CRG Hindsight Lane-splitter mirrors. The fitment is specific for left and right side, and I had to use some flat washers to space out the factory endcaps a little bit to mount the mirrors on the bar ends. Links to the mirrors are below: - CRG Hindsight Lane Splitter mirror (left): amzn.to/3eLpVcS - CRG Hindsight Lane Splitter mirror (right): amzn.to/3lCYUKd - Mirror plugs/fillers: amzn.to/3sUWGIV You can see the installation video for the CRG mirrors here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2ilmJqvasmcl68 . I eventually replaced my mirror plugs with a pair of the RAM-B-349U M10 x 1.25mm threaded posts ( amzn.to/39T6sGy ) so I can easily mount/swap cameras, GPS, or other accessories on the bars. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@snowzombie86]

Well played ❤

[@jameshenry1729]

Have you decided which big Bore kit your going to put on the Cub, that should be Cool

[@QuasiMotard]

Not yet, but I'm leaning toward the Kitaco Neo 181cc 2-valve kit ( www.hardracing.com/KITACO.htm ) because it has a forged crankshaft, conn rod, and piston. The problem with many BBK's is that the crank's balance weights aren't designed for larger/heavier pistons and that causes the engine to be out of balance (destructive vibrations). Any BBK will also require a lot of extra support pieces to run properly (e.g., fuel controller, larger fuel injector, oil cooler, upgraded clutch plates & springs, intake, exhaust, etc). So, it's not a trivial upgrade if you want it to be reliable. The Kitaco Neo comes with all of the mechanical bits as a (hopefully balanced) kit. I'll add the fueling, clutch, and other ancillary bits to round it out... hopefully under the $2000 mark for everything. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@GhostDog8]

That phone mount on your 1100. What kind is that and have you noticed any significant problems? A couple of mounts I have for a Honda Shadow almost lose my phones going over 80 mph and I'm looking for a decently stable one.

[@QuasiMotard]

The phone mount that I'm using has several different components, but the main pieces are from Quad Lock. It's a very secure system that I've used for several years. There is virtually a 0% chance of the phone coming loose due to the secure locking mechanism. Here is a list of the pieces that I have installed on several of my bikes, and this solution allows me to swap the mounts around as needed: - Quad Lock Motorcycle Vibration Dampener: amzn.to/3huKyLt - Quad Lock 1" Ball Adapter Mount: amzn.to/3hqLvEl - Quad Lock Weatherproof Wireless Charging Head: amzn.to/3uLT79q - RAM 1" double socket arm: amzn.to/2SZOgmD - RAM B-349U 1" ball w/ M10x1.25mm threaded base: amzn.to/36rpU8y You will also need a phone-specific case from Quad Lock to secure the phone into the mounting base. You can search Amazon or go direct to the Quad Lock website here: www.quadlockcase.com/collections/shop-motorcycle . Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@davidl6603]

Hey man when you bought you bike did it come with a service manual?

[@QuasiMotard]

No... the bike is only delivered with a basic owner/operator manual. The service manuals are available through Helm, Inc for $47.95 USD here: www.helminc.com/helm/product2.asp?Make=AHC&Model=CM1D&Year=2021&Category=&class%5F2=AHC&mk=Honda+Powersports&yr=2021&md=CMX1100D&dt=&module=&from=result&Style=G61ZYSAHC9JVF8W&Sku=61MLA00&itemtype=N . They are currently out of stock, but should be available again on 8/24/2021. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@luigiabatti1]

hi there, what is that gadget attached to the oil reservoir? thanks for the great videos.

[@QuasiMotard]

Thanks for the feedback! That black box is the Dragy GPS that I used for these performance tests. It connects to a smart phone via Bluetooth to record all of the GPS and speed data. I gave that Dragy GPS to @LifeOfBurch to use on his Rebel 1100 for future 0-60 MPH tests. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@williamhall289]

How about low speed maneuvers?.. since there's no friction zone is it more difficult doing u turns / figure 8's at low speed with the DCT? Is it twitchy in sport mode ?

[@QuasiMotard]

I haven't noticed any added difficulty with low-speed maneuvers, but I"m accustomed to riding scooters as well. Many DCT owners use the common scooter trick of dragging the rear brake so you can maintain a constant forward "pressure". I've done that a few times with my Rebel during tight U-turns, but maintaining a steady throttle position is usually sufficient in my experience. The DCT's clutch take-up is directly related to how much throttle you give it, so it's not difficult to "slip" the clutch. Maintaining a constant slip range is a bit more difficult because everything is on the throttle side... modulating the throttle position only and not balanced/checked with the clutch hand on the other side. Throttle response in sport mode is definitely more twitchy, so that can be a concern in parking lots and even when trying to maintain a steady, slow speed in dense traffic. I've become accustomed to reverting to sport or custom mode at lower speeds to avoid goosing the throttle and the accompanying on/off driveline lash. It only took me few minutes to reprogram my brain and adapt to the DCT initially. Now I'm able to switch between "normal" bikes, scooters, and the DCT without thinking about it. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@ecrusch]

What do you suppose the top-end is if the eliminator was disengaged?

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, Eric! I'm guessing the top speed to be around 130-ish MPH. The Rebel isn't an aerodynamic bike, so wind resistance will be the hurdle above 120 or so. I also think the front end float (head-shake) might be an issue above 120, so a steering stabilizer is a good idea. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@andreacerutti5090]

Che cielo! Meraviglia!👍

[@marlotrot]

Nice video! High beams for coolness factor :)?

[@QuasiMotard]

No... high beams on during daylight hours for safety and conspicuity. It's a common practice in the USA. It's even documented in the Texas motorcycle rider's manual and taught in the MSF riders courses. 😉👍 --QM

[@marlotrot]

@@QuasiMotard ah, good to know, thx for sharing. I am from the other side of the ocean and here it's forbidden, but yellow safety vests are proposed.

[@chuckout02]

I used P-gear to test 0-100Kph in 5.8 seconds, very different from your results, have you made any power mode settings?

[@QuasiMotard]

My Rebel 1100 is completely stock except for the Coffman's Shorty exhaust. I live at sea level, so my performance might be better than other owners that are at higher elevations. 😉👍 --QM

[@chuckout02]

I think I found the problem, the rebel1100 only 79 hp in my country , the normal version should be 87 hp...😓

[@Adam-mo2qw]

The rebel 1100 is in a class of its own. You can't really compare to other cruiser or bobbers... It's like an improved kawasaki vulcan.

[@johnmac8805]

governed to 100 mph and a .6 sec improved 0-60 does not "improved" make. Especially not for a decent chunk of more money. I have neither, but I know they are both good bikes. They are both great options. But "improved" it is not. Lets not even talk about wobble issues and general stability. It WILL be an improved vulcan. It isn't yet.

[@Adam-mo2qw]

@@johnmac8805 there is a large amount if extra torque on the rebel too. Let's bit forget that. But yeah both bikes have there flaws. The rebel is clearly the better bike but that's just my opinion. I do like the vulcan. My work colleague has one and loves it.

[@frankfromchicago9248]

Yo Quasi how ya doing?

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, Frank! I'm doing well... finally starting to get some traction to dig myself out of the work pit that I created for myself when I went on a 1-month vacation! LOL! I'm trying to work through my old video queue this weekend and then I'll start posting more Rebel content and also start the Scooter Cannonball Run series soon. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@snowman96019]

Sounds like Lieutenant Jim Dangle reviewing this bike.... jussayin.

[@mattstonington1]

Absolutely

[@Thundernoob98]

😂😂😂

[@aeiou1364]

This dude sounds like Johnny Bravo

[@MichiganPowersports]

This thing is super fast.

[@MichiganPowersports]

Just bought the 1100. And yes it is an amazing motorcycle. Faster than a 600cc sport bike and great for a pleasant cruise. A bike that does it all and then some!

[@viperq]

Bummer a bike with that acceleration is limited to 100mph.

[@QuasiMotard]

Agreed! I don't "need" to ride faster than 100 MPH, but it would be nice to have the option! It gets up to 100 mighty quickly, so I'm estimating the actual top speed to be around 130 MPH. Based on these results, the 1/4 mile time would be better if the computer didn't interfere. The time stamps show that the bike reaches 100 MPH before the 1/4 mile mark and then it slows down a bit. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@tonimarti4805]

No me gusta. Una moto de esa cilindrada creo que nones para circular por ese tipo de carreteras entre poblaciones. Gracias.

[@Denali_Rebel]

Mine is quicker than that to 60 with my 260 pounds on it

[@QuasiMotard]

Receipts, man... receipts. Anything else without verified timeslips and/or vidoe proof is just bragging. 😉 --QM

[@GyroPyro121212]

An automatic motorcycle ☹️

[@mig50cc]

Yes, and it is AWESOME

[@azerogliev6520]

Why so slow? It should be 3.4sec according to manual?