Road Dirt Review: 2023 Honda Rebel 1100T

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We ride the 2023 ‪@hondamotorcycles‬ Rebel 1100T Bagger for two months, and give our thoughts, impressions, and suggestions about this unique motorcycle.
Could this be a motorbike that broadens the path to motorcycling for more potential riders?
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[@piratesteve2712]

First time rider, saw multiple videos on this bike and once I got my endorsement I bought this bike. I absolutely love this bike and already cranked out 1600 miles in the first month and 2 weeks, I ride it everywhere!

[@roaddirttv]

That’s fantastic! Glad you’re enjoying the Rebel so much. Ride on!

[@haydenduffey6969]

Careful doing that though, motorcycles aren’t for constant leisure. You’ll need to do more maintenance the more miles you rack, which happens quick. You may wanna have a car on the side

[@kusuko..scla..213]

When i was younger i use to ride nothing but fast bike ninjas bmw suzuki now the im old i just want to enjoy life! 5 days ago got my 1100 rebel and i love it!!❤

[@roaddirttv]

Fantastic! Keep on rocking!

[@stevena3446]

Great review. I’m an old guy wanting to extend my riding years, and was intrigued by the DCT and light weight. I’ve been looking at these for a couple months. Test rode one 3 days ago, and bought it! Really a fun bike to ride.

[@roaddirttv]

Great to hear, Steven! May you ride for many years to come.

[@paskepaske6250]

You don't have to switch to manual mode to shift manual with the flippers. Use the flippers when you think you need them. The computer will take over after a few seconds so your ride is more relaxed. When you like more fun : go to Sport mode and use the flippers before a corner, to shift one down ;)

[@gregdrmax]

Many dealers won't let you test ride...anyway here in Indiana. (indianapolis) Going to look at a couple here saturday, couple hours south of here. Sux this place will not let me test drive, however. Personally, I would buy one that is bare and do aftermarket fairing, side hard bags (ones that can be easily/quickly detached and taken say, into a hotel) middle storage with built in back rest. This would be the ultimate for a long haul, for me and my girl. I'm 58 and getting the fever....again.

[@roaddirttv]

We agree, it’s stupid that dealerships won’t allow a test ride before buying. You can’t get a feel for a motorcycle by merely straddling it on a showroom floor. We very much dislike the standard hard bags that come with this model, but the batwing faring is pretty good, and that DCT transmission is superb. Get you a base model one, set it up and kit it out to your liking, then you and your girl go see America on it!

[@gregdrmax]

@@roaddirttv I’ll be driving one somewhere before I would buy. Just looking I recon. Someone online will see this or another forum (adv rider) and be close. Thx for the review on this. What I do not want is my wrist hurting as I get older harder to ride more than 10 miles on my bicycle. Really would like neutral pressure on my wrists and forearms if possible. Probably a handle bar exchange on rebel would fix any issues.

[@roaddirttv]

@@gregdrmax If you’re taller than 5’10”, you might like the bar reach.

[@williamrae9954]

Firstly, there is no perfect bike,and I've never owned/ridden a cruiser/bagger before, but this has grabbed my attention. I always price up all the parts i want to fit to a bike before I'd consider purchasing one. This is pretty cheap to sort out, de-cat A/T downpipes, slip on end(£30 here), forward controls, with the rear brake on the LH bar(you can get a matching, Nissin,master cylinder for a clutch) , a rack, and a custom underseat tank, that's one serious touring machine! I'd maybe fit slightly longer shocks over time,sits a tad low....oh,a round taillight, just for my OCD, aftermarket one for a Yamaha Bolt/XSR700, because everything on the bike is round, apart from that...like an after thought? Have been in 30+ States, but never down in the corner,beautiful...now that Sleepy has relaxed entry to the USA,we Purebloods can once again come visit? Look forward to visiting you all,once again!

[@roaddirttv]

Come see us!

[@paul5683]

I'm guessing that you are a fan of the draft dodging liar. How's that working out for you?

[@williamrae9954]

@@paul5683 How's your ruined economy going?

[@rickhill6277]

Great Review! Back one the ‘70s I had two good friends that had the 750-4 Automatic. They both loved them. One was an average Joe Rider and the other was a long time Honda mechanic and rode raced his (sponsored by Honda of course) in 24 he races winning 95% of his races for Honda. Personally I didn’t care much for the Autumatics as I feel it takes a great deal of the FUN out of Riding. But that’s just my opinion. Please keep up the Good Work and Cheers from Salem, Ohio.

[@roaddirttv]

Thanks Rick! We appreciate ya!

[@jamestate75]

Honda 1100, Harley 1200, Honda shadow or the Indian Bobber. Can't make up my mind.

[@roaddirttv]

@@jamestate75 good choices, all!

[@mikeb8342]

I have a '15 Honda CTX700 DCT. It's my go to bike if I'm heading into the nearest small city..... with its 7 bazillion traffic lights. Its only got about 50HP so not exactly exciting, but the K1600 isn't designed for stop n go traffic. Since the wife and I are looking at trailering on road trips (she bought a Ryker), I'm considering selling my bikes and getting one of these. DCT plus some power. Instead of "touring", we'll get an Air BnB or dry camp in the trailer.... and just day trip with the motorcycles.

[@roaddirttv]

Sounds like a good plan.

[@boadilladelmonte69]

Nice review, thanks. And yes, I will do a test ride before I purchase one Rebel 1100T 2024, the Matte Black version as I think they will launch next year… before I go the way of the dodo ! 🤣

[@roaddirttv]

Ride on!

[@valienterf]

the decline of bikes is price and stricter license regulation, in florida is like $500 to get it. Loved the shifting, but is just more about enjoying the ride, i don't need to prove i can shift.

[@roaddirttv]

Geez, $500! That’s steep. You’re right, it’s about enjoying the ride.

[@puma0210]

What’s wrong with the hard bags? Too small?

[@roaddirttv]

They are kind of small capacity, but they mainly have a cheap hinge and latch mechanism. It’s terrible.

[@aristotleoracles1457]

i'm getting tired of DCT reviews. they should just build light clutches for all bikes.

[@ancilssonsiler4246]

I thought Joe Walsh had come down to ride with you guys, but it was Neale Bayly! 😁

[@roaddirttv]

😂

[@ThomasDeckert]

Marvelous review, thanks for that. I'm in the mid-sixties and restart biking right now. My 1100 Rebel DCT is just about to be registrated. And I'm going to love the DCT.

[@roaddirttv]

Good on ya, Thomas! Ride on!

[@uerti4013]

Ciao. Bel video. Si dice che la moto sia instabile oltre i 130 km/h. Tu hai notato il problema ?

[@roaddirttv]

We never noticed instability above 80 mph, no. Rock solid.

[@SummerAdventures]

Man I want to like the motorcycle, but 3.6 Gallon tank is just no bueno.

[@roaddirttv]

To be a true tourer, it definitely could use a larger capacity tank.

[@chiefjoseph8154]

Make it a real mid weight cruiser. Larger capacity fuel tank, bigger bags, a full fairing etc. You know Honda, like the old Silver Wing!

[@greatbigeye2506]

I have a Honda CTX700 with DCT. Shifting is fun but not shifting is truly living the good life 😊 I want to upgrade to a Rebel 1100 for more power and cruise control. A taller seat and some pullback bars should take care of that odd rider triangle.

[@roaddirttv]

We wish they’d lower the foot controls for this “touring” model as well as mount more pullback bars, which would make it even better to tour.

[@1320613]

Really enjoyed this content. I am seriously considering the purchase of this bike. The dct transmission certainly appeals to me as i am getting gear change weary in my later years. The only concern I have is the riding position looks a bit cramped as I would use the bike for touring but hopefully I could sort that out with a higher seat.

[@roaddirttv]

That was really our only beef with the bike. The handlebars need more of a pullback, and the foot controls are kind of tall. Great ground clearance and lean angle, but it’s supposed to be a tourer, so it really needs a more relaxed rider triangle.

[@maniacalgorilla]

T-Bagger....A perfect name for this bike.😂

[@guthrie1960]

66.123 cubic inches, 1083.6 cubic centimeters, 1.084 liters. 87hp 72 ft. lb. 40 mpg. Personally I would like better aerodynamics and a larger fuel tank. Get me loaded to 200 miles please.

[@williamrae9954]

First thing I did was ask my fabricator about an underseat tank, not a problem, he said, going by the pictures...why I'm considering one as a longhaul tourer....maybe some crash bars/leg protection from the rain is needed? I could see me riding that to the Black Sea from Scotland?

[@davideverett9995]

You said you are the littlest guy and so and so is the biggest guy… how does that help? Are you 5’6” or 5’11”? What about the biggest guy? 5’11” or 6’6”? It would be nice to know to see how you fit and we can compare with ourselves. Thank you.

[@roaddirttv]

Littlest rider is 5’8”, tallest rider is 6’3”.

[@davideverett9995]

Thank you

[@POETCERA]

Just realized the endless jokes this bike would invoke 1100 T Bagger… 😂 Still want one, my CTX700 was totaled.

[@roaddirttv]

The hard cases are terrible, but that DCT tranny is amazing.

[@POETCERA]

@@roaddirttv I agree about the cases. I was costumizing my CTX700 with a 2nd Amendment theme. I would get the front shield but I would get custom cases made. Love the DCT.

[@thomasviacava4291]

Like your review I'm 66 riding for over 40 years and with some arthritis I was trying to get one in 2021 couldn't find at all , just happened to call local dealer and they just got one in so I went and bought it, the Burgundy color 1100T totally different ride but Loving it only have 200 miles but it's a winner! Still hard to find dealer can't get any

[@roaddirttv]

Glad you snagged one, Thomas! Keep on rocking!

[@stevena3446]

Got mine (black is what dealer had) this week. Aren’t they great to ride!?

[@roaddirttv]

@@stevena3446 that DCT is fantastic!

[@jDot2414]

Can you get one of these in the US

[@roaddirttv]

Absolutely! Check with your local Honda dealer, see if they have one you can take a spin on.

[@jDot2414]

@@roaddirttv thanks! How’s this on highway? Also is it comfortable with passenger?

[@roaddirttv]

@@jDot2414 It’s comfortable enough for road trips, but ours didn’t have a passengers pillion, so no two-up riding for us.

[@jDot2414]

@@roaddirttv oh ok, thinking about ordering a new one. I just sold my Harley Electra glide. Sick of the loud engine and vibration. Great touring bike but ready to downsize . Appreciate the info . What state you in, is insurance on these expensive?

[@roaddirttv]

@@jDot2414 that’s a question for your insurance agent.

[@jamescampolo7824]

Paddle shifters can also be used in "D".

[@roaddirttv]

You are correct!

[@robinr6919]

I’m looking for a motorcycle to ride to my girls house in Chattanooga from Asheville. Will this fit the bill?

[@roaddirttv]

What’s your size? If you’re over 5’10”, the footpegs might feel kind of high and cramped. If you’re under that, it won’t feel so cramped. Good bar reach, the DCT tranny is superb, power aplenty for the open road. Hard bags are subpar in our estimation, but otherwise would be a great tourer.

[@robinr6919]

@@roaddirttv I’m 5’10 in boots. So it might work.

[@roaddirttv]

@@robinr6919 I think so, Have you test ridden one yet? You should see about getting a little seat time with one, see what you think.

[@robinr6919]

@@roaddirttv if I can find someone in the Asheville area that offers test rides I’ll seek it out.

[@raybrensike42]

I was looking at the front wheel. Does that look weak? I'm just wondering about the high speed wobble some are getting. They blame the stock front tire. I just don't know. Seems like flexing wheels could do that, but who knows?

[@roaddirttv]

We didn’t experience any of the high speed wobble some talk about, and a total of four riders took their turns in the saddle.

[@raybrensike42]

So what's next with this bike? How about a rear brake lever on the left handlebar? Then there is nothing to do with the feet, not even pedal.

[@paul5683]

Fuck no man, that would be like a scooter.

[@lisasunday6753]

What is paddle shifting ?

[@roaddirttv]

On the left handlebar grip, there’s two small flat levers, “paddles” if you will, one at the index finger and one where your thumb would be. Tapping the finger one clicks up through the gears, while tapping the thumb paddle clicks back down through the gears.

[@LesterSuggs]

So, where is the review of the 1100T model?

[@roaddirttv]

roaddirt.tv/long-term-review-honda-rebel-1100t/

[@正弥中西-c1j]

ありがとうございます。

[@TheWhocoulditbe]

Teabagger 😂😅

[@evanrandel3294]

Am i able to take the bat wing off and take the saddle bags off if i wanted too?

[@roaddirttv]

The hard bags are removable, unsure about the batwing fairing.

[@mitchellmittman4018]

@@roaddirttv They're removable but not that easily. You have to remove 4 bolts.

[@mitchellmittman4018]

And if you take the batwing and the bags off you're left with a naked 1100. Why not just get that?

[@raybrensike42]

Seat is too low, bars too forward, footpegs too high and central, all of which would change with a real suspension, seat, bar, and forward pegs. So how much for all of that? Honda has the right idea with this bike. I like the fairing and hard bags. It's light, low, fast, and gets good economy on the highway if you don't turn it up. What more could one want? Fix its weaknesses and you got a bike.

[@roaddirttv]

We actually hated the hard bags on it, flimsy and cheap. Fairing was pretty good.

[@_skud]

You see, I love thinking about the 1100, but I'm pretty sure this would be my experience as well. Especially those bars. Wayyy too far forward for a lighter, more maneuverable bagger/tourer. It's got the DCT which is big for me, but I'll stick with my CTX even though it doesn't lean as far as I want it to.

[@LiLgPnoy15]

Manual is better. I'll never purchase an automatic transmission motorcycle.

[@roaddirttv]

That’s certainly your choice.