Which Honda Rebel Should You Buy? Rebel 500 vs Rebel 1100 Comparison!

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@tobylopez445 3 ай бұрын

the 500 is also a really good Bike for seniors who are looking to downsize from their heavier Bikes so that they can keep on riding, like me! 76 yrs old and I can't handle my Harley so I sold it and I think this 500 will be my last forever Bike until my last sunset. Be safe and ride smart, all new riders and not so new. Riding Tip! if you want to get to my age while riding a motorcycle then always remember to yield the right of way to the wrong of way and you will live to tell your grandkids great Bike stories.🙂🙂🙂🙂 it means, that just cause you can pass at the intersection there will be times you should slow down or stop and live to make it home at the end of the day. always leave yourself a way out.

@valienterf Ай бұрын

Am a senior and i would not buy the 500, speak foe youe self.

@JuanLopez-tq7zf 26 күн бұрын

@valienterf He did. I like his point of view to be honest

@ChiefVizier 5 күн бұрын

Its also super good for young beginners like myself!

@user-zc5oo9nn4z 7 ай бұрын

I just bought the 2023 Honda Rebel 1100T DCT in July and I love it! I highly recommend this bike to new riders. This is my first bike at age 54. I'm 5' 6" and weigh 138 lbs. and this bike is perfect for me. My 3 sons and I took the Harley class back in June and all passed. My boys bought sport bikes, but I was looking for something more comfortable. I was thinking about getting the Rebel 300 or 500 since this was my first-time riding in 34 years (I rode dirt bikes when I was a teenager and had my motorcycle learners when I was 20) but when I saw and researched the 1100, I knew this was the bike for me. It is extremely easy to ride and has a lot of pick up when you need it. I decided on the DCT because it is one less thing to worry about when driving and I am extremely happy I did.

@PATTT_ 5 ай бұрын

I got the 500 SE, I agree that 500 will probably be with me for a year before I upgrade, but im glad im taking it slow and learning to drive with a clutch

@pgk500 5 ай бұрын

I am similar height and weight and 39. Have driver bike before but was confused what to get. Leaning toward manual 1100 worst come worst can drive in rain mode but 0-60 in 3.6 seconds is a beast

@AdrianRConant 4 ай бұрын

I'm gonna learn how to ride soon and I'd love to get the Honda Rebel 1100cc, but most people recommend me to start with the 500cc. I'm 5'8 and weight 158 lbs. I do exercise and I'm in good shape. Do you think I could ride the 1100cc without problem?

@TTundragrizzly 4 ай бұрын

@@AdrianRConantnever rode in my life, but common sense tells me if you respect it, you can ride anyything.

@gordbell3128 4 ай бұрын

Took one for road test today. I have been riding a Shadow 750 for 20 years. Holy crap did that 1100 have acceleration. And a very touchy throttle, but I haven't ridden in 6 months and it was freezing today. Then he had me take it out in rain mode. Rain mode is definitely the way to get used to it. @@pgk500

@480asterix 8 ай бұрын

Also, another thing to consider, is insurance cost, the 1100 is almost double the cost if it’s not more than the 500. I personally went with the 500 because of retail cost, and I’m glad I did, it does everything I need and more.

@Mawyman2316 8 ай бұрын

Insurance doubles? They go by cc?

@kerkiraz 8 ай бұрын

Agreed a superior option for everyday use 👍

@slimakfoto 6 ай бұрын

@@Mawyman2316depends on country, in Poland for example yes… bigger CC = higher insurance…

@angelruiz4992 5 ай бұрын

@@slimakfoto and higher yearly taxes!

@giovannidinunno4855 Ай бұрын

Same. It’s just such a perfect bang for the buck. 1100 better but also heavier, more running costs..

@bmagada 8 ай бұрын

October of 2021 I bought a 1100. Lucked out as the dealer had one on the way from the factory and man were those first years hard to find. My first bike and also so happy I started there. Rode in rain mode for 6 months. I haven't regretted it since. I wouldnt have been unhappy with a 500, but the want for a change up wouldve come faster than expected.

@phliuy 8 ай бұрын

I was trying to get a 300 or 500 for the longest time as my first bike. Unfortunately no one around me had any stock at the time, and the entirety of Facebook marketplace was overvaluing their bikes. So I ended up getting an 1100 a good price! Kept it in rain mode for a few months and it's been a great bike since

@thangnguyen02 8 ай бұрын

I agree with the fact that so many people overvalueing their bike. Bought one at almost half of the listed price. Now I'm worrying that there's some underlying issues that I might've missed. 😅

@BuzzzdLightyear 8 ай бұрын

Honda doesn't seem to be making many of the 500s. I live near a Honda Powersports dealer and they never have any in stock. The local used dealerships that have them are listed almost at MSRP. It's insane.

@thangnguyen02 7 ай бұрын

@@BuzzzdLightyear idk if who's to blame. I can't imagine Honda is doing this on purpose. Personally, I've been in the fence on buying a motorcycle for a long time. Right now, the biggest obstacle is that I couldn't find one anywhere, and the dealer isn't very subtle in trying to get me buying another brand. When I insisted on Honda, I was quoted an extra $800 down (which is fine) and up to $2 K to "hold" the order (???). I'm in Orlando, FL by the way. If you know a courteous place, let me know.

@MaNtIcHoRaOfficial 4 ай бұрын

@@BuzzzdLightyearthey dont really sell a lot of new ones. Most people just buy them and barely put any miles on them and then upgrade after a year or two. Which is why they came out with the 1100.

@ToyotaSubieDude 8 ай бұрын

The 500 is a great commuter bike and the 1100 is a good commuter and road tripper

@Nishinga. Ай бұрын

Awesome video dude, exactly what I was looking for Thank you so much!!

@MrArnelra7 Ай бұрын

thank you for such a wonderful and informative information on these two bikes. I have both the dct transmission - NT1100 and Rebel 500 manual transmission. Your information is spot on. cheers

@jamesonpace726 8 ай бұрын

When u git old & lame, shifting / clutching can become a no go, youngin....

@tobylopez445 3 ай бұрын

very nice review young man.

@PATTT_ 5 ай бұрын

I just got a honda rebel 500 SE for my first bike! im super happy with my decision

@ecrusch 8 ай бұрын

You claiming you'd pick the manual model of the Rebel tells me you haven't spent much time on the DCT model. Believe me, once you get used to the DCT, you'd not want to go back to manual. I'd glad you like the 1100, because I love mine.

@SNwhy 8 ай бұрын

Agreed, it feels like a a macho thing to dismiss the DCT. Sure, I myself love the pride in skill that it takes to operate a manual transmission motorcycle, and that connected feeling- but having toured for more than a week at a time with a weary clutch hand, there are some situations where you're gaining a lot and giving up little with an automatic.

@o00scorpion00o 8 ай бұрын

It's a pity DCT isn't available on the 500. I am on the lookout for my first bike, not sure what to get yet. I drove manual cars for years but just you can't beat that instant get up and go torque available from an Auto without risk of being in the wrong gear when pulling out of side roads etc. I drive electric car now and the instant torque is amazing, it's just so good for pulling out of junctions, roundabout etc, a manual just can't match this level of instant go. I get the relationship many have between the clutch and gears though. I'm even thinking one of the 300 cc scooters, the Xmax 300 is quite a capable scooter, they're more like motorcycles.

@tortuga7160 8 ай бұрын

Theres the honda NC750 that has the DCT option

@tiffinhappy9744 8 ай бұрын

I bought Kawasaki Eliminator 451. It is light and will flat out go

@eatonkevin 6 ай бұрын

Honda has a vtx? Or ctx that has an auto feature on like 650cc range

@MaNtIcHoRaOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Its not gonna really matter anymore. With honda coming out with the new E-Clutch. They claims they can add it to almost all current engine and transmission configurations.

@markrudiger6958 7 ай бұрын

I just bought the 1100T. I really like it so far. Really fun to ride. I am coming from a CTX 1300D, so this is way lighter and lower to the ground but has plenty of power.

@Pfannkuchenkanone 4 ай бұрын

My father is desperately looking for a ctx is there a chance you still have it

@tinman3586 8 ай бұрын

I had the 500, it was my first motorcycle and it was great when I bought it 2 years ago. But if I could do it over again I would have paid the extra money for the Rebel 1100 and put it in rain mode until I got used to it. Now I have an Indian Scout Rogue.

@flyinghigh2646 7 ай бұрын

I am beginner, I am confused, I love the sportster HD but wont be able to handle it, indian people said it has quality issues, honda 1100 dct seems to the best option, what do you say?

@user-zc5oo9nn4z 7 ай бұрын

I'm a beginner (54-year-old women) and I bought the 1100T DCT and absolutely love it! It is easy to ride and has a lot of pick up when you need it. For reference I'm 5'6" and weigh 138 lbs. @@flyinghigh2646

@tinman3586 7 ай бұрын

@flyinghigh2646 Are you talking about the Sportster S? Either bike would be fine as a starter bike because they're fairly small and have rider modes to tone down the power until you het used to riding. The Sportster S is a little fancier and more powerful than the Rebel 1100. But the Rebel is a much better buy at only 2/3 the price.

@jordandollar4141 3 ай бұрын

Great scenery... What a beautiful green locale.

@kiplambel4052 8 ай бұрын

I have limited use of my left leg and foot since crushing it in a wreck a few years ago, so that DCT would be awesome for me. I just wish the bike looked a little better.

@tobylopez445 3 ай бұрын

I said the same thing about this girlfriend I had, wish she looked a little better But Damn could she cook so I married her. buy the Bike you won't be sorry.😊😊😊😊

@giovannidinunno4855 Ай бұрын

Use it for a little while and you’ll love it

@Briansgate 2 ай бұрын

I found myself in the same conundrum in November. I went with the 1100 and couldn't be happier. You have no idea how awesome cruise control is on a motorcycle until you try it. I find the tech on the 1100 is enough that you feel you 'have more' but it isn't so much that it's overwhelming. And let's face it, if you're going to ride on the highway, 1100 is easier to keep up with traffic. And it's still under 500 pounds.

@rimonshamon8607 9 күн бұрын

I dont mind seeing 300 and 500 with auto transmission hopefully. I ride kymco 300 xtown and its great for my daily commute . for sure that manual transmission is lot of fun and excitement but its nice to have automatic feature for cruiser bikes . thank you for the video :) definitely im going to get the 500 soon this year .

@MaNtIcHoRaOfficial 4 ай бұрын

First video where they didnt attack people who ride a DCT. However I do agree that if you’re gonna learn to ride, you learn to ride a manual. Got the DCT as my first bike mainly because its being used as a commuter and it was impossible to find a manual at the time. However I already knew how to drive stick shift so learning a manual bike was easy and basically just different execution.

@valienterf 7 ай бұрын

Have no issue with manual transmisión, but i fnk like to do kess and relax, how about that and is a perfect cup of tea, also lcd screen work better wirh sunlight, is rhe led sxreen that might have the issue with sun light. 👍

@heritagehillsecurity8778 8 ай бұрын

Since you asked. I really hope they release the SCL/CL 300 for North America. And if I was gonna shell out the big bucks for DCT, I would go with the Africa twin, MABEE. Transalp is sweet, Yet my brain says go with CB 500 X. 😢

@Bateluer 8 ай бұрын

As someone who's never ridden a motorcycle before and has a rider course scheduled in the near future, I've been eyeing both of these bikes myself. I want something kinda in the middle ground, so I've been learning towards the R500, to build up my riding skills on something I'm not going to outgrow in a few months. I've about 4 or 5 bikes on my list, including the R500 and R1100, because supply chain problems may cause availability problems.

@dolphin-studio 7 ай бұрын

dont you dare buy the automatic transmission please learn manual, I would also advice to learn on a dirt bike if you can.

@Bateluer 7 ай бұрын

@@dolphin-studio I wasn't planning on the Rebel DCT, but a dirt bike isn't an option either. The R500, Kawasaki Eliminator, and RE Super Meteor are my top 3 choices at the moment.

@sunrisejak2709 5 ай бұрын

@@dolphin-studioThat's ridiculous. Most of the world's scooters utilize CVT transmissions a form of automatic and folks do just fine. No need for the archaic manual method of shifting. Manuals are going extinct in cars and do they should in motorcycling. No real benefit to an old fashioned manual box. The DCT and soon to be released Hondas e-clutch are superior to manual clutch and foot shifter. Time to move on.

@jalzate 2 ай бұрын

The comparison between the 1100 and a 90 degree v twin explains why the 1100 have me that Honda Magna feel, both bikes cruisers designed thinking outside the box, and also why I think the 1100 manual is my ideal modern bike.

@ADF-fe7fv 8 ай бұрын

My 1st bike was a cruiser, all the rest were sports bikes. I REALLY dig the 1100, tho. Who knows?

@anthonybyas2097 8 ай бұрын

Both bikes highly recommend✌️

@russelladams8492 21 күн бұрын

I toured from Wales"UK" through France , Spain onto Portugal over 21Days with the only modification Seat (Mustang) a Fantastic Bike simply love it

@McTwistedTwisties 8 ай бұрын

500 because the 3 1100 rebels that have been showing up to our bike night leak more oil than Harley Sportsters 😂

@wallacemjr 7 ай бұрын

In the DCT you can change gears manually even in drive, without needing to switch to manual mode.

@gudboyngdisyerto 5 ай бұрын

how? he said there is no gear shift lever

@jonfelty6063 Ай бұрын

I ride 2023 Goldwing DCT my 3rd wing in last 25 years. First two were manual shifts and you would never get me to go back. DCT is faster, smoother and much more comfortable while touring. I can ride anything but much prefer DCT! And you can always paddle shift if you want to!

@bobjuniel8683 5 ай бұрын

I remember when "real men" insisted that manual transmissions and double de clutching was essential for good fast car driving. The real problem was automatics cost more. My Honda PCX-160 and my Honda ADV-50 are faster than most cars in Thailand to 60 kph (37mph) and so smooth with CVT transmission. I can focus on the road and traffic. Highway speed limit is 90 kph (55 mph) and 150 cc can cruise all day at that speed. Cruising is not racing. Cruising is for comfort and sight seeing, I understand Americans think differently, and your highway speeds are faster, maybe 70 mph or 113 kph. That would surely stress a 150cc engine and exceed the scooters safe design parameters. We cruise between 60 kph and 80 kph, we're retired and just having fun. I agree Honda speedometers are useless with dark glasses. I would rather an analogue dial with a white background and black numbers and pointer.

@iruleyounow 8 ай бұрын

Honda has a real chance at taking a large chunk of the cruiser market. They need to get some more power out of that 1100. Offer the 1100T with a manual transmission. Start throwing a bunch of accessories at it and partnering up with some of the aftermarket cruiser brands. I would buy one in a heartbeat but I really need some more accessories/aftermarket. Pipes, bars, exhaust, fairings, seats, tunes etc. Then they will really have a killer. Honda never really goes all out on cruisers. They just make them and never really add anything else besides the random model updates.

@mikehurley5052 7 ай бұрын

Why would you need more power, its not a sports bike, the clue is in the name, cruiser.

@ss_whole 8 ай бұрын

When they put the cowl on the Rebels it looks like Cosmo the robot.

@petrhybler1618 2 ай бұрын

you can shift with DCT even in automatic mode :) I do that quite often when I am "sporty" mood :) otherwise .. standard shifts pretty well .... sport is more fun tho ;-)

@irispostsmusic7361 5 ай бұрын

The only Honda Rebel you should buy is the Shadow 750.

@FairladyS130 2 ай бұрын

Why do testers never mention engine vibration?

@aksgap 4 ай бұрын

They should've get front 19 inches tyres like super metor

@joseorozco7069 8 ай бұрын

The clutch is so easy to use. I personally Like the DCT has more tech and smarter settings than just a clutch which sounds outdated.

@JimmyTwoShoes94 8 ай бұрын

I have an 1100 manual and it has all the same riding modes as the DCT. Only difference is that it has a clutch.

@wallacemjr 7 ай бұрын

@@JimmyTwoShoes94 A DCT tende a ter menos manutenção e economia, tem melhor performance, mais conforto e segurança.

@johntheaccountant5594 8 ай бұрын

I personally think the Rebel 1100 is not worth the money. They are both twins. The 500 is not speed restricted so actually the 500 rebel top end is faster than the 1100 (not that you use the top end on these cruisers). The 500 doesn't have all the electronic gizmos than the 1100 so will be more reliable than the 1100. Unless you want automatic, then the 500 makes more sense. However, if you are buying used, you might gate an 1100 quite cheap as a few coming on the market.

@jlrutube1312 8 ай бұрын

1100 is restricted to 100 mph but at 95 mph the 1100 is not doing high revs ... you can run it at 95 all day long. At 95 the 500 is almost at the very top of the rev range... that little motor is having to run really hard so it wouldn't be good for it to run that fast all day. I know you don't need to go that fast but my point is just because the 1100 is restricted to 100 doesn't mean that the 500 is better for taking trips on the interstate. Quite the opposite.

@johntheaccountant5594 8 ай бұрын

@@jlrutube1312 I have never ridden my motorbikes above 120 kms (75 mph) in my older days so the Rebel 500 is well adequate for my needs.

@jlrutube1312 8 ай бұрын

@@johntheaccountant5594 Thank you for your response. Have a fantastic day.

@123edwardzpad 5 ай бұрын

It would be nice if fuel consumption was mentioned.

@rdbjr52 8 ай бұрын

For me, neither. The seat to pegs and seat to handlebar, just doesn’t work. Not very comfortable. Otherwise, it’s a great bike.

@someoneelse1i1i 5 ай бұрын

I can see having the DCT if you have a huge touring bike like a Goldwing but part of the fun of riding a motorcycle is the shifting.

@cmdrx5099 5 ай бұрын

I will wait for the Kawasaki Eliminator SE 2024 or wait a little longer for whoever comes out with a Hybrid one. It’s not racing I am after but a sort of sport/cruiser bike. If only Kawasaki will import the Bajaj Dominar D400 but make it a D500. It will be a sport/cruiser contender or maybe make that one a Hybrid.

@larryparson9609 2 ай бұрын

Are you more of a minimalist or more power kinda rider? 😊

@pauljohnson4948 6 ай бұрын

If I had the money I would go for The 1100 with the automatic gearbox.

@eddiebrr3 Ай бұрын

A 650cc version would be awesome.

@sangheiliblademan6021 2 ай бұрын

Can you get a Rebel 500 with an automatic transmission?

@AlstarPalmer 2 ай бұрын

Not yet

@nscantre3482 7 ай бұрын

TFL have bike reviews too????Wow

@WW-wf8tu 8 ай бұрын

The 1100 hands down. Except for those with endorsements that will not allow it. I used to like the 500 but the 1100 is a much better looking bike.

@johnraygun9868 8 ай бұрын

I think it great having the option BUT if you don't try manual you are missing a BIG part of the experience. I'm 43 and been riding since i was around 9, my first bike was a Honda XL 185manual i learned on by myself so if i can do it anyone can lol, ive owned about every type and size of bike but my favorite is the one i still own, I got rid of my CBR1000 and got an EBR 1190SX, a v-twin that revs to 11,500 and weighs 400lbs wet with 193hp and 125 ftlbs of torque which to most people probably sounds like a fish tail lol but those numbers are 100% accurate as of last dyno, I always bring the receipts with me to meets so i don sound like i am full of shit lol having a naked bike that sounds like a drag car draws a crowed but its so quick and nimble i cant stop grinning like a weirdo and thats what its about ;)

@user-yk3kq5ls7s 6 ай бұрын

What's a ebr?

@giovannidinunno4855 Ай бұрын

Do you rather a hot skinny brunette or a hot curvy blonde? Man if you can’t go wrong, i love rebels so much

@luissousa6 8 ай бұрын

the 1100 should have dual disk brake in the front

@wallacemjr 7 ай бұрын

Why do you think that ? What do you think will be the advantage of two discs? Do you know the advantages of having just one disc?

@luissousa6 7 ай бұрын

@@wallacemjr try them loaded and then you will understand what I mean. I'm sure that there are lots of economical advantages for the brand

@sunrisejak2709 5 ай бұрын

Rebel 1100 because it's available with DCT which the 500 does not offer.

@tomg6284 5 ай бұрын

Always Get The Biggest Bike You Can Afford.

@SHSPVR 7 ай бұрын

I do not like the looks of 300 or the 500 and that big fat bobber style front tire I'll take the 1100 in a manual not a DCT model but then again I do not like the fact that they put a speed limiter on it the maximum speed you can do is 99 miles an hour forget that I think I'll buy something else and this bike really needs a color TFT display.

@wallacemjr 7 ай бұрын

NC 1100

@MrPlusses 7 ай бұрын

These are machines for novices. Want more, spend more.

@cerberus2881 8 ай бұрын

Either of those will put your low back in a bind, the CB500X would be way more practical.

@immortalnow 2 ай бұрын

I'm an experienced biker, decades. I would not suggest the 1100 for someone's first ever motorcycle experience. Try the rebel 300 for the absolute beginner, possibly the 500. There are exceptions, but I've never seen a beginner who could handle 1100, not even close. Further, if you don't want to shift gears, a motorcycle really isn't for you. Yes, automatics are inevitable ... but you need a certain skill set to ride with intelligence and safety; learning to ride while shifting will give you that skill set. An automatic will lull you into thinking you are better than you are, courting danger. ... Honda makes a scooter, the Forza, with 745cc and is automatic, as all scooters are. -- Eventually, I had to take a riding class to get cycle endorsement on my driver's license. Most of the folks in that class would have killed themselves with anything larger than a 300. Most had no sense, at all, for cycle riding; and may not have been safe on anything. Start small, develop your skills; then buy the bike you want.

@jhfirebstone8496 4 ай бұрын

You have a love hate thing going on here you love it and then hate it. And I don't understand what point your trying to prove your hate or your love to hate!?? That it's constantly stated that you must start with a manual! It's your choice! And then you love and say it's great! But not for those that aren't sure so get the manual!?? Just like the others you're age one loves to hate and another hates what they then turn around and love! So what was it you were trying to prove!?? That everyone should be like you!??