Good video, the title is misleading especially as you start and end the video saying the opposite. It’d make more sense if it was “don’t buy the rebel before watching”
Just finished the first ride home from the dealership (120 miles) and two things come to mind. Number one, definitely not a beginner bike.. Number two... this is probably the best bike I have ever owned. 100% recommend riding one if you can. Great video, even with a click bait title 😅
Definitely click bait but to be fair, I did point out some negatives. But overall, this bike is amazing and addicting! Check out the video I just released today!
I have the’22 Rebel 1100 DCT bro and I love it!!! I just put a Mustang seat on it and it makes me sit taller on the bike. I’m 6ft - 235 lbs and my bike fits me just fine. Great video, thanks!
People often say the bike doesn't have a clutch, but what they mean to say is it doesn't have a clutch lever. The DCT has two clutches "dual clutch transmission"
The Honda Rebel 1100 DCT is an awesome motorcycle. How many will bypass this great motorcycle just because of the title to your video. Content creators like you do a disservice to the community IMO .
If you are an adult get the 500 or the 1100. An adult is going to outgrow the 300 really fast. Although, if you are only going to go around town and are almost never going to go on the highway the 300 might do for a while. You will have a hard time staying up with traffic if you take the 300 on the highway... and the interstate is probably out of the question.
I have a Rebel 500 2020. The styling of the Rebel is like no other, it's bratty, naughty, sexy, but my cons are: 1. Worst seat ever, I had to get a mustang tripper which improved the look of the bike and raised it 1". 2. The exposed pipes with no belly pan, / small radiator meant the pipes got discolored / started to rust very quickly. 3. No adjustments to the controls / clutch / brakes. You'll have to get a 3rd party forward control kit - BUT, if you do this you might not be able to install crash guards. I picked guards, and have to bear the discomfort because I'm 6' and look like a clown on a tricycle (jk, but not jk). 4. not a con, but wish it had a belt. It's a modern bike, with modern tech, but it's not modern like a maintenance free indian scout for instance. I think it's perfect for shorter people, women, and those who just take short rides. Handling is great, vs a heavy / forward control cruiser with shitty ground clearance for leaning / turns. For me personally, I'll keep it for 5 years and trade it for a Indian Scout Sixty.
Very great points. The 1100 you should try to ride. Completely different feel. I love Indian bikes but I’m too much of a Honda guy lol. I could possibly be talked into one though, lol. Thanks for commenting and watching!
It's a great bike, but I've found there is more comraderie in the mini moto space. Plus, if you like to mod your ride, there are not many options for a bike like that.
I'm 6'2 and I've had my manual 23 grey 1100 for 8 months months now. I'm coming up on 13,000 miles and I've done a good amount to it. Seat upgrade I found to be an absolute must. Depretto forwards and bar risers for a better ride position and a Memphis shades gauntlet for some wind reduction. I've also done the speedo healer so I've taken mine up to 128 mph. People really underestimate the 1100. I ride mostly with sportbikes and unless I'm with a track demon thats dragging knee I have no problems keeping up on twisty roads. I was very comfortable coming out of the MSF course so the 1100 was actually my first bike. I'm glad I didn't get the 500 because I probably would have traded it in before getting my permanent plate in the mail. I haven't decided what I'll upgrade to from the 1100 but I will say cruise control is a requirement.
I used to ride dirt bikes but was too young for motorcycles. At 22 I just bought this as my first bike. Couldn’t be more excited to get this baby on the road 🎉
Love my 1100 Rebel. Took the pinyin seat and made a sissybar and used it for the backrest. 90% of my riding is in manual. like being able to shift gears
Bought mine in october 2021. Manual. I love mine. Swapped out the seat for a corbin and got the touring vance and hines exhaust. Saddlemen and corbin make comfortable two up seats. My first bike too. Just left that bike in rain mode for 6 months and thank god i did because i wouldve already been bored. Good bike though.
Just got my 500 today! First bike, and as a 185cm guy, my leg is cramped to hell! 😂 Love the bike, but need some forward controls for sure. Next upgrade.
I fixed motorcycles for living, and I did ride them all. This bike is very fun, and the DCT makes it more enjoyable. The only problem I have with it is the seat and the rear suspension. It is very painful to ride for a long distance. I'm a skinny guy 6.1' 160lb, so if your job is far away, just get you something different like some adventure bike. Has more rear suspension travel.
Actually a new comfy seat took care of that issue for me. Rode from Chicago to Nashville. I just released a 3 Part Series on my channel. Check it out! 🤘🏼
Here alot of problems with this DCT. I was gonna buy this. Hopefully they get everything straight. Did u have problems with leaks and other warranty work stuff?
Am 6 and i love it. Just pushed the contrs forward and lower. I❤ my new DCT is so balanved and it juat works. Just had to put a back rwst and brought handle bar 1 inch back and it eatd miles. Ho buy a harly and deal with the Harly dealer thugs. 😂😅
Had a rebel 110 DCT - BEWARE I owned a rebel 1100 DCT for a couple of months and had a major, major problem. I had my bike service at 450 miles. On my ride home I noticed that the bike DCT transmission was engaging while I was stopped. I ignored the issue hoping that it was an one off. After riding the bike for ~200 miles the DCT transmission engaged again while I was stopped and the bike transmission/power over rode the braking system (Front and Back brakes) and took off. I tried with all of my energy to stop the bike but it wouldn't hold. I ended up crashing into a wall, broke a couple of ribs and my collar bone. I do not know if this has happened to anyone else? There is no clutch to override so BEWARE and practice hitting the kill switch!
M/C's are a personal fit, after my lifetime riding Several Diverse style Bikes Honda Rebel is My Favorite as Mini-Cruiser's Go- Sold My H-D sporty, bought the Rebel 1100dct- Dependable, Durable, Plenty of Power, Agile, light-weight, LEAN friendly (for a cruiser)-NO REGRETS, never looking back- H-D been there done that...NEVER again unless= Made-in America again!!(x6 countries=Frankenstein)all other Makes x2, some x1
hahaha i watched your navi content , even got the seat from the same place you recommended, then i moved to a Rebel also..didnt know you also had a rebel.
Another clickbait video, well you got half a veiw and a comment out of me. BUT that is all, your channel is now on my do nt recommend list. If you're try to build a channel/community this aint the way to do it. NONE of the larger channels i subscribe to make clickbait videos, they have built their subcriber count/views by just making good content.
Can you get it with a clutch I am a traditionalist motorcycle need a clutch can't do a automatic just seems like your not riding in my opinion another bad reason for no clutch now random none experience riders starting out on a big cc the clutch help keep people off bikes that didn't need one or get one to fit skill lever bad idea without a clutch
Yes. If I was you I would get the Honda Rebel 300 to start. Or even a 500 if you feel like you’ll catch onto things like riding fast. Also, wear proper safety equipment/clothing. Once you buy one, you’ll be addicted. Trust me! Thanks for watching!
Man i have 4 dir bikes, all honda and i got me a rebell 1100 and i mode the crp out of it, the pipe slip on i actulay made it myself and it sound better than a Harley, i dr8ve in front of a Harely dealer evwry day, and pop the pipes very loud. I❤ this bike, 😂😂😂.
rebell 500 have best bike what i have be all my life, now pension in Thailand need city only rebell 300 but have berfect city bike, 500 have good small weekend trip bike, and biggest touring bike. but all need ower 6FT driver foot pedal move to front, and better seat change and little bit highest handlebar.
I have one and i have mo trouble with it, i can not wait to take it for my sunday trecks. I miss the clutch some times but, i habe manage to adjust and work wit the dct, anyway i run it on Manual amd we are good.
