I bought the DCT version about 6 weeks ago. I also own a ‘19 Ducati Multistrada 1260S with speed shifter and auto blipper. The manual mode paddle shifts, both up and down, on the Rebel are quicker and smoother than speed shifting up or auto blipping down with the Ducati. At less than half the price of the Multi, the transmission in the Rebel is astoundingly good when you paddle shift. It’s faster than you could humanly do it with a traditional clutch-analogous to the current crop of high performance cars that shift faster with their DCT setups than anyone could manage with a stick. I’ll admit that “auto” mode shifts a little early in “standard” if you’re just giving it an easy roll on and a little too late if you’re a bit more aggressive in “sport” mode. However, if you just put it in manual mode and paddle shift the results are amazing. As noted in the video, you can also override the auto mode momentarily by simply using the paddles anytime you want to change gears. That’s good for an easy cruise where you occasionally want to jump into traffic or pull hard out of a turn but don’t want to go full manual. I know the bike is great with a standard clutch setup, too. I wanted something unique, though, and on that account this bike delivers very nicely.

Um....there's a A-M button to switch from fully automatic to manual mode. There's a manual with details under the seat!!!

There is a 100% manual mode. Just push the R/M button to overide the auto transmission. I piked one up last Friday and love it. Great value for the quality and performance.

The full manual override is the A/M button on the right handlebar. You will know you are in the mode when the "D" goes away on the right side of the P/T/D section. It lets you shift manually up, and will stop at whatever gear you choose to be the highest gear you like. BUT, it will downshift automatically when you come to a stop or slow down. Hope this helps. I'm still finding things out about my DCT, and I love this bike.

If you go high speeds with your phone attached the way you do, you'll probably experience a high speed wobble. Saw this on another vid.

Really nice bike. The Honda engine sounds really smooth. Hard to beat the Japanese bikes.

Next time don't put a black bike against a row of white doors, it was like looking at a Rorschach test. Put the bike over by that fence, then the doors become a huge light source giving you wonderful broad soft lighting on the bike while creating nice highlights on the reflective parts. Your review was great, just an offer of advice from some one with 40 years in the photo business.

I dig it, would try both to see how they feel. I think having a dct bike in the garage along with a regular manual bike would be cool. Also I think sport mode will hold the gears longer.

“Maybe there is a full manual override, but I couldn’t find it...” What on earth does he think that big fat A/M button will do? There’s no way you can overlook that.

On the right side there is the A/M (Auto / Manual) switch. If you select M it changes to manual shifting with the +/- buttons. Even in manual mode you can not stall the engine. When speed is reduced it will automatically downshift (like in auto mode). I have not tried the rebel but i have an Honda NC750X DCT with the same gearbox technology. My NC has 3 sportsmodes (S1,S2,S3 being the most sportiest). I prefer S1 for must of my driving. In D mode the DCT will upshift very early (for best economy) when your are light on the throttle. D = Dull mode :-)

People should start making more reviews with the manual,I only found about 2 different (good) reviews with the manual...

Nice review Alex! You keep me informed and up to date on what is available and what bikes are like today. The tech. is WAY different from the last bike I rode. This DCT stuff has got to be extremely awkward to get used too. But I bet it would be fun! I LOVE the Rebels. Perhaps 1 day I will get back on the saddle. And when that happens, the Rebel has my eye. Thanks.

I had a1986 Honda Shadow 1100 V twin for a few years rode the snot out of it.

I think this is the best cruiser on the market.

Honda Rebels have been in the loop a long time. Never been a cruiser fan. I do like that bike. Interesting set up! Nice review Alex!

I must say what a fantastic review of this Honda Rebel 1100 ! Everything I wanted to know and see, you talked about it, showed it and rode and demonstrated this amazing bike! One of the best overall reviews I have seen in some time. Thanks for this fabulous video and your input! A+++ !

"Kind of a sporty cruiser .... Honda has a different approach on cruisers than other manufacturers I like it even though I'm not a cruiser guy" It's always about Alex when he does a review. I'd like to know how Honda is different on their cruisers than the other manufacturers? And how would Alex know since he doesn't like or ride them? This review would have been better if Kase had done the review since he seems to have sportster and cruiser roots.

Loving the modern styling, it has all the features of a cruiser but no "retro" or classic element. I'm not a cruiser guy at all but I could see myself on that one.

I kinda like the sound on the stock exhaust.

I wanna see a review of the manual transmission version, every review is the DCT version

I love my 23!!!! DCT is awesome!!!!

Getting one as my first bike. Thanks

Beautiful landscapes your driving through. I use to be the camp host in Ojai California for a while, makes me miss the twisty canyon roads. If you haven’t ridden it yet check out. Hwy 33 in Ventura county

The Honda Rebel has been around at least 30 years in one form or another.

Read the manual before you do a review

It also has cruise control

Lol you have to actually put it in manual to continually shift, leave it in automatic and shift and it will kick back to auto in about 30 seconds. 🤷‍♀️

Hey, all your TFL channels are nice. Can you do bikes mpg tests too?

Got mine a few months ago and love it

Looks like a Scrambler with H-D active ride.

Glade hes geting on it im realy intrested in this new rebel sense 500 and when i saw 500 ithought dam if only had more powere and now they make 1100 my favorit bike iv owned from croch rockets ducatis,harly davidson is honda 2002 sabre vt1100c

Got the DCT for the Wife and I think its an awsome bike

They got these 12 year olds on here giving us opinions like they been riding for years.... smh

To me this isn't a cruiser. It's a standard motorcycle. Also, shifting a motorcycle is a good part of the fun. Man, this Rebel is hard to look at.

I’ll take the old fashioned one down five up anyday. It’s really not that difficult and I like the feeling of the direct engine connect in my hands

Learn sport mode settings to increase the revs!

How's the suspension. Felt stiff on 500. Hoping they improved it!

It's bad enough having to put up with an auto tranny in my truck.. think I'll just stay with a clutch on my bike. To each his/her/Its own I suppose..

5 gallon tank plz

“Maybe there is a full manual override, but I couldn’t find it...” Dude ... SERIOUSLY ????

Why does every review video show people using both hands to release the park brake? It is simple, your fingers on your left hand pull the lever up and the thumb on your left hand presses the release button. Let's just send the engineers back to the drawing board because for some reason motorcyclists can't figure out a really simple concept. The same as a Honda car. Pull back on the hand break to release the lock and use your thumb to disengage the brake.

I like it but I’m waiting for the upcoming Sport Tourer with this engine.

Great review. Like the bike. Listening him say bu'in instead of button over and over drove me nuts. Sorry...pet peeve of mine.

Good looking bike.

IT'S NOT A CRUISER. IT'S MORE OF A HYBRID. IT'S SPRITELY BUT HAS A REV LIMITER AT 100MPH.

How does a little phone cause wobble!!!!!

What about the seat comfort or lack thereof?

i know this scenery too well

It keeps itself in a higher gear for reduced engine wear over time & better gas mileage

Where is the passenger seat ?

Hello Guys, does that bike vibrate alot at 80/90 mph.I am asking because i am riding royal enfield classic 350 2016 model.it is a single cylinder bike and does vibrate alot at 63 mph(100km/hr).First i was riding it locally but sometime i go highway, it not a highway bike . Too much vibration . I am planning to buy rebel 1100 .what will you guys recommend i want to use this bike for touring .i want to install saddle bags on it and travel Australian states.the reason to buy rebel 1100 is my height issue ,my height is 5'3".

I want to just put it in automatic and never shift gears again. I can do that with this model? Right?

Camt wait to find one used for 6-7k. In a year or two.

If you choose to Shift Manually how & when can you shift to Neutral

Majority of the car drivers went from stick to auto years ago must feel the same way, weird. Now, very a few sticks are being made.

Wish honda had a manual 6 speed tranny... wait a minute the do!! Common dude it is an state of the art automatic tranny, high tech , why it is never enough?

SPORT mode?

Can’t someone review the manual version? We don’t care about the DCT.

Nice

I like it

From this video i know i will not get the twin clutch

This is handy if you break your left leg or foot, but manual for me. I was cringing at the lack of control with the DCT. Seems like a hazard.

At 2:23, passing a car on the right while traffic is trying to merge from an onramp is a good way to get killed.

Anybody find some ape 🦍 hangers that work for it ????

Shifting gears manually is what bike riding is about but push buttons I think takes the fun out of it!

damn

Same engine as the AT but the crank has been beefed-up for more low/mid-range shove. Yes, there is a full manual mode. Why would you buy the manual gearchange bike? If you want to change gear yourself, get the DCT and run it in manual mode. It's like changing gear with a quick shifter, only the shifter is on the bar. You needed to do your homework before you reviewed this bike.

lol

yeah you're not doing it right. do some research

the dual clutch looks boring to be honest. But the bike is very cool

I have heard there is a 100mph speed limiter on it. :(

Man that radiator is hideous

Not a fan of the semi auto . Makes no sense being that the 1100 is a move up and into bike and then take away the manual transmission. Stupid.

Great video! Automatic just makes sense! Easy is good! Not stomping on you for this, but merely a suggestion, “Big Boy Rebel?” Who said this bike is a “boy?” Men and women ride motorcycles, so if you are going to address your “audience” I’d keep it neutral. Maybe it used to be cool to say, “dudes”, “boys”, “guys”, not so cool anymore. There is a large audience of people out there who are riding motorcycles. Maybe you aren’t trying to get a million views on your channel, and you have a specific audience you are trying to capture and it is just for the “boys.” Great review though.

Direct injection.... deal breaker for me

Don't care for this bike at all. Don't like the looks. The dash has way too much stuff for a cruiser that just isn't needed. Also this should have been belt drive at the least instead of chain.

lets see crappy suspension,chain drive,ugly looks.10k? no thanks not a fan for 10k I rather be on Kawasaki 900Z ,BMW Pure MT07

Um auto.....hell no, that's like a commie bike

Getting one as my first bike. Thanks