I hope Honda continues to sell and refine this version of the 1100. I think there's a space in the market for a touring-oriented cruiser that's under the 800+ lbs / $20k price level of the Gold Wing, Harley and Indian offerings.

I just viewed and sat on this motorcycle this past weekend. I haven't ridden in 14 years and have had the desire to get back into motorcycling. I had a sportbike previously but knew that I'd be stepping into a cruiser at some point in the future. I wasn't familiar with the DCT feature and the salesman gave my friend and I the summary you essentially gave in this video. I came to the same conclusion you did. DCT is a convenience feature that allows a rider to focus more on the enjoyment of the ride rather than the 'mechanics' of the ride experience. That appeals to me. Purists will probably disagree but it sounds like you can activate a 'manual' mode using buttons. I think Honda made a fair compromise and understood that this new model will not be for every rider, but many will probably enjoy it. I think it's a smart way to bring new riders into the activity by mitigating the intimidation factor of manual shifting. There's nothing wrong with that because Honda is running a business. Increasing their customer base is a positive outcome. I'm now considering the Rebel 1100. Thanks for the video.

At 71 I'm thinking about selling my 2001 Heritage and getting something lighter. I love the looks of this Rebel and I don't mind getting off any bike every 100 miles or so for some gas or a stretch. Thanks for the review.

I drive manual cars but when it comes to bikes an auto one is MAGIC. thats what it needs to be auto so u can relax chill and cruise

You explained this bike’s nature perfectly! I’m seriously considering buying it. I would probably get the taller windscreen (I’m six foot one). And I don’t do lots of cross country stuff. But I love day tripping or maybe one or two nights on the road. I’m more about exploring local hideouts and backroads, than screaming down the Interstate at 90 mph. Thanks!

One of the best most honest reviews of a Japanese motorcycle I’ve seen. I think Honda actually did a good job with the 1100t when you compare it to other middleweight cruisers. Cruisers in general have terrible suspension, weak brakes, insufficient lean angle and prioritizes form over function. Honda could have done better but why would they? The cruiser is about style over substance and touring for most is more of a dream than it is a reality.

Practicaly could not drive clutch anymore due to nerve damage on my left hand, so the DTC brought this old man to bikes again for cheap. Thank you Honda, thank you. " some forward controls, a fairing and a couple of bags and this bike is makijng its mark. I am a change man, as i can be on the satle again.

I've had my 1100T for about a week now and your review confirmed some of my suspension and your user defined settings are exactly what I was looking for. I had a 2019 Rebel and traded to a Can-Am for a couple years, then saw the 1100T and had to go back to two wheels! Excellent review and appreciate the insight. Safe ride and keep it going!

For my 2021 1100 DCT for long distance highway cruising, I installed the T-Rex foot peg extenders, Puig New Generation dark smoke touring screen, OEM saddle bags and an Airhawk inflatable cruiser seat cushion. I get your comment about the DCT, but I'm now 70 and find it is the perfect "old man's bike":-)

I really really hope they make a bigger tank, like 4 or 4.2 gal would be perfect. I wants a solid 200 miles between fill ups.

I've had the 1100T for almost a year now, and this review is pretty accurate . With a few mods like minie floorboards, handlebar risers,and upgraded seats, and you have a comfortable midsized cruiser. The only thing I didn't agree with was the comment on user mode. If you want an experience close to a manual, this is where you'll find it. I hated the preprogrammed modes except for rain mode. The looks sort of grow on you. It definitely stands out in a crowd of Harleys. It may not be flashy as others in its style but makes up for it in pure fun to drive. It's more of a naked bike made to look like a cruiser. Cruiser. If you want a fun bike and are on a budget, it's worth checking out.

After watching this I took the plunge….I love it so far.

If you don't like the Honda, You can Purchase a Harley for $25,000.00

The hard to close thing is probably good because it means theres a good sturdy water seal

If you're going to drive in S.Florida just remember. A right turn on a red light is legal. The speed limit, use of turn signals, full stop at stop signs and not crossing solid lines are viewed more as suggestions. And if you're going to drive at the speed limit or 5 to 10 miles above stick to the slow lane! 🤣

I am so glad Honda has automatic for riders who just want to ride. Driving a manual car is a challenge for me so this is perfect for the type of ride I want and need. But I have to say your bike set up sold me on the Honda 1100. I can’t wait to get mine!!

Thx for the review! I have the regular DCT and love it, but I'm going to try the User setting u used. Most ppl just automatically decide to dislike/hate it simply because it's different from what they're used to and don't even give themselves a chance to get used to it and learn how to use it. Thx again!

Experience can change your mind. Be proud of the honest words. Not everybody will understand that. Thumbs up to you.

That's wild I have the same user mode. 3,1,1,3. I definitely enjoy the DCT. The shifting is so smooth. It shifts great when you get on it.

It's a touring model simply because of the screen and panniers. They don't actually have a different bike for sports, touring etc. No company does that. Enjoyed your no nonsense review.

Thank you for this honest review. This is one of the best reviews I've seen. Love your channel.

I have the Honda Rebel 1100 DCT and absolutely love it. I got it just before the touring model was out. I added saddle bags myself and got a windscreen for it.

BRO! you definitely hit it on the nail! I have these same issues, likes, dislikes...! Love these videos keep them coming 😂

I agree with you that calling this a Touring model is a stretch with just bags and short fairing. The irony is that Honda has decades of build experience in the Goldwing including customer feedback on what touring folks want. Could be design by price point so perhaps the engineers had no budget to add touring upgrades and had to stick with the most superficial addons. I like your idea of just naming this the Deluxe or some such nomenclature.

Thank you for being honest in your reviews about the Honda rebel. It’s been a great source of research for making the decision to get one🤘🏾

I have a Harley Road Glide and I'm actually pondering a trade in. But calling it a "touring" to me, means it should have forward controls, at least 200m range (so slight bigger tank), fork or frame mounted fairing options, and radio - these have to be there. I have apple/android play now, so would love to be able to hook my phone to the main display for google maps and music. But I agree, if they just called it a 1100D or something like that, they might get more folks looking at it. Can't believe the DCT might be doable. Thanks for the review

These are great videos. I have learned a lot while searching on this bike. Very informative!

I've had the 2022 dct for ~8 months and have gotten into the habit of using the rear brake as a "friction zone" replacement. I don't know what magic happens behind all that, but using the rear brake smooths out the downshifts and whatever you do at slow speeds.

With all the experience companies who failed with the variable auto transmissions, that transmissions makes a no go for me until it has got a lot of road miles on it demonstrating it to be reliable. I agree it was misnamed for me. A touring bike has a minimum 300 Mi range . One ride I do frequently is 108 miles between the only two gas stops available. If either one of those stops has a problem and you can't get gas, you're screwed. The fairing needs to be adjustable either in angle or in height so you can tune where that air hits your body. I was forced to ride another person bike the air hitting low on my helmet caused it to pull upward on my helmet all day making it a miserable day. A fearing that is not perfect is terrible.

As an experienced motorcycle rider I am so used to working the friction zone especially for low speed parking lot maneuvers and U-turns etc. I think the DCT would mess me up when it comes to that

I found out that Shad now makes the bracket and hard lockable bags for the 1100. They are amazing if you are looking for hard bags. Bracket is about 112 bucks and the bags I got are 2 23 liter bags sh23 and they are only 182 for the pair

Hell yeah!!! thank you for posting this early for us!!! awesome sat night entertainment!!!!!

Good video! I disagree with 35L in two cases being "a ton of storage". That's better than nothing but quite small compared to most hard cases.

Same reason I finally ended up appreciating autos in semis.

The chain is terrible for touring, waste bag space just for chain maintenance stuff... and the gas tank is way too small. I don't know how you are getting that type of gas mileage unless you are doing low speeds. If you are doing hundreds of miles at 75+ the entire way, you are lucky to get 100-115 miles before you are out of gas... 160? no way... I just did all interstate trip of 400 miles yesterday and had to stop 4 times for gas, every time it blinking at me about low fuel. You need to be doing more scenic roads at like 55 if you want to pull something like 160. It would have been nice on a touring model if they added a 7th gear in the DCT like an over drive like the Goldwing has (and dump the stupid chain). When zooming at 80 at 5000 rpm, it drinks a lot of gas.

Like your videos. I have viewed 2 or 3, and just subscribed. All have been very comprehensive and informative.

Brilliant!! This is by far the best review of the T model!!! Excellent!👏👏👏

For someone who has been searching for a decent bike, your review was very helpful!! Great video!!

Great video review. We had twin 1100 rebels for a while now. Great bikes. Both DCT.

I just bought the Rebel DCT 1100 !!!

where on hondas website does it claim it is a touring model? i dont see it and when i search the page for tour, or touring, it doesnt find anything. they call it a bagger im glad you admit your wrong about judging the dct and the bags without even ever trying them. most judge and still wont admit when they are wrong

Im leaning towards the 1100t as my next bike i ride a heritage right now.

As someone who usually rides a scooter, I can go 3 mph and be stable at slow speeds despite having a CVT by just giving it more throttle than I need and using the rear brake to modulate my speed. It sounds like DCT is pretty similar in that aspect.

is there enough space for passenger seat and footpegs? do the saddlebags prevent you from adding pegs?

Automatics Rule! Great Review Burch, you understand that some individuals, just want to sight see and not shift. Honda sees the vision, they get it. I would love to see other companies build Automatics, too

The fairing and fuel tank are too small for a “tourer.” Plus the bags are a pain in the ass to close/lock. You have to press on the right spot to close them (plus stabilize the bike with your leg. I’ve had mine for almost a year.

Thanks for the review. I ride a Kawasaki Vulcan 900 LT. I saw that the Honda 1100 was a lighter bike with a bigger engine. My Vulcan provides a comfortable ride with the Mustang seat, but it’s a 5 speed and the bike seems to need a sixth gear at highway speeds.

Good review. I am thinking about getting one of these. I would definitely go for the dct as there is so much traffic now here in the uk I am becoming gear change weary.

Forward controls are horrible for me , sore bum, sore back. Mid controls all day. The bike looks great and it’s great to hear the bags are as good as they look. Cheers

Nothing like a good rolling review. Good job.

Do you think the Rebel 1100 DCT would be ok for a rider that hasn't ridden in 15 years and wants to get back into riding?

Saw those NBT riding pants, I thought the flannel looked familiar, I got the pants and the hoodie vs the flannel.

Awesome review, great to meet you!

Well done Burch!

I daily the nc750x dct and I friggin love the dct. It makes riding even more fun and you have all the control you need with the downshift. And I used to drive a stick shift I'm converted. You get used to how the bike shifts and you start to use the throttle and brake in coordination, to get it in the right gear automatically, and it just happens naturally the more you ride.

Day Tripper. . .perfect. Well done young man.

It's so wholesome as you setup electronic managment to kinda short of why people ride crusiers low breaking low engine breaking and a bit of traction xD Cheers! :D

I've always thought there should have been a middleweight touring segment. The closest there's ever been was the vstar 1300 deluxe and this bike. For a touring bike... I feel like there should be self adjusting lifters, 200 mile range, fork or frame mounted fairing, and floorboards. With a radio as an option which I'd be all in for.

Call it a bagger. It's for a the person who wants an urban runabout, who is going to love the convenience of the automatic transmission, and the convenience of the saddle bags for running to the store, or packing up for a weekend away. If I lived in a warm-weather state like Florida or California I could see owning this instead of a car.

I HATE closing the saddle bags.. they will never latch but appreciate the lil trick that could definitely help.

Nina with the 1100T. Make it happen 😂

DCT is the way! I’m glad you enjoyed the ride. Now come to Colorado and let’s ride! Rear brake for friction zone and you’re good to go.

Not having the manual trans available is THE place Honda went wrong. Nothing wrong with DCT, it works great, and if you want it it's awesome that Honda makes it available. But why try to force it? It's just a fairing and bags anyway so why not just make it available across the lineup? They overthought it way too much.

Memphis Shades makes excellent Batwing windshields for Rebel (with quick release). Plenty of larger saddlebags available now for it too... So, I think if you buy Standard 1100 and spend $800-900 for those, you're better of financially and having larger screen and larger saddlebags for much less money.

I agree that calling it Deluxe would have made more sense. As far as pegs: I have an Vulcan S, so not sure what would work on the 1100. But, what was a game changer was Kuryakyn #4537 boards which required #8813 adapters. Absolute the best thing I did to the bike. Obviously Honda would be different adapters.

This bike would be a nice option with a manual. With the dct it’s a hard pass for me. One of my favorite things about motorcycling is getting to use a sequential gearbox.

I didn’t think I would like the DCT either but I do. I would love it if it were a standard tranny but the automatic doesn’t take anything away from the ride, and that’s all I care about. I bought the Corbin seat right away. The stock seat sucks. And then my only complaint is that tiny little gas tank. My other bike is a vtx 1300 and it’s got almost twice the fuel capacity. I love the cruise control! I had no idea how much I would like it. My hand gets pretty numb these days but when the cruise control is enabled I find that I can let loose of the throttle and the numbness is relieved.

Absolutely love the bike even though there is some issues

Honda does well. Loved my VTX1300R turned into a T by adding bags and windscreen. Sold her after 14 years and about 100K but back injuries and knees made it eventually not worth it. Army injury not bike. Keep up the good work.

Your hand movements are a bit much

Remember that it’s opinion you didn’t buy for nobody but you be happy

I love my new Honda rebel 1100 touring very easy to ride and comfortable.

I was a bit concerned when I came into the video because I am about to buy an 1100T, but I think you make excellent points

my 1981 honda ATC (3 wheeler) has an auto clutch trans. a bit different. you still shift but no clutch. they are all a bit funky to get use to but it deff helps in some spots and hurts in others. DCT and auto clutches deff do NOT make the ride any less fun, just a different experience. I test drove an electric sport bike and that was a crazy experience on the ZERO. everything has its spot. dont bash it till you try it. with that said, i would never buy an automatic car, so that is the same case on a bike while i still have the option lol opinions are always changing with experience. great review.

I went and looked at one. I'll buy it, but will change pegs and add a few things to make it what I personally want. I really can't fault much with the bike for what I'm looking for.

The rear brake usage for low speed friction zone manipulation is what I do anyways with a normal manual motorcycle...

If it had drive shaft, I'd buy one today. Then it would be perfect.

Thanks! What a great and thorough review. The DCT feels uncomfortable to me, but I see it's just a learning curve. Pardon me if I copy your settings and recommendations. The bike feels perfect for my needs, I just am not used to no clutch lever... Thanks again.

I'm a car guy, always driven manual since I started, recently v8s have been kicking my ass on gas, so I've been looking into the rebel 500 and the yamaha bolt, I've always liked bobber style bikes, since I am completely new to bikes I don't want a huge engine in it, I'm really excited to buy my first bike

I haven't had to think about my shifting ever.

I bet they didn't give it a larger tank and forward controls so people won't choose it over a goldwing.

You just convinced me to buy this bike

Not fan of DCT.I like to shift when I want to.I like the clutch.

I had a 77 750 automatic it was great

What cowl/windscreen did you use on your Rebel??? Also, your height? GREAT video!!!

The whole reason I gave up my sportster 48 for the rebel was the dct. So easy and convenient and still just as exciting and fun to me. I almost went with the 1100t but neither the bags or the fairing were quick release. I think the honda bags and fairing are the best looking but I want them to come easily for when I'm not using them. Sweet vid

10k in one season on my DCT. I HAD to let that stock seat go lol Bum buns no fun. Albeit the upgraded diamond seat from Honda is only slightly better. When our shop got the Touring model in, the owner was super stoked to show me. I thought it was cool, but kind of a slap in the face as to what the Rebel is supposed to represent; a modern take on a bobber. Not for the bagger scene. Compared to the previous VT1100T, the CMX1100T just doesn't hold up for me. Cool concept, poor execution.

i wish they made rebels with belt or shaft drive, touring with a chain drive doesn't make sense ... i hate chain maintenance... also make a rebel with a giant fixed head like the indian challenger or harley roadglide

I really want to get this bike with the dct for my first bike and I’ve been contemplating about it because I don’t want to get lip from other bikers

agree the cruise control should have had the button for set on the left side, is my only gripe , am looking for a mod to extend that button with a rig up to have a button on the left. the seat is crap, but the stuck shock i have learned how to dial it that is perfect on Bumbs.

They went wrong by not releasing a manual version of it in the states.

The reason we need a 200+ range is because it's not that you are going to need a stretch after a hundred miles. Rather, it works like this: Suppose you just filled up your tank and called it a day. You wake up and decide your destination is 30 miles away, in the countryside, so you go. When you get back you used up 1/2 of the gas in the tank. You can't really do a similar trip the next day without filling up, and for what reason? A short ride to someplace that was only 30 miles away. Who wants to go to the gas station every single day? I don't. I don't want to have to gas up every day, or every time I want to go somewhere. So what I am thinking about, should I get a new bike that has less than a 200 mile range, is to make a 2 gallon fuel tank, in the shape of a passenger seat, have it covered just like a passenger seat, making it strong enough to actually be used that way if you had to, and run a fuel line from there to the bottom of the lowest part of the main tank, with a shut off valve. Then, when you see the fuel light, you just turn that valve and let gravity put the gas in the main tank as you ride. Then you don't have to visit the gas station every single day.

Nice video to the point bro. Thanks a lot My opinion only, if one wants to tour with Honda at the price of the Rebel 1100T best to go directly with Honda NT1100 it is touring READY

The best part of the jap bikes is the Harley guys don’t talk to You lol

Do we know if the Bags can be put bought separate and used on SW Motech mounts. I heard the SW Motech mounting system is what Honda is using.

I am terrible with a clutch. So I hope in the future we see more automatics. I got turned on to Goldwing when I married my wife, and their family are all goldwing loyal. The first ride was Cadillac smooth. I would like a bobber scout with automatic. Wishful thinking may never happen in my lifetime.

I wonder if it's possible to finesse the throttle into slipping the DCT... If not, use the brake - gymkhana style! 😅

I've had my 1100 DCT for coming up to a year now and your review is spot on !

lol everything comes back to the ADV bikes... there is a reason all the dads slowly migrate towards them... they do everything comfortably and if it doesn't there is likely a specific model that does scratch your specific itch.

Better to just get rid of the big car muffler (you will anyway) and put on a simple smaller unit that will no doubt sound much better. Then get a pair of after market bags (like VIking) and it will look a whole lot better than those little bags and hold more stuff. Asfor a faring, that ones not going to cut it. I'd get a simple Memphis Shades or other after market fairing and fabricate it onto the bike. It will look better and function better.