Just clocked up 4500 miles since middle of may. Got the manual in red as well. I love it a bit of a hooligan bike in sport mode. Engine is lovely. Handles great .The most ive done in a day is 350 miles around Wales. A nackerd when I got home but no different to any other bike ive owned.
@TB-ue2kw2 жыл бұрын
Your spot on, mate - Abit of Hooligan Bike on Sport mode or User mode : )
@InChristJesus873 жыл бұрын
The CMX1100 is built in Japan. Love my 1100
@cloudtro3 жыл бұрын
Dan have I ever told you that your reviews are lovely ? Keep it up chap.
@Englishbikerdan3 жыл бұрын
That's a lovely thing to say John, appreciate it!
@philbennett88963 жыл бұрын
First review I have seen on the manual version and as always your honesty is appreciated. I sense that the DCT version is much better judging by other reviews. My Mrs has her eye on this and will be onto Farnham Honda shortly for a test ride. She will make sure she mentions your name while she's there!
@Englishbikerdan3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Make sure you speak to Jon at Farnham. 😊
@MrDavidRosca3 жыл бұрын
Was really looking forward to this one!
@RiderReviews3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Dan! I tested the DCT model out a while ago, was quite enjoyable tbh just twist and go. Take care Jake.
@hunglean81753 жыл бұрын
Best thing to come home to is an EnglishBikerDan video
@Englishbikerdan3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend!
@badir19073 жыл бұрын
The color is great
@simonchilli2088 Жыл бұрын
Good god 06:00 am. I'd have to stay up all night to be up at that time. Good review with a sporty style ride on a cruiser. Very entertaining.
@Snafu23463 жыл бұрын
YES I CAN'T WAIT!
@julyman92 жыл бұрын
Unlike the lesser Rebel’s, the cmx1100 is built in JAPAN
@TB-ue2kw2 жыл бұрын
Amen! Made in Japan. Love this comment that most do not realize
@joekayed5954 Жыл бұрын
Ll
@jamied4191 Жыл бұрын
And yet it has leaking issues,,,
@patgirwar15433 жыл бұрын
I have a Rebel 500 as my first bike. Love it but , yeah, need some more power. Now this 1100 is on my list with the Indian scout. Great vid!
@midlife-crysis Жыл бұрын
Go for the scout.
@wereyouaking2 жыл бұрын
They should put this engine in the CB#r frame
@livingthedreambuildingthedream3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always mr Dan.
@SPMiller2 ай бұрын
hi Dan. day time running lights on the front. DRLS are a safety feature, so people can see u better .safety first . thanks . be safe .
@Englishbikerdan2 ай бұрын
Some drivers do a quick glance and think you are indicating though. So it's still up for debate as to how safe these are.
@j.e.5057 Жыл бұрын
Very nice video. I have by this bike for the next year. Have a beatiful Christmastime, from germany!
@mc-gl8rx3 жыл бұрын
About to go for the 500 as I don't need the extra cc. Good review as ever.
@idontknowwhatnametoputhere78092 жыл бұрын
Did you get it?
@tyson853232 жыл бұрын
Well..? Did you get it? How is it?
@aria01353 жыл бұрын
I remember people wondering _why_ Honda decided to make the Rebel 1100. They agree that the bike is alright/good but are confused by its existence. I _think_ Honda released this bike to keep the Rebel 300/500 buyers within the Honda family whenever they decide to switch up bikes. "You liked the Rebel 500 enough to buy as a first bike, so why not trade-up on _this_! Larger engine capacity, more power & torque in a layout already familiar to you, what's not to like!"
@gauntr3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't understand why people are confused by the existence of this bike. I got my full license last year and had the Rebel 500 originally chosen as my first bike but after a while I felt it would be to small so I did not buy it. Rumors came up with the 1100 model but when I wanted to buy a bike it was not released yet. If it were I would have been totally into the Rebel 1100. So even if you're not upgrading from the Rebel 500 there are most probably plenty of people which go for this bike now that it exists. It's bigger, more powerful, it has actual sound and a nice price tag given what it is. It is a competitor to some Harley Davidson models as well. I don't see any reason not to put this bike out on the market.
@aria01353 жыл бұрын
@@gauntr I don't really know either. It makes sense now too, now that the last-gen Sportster is dead, and the next-gen guaranteed to cost a _lot_ more money comparatively this is one of the least expensive large-engined cruisers you can get.
@powershift13653 жыл бұрын
From Cycle World's review article of the Rebel 1100: "Honda claims that 88 percent of Rebel 500 owners purchase a larger-displacement motorcycle within the first 18 months of ownership. Honda’s problem here is that 73 percent of those purchases are outside the Honda brand. Honda’s dilemma here is to figure out how to keep those riders. Provide a larger bike they can graduate to after outgrowing the smaller model? Or provide a motorcycle that’s similar to learn on, but with enough staying power to outlast that 18-month margin?" The 1100 fills that niche wonderfully for people that either start on the smaller cc Rebels and are ready to upgrade or someone starting out but is worried the power output of the 300/500cc engines will grow old too quickly. As for other (brand new) cruisers from Honda, really the only other bike that's available is the Shadow 750, which in regards to power/weight ratio has nearly the same number as the *300cc* Rebel. Granted, the Shadow has worse parasitic loss to the ground due to it using shaft drive instead of chain which has its own advantages over chain but I digress. There's also the Honda Fury but that is designed to be a factory chopper so that can be omitted in this comparison IMO. For ~10k USD MSRP, for what you get with this motorcycle (DCT as an option, cruise control, riding modes, traction control/wheelie control, ABS, etc), it is a helluva deal for someone wanting a cruiser on the smaller side that has power to keep you entertained for a while, depending on what kind of power you're used to prior to purchase if this is not your first motorcycle and has amenities to be up-to-date and not feel barebones.
@flesz_2 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking Indian scout bobber, but this one looking good too
@sherryalmonte18562 жыл бұрын
Youre riding on my dream cruiser bike...
@alq19672 жыл бұрын
This bike is growing on me... quite a hooligan machine. Great engine! Shame about the damping. Is the suspension better than the Honda Shadow's or similar?
@Saixtanwar3 жыл бұрын
The bigger bikes including the 1100 are built in Japan
@miguelangel59144 ай бұрын
Excelente video. Un saludo, thanks.
@scoc2532 жыл бұрын
*wow that paintjob is on point! sweet bike!*
@derweiehelge90873 жыл бұрын
As far as I know this bike can't be restricted to meet A2 license requirements. It's similar to many of the old school looking Triumphs in that regard. Maybe there will be a kit to restrict it at some point, but I'm guessing there wont be seeing how it shares its engine with the Africa Twin which obviously cant be restricted either. It would probably cause some people to complain why they're not making the Africa Twin A2 compliant as well. But just a guess.
@Englishbikerdan3 жыл бұрын
The reason the Africa Twin can't be restricted to A2 is that the engine exceeds the 95bhp maximum bhp as a base. The AT has 100bhp, whereas the Rebel has 85bhp due to a different ECU map and some other internal changes. There might be other rules about max displacement being not eligible for A2 though.
@derweiehelge90873 жыл бұрын
@@Englishbikerdan Yes, but other brands tend to make A2 compliant versions of bigger bikes. For example KTM with the 890 or Aprilia with their 660s, Triumph with the Street Triple and so on. What I meant was that people would probably complain that there is no 95hp version of the Africa Twin if they'd show that the Rebel can easily be restricted. But again, that's just a guess.
@Englishbikerdan3 жыл бұрын
@@derweiehelge9087 Honda could certainly do a 95bhp version and I'm sure that's been discussed, but my bet is they are waiting for the AT 850 which will have less than 95bhp. Makes more sense financially instead of spending money adjusting a current powerplant. It's also why Triumph made the Tiger 850. We'll see anyway!
@dpatriot042 жыл бұрын
Hello from the states! I've had a Thai built Honda before and enjoyed it more than my current Harley. So much so that I am buying another Thai built Honda to replace it (CBR650R). Cheers!
@royrobson082 жыл бұрын
Get mine 7th of Feb 2022 can't wait
@farmoboy833 жыл бұрын
Now a naked cb1100 with dct?! It's the one missing since nt1100 is already for release
@meersonne832 жыл бұрын
Strange to see you driving on the left :-) Ha ha, but very interesting what you say. In fact the rain mode is as well useful when having your wife behind unless you fancy getting solo. Have fun !
@grahamhiggins13 жыл бұрын
Test rode this in July and loved it. Not so sure about longer journeys as you point out. Weak points are single front disc and ugly exhaust can as so many of us have said. Sounds beautiful, good value. My only hope is they put this engine in a tourer for short arses like me, rumour has it an NT1100 is on the way
@williamcoulter54622 жыл бұрын
Your wish was granted there are press reviews on You Tube and it does have double front disks but is slightly taller.
@mmd-pne49983 жыл бұрын
Not watched yet already know will be great as always 💪👍👌
@ravenneo64662 жыл бұрын
Great bike i was thinking about getting the Rebel 500cc but i saw this just game out at my Honda Dealer. but if i get the passenger seat for the back for my wife, it looks like it would be Uncomfortable for her. There's not much Cushion at all. i Presume Honda made it for a one person Motorcycle. and besides since the finder look so low in the back, the back finder would hit the wheel all the time. something to think about but anyways great video.
@voldemortvi42642 жыл бұрын
Hey mate , thank you for this great video , i have only one question . What camera do you use for recording :') ?
@Englishbikerdan2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, if you take a look in the description it shows all my gear. :)
@BasiltheBeardie2 жыл бұрын
Id love to see you review the euro 5 LXR, i have the black and gold one myself and its fun to ride in town just struggles on the A roads and motorways bless it but it does do 70 if you tuck 🤣 ive had 73 banging off the limiter 😅 Done 1800 miles in 2 months of ownership and enjoying it. Would even let you use mine for a review haha. Ride safe love the content, very precise and you explain the bikes you review well you deserve more subs man, im sure you will 👊
@Englishbikerdan2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I'll see if I can get one from somewhere. Could be fun! 😁
@Imran-qz3xm3 жыл бұрын
Great rewiew thanks..👍🏻
@233kosta Жыл бұрын
The eh... "strange" key position is a cruiser thing. At this point it's just one of those quaint things they do to make it clear it _is_ a cruiser.
@exeterinterception4 ай бұрын
just got the dct and a ixrace exhaust great bike love the dct and the back break is rubbish lol
@stevewalker20472 жыл бұрын
I’m new to your channel. Found it when I was looking for a review of the CMX500 and CMX1100 Rebel’s. Enjoyed both reviews. I’ve been biking for 50 years now and currently own a Honda Blackbird which I’m now finding less comfortable and big. I only potter about these days so don’t need anything so big and fast. I like the look of the Rebels but is the 1100 worth the extra 4K?
@gloomyvale367111 ай бұрын
One of the mistakes a lot of reviewers make is judging a bikes size to wether it would be suitable for a starter rider, I would not recommend an 1100 to a new rider, start with 3 or 5, size can be deceiving and this bike would kill a lot of new riders on sport.
@AmAtOrY73 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan!
@midlife-crysis Жыл бұрын
6:10. Throttle snatchy is a massive pain in the butt. Currently struggling with it on my rental bike. Review co,img soo
@233kosta Жыл бұрын
"Rebel 1100: the cruiser you can squid on"
@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff3 жыл бұрын
Slackening off the preload will make zero difference to the harshness/softness of the ride on that bumpy road, or any road for that matter. Preload is to adjust for bike load, e.g. pillion, to get the suspension in a reasonable part of its stroke, preferably about 25%-30% when loaded. Adjustable damping is what you want which that bike doesn't provide of course. Pays your money etc.
@Englishbikerdan3 жыл бұрын
But if the preload/rider sag isn't set correctly for weight it absolutely affects how the bike performs on the bumpy stuff. So I do get your point, damping/rebound adjustment is what you'd want to be able to adjust, but preload will also affect how well the shocks work. I've over adjusted my preload before and it made the rear feel harsh and skittish as the rear had very little movement to work with. These feel a bit harsh/skittish stock. Maybe I'm just too heavy! 😞
@Duckie3133 жыл бұрын
@@Englishbikerdan The CMX1100 Rebel is set up way too soft from the factory, so it feels too hard, but that is because you keep bottoming out. Adjusting the preload so you stop bottoming out makes it a much much better ride.
@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff3 жыл бұрын
@@Englishbikerdan Well, agreed to a point. If you are heavy and have very little preload you could be sitting well down in the stroke and bottom out on a bad road or if you have minimum preload and you are light enough you could be sitting to high in the stroke with little suspension rebound available to use as the shock gets fully extended. Both situations are just preload adjusted out of their range for the given weight. Stick with 25%-30% sag and any rider should be good to go at the given fixed damping setup. Any bike without damping adjustment, such as my CB1100, is just a compromise for all weights, regardless of preload. Two riders 50kg apart will have a different damping experience on the same bike because of that. The lighter rider will find it harsher than the heavier rider. Too heavy, no, I am too heavy!
@Englishbikerdan3 жыл бұрын
@@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff Thanks for the insight Terry, suspension has always been a bit of a dark art for me but I'm slowly getting my head around it. My downfall is cheese. Why is it so delicious? ! 😂
@mauricesmith587110 ай бұрын
Great reviews Dan what bike would you have if you were buying one in 2023
@Englishbikerdan10 ай бұрын
Thanks, you'll see next week. :)
@233kosta Жыл бұрын
Yeh, Honda brakes do seem a bit wooden. I think a set of sportier pads would make all the difference. As for the second disc on the front... unless you're going to track it there's no point. The pads alone should be enough. If it means anything to anyone, the hydraulic force ratio (mechanical advantage, not accounting for lever length) is about 7:1 both front and rear on my 650R. If you reef on them they're good, but if you're going for effortless braking I'd get a different master cylinder, with less piston area.
@jakeh.50142 жыл бұрын
I am new to bikes, still doing research before I get one. I’m debating between this and an SV650. I rode an SV and loved it, any input and advice from you guys would be great thanks
@Englishbikerdan2 жыл бұрын
SV650 is a great bike to start with.
@michaelinkster49772 жыл бұрын
Honda CB 500 X is a truly excellent bike!
@tonimarti48052 жыл бұрын
Me ha gustado mucho este video. Te centras en la conducción, curvas y comportamiento. Como la llevas y tu expert. Prefiero mil veces eso. No me gustan los videos en características de la moto son los protagonistas, como otros, de esos hay muchos. No hablo tu idioma pero te entiendo, te explicas bién. Enhorabuena!!!!
@magmafist3 жыл бұрын
It's good to see your video again. How many km on the CB650R already? mine hitting 36,000 km, doing a valve reset this Sunday I tested the Rebel 1100 DCT, loved it (deciding if i want as my 2nd bike)
@Englishbikerdan3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊I sold my CB650R a little while ago. It had about 9,000 miles on it I think.
@StunnaDroppedYou3 жыл бұрын
@@Englishbikerdan Anything come up during those?
@billwood37662 жыл бұрын
Do you favor the chain drive?
@YouMotorcycle2 жыл бұрын
I know that reasonably, sensibly, I should like this cruiser. I like cruisers that can GO. But everything about it seems like a downgrade from my 16 year old V-Rod. Thoughts?
@Englishbikerdan2 жыл бұрын
I've not ridden the V Rod so I can't really comment.
@deathtomorons9388 Жыл бұрын
You are delusional. Downgrade on Regular Maintenance and the breaking apart in the Highways too
@tommyroberson84702 жыл бұрын
Do you offer t shirts for sale, to Help fund your reviews, Excellent review, Honesty is Welcomed by All. Thanks Tommy
@Englishbikerdan2 жыл бұрын
Not yet, perhaps in future.
@tommyroberson84702 жыл бұрын
@@Englishbikerdan Set up sketch of design, notify all followers it's about support, take pre order deposits to fund 100, exclusive and signed by you, I'll take two, Thanks for the follow up
@Englishbikerdan2 жыл бұрын
@@tommyroberson8470 I'm actually an artist when I get time to be one. So at some point I may well do this. People can also support my channel over on Patreon if they so wish. :)
@tomg62842 жыл бұрын
1100 and it's been detuned, should have 100+ hp like the Africa twin. Sad, if anything it should be tuned up a bit more like 110hp.
@Dan_B_Rides3 жыл бұрын
Nice video Dan, Nice bike. Not my type of bike but it does look nice and the power is very punchy. much better than the Rebel 500. I do like that dash. Would be good to see a dash like that on the CB range as it would fit in with the retroness (think I just made up a word there) good to see you out and about. Be cool to see the DCT version :)
@MT-qf7nu2 жыл бұрын
Does this come in a 'blacked out' special edition version like the 500
@tyson853232 жыл бұрын
I believe so. Greetings form Phoenix AZ
@76tigga2 жыл бұрын
how is the suspension on the bike? Especially the rear? Do you feel a jolt thru your lower back every time you hit a bump on the highway? I had a CTX700 and got rid of it because there was not much rear wheel travel.
@Englishbikerdan2 жыл бұрын
I believe I cover this in the video.
@Dronesingndrive2 жыл бұрын
How's the zipping around and lane splitting capability in traffic?
@Englishbikerdan2 жыл бұрын
Yeah not too bad, plenty of grunt and slim enough to carve through traffic.
@josejerry93642 жыл бұрын
Please do Ducati Streetfighter.
@shaunpeters71033 жыл бұрын
How does it compare to the Triumph Bobber?
@Englishbikerdan3 жыл бұрын
I've never riddent he Bobber. Got to be honest, Cruisers don't really do it for me but if I get the chance, I'll ride some more.
@henricklarsson24602 жыл бұрын
Hello Dan! Cool test but i have one question. Is it good bike 4 tall rider? (195cm)
@Englishbikerdan2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I can't tell you as I'm not very tall.
@233kosta Жыл бұрын
How's the suspension vs a 650R?
@Jim553just2 жыл бұрын
Neat 😊😎
@ayedee66813 жыл бұрын
I have a VTX1800 .... where did that go?
@GameWinner852 жыл бұрын
is any good for touring? no pains? :D I was sitting just on one in honda.
@Englishbikerdan2 жыл бұрын
Personally I'd find it too uncomfortable for long journeys.
@crumblymal84793 жыл бұрын
Like the color totally agree twin front discs for sure it looks the part and if I had a stable of bike I would consider it over all not sure at £9,000 + good job as always : ) cheers
@michaelglowa Жыл бұрын
@englishbikerdan- how tall are you?
@killingtime86123 жыл бұрын
Not sure but it seems you didn’t like the bike all that much?
@Englishbikerdan3 жыл бұрын
I filmed this at around 6am, so my excitement was definitely muted!
@paulrowan6958 Жыл бұрын
How did you manage to get a red one?
@Englishbikerdan Жыл бұрын
It's just the press bike they had available at the time.
@jaisabai41553 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with a bike made in Thailand mate.
@Englishbikerdan3 жыл бұрын
I agree, I've owned a few.
@andregrastyan34032 жыл бұрын
It's built in Japan.
@Englishbikerdan2 жыл бұрын
I believe also built in their sister plant in Thailand.
@seebarry40682 жыл бұрын
My air cooled 1100s Multistrada put out more than that engine. It’s nice, I’m just surprised that an LC can’t beat that output.
@Englishbikerdan2 жыл бұрын
It's an unstressed engine for sure. Plenty of torque though.
@steve344163 жыл бұрын
Yamaha VMax for me
@SEBASC0STA3 жыл бұрын
Yeah me too, check out my latest video!
@michelerosendale53672 жыл бұрын
Built in Japan
@gc68543 жыл бұрын
Throttle very very sensitive.
@phillipsmith14892 жыл бұрын
An okay review but kind of off on a few points. For one, this bike is made in Japan. VIN makes that obvious. Transport fee different for Japan vs Thailand. Fit and finish quality is obviously higher than the Thai bikes, too. Also, why criticize extra lighting that makes the bike way more visible at night? "Oh, I'm a sophisticated Brit. These stupid lights must be because of stupid Americans." Then go ride an authentic British bike like a Bonneville. Wait, they fired the whole factory.
@Englishbikerdan2 жыл бұрын
Many Honda's are built in Japan as well as Thailand. The 500 series including the Rebel, as well as the Honda 650 series. Pretty sure some of these 1100's are made in Thailand. I can criticise anything that I don't like. Simply put, I don't like the indicators being on all the time. Feel free to do your own review though! Easy to sit on your arse and criticise others isn't it! 😊
@phillipsmith14892 жыл бұрын
@@Englishbikerdan Maybe the ones in England are built in Thailand, but I doubt they have two factories for these. They have Japanese VINs. 500s are irrelevant. Totally different model line. You are free to have dislikes. I just think that particular criticism is really dumb.
@Englishbikerdan2 жыл бұрын
@@phillipsmith1489 They have two factories for multiple lines, this was due to the increased demand in sales during the pandemic and Thailand simply couldn't keep up. I know this as I had two Honda 650's and they had different VIN prefix, one denoting Japanese built and the other Thai built. You are welcome to think it's dumb, I don't see how having indicators running constantly makes things safer. If someone can't see the main beam then there's little hope! :D
@rappers57193 жыл бұрын
You are not as laughy as you were on the Rocket.
@Englishbikerdan3 жыл бұрын
I started filming this at 6am, I was definitely not as awake.
@pauloakes57182 жыл бұрын
Great channel 🌈 but your using the clutch wrong📌
@Englishbikerdan2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, please enlighten me! As I've not had any issues over the past 20 odd years.
@midaskors3 жыл бұрын
Is a bike like this good for making a lot of kms? Like holidays hours of drive
@Englishbikerdan3 жыл бұрын
Personally I didn't find it comfortable after a while.
@midaskors3 жыл бұрын
@@Englishbikerdan thanks for your response! How tall are you? Do you have bike recommendations for tall people? Like 2m tall
@hazcat6403 жыл бұрын
Looks very uncomfortable to ride for any distance but good to take your girl down a bumpy road on. ;) .
@andysatch91503 жыл бұрын
This video should be titled, 'How to find the worst possible roads to review a cruiser'....😂
@Englishbikerdan3 жыл бұрын
These roads aren't that bad, I can show you much worse! ;)
@Axl_colts3 жыл бұрын
I think I'd rather have the new Sportster S...... Although it cost about five grand more.
@Englishbikerdan3 жыл бұрын
I should be testing that soon.
@the.communist3 жыл бұрын
So a 1100cc bike aimed at new riders?. bollocks
@Englishbikerdan3 жыл бұрын
Any new rider could jump on an A2 version of this bike and be totally fine. But as always, just my opinion.
@ajoymahato463 жыл бұрын
Get ready for the new KTM RC 390
@midlife-crysis Жыл бұрын
If you don’t pull a wheelie….did you really review it?
@robedmunds71632 жыл бұрын
Man that is a fugly bike. They used to laugh at MZ exhausts, that one is a boat anchor
@midlife-crysis Жыл бұрын
Engine and exhaust do suffer in the looks department
@corneilcorneil Жыл бұрын
That bike ould have been good looking. What a ugly dragon. 22mm bars, bar ends, too much electronics, ... no, thank you.
@SoulReaper599xx3 жыл бұрын
FIRST!
@justdronefootage49383 жыл бұрын
Second
@TheSweetasanut3 жыл бұрын
Nice vlog but that bike looks crap god knows what mr Honda was thinking about
@jaywinters2483 Жыл бұрын
I'd rather hear the bike than you.
@Englishbikerdan Жыл бұрын
And I'd rather get daily massages by goddesses, but here we are!
@MrLou88883 жыл бұрын
The ugliest can ever.
@Englishbikerdan3 жыл бұрын
Oh no, wait till you see the Hayabusa!
@deathtomorons9388 Жыл бұрын
@@Englishbikerdan Bruh what?? Hayabusa is as unique and beautiful as it gets