I’ve got a 22 Rebel 1100. Bought it brand new. First thing I did was install mini-floorboards, then a power commander 6 , which REALLY helped. Upgraded to an ECU flash. Different bike now. This new TFT looks awesome, I’d swap it out
It's a shit bike in terms of ergonomics. Had one for 3 years and had to get rid of it. Dct is pretty bad as well. Unless you have arthritis I wud recommend to get the manual
Good changes to the 1100 to make it a little more comfortable. I put 4” Rox bar risers, T-Rex foot peg extenders, and a Corbin seat on my ‘21 and now it’s quite comfortable for my 6 foot body.
They need to rotate the radiator and take the exhaust down both sides of the rear wheel on the 1100 Rebel. The current layout just does not look good for adding hard bags. Everything just looks off on this bike. They really need to look at the Indian Scout/Springfield layout to sell more of these.
I love changes made for 1100! All the cons i had for this bike seems to be worked on. I'm still not 100% sure I will buy one next year, but i'm close to that decision.
I have the Rebel 1100DCT and I agree about the low speed handling. It is always a bit challenging pulling up to a gas pump. It is even more challenging doing a tight radius U-turn. Throttle control is touchy. When you take off in a tight space requiring a turn, keep feet down. Other than that I love the bike overall.😎
I have to admit I don't like the new dash. I'd rather have a pair of analog gauges for the speedometer and tachometer with maybe a small LCD displays at the bottom of each one with a few small tidbits of information like clock, engine temp, gear indicator, fuel gauge, and odometer. If there's enough room on the small display you can throw in the volts. I should count my blessings though... It appears at least they didn't make a throttle by wire yet.
The new Rebels look nice, although I don't know why these bikes are branded as cruisers when they're really standards. Be nicer if they moved to belts or, better yet, shafts.
My last two bikes were shaft. I hated that little bit of play in the works that shafts have which gives you that little bit of lash when you go on and off the throttle. I have a chain bike now and I am enjoying it more in spite of the extra work involved. Of course, if you let the chain get loose you will have the lash too. I had a belt bike once and it was probably the best of all options. You only have to replace a belt probably once or twice in the entire life of the bike. Plus it has no lash and no mess.
Bob, please revert back to wearing your cap properly, eventually the peak will just be pointing at the ceiling in every video. Love the content but there's been a marked change in cap angle in the last few months 🏍🧢
I'd like to see what most bikes today who look like that were designed for good sound and styling. The school bus exhausts bikes get today is hard to unsee. Aftermarket exhaust are still available for a lot of models but even those are quickly being taken off tne market or muted.
I wish they’d put nicer looking stock exhausts on both models. Surely by now word must have got round to Honda that these are what let the looks down. I’ve had a 500 rebel for two years now. Swapped out the exhaust for a V&H which looked great but was too loud for me and the neighbours at 5am. Quickly put the stock one back on.
Be nice if Honda considered "touring" to be something of actual mileage. Their tank capacity is 3.6 gallon. I'm sorry, but anything short of 17L isn't going to be too touring inspired. Other than that, happy to see they opened up the ergonomics somewhat. I've sat on the 1100 and I felt a little cramped at 6ft-2. For a cruiser motorcycle, this thing hits a lot of marks. It's quick to boot.
Love the 500 but the 1100 just looks all wrong to me. I know I'd love it if I rode one, but as a matter of taste... I'd love it if they stuck the hornet/transalp 750 engine in the 500 set up with just a suspension upgrade, but the same look. That would be a "forever bike".
I don't like how they are further separating 1100 and 500. The former is a lot better with a better new screen, better pegs and bars position. The silver touring variant looks great, but its only available for 1100. Why? People have no problem touring on smaller bikes, they are just leaving it up to the aftermarket addons.
Design of the Rebel 500 is so off to me, I wish it looked more like the Keeway V302C. IMO that is the best looking "small" bobber, wish Honda's design would be more like that with 500ccm3
The problem I have with the rebel is its to short for a rider over 6 foot. If your close to or over 6 foot the best bike on the market is the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650.
@@Rayraysplums Yes, you are totally right. Probably 95% of bikes are for medium to tall people and short people like me have almost no options.... so finally a short bike like the rebel comes along and the tall people complain about it. If it was left up to them we wouldn't have any options at all.
Such a shame the 1100 isn't A2 compliant. Almost all Harley's softail lineup is A2 compliant, so are all the Indian scouts (aside from the 101). I'm getting into riding soon and I am NOT interested in smaller bikes like the 500 when there are options like the scouts and sportsters. Granted they cost more, but that's not really the point when you're looking for cruisers. What is the audience for this rebel 500 ? I have seen a few where I live and they all look so small and cramped. Not that the 1100 is that much larger but at least it doesn't feel like a toy (again, compared to the competition when you're looking for mid-size cruisers). And it has all the bells and whistles like DCT that the 500 hasn't. I thought Honda would take the chance of the update to make its bigger sibling also A2 as to offer something to grind. But no, you younglings should stick with bikes that can't go on the highway for more than a minute, unless you want to ride an ADV of course. Then, options are virtually unlimited. Sigh.
Well I've seen a few vlogs and reviews discouraging this. I suppose you mileage may vary depending where you're from, but in Europe a sustained 130 km/h on highways doesn't look like a pleasant ride, neither for the bike or the rider. You need a bit more oomph and comfort
CMX500 is very nice bike but it have few ergonomics issues. Seat is uncomfortable - not becasue hardness but shape. Second issue are pegs and exhaust - it is difficult to have comfortable position at stoplight - either exhaust or peg is in the way so you have to put leg much more outside which is strange and unnatural. They will not fix it with foam change... Otherwise very nice bike and engine - but becasue of this issues I much more preffer CB500F
Never been the biggest fan of the 500 engine. They should consider stepping it upto a 750 model as the engines physically aren't any different in size. I've seen the Rebel 500 and Hornet 750 side by side. I personally think the Kawi Eliminator and CF 450 CLC have the Rebel 500 beat.
Yes, I didn't buy the Rebel because the 500 was just a little too wimpy for my needs and the 1100 was more than I wanted, having the performance almost of a sport bike. If they had made a Rebel 750 I would certainly have purchased a Rebel.
Still nothing about the NC750X. I had a dct in my old nc, slow speed maneuverability was no problem. The way people beat on this almost sounds like a ploy to discredit dct by other manufacturers.
Some tuners claim the rebel 1100 at max throttle only signals 85% input, hopefully that limitation gets solved from factory. The top speed limiter it's another useless thing
Such a great upload with all the usual M.Bob refinements. But…please…traction control on a frickin 500cc custom? Makes this viewer cast his mind back to the year 2000 and jumping from my Hayabusa to a Suzuki TL1000, ripping the guts outta it and thinkin it was gutless? Halcyon days - limited nannying electronic interference, non existent phone connectivity and, most of all, not a soddin hint of an automatic ‘box…🤦🏻
Somehow here in france the 2023 ans 2024 models for the 500 were sold at 7200 euros, and the 2025 one is now at 6500 euros with all the upgrades, i don't understand Honda glad i didn't buyed one this year
I’ve got a 22 Rebel 1100. Bought it brand new. First thing I did was install mini-floorboards, then a power commander 6 , which REALLY helped. Upgraded to an ECU flash. Different bike now. This new TFT looks awesome, I’d swap it out
Bet the 500 is a fun little cheap starter bike. Shame they didn't give it a proper new dash like the 1100.
Was actually really surprised how good Rebel 1100 rides , nice updates by Honda to make it even better 😊❤
It's a shit bike in terms of ergonomics. Had one for 3 years and had to get rid of it. Dct is pretty bad as well. Unless you have arthritis I wud recommend to get the manual
I’m struggling to get past the tank position / angle
That's my favorite thing about the bike.
@@jlrutube1312
Each to their own I guess but I hate it 😀
Me too, all these years and you'd have thought you'd get used to it, one of the ugliest bikes ever to my eyes. 😁
Agreed
Same. Im 193cm and its just to small for me
Good changes to the 1100 to make it a little more comfortable. I put 4” Rox bar risers, T-Rex foot peg extenders, and a Corbin seat on my ‘21 and now it’s quite comfortable for my 6 foot body.
They need to rotate the radiator and take the exhaust down both sides of the rear wheel on the 1100 Rebel. The current layout just does not look good for adding hard bags. Everything just looks off on this bike. They really need to look at the Indian Scout/Springfield layout to sell more of these.
I love changes made for 1100! All the cons i had for this bike seems to be worked on. I'm still not 100% sure I will buy one next year, but i'm close to that decision.
Yeah, looks solid. I heard the ergonomics were a bit odd when the 1100 was first released and looks like they addressed it.
I have the Rebel 1100DCT and I agree about the low speed handling. It is always a bit challenging pulling up to a gas pump. It is even more challenging doing a tight radius U-turn. Throttle control is touchy. When you take off in a tight space requiring a turn, keep feet down. Other than that I love the bike overall.😎
Appreciate ya Bob! 🏍️💨
Any news on the CL750/GB750 ?🤞
I feel like that would be a great move, that 750 engine is so good
I have to admit I don't like the new dash.
I'd rather have a pair of analog gauges for the speedometer and tachometer with maybe a small LCD displays at the bottom of each one with a few small tidbits of information like clock, engine temp, gear indicator, fuel gauge, and odometer. If there's enough room on the small display you can throw in the volts.
I should count my blessings though... It appears at least they didn't make a throttle by wire yet.
I really wish Honda gave option of more bobber style rear fender (similar to indian) and some mini apes...
I still have my eyes on the (new) Scout. Will try this one for sure but i'm not convinced by this news...
if there was another brown rebel s 500, i would buy that bike for sure
Yes! That color was 🔥
The new Rebels look nice, although I don't know why these bikes are branded as cruisers when they're really standards. Be nicer if they moved to belts or, better yet, shafts.
My last two bikes were shaft. I hated that little bit of play in the works that shafts have which gives you that little bit of lash when you go on and off the throttle. I have a chain bike now and I am enjoying it more in spite of the extra work involved. Of course, if you let the chain get loose you will have the lash too. I had a belt bike once and it was probably the best of all options. You only have to replace a belt probably once or twice in the entire life of the bike. Plus it has no lash and no mess.
Bob, please revert back to wearing your cap properly, eventually the peak will just be pointing at the ceiling in every video. Love the content but there's been a marked change in cap angle in the last few months 🏍🧢
I know Social Media is a pool of negativity and chaos. But I have to ask Why do you care how a person wears their hat?
We all want to know why you care at all about how he wears his hat
Lol
OK, Karen
@@Chinekeh I'm pretty sure he's just engaging in humor. Surprised you didn't realize that.
I'd like to see what most bikes today who look like that were designed for good sound and styling. The school bus exhausts bikes get today is hard to unsee. Aftermarket exhaust are still available for a lot of models but even those are quickly being taken off tne market or muted.
50mm further forward pegs is a massive improvement.
When will Honda bring the NT1100 to the US?
Great buying information!
They are crazy cheap in the states! Here the 500 costs 9990€ and top of the line 1100 costs 19990€! We pay double for all the models conpared to US!
I wish they’d put nicer looking stock exhausts on both models. Surely by now word must have got round to Honda that these are what let the looks down. I’ve had a 500 rebel for two years now. Swapped out the exhaust for a V&H which looked great but was too loud for me and the neighbours at 5am. Quickly put the stock one back on.
USA here wish the 500 will get the DCT or E Clutch
Dct...impossible. e cluch...dificult
A clutch isn't difficult to use, jeez
73k miles on my Rebel 500, and still on the same battery.
You think we’ll see a 1200 twin evolution of this engine for Rebel and AT some day?
Wished the 1100 rebel had front twin disc brakes
Why? I had one on test, doesn't need the extra weight or gyroscopic effect!
It doesn't need it.
1st time in 40 years I had to choose a non-Honda bike because of its cramped riding position, yep, big round of applause for the Vulcan 650 S 😁
Be nice if Honda considered "touring" to be something of actual mileage. Their tank capacity is 3.6 gallon. I'm sorry, but anything short of 17L isn't going to be too touring inspired.
Other than that, happy to see they opened up the ergonomics somewhat. I've sat on the 1100 and I felt a little cramped at 6ft-2.
For a cruiser motorcycle, this thing hits a lot of marks. It's quick to boot.
I’d buy the 500 if it dropped some weight and the gas tank was larger.
Love the 500 but the 1100 just looks all wrong to me. I know I'd love it if I rode one, but as a matter of taste...
I'd love it if they stuck the hornet/transalp 750 engine in the 500 set up with just a suspension upgrade, but the same look. That would be a "forever bike".
Thank you
I don't like how they are further separating 1100 and 500. The former is a lot better with a better new screen, better pegs and bars position. The silver touring variant looks great, but its only available for 1100. Why? People have no problem touring on smaller bikes, they are just leaving it up to the aftermarket addons.
Both Rebels feel tiny to me, i could probably do with another 4" of seat height and a bench seat on the 1100. Basically I want a CL1100!
Still waiting for the Honda Rebel with DCT.
Hopefully the simplified control pad will make its way to the Africa Twin…
It seems ABS is gone in CMX500 2025 version.
Would take it over a new HD.
Design of the Rebel 500 is so off to me, I wish it looked more like the Keeway V302C. IMO that is the best looking "small" bobber, wish Honda's design would be more like that with 500ccm3
I like the fact they are adding the tft to all their bikes... cb300r update when?! Not that it needs it.
Honda can you make a vtwin rebel bigger bagger for us bigger guys. Similar to the Kawasaki Vulcan voyager 😭
The problem I have with the rebel is its to short for a rider over 6 foot. If your close to or over 6 foot the best bike on the market is the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650.
There's plenty of bikes out there for tall riders. Short riders it's very limited so count yourself lucky.
@@Rayraysplums Yes, you are totally right. Probably 95% of bikes are for medium to tall people and short people like me have almost no options.... so finally a short bike like the rebel comes along and the tall people complain about it. If it was left up to them we wouldn't have any options at all.
@@jlrutube1312 well said
I would like to see Honda bring the CL300 to the United States.
Another spec sheet read lmao
Sometimes I use it as background noise when doing chores
Tell MBob what he should be doing instead. Don't be a peanut gallery.
@@exothermal.sprocket whoa settle down lil feller
what else cam you do with a press release?
Such a shame the 1100 isn't A2 compliant. Almost all Harley's softail lineup is A2 compliant, so are all the Indian scouts (aside from the 101).
I'm getting into riding soon and I am NOT interested in smaller bikes like the 500 when there are options like the scouts and sportsters. Granted they cost more, but that's not really the point when you're looking for cruisers.
What is the audience for this rebel 500 ? I have seen a few where I live and they all look so small and cramped. Not that the 1100 is that much larger but at least it doesn't feel like a toy (again, compared to the competition when you're looking for mid-size cruisers). And it has all the bells and whistles like DCT that the 500 hasn't.
I thought Honda would take the chance of the update to make its bigger sibling also A2 as to offer something to grind. But no, you younglings should stick with bikes that can't go on the highway for more than a minute, unless you want to ride an ADV of course. Then, options are virtually unlimited. Sigh.
Where do you get the idea that the Rebel 500 can't be ridden on the highway?
Well I've seen a few vlogs and reviews discouraging this.
I suppose you mileage may vary depending where you're from, but in Europe a sustained 130 km/h on highways doesn't look like a pleasant ride, neither for the bike or the rider.
You need a bit more oomph and comfort
CMX500 is very nice bike but it have few ergonomics issues. Seat is uncomfortable - not becasue hardness but shape. Second issue are pegs and exhaust - it is difficult to have comfortable position at stoplight - either exhaust or peg is in the way so you have to put leg much more outside which is strange and unnatural. They will not fix it with foam change...
Otherwise very nice bike and engine - but becasue of this issues I much more preffer CB500F
Never been the biggest fan of the 500 engine. They should consider stepping it upto a 750 model as the engines physically aren't any different in size. I've seen the Rebel 500 and Hornet 750 side by side.
I personally think the Kawi Eliminator and CF 450 CLC have the Rebel 500 beat.
CCP Moto doesn't have anything beat.
Yes, I didn't buy the Rebel because the 500 was just a little too wimpy for my needs and the 1100 was more than I wanted, having the performance almost of a sport bike. If they had made a Rebel 750 I would certainly have purchased a Rebel.
shame we cant get the orange color on any model.
When will the Shadow come to Eu?
Probably never as not euro5 compliant. Honda doesn’t seem to have a will to make any of their old V4 engines euro5.
I would have bought a rebel if they would’ve installed a dry shaft don’t want no chains
Only if those bikes were not so ugly... Damn it, Honda!
Lost me with the ass dash on the 500 unfortunately
GD that was perfectly named
Still nothing about the NC750X. I had a dct in my old nc, slow speed maneuverability was no problem. The way people beat on this almost sounds like a ploy to discredit dct by other manufacturers.
Some tuners claim the rebel 1100 at max throttle only signals 85% input, hopefully that limitation gets solved from factory. The top speed limiter it's another useless thing
Such a great upload with all the usual M.Bob refinements.
But…please…traction control on a frickin 500cc custom? Makes this viewer cast his mind back to the year 2000 and jumping from my Hayabusa to a Suzuki TL1000, ripping the guts outta it and thinkin it was gutless?
Halcyon days - limited nannying electronic interference, non existent phone connectivity and, most of all, not a soddin hint of an automatic ‘box…🤦🏻
What a strange looking bike
Can’t quite put my finger on it, but it does look a little odd
Somehow here in france the 2023 ans 2024 models for the 500 were sold at 7200 euros, and the 2025 one is now at 6500 euros with all the upgrades, i don't understand Honda glad i didn't buyed one this year
this bike is just FUGLY! Sorry Honda, but cant get past how bad it looks.
What bike do you ride now?
Unless we see a Rebel 750 it is not worth it
Hear hear...
Can you explain why? I'm still new
Not thrilled about the styling. The tank in particular. It looks weird, not just the shape, but the position as well.
What about the fuel tank ? No increased capability? No upsidedown fork? Again, Honda is reaching only the 50% of the job needed. It is a pity.
Hay Honda stick with the old bash on the 1100 not everyone was born after 2000 or want a tablets on there bikes !
Throttle by wire is a hard NO for me
This high exhaust is uncompatible neither with medium or big sidecases...nor me.
Wow, so ugly,lift your game, honda..😢😢
The 500mi can forgive, but the 1100 is terrible. Had one, reviewed it, hated it.
The CFMoto 450CLC is better looking than the Rebel, has a nicer dash and is cheaper.
Dammit, just bought one a month ago….
The Rebel is such an ugly bike, that tank is all wrong.
Honda, what you doin? you dont make Harleys
I cant believe Honda cannot come with an exhaust prettier than that very ugly one, it is totally out of place
These bikes are butt plug ugly. End of.!!
Rebel without a Soul ......... boring AF.