Doodle my wife is 4'10.5" and picked the Rebel 300 ABS strictly for the shorter seat height and the lighter weight. This is her first bike at 50+ years old and was motivated by your videos. Thank you for doing what I have been unable to do and that is motivating her to ride a motorcycle.
CL500 rider here. I love the simplicity of the bike and just enjoying the ride. Had a ninja back in the day and most of the focus was just on going fast and I missed the whole ride. Crashed it trying to keep up with riders who were above my skill level on twice the displacement bikes and now I just wanted a no-nonsense bike that I can just enjoy the ride itself and I love it. You meet the nicest people on a Honda :)
I own the Rebel 1100. Such a good bike. Fits me, being a shorter sized Female. The 1100 provide enough power for me. I also own an old school RE Himalayan 411 to fit my other needs when going on gravel roads. Tried the Kawasaki Vulcan S but this felt too small for me compared to my then so dearly missed Kawasaki ’Old School)’ VN 800.
I wanted a Honda Rebel for 15 years and I’m finally able to get into motorcycling and I changed my mind. Getting an Eliminator tomorrow! I’m so excited 😁😁
I’ve owned my 24 eliminator SE Abs for a little under a year and as a newer rider I love this little light weight bike. Not gonna lie it was a toss up for me between the rebel and the eliminator and I went with the kawi because of the color
Great video !!! enjoy all your videos. I started with the honda Rebel 500 and it was such an amazing bike. You said something that I experienced, no one told me about how important a windscreen or fairing is for long trips. Going out with my friends, I was getting wrecked by the wind so hard, oh and the small tank had me be the one stopping all the time for gas. lol. My next bike had a fairing to protect from the wind. I always share that with new riders who want bikes with no wind protection.
Looks wise The Eliminator all day long. for 500cc or less, Again I will take the Kawasaki. The Eliminator looks and makes you think you are on a bigger bike, but without the weight of a bigger bike. the Rebel just looks awkward.
The thing is, that everybody, including me thought that Eliminator is cruiser. I own Vulcan s650 cafe and the other day i went to dealreship to have some check on it, and they offered me a test ride on Eliminator. I asked, why even bothering creating Eliminator 500 while having already Vulcan S 650 on the market. The dealer told me that i should check it out myself and oh boy! That was a lot of fun. Nimble, swift, great for thight maneuvers. Nothing, literally nothing like cruiser. It felt more like a naked bike and it was awesome!
As much as I was impressed with this bike, I really an glad I went with the Vulcan S. All of my bigger on-road bikes have been middleweight motorcycles; 600 cc and upwards displacement. You are right about the windscreen. Most of my commute last year was at slower speeds but at a larger distance from the job, I have to be on high speed roads to get there in the morning starting this season. 60+ almost all of the way. I added a Puig Naked New Generation touring (higher) windscreen. It made a big difference in comfort at high speed cruising. I have a few different tank bags and a backpack. I prefer using the tank bag most of the time. Like most cruisers, there's a nice flat surface for the magnets to stick to. I don't use the collar ring connector type. Thanks for your outlook. That's why I subscribed.
@BobTaylorCruising i had an option between the vulcan s and rebel and I went with the vulcan without question. I actually really enjoyed the eco fit that they provide. The bike i got was used but with all the extra bells and whistles like detachable windscreen was really what sold it for me. Been only riding for 6 months but I got used to riding her quick. I know I'm going to keep my vulcan for a lot longer before my next bike because of how much more versatile it is, and compatible with my lifestyle.
Yeah, the Vulcan S wins over the Eliminator for a number of reasons. Biggest one is comfort with legs forward. 2nd is more power for dodging idiots in their 4wheelers. (retired semi driver)
I'm biased but I love my Honda Rebel 500. I got a limited edition color that only came on the 2017's so its a lot more unique than the others on the market. I'm 5'0" with a 28" inseam so the seat on the Rebel made it an easy choice. I actually put a windscreen on the Rebel but took it off just a few months later because I didn't like how the wind deflected. I'm a beginner to the streets but I've been riding for a few years. The Rebel 500 is the perfect size to get up and go, or cruise the freeway, though sometimes I wish it had just a *touch* more power. Great video, Doodle!
My gf loves the bike, still pretty new to ridding, but she can drive her way around the bike, she she's like 5'0 '1ish haha still working to develop her core and leg strenght really good for ridding and helps to control the bike a lot! Love the vid!
Love this. I was a big Kawasaki fan back in the day and at one time owned a KZ-1000P police. A LOT has changed with them since those days and this looks like a good model to knock of the Rebel.
I had a Honda Rebel 500 for three years and I really liked it. Great bike and easy to ride. However, the seat height was a bit too low for me (I'm 1.81m) and I also discovered that going off-road can be a lot of fun, so I changed it for one of the last old model Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 which was still for sale. I'm super happy with the Royal Enfield. Once I sat on a Kawasaki Eliminator and it felt very similar to the Rebel. It felt like it had a slightly higher seat height as the Rebel but not very much.
The Rebel 500 absolutely rips. That 500cc engine is truly amazing. 50 HP. However the Kawasaki is also a cool bike. You really can't go wrong with either bike.
I've sat on both bikes and with a 32" inseam, I feel very cramped on the Rebel. The Kawi feels better, to the point that I could probably do short trips on it (200mi). Currently I ride a Burgman 200 for errands around town, while getting 70mpg/80mph. Nice video.
So...this is part of the reason I keep going back to wanting an Yamaha Xmax, lol. It has the windscreen, it has the tech, it has tons of storage and it's just powerful enough to ride almost anywhere. I debated getting a Rebel about a million times but I always come back to practicality + fun. 😂
Wind buffeting is generated down low as air flows through the forks. The windshield may help with this on some motorcycles, but not all. What you are looking for is clean air. I have been riding for 50 years and have never ridden a motorcycle with a windshield. I currently ride a Moto Guzzi BMW R18, and a Honda Super Cub. I experience zero wind buffeting on my Moto Guzzi and Super Cub and only slight buffeting on my R18. I am 5'9" with a 32-inch inseam. You have to look at these factors to determine if you will experience wind buffeting. It's not a one size fits all.
Well done comparison and review. I am not in the market but this is a great looking bike. The more I ride the more I appreciate bikes in the 600cc +/- 50cc range.
I remember my 1st bikes.... minibike, Suzuki moped w/leg fairing, Sears 106 then a Honda 450 CL scrambler, none had a gas gauge but they did have a speedo and a high beam indicator,, man those were the days!!!! LOL Thanks Doodle!!!!
My first bike was a Suzuki Boulevard S-50, which was the S-40's older brother. It was realistically the same as the older Intruder 800, just rebadged with the Boulevard name when Suzuki changed their naming scheme. 800cc's as opposed to the S-40's 650, and a V-Twin instead of the single cylinder. It was still a very good introductory bike that wasn't going to get me into any trouble, and it lasted longer than the S-40 would have lasted for me. I still regret trading it in to some extent, even though it was traded in against a Honda 919 which has been an excellent bike for me.
The bike I wanted and got as my first bike in june was a night train. 2000 night train with 3800 miles on it. love that bike. it now has almost 6k miles
I’m glad that the big names have started to realise they gave an entire segment (A2) to the Royal Enfield for free. This one clearly goes against the Shotgun 650, but for £1500 cheaper. Although, digital instruments on a bike like this, is heresy in my eyes. (:
My first bike was a Honda Rebel 300. Terrible choice. I still have it but the lack of power is scary at times. I quickly upgraded to a Harley Road Glide, then went back to a Low Rider S. Which is the sweet spot for me.
I'm a newer rider (about 3.5 years into it) and I ended up getting an Indian Scout as my first bike. I was very pleased with that option but the Honda probably would have been Door # 2.
I mostly ride HD (still), but have had at least three Kawas (still have a ZG14) so I'm pleased that Kawasaki is recognized here... am getting uncomfortably close to 80, so this might be a good commuter bike for me... hmmmm...
Doodle! I hope you try and review the Motto Guzzi V7 Stone! It is such a fun bike! If you are ever in the Toronto area Studio Cycle (Toronto's Guzzi dealer) will let you take one for a test ride!
I really like the profile of the Eliminator. I love the Rebel for what it is, but the high backbone of the new models just never did it for me. It looks like a fun little stomp around bike.
Every bike but a proper cruiser is a naked bike when you are over 6 foot tall. If the wind screen is not taller than you, and you are not at full tuck... ITS HECKIN WIMBDY!
@@deormanrobey892 I don't actually have a garage. The cover actually serves 2 prposes: Security and keeping the bike out of the weather. I use the cover with a Kryptonite rotor lock. When I go places, the lock goes with me. The cover also keeps strangers from throwing a leg over for grins.
Wait, one foot down is considered a more "advanced technique" in the US? I feel like one foot down comes really naturally when getting on a motorcycle.
No lol, she discovered it and it changed her confidence to ride bigger bikes and have more confidence, but pretty every kid who ever started on a dirt bike and then moved to street know it instinctively, she’s trying to spread the word to new riders who are on the edge and current riders who didn’t learn that way. If you have a large platform then teach. But no most people do it instinctively here as well.
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle ah okay, I misunderstood I guess. Weird that they taught you that way. If I remember correctly II was taught to have the bike in first gear for emergencies, left foot on the ground and right foot on the rear break to keep my breaklight on for visibility and to be able to take of smoothly. (Netherlands)
I would really like to see your sport biker's take on other cruisers, especially metric cruisers (the Vulcan S, the Bolt, the Boulevard, etc.), if you ever feel so inclined.
No wind screen is a deal breaker. Without it, at the end of the day, you feel like the bike rode you. You want the windscreen to devert the wind at least just above your helmet.
I guess I'm just wierd. I don't like windscreens on bikes haha. Took the one off my old Harley cause it caused a lot of wind buffeting around my helmet. I'm the only one in my riding group to take my naked bike on multi-day trips to the mountains
I remember my first motorcycle. That was a long time ago before dirt was invented. LOL It had a speedometer and an odometer and that was it . if I ran out of gas that was on me.
Can’t find the original online anymore but this one Amazon looks just like it www.amazon.com/GRAND-PITSTOP-Air-Seat-Cruiser/dp/B0CH3KRZ7D/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1MY68DUOR9J9T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.73Vwpx4WOW66EV-pY9oqZt60-pgz8CRUNzx-GhzOsII-7o2tNd_BN4WkuGwAOD9IXwy-0zfLSvm1XSYnUxobKDHF_vKOu1GgNR1LVyXcwRwqFXGFufzuXF591khyPAWdabnaBNzrS3_sPbveErjq9ekXc3t-NDzqSo-PpJnC2vJsiPcDI53IHD3sNMO0M8Y5SSE_QLp8fl9TitmuS-u2dA.X0sCuto2tqQIIi_V3uJaZVqNk9ozXaX7ju2GdthQrcM&dib_tag=se&keywords=bubble+seat+motorcycle&qid=1729878722&sprefix=bubble+seat+motorcye%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-1
I’ll stick we my ‘85 Rebel 250 for now; don’t care for cafe racer styles. If I decide to upgrade it’ll defo be a Triumph Bonnie, my absolute faves (might try to swipe one of hubbys vintage 60s or 70s😈)! Jet 🧡🎸🎶⚡️🤘🦋🏍🦇🦇🦇🎃👻👻👻
I bought the '24 SE as my first bike almost three months ago. I'm a new rider, so I don't know what I don't know, but I absolutely love it so far. The Eliminator also has more horsepower than the Rebel and a MUCH more comfortable seat (the Rebel's seat is hard as a rock). I added a Puig windshield, a Shad 50L top case, and mirror extenders (the stock mirrors were my only complaint about the bike). Loving riding it every day. Thanks for the Eliminator shout out!
Love Honda Rebel 1100 excellent bike! Betterdefinitely than 500., 1 problem only the back seat is very small, not for adults. So, I went and bought 2024 Harley Softail then. But it was twice expensive, more heavy, and technology was worse compared to the Honda Rebel. Another problem with Honda they're having Dealership for car but for motorcycles there's no Motorcycle Honda USA. So you need go to third party and they're charging craziest price for everything. Dash of Honda Rebel 1100 the best but dash on Harley 2 inches only and worse ever impossible anything to see even. 😊
Good entry level bikes. I'll bet the Kaw has greater horse power and better power to weight ratio than that Honda. I've test ridden the Honda and It's OK. Not impressed with the sun glare in the speedo. I did just buy a new KLX300 Super moto, my only bike now. Just a good commuter bike. But I'm a big guy. You must always take into consideration the body size and weight. My next bike, perhaps, will be Husqvarna 701 Super Moto during the winter. I am on bike number 57 with all brands owned other than Royal Enfield. I need one of those to complete all the mainline global brands. Good review Doodle. Keep them coming.
@@kennethcooley3445 I doubt the kawasaki is faster than the honda rebel 1100.....kawasaki bikes are usually slower than their counter parts except for the cheater 636cc ZX6R.
Back in the day I rode the Eliminator 900 and absolutely loved it. It floated when you got on it. Cannot get used to the fact that that name is on a beginner bike.
These are the bikes you should purchase and ride. Not those big ones you don't look confident and looking way too big and out of control every time we see you on.
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Doodle my wife is 4'10.5" and picked the Rebel 300 ABS strictly for the shorter seat height and the lighter weight. This is her first bike at 50+ years old and was motivated by your videos. Thank you for doing what I have been unable to do and that is motivating her to ride a motorcycle.
Congrats to you both!!
Same I’m 4’10 and getting a Rebel.
I went with the Rebel; hands down, no question. I loved that bike.
😘
CL500 rider here. I love the simplicity of the bike and just enjoying the ride. Had a ninja back in the day and most of the focus was just on going fast and I missed the whole ride. Crashed it trying to keep up with riders who were above my skill level on twice the displacement bikes and now I just wanted a no-nonsense bike that I can just enjoy the ride itself and I love it. You meet the nicest people on a Honda :)
I own the Rebel 1100. Such a good bike. Fits me, being a shorter sized Female. The 1100 provide enough power for me. I also own an old school RE Himalayan 411 to fit my other needs when going on gravel roads. Tried the Kawasaki Vulcan S but this felt too small for me compared to my then so dearly missed Kawasaki ’Old School)’ VN 800.
"i'm never going naked on a bike again. By the way..."
LOL😂
No way did I say that?😂
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle - 🤣
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle 7:32
I wanted a Honda Rebel for 15 years and I’m finally able to get into motorcycling and I changed my mind. Getting an Eliminator tomorrow! I’m so excited 😁😁
I’ve owned my 24 eliminator SE Abs for a little under a year and as a newer rider I love this little light weight bike. Not gonna lie it was a toss up for me between the rebel and the eliminator and I went with the kawi because of the color
Great video !!! enjoy all your videos. I started with the honda Rebel 500 and it was such an amazing bike. You said something that I experienced, no one told me about how important a windscreen or fairing is for long trips. Going out with my friends, I was getting wrecked by the wind so hard, oh and the small tank had me be the one stopping all the time for gas. lol. My next bike had a fairing to protect from the wind. I always share that with new riders who want bikes with no wind protection.
Looks wise The Eliminator all day long. for 500cc or less, Again I will take the Kawasaki. The Eliminator looks and makes you think you are on a bigger bike, but without the weight of a bigger bike. the Rebel just looks awkward.
Completely agree
The thing is, that everybody, including me thought that Eliminator is cruiser. I own Vulcan s650 cafe and the other day i went to dealreship to have some check on it, and they offered me a test ride on Eliminator. I asked, why even bothering creating Eliminator 500 while having already Vulcan S 650 on the market. The dealer told me that i should check it out myself and oh boy! That was a lot of fun. Nimble, swift, great for thight maneuvers. Nothing, literally nothing like cruiser. It felt more like a naked bike and it was awesome!
I saw this bike, but went with the Rebel 1100T.
As much as I was impressed with this bike, I really an glad I went with the Vulcan S. All of my bigger on-road bikes have been middleweight motorcycles; 600 cc and upwards displacement.
You are right about the windscreen. Most of my commute last year was at slower speeds but at a larger distance from the job, I have to be on high speed roads to get there in the morning starting this season. 60+ almost all of the way. I added a Puig Naked New Generation touring (higher) windscreen. It made a big difference in comfort at high speed cruising.
I have a few different tank bags and a backpack. I prefer using the tank bag most of the time. Like most cruisers, there's a nice flat surface for the magnets to stick to. I don't use the collar ring connector type.
Thanks for your outlook. That's why I subscribed.
@BobTaylorCruising i had an option between the vulcan s and rebel and I went with the vulcan without question. I actually really enjoyed the eco fit that they provide. The bike i got was used but with all the extra bells and whistles like detachable windscreen was really what sold it for me. Been only riding for 6 months but I got used to riding her quick. I know I'm going to keep my vulcan for a lot longer before my next bike because of how much more versatile it is, and compatible with my lifestyle.
Yeah, the Vulcan S wins over the Eliminator for a number of reasons. Biggest one is comfort with legs forward. 2nd is more power for dodging idiots in their 4wheelers. (retired semi driver)
I'm biased but I love my Honda Rebel 500. I got a limited edition color that only came on the 2017's so its a lot more unique than the others on the market. I'm 5'0" with a 28" inseam so the seat on the Rebel made it an easy choice. I actually put a windscreen on the Rebel but took it off just a few months later because I didn't like how the wind deflected.
I'm a beginner to the streets but I've been riding for a few years. The Rebel 500 is the perfect size to get up and go, or cruise the freeway, though sometimes I wish it had just a *touch* more power.
Great video, Doodle!
My gf loves the bike, still pretty new to ridding, but she can drive her way around the bike, she she's like 5'0 '1ish haha still working to develop her core and leg strenght really good for ridding and helps to control the bike a lot! Love the vid!
Give the Vulcan 650 S a go. It’s worth it.
Love this. I was a big Kawasaki fan back in the day and at one time owned a KZ-1000P police. A LOT has changed with them since those days and this looks like a good model to knock of the Rebel.
I had a Honda Rebel 500 for three years and I really liked it. Great bike and easy to ride. However, the seat height was a bit too low for me (I'm 1.81m) and I also discovered that going off-road can be a lot of fun, so I changed it for one of the last old model Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 which was still for sale. I'm super happy with the Royal Enfield. Once I sat on a Kawasaki Eliminator and it felt very similar to the Rebel. It felt like it had a slightly higher seat height as the Rebel but not very much.
The Rebel 500 absolutely rips. That 500cc engine is truly amazing. 50 HP. However the Kawasaki is also a cool bike. You really can't go wrong with either bike.
I've sat on both bikes and with a 32" inseam, I feel very cramped on the Rebel. The Kawi feels better, to the point that I could probably do short trips on it (200mi). Currently I ride a Burgman 200 for errands around town, while getting 70mpg/80mph. Nice video.
So...this is part of the reason I keep going back to wanting an Yamaha Xmax, lol. It has the windscreen, it has the tech, it has tons of storage and it's just powerful enough to ride almost anywhere. I debated getting a Rebel about a million times but I always come back to practicality + fun. 😂
Wind buffeting is generated down low as air flows through the forks. The windshield may help with this on some motorcycles, but not all. What you are looking for is clean air. I have been riding for 50 years and have never ridden a motorcycle with a windshield. I currently ride a Moto Guzzi
BMW R18, and a Honda Super Cub. I experience zero wind buffeting on my Moto Guzzi and Super Cub and only slight buffeting on my R18. I am 5'9" with a 32-inch inseam. You have to look at these factors to determine if you will experience wind buffeting. It's not a one size fits all.
That orange / black color scheme looks straight out of FICSIT Corp.
I have a 2006 zx10 and a 2018 africa twin, I bought an eliminator last year and it's my favorite bike
Well done comparison and review. I am not in the market but this is a great looking bike. The more I ride the more I appreciate bikes in the 600cc +/- 50cc range.
For a few extra bucks, $1,000, the 650 Vulcan S is much more bike but still very nimble and easy to ride. I love mine.
I remember my 1st bikes.... minibike, Suzuki moped w/leg fairing, Sears 106 then a Honda 450 CL scrambler, none had a gas gauge but they did have a speedo and a high beam indicator,, man those were the days!!!! LOL Thanks Doodle!!!!
I went with the 24' Eliminator. No regrets
My first bike was a Suzuki Boulevard S-50, which was the S-40's older brother. It was realistically the same as the older Intruder 800, just rebadged with the Boulevard name when Suzuki changed their naming scheme. 800cc's as opposed to the S-40's 650, and a V-Twin instead of the single cylinder. It was still a very good introductory bike that wasn't going to get me into any trouble, and it lasted longer than the S-40 would have lasted for me.
I still regret trading it in to some extent, even though it was traded in against a Honda 919 which has been an excellent bike for me.
Your first was my first. The S40 was a great first bike!
The bike I wanted and got as my first bike in june was a night train. 2000 night train with 3800 miles on it. love that bike. it now has almost 6k miles
Nice!
Wait, wait, your Honda Rebel.... Didn't you forget to check the oil🙂 Yeah, been watching THAT long!!!
Love hearing your outlook and informative opinions! 👍👍
I’m glad that the big names have started to realise they gave an entire segment (A2) to the Royal Enfield for free. This one clearly goes against the Shotgun 650, but for £1500 cheaper. Although, digital instruments on a bike like this, is heresy in my eyes. (:
I would the Kawa over the Rebel any day. I ended up with a Triumph Speed 400, and I love it, even though I had some issues at first.
My first bike was a Honda Rebel 300. Terrible choice. I still have it but the lack of power is scary at times. I quickly upgraded to a Harley Road Glide, then went back to a Low Rider S. Which is the sweet spot for me.
I'm a newer rider (about 3.5 years into it) and I ended up getting an Indian Scout as my first bike. I was very pleased with that option but the Honda probably would have been Door # 2.
I mostly ride HD (still), but have had at least three Kawas (still have a ZG14) so I'm pleased that Kawasaki is recognized here... am getting uncomfortably close to 80, so this might be a good commuter bike for me... hmmmm...
Great video thank you very well done.
Very nice video good advice for new riders thanks again for sharing your knowledge
4:34 Honda Trail 125 is highway legal, although most people wouldn't recommend it.
Doodle! I hope you try and review the Motto Guzzi V7 Stone! It is such a fun bike!
If you are ever in the Toronto area Studio Cycle (Toronto's Guzzi dealer) will let you take one for a test ride!
I really like the profile of the Eliminator. I love the Rebel for what it is, but the high backbone of the new models just never did it for me.
It looks like a fun little stomp around bike.
I had a 1983 Honda Magna V30 but wanted the Eliminator after I saw it.
It's just a ninja 400 cruiser.
The little ninja dominates in every segment.
I have one
I put saddle bags, windshield, engine guard, and luggage rack on mine
Every bike but a proper cruiser is a naked bike when you are over 6 foot tall. If the wind screen is not taller than you, and you are not at full tuck... ITS HECKIN WIMBDY!
Hi Doodle! Anyone buying a new bike that has LCD display, cover and/or store it out of the sun, so the UV rays don't eventually ruin the LCD.
Thanks for the tip!
@@deormanrobey892 I don't actually have a garage. The cover actually serves 2 prposes: Security and keeping the bike out of the weather. I use the cover with a Kryptonite rotor lock. When I go places, the lock goes with me. The cover also keeps strangers from throwing a leg over for grins.
Wait, one foot down is considered a more "advanced technique" in the US?
I feel like one foot down comes really naturally when getting on a motorcycle.
No lol, she discovered it and it changed her confidence to ride bigger bikes and have more confidence, but pretty every kid who ever started on a dirt bike and then moved to street know it instinctively, she’s trying to spread the word to new riders who are on the edge and current riders who didn’t learn that way. If you have a large platform then teach. But no most people do it instinctively here as well.
yeah, not sure what that is about... its all I ever heard, and was taught in my MSF course here in the US
Not advanced just not taught in the MSF entry level course when I took it in 2016. Both feet down flat was what they taught then
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle ah okay, I misunderstood I guess. Weird that they taught you that way.
If I remember correctly II was taught to have the bike in first gear for emergencies, left foot on the ground and right foot on the rear break to keep my breaklight on for visibility and to be able to take of smoothly. (Netherlands)
I would really like to see your sport biker's take on other cruisers, especially metric cruisers (the Vulcan S, the Bolt, the Boulevard, etc.), if you ever feel so inclined.
I’m a sport biker?
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle I thought you were? Are you not?
7:38 for a nudle-doodle 😂
No wind screen is a deal breaker. Without it, at the end of the day, you feel like the bike rode you. You want the windscreen to devert the wind at least just above your helmet.
I guess I'm just wierd. I don't like windscreens on bikes haha. Took the one off my old Harley cause it caused a lot of wind buffeting around my helmet. I'm the only one in my riding group to take my naked bike on multi-day trips to the mountains
Great review!
Still undecided on which to get 😁
😜 you know I was undecided when I got my first bike… just ended up getting whatever I found the best deal on. No regrets!
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle thanks!
Nice video Doodle...
I choose the Rebel...hands down!
I remember my first motorcycle. That was a long time ago before dirt was invented. LOL
It had a speedometer and an odometer and that was it . if I ran out of gas that was on me.
Nice!! lol
Hi Doodle, what is the seat cushion you use on your Tiger? Not on your list of required long distance riding gear.
Can’t find the original online anymore but this one Amazon looks just like it www.amazon.com/GRAND-PITSTOP-Air-Seat-Cruiser/dp/B0CH3KRZ7D/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1MY68DUOR9J9T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.73Vwpx4WOW66EV-pY9oqZt60-pgz8CRUNzx-GhzOsII-7o2tNd_BN4WkuGwAOD9IXwy-0zfLSvm1XSYnUxobKDHF_vKOu1GgNR1LVyXcwRwqFXGFufzuXF591khyPAWdabnaBNzrS3_sPbveErjq9ekXc3t-NDzqSo-PpJnC2vJsiPcDI53IHD3sNMO0M8Y5SSE_QLp8fl9TitmuS-u2dA.X0sCuto2tqQIIi_V3uJaZVqNk9ozXaX7ju2GdthQrcM&dib_tag=se&keywords=bubble+seat+motorcycle&qid=1729878722&sprefix=bubble+seat+motorcye%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-1
To me, the real beginner cruiser is the Royal Enfield Meteor 350, THAT's trully beginner level
You can legally ride a 125 cc on US highways.
I got my 1st bike this year (age 54).. i didnt like the feel of the rebel 500.. i choose the kawasaki.
The Kawasaki Z500... 😊
Rebel takes it for me i loved mine
I’ll stick we my ‘85 Rebel 250 for now; don’t care for cafe racer styles. If I decide to upgrade it’ll defo be a Triumph Bonnie, my absolute faves (might try to swipe one of hubbys vintage 60s or 70s😈)! Jet 🧡🎸🎶⚡️🤘🦋🏍🦇🦇🦇🎃👻👻👻
As a physician, I simply can't buy a bike named 'Eliminator'. For obvious, bowel-related reasons.
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I bought the '24 SE as my first bike almost three months ago. I'm a new rider, so I don't know what I don't know, but I absolutely love it so far. The Eliminator also has more horsepower than the Rebel and a MUCH more comfortable seat (the Rebel's seat is hard as a rock). I added a Puig windshield, a Shad 50L top case, and mirror extenders (the stock mirrors were my only complaint about the bike). Loving riding it every day. Thanks for the Eliminator shout out!
Love Honda Rebel 1100 excellent bike! Betterdefinitely than 500., 1 problem only the back seat is very small, not for adults. So, I went and bought 2024 Harley Softail then. But it was twice expensive, more heavy, and technology was worse compared to the Honda Rebel. Another problem with Honda they're having Dealership for car but for motorcycles there's no Motorcycle Honda USA. So you need go to third party and they're charging craziest price for everything. Dash of Honda Rebel 1100 the best but dash on Harley 2 inches only and worse ever impossible anything to see even. 😊
Good entry level bikes. I'll bet the Kaw has greater horse power and better power to weight ratio than that Honda. I've test ridden the Honda and It's OK. Not impressed with the sun glare in the speedo. I did just buy a new KLX300 Super moto, my only bike now. Just a good commuter bike. But I'm a big guy. You must always take into consideration the body size and weight. My next bike, perhaps, will be Husqvarna 701 Super Moto during the winter. I am on bike number 57 with all brands owned other than Royal Enfield. I need one of those to complete all the mainline global brands. Good review Doodle. Keep them coming.
Yessss Supermoto!!
@@kennethcooley3445 I doubt the kawasaki is faster than the honda rebel 1100.....kawasaki bikes are usually slower than their counter parts except for the cheater 636cc ZX6R.
Back in the day I rode the Eliminator 900 and absolutely loved it. It floated when you got on it. Cannot get used to the fact that that name is on a beginner bike.
Rebel is superior. specially Honda engines are awesome.
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Have u ridden the Rebel?
Nope otherwise for sure it’d be in here!
Another load of pointless crap !! Sigh
These are the bikes you should purchase and ride. Not those big ones you don't look confident and looking way too big and out of control every time we see you on.
She has rode those big bikes across America multiple times. She can handle them just fine.
You apparently haven't seen all the skillful and confident things she's done on her Triumph Tiger and a Harley Electraglide...
She never looks out of control unless she's doing skill-testing... which I'd be willing to bet you can't do comfortably either.
She probably has more miles backing into parking spots than you do going forward.
Come join me at Lock and Lean, then Pumpkin 😘
"Kawasaki Ninja's cool!
Kawasaki Ninjas rule!"
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