2021 HONDA REBEL DCT REVIEW AND RIDE
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- Опубліковано 22 вер 2021
- 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT ride around town and some highway, I test the stop and go in all 3 modes talk about how the automatic transmission feels to ride. answer the question,
"whos this bike good for?" and "is it just a big scooter?"
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Shout Out to my coworker Nick for letting me rip his brand new bike!
Thanks Bud
This whole video is him just whining about the automatic gears. Lame.
Proudly I just took delivery on my new CMX 1100 DCT and loving it! As an older rider with a new found left side disability, this bike is perfect! My Hayabusa days are behind me, but this bike has some pep in sport mode! Swapped out the seat and shotgun exhaust and now this bike is amazing! Maybe this bike isn’t your cup of tea! 👍
The dct is set up to save fuel so if you want the lower gears and burn more fuel for fun use the paddles for me as a retiree I need my money to buy more toys not make more noise. When it is correctly run in be aware the dct can change quicker in sport mode holding gears longer and will surprise you, do not forget it redlines at 8000 rpm and is built for relaxed cruising not racing R1's off the lights.
What he said. R1 off the lights: Sport Mode, full throttle, challenge accepted.
Good review, thank you. DCT is not for you and I get that but you are really missing the point of a DCT. It’s not selling to the norm. 90% of riders of the DCT version seem to love it. Too each his own I guess
I absolutely agree I absolutely love my 2022 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT and I won’t change it for a clutch one I can’t use my paddle shifter if I don’t like the gear that is on oí
If u don’t like how it shifts. Put it on manual mode.
That why i think its a good option. Even with still having to shift It will be easier to do so if you choose to.
He can still use the paddle shifter even on drive
DCT was designed to use paddles. Auto is just a feature that is enabled through hardware. Ripping those gears in milliseconds is awesome
Fully agree. I ride a DCT. Always with the paddles. Do I miss the clutch. Not at all.
thanks for this review and thanks to the folks that replied. such excellent info given that has made my decision. most important was the clutch om bikes is a safety device and without one incidents can happen plus i live in a tight city and there is always stop and go traffic with plenty of turns on streets with cones blocking the lanes for some strange reason.
if you remember you are riding a DCT and stop worrying about the gear, just feel the bike. It doesn't lug as most other bikes would. You have power regardless. Just traded my Road Glide for one last week and yes, for 30 years of bikes, I would be in a lower gear. But you don't have to be with the DCT. Guess what, just like an automatic car. You never get in a car and say, well if I had a manual, I would be in whatever other lower gear. You just drive it. Same thing. Just drive it and not worry about the gear. If you throttle it, it will downshift 1-2 gears automatically. It is a blast to ride
6:05 You can drop the gear down when you need power, using the paddles. Even when you are in automatic
The shifting is optimized to keep the rpm’s low on purpose, for better fuel economy. Stop worrying about it shifting early and just ride it. No need to be fixated on what gear it’s in, because it does not matter. Do you care about what gear your automatic sedan or truck is in when you drive? Next time put a sticker over the gear indicator and enjoy the ride.
I drive a manual car so I do care about what gear I'm in. but iv learned a lot about this motorcycle since the video ill be doing an update video with the owner and the mods he's done, the motorcycle did not finish its learning mode when I did the video, it rides a lot different now.
I love my DCT, here in asia sometimes with so much taffic on the roads is quite nice. You only need 1 or 2 weeks of daily riding to get used not having a clutch :)
The reality of the Honda Rebel 1100 DCT ***BIG SCOOTER W/FEW GEARS***. For people with Arthritis and disabilities. Right to the point. God bless USA 🇺🇸. Got to keep it real….
@@felexberrios9475 thats not what it's for lol.
Where in Thailand ?
I got used to it on my test ride.
Been really looking at this bike as my first bike. I 100% want a Rebel as i love the looks of it and i know honda makes a good bike. Im want to be a conservative rider as i really just want to cruise around in the summer up here in New England. The DCT is a go to for me as it give me the ability to get in and go as well as shifting easily if i want to. The different modes are great to so i can ease into the 1100 power. Thanks for the review you and me seem like we are different type of riders and that definitely reassured that this model could be awesome for me.
I ride with the owner of this motorcycle he loves it and it works perfect for what he wants. We have our debates on why you NEED a clutch. The DCT has its place and there is nothing wrong with it. Glad you think it will work for you. It is a very fun motorcycle. It likes to be ridden like a sport bike (higher RPM) more then a cruiser in my opinion but good motorcycle either way.
Why they dont put behind break on the left like bikes.
Riding DCT is a total paradigm shift from standard gear shifting on a motorcycle. Enjoy the ride and let the bike do it’s thing.
Helpful, you can always turn technology off, but if your turning it off maybe the non dct is best for you. This review tells me about the things I need to consider. Thanks.
25 minutes to tell us you don't like the way it shifts amazing
Got the 2023 1100T. It almost seems like you’re in rain mode. Even in automatic mode I still use the paddles.
I went through all the different modes but in standard mode I feel it’s too conservative. But you can put it in learning mode and it will change shift points based on your riding style. That definitely helps. I had the most fun in sport mode with the trigger shifters. I liked the bike. It’s fun, just not for me, I enjoy a manual. But it has its market. If I were older or even had some wrist or hard problems this would be a great option. Very fun bike.
100 mph! Now thats funny. I wish my 2023 DCT 1100T would be even near half of that.
I'm about to get my DCT tomorrow!! This will be my first bike ever. I need it for commuting on the freeway and in dwtn Los Angeles. I can see if you've been riding for a long time and would want a manual.
For new riders it is nice. Just be sure to practice low speed maneuvers. It’s harder to do with a DCT because no friction zone and clutch control. Its all break and throttle, that can be dangerous, but with practice you’ll be fine.
@@wadeonwheels I didn't think about that. I used a manual during my safety course and it was easy with slow riding. I wonder if using the shift pads would help. And yes, lots of practice. Thanks for the tip!
@@wadeonwheels Damn you were not kidding!!! I was going to a course to practice. I crashed at a low speed on the way. I was making a turn in my neighborhood took it a little fast, and went to put on the break and I had my hand too far up that I hit the throttle and brake at the same time. I completely forgot about my brake pedal and crashed into a curb and into the grass. And of course, I don't have crash bars yet. I got bruises, sprained my little finger, and twisted my lower back, but my helmet worked great and so did my leather jacket. I also broke my brake lever in half and my neighbor who's been riding bikes for almost 2 decades bent my foot brake back into place. He rode and said it feels great. He was really surprised this is my first bike because he said it's a lot of bike and then called it a crotch rocket...lol I had it in standard too!!
@@rustyscrib6071 oh man sorry to hear that! Glad your ok.
So the guy who owns the bike I rode in this video I ride with often and there was been a time or two where he accidentally accelerates, luckily it’s always been on a straight rode. One time we pulled up to a light and I rev’d my engine and he thought he could and launched forward almost into the intersection. Because he didn’t switch it to neutral.
Personally I understand the want for a automatic motorcycle but when it comes to how you ride and what riding is, I don’t feel they are safe. Definitely with somthing that was power and was made to rip. The the rebel 1100 is. I mean its a fast and powerful bike.
In certain circumstances sure like on a Honda Goldwing or something that is a long cruiser or maybe a small bike and scooters I get when it comes to a motorcycle that actually has power you need that clutch to control that power. Just my personal opinion.
I’m glad your ok !
@@wadeonwheels knowing what I've experienced i completely agree with you. This bike has so much power. The throttle is so twitchy, you barely move and its going fast than you intend. I would have been using the clutch on that small turn and worse case it would've stalled. I'm bummed...I spent 13500 on this and now I want a manual...I will.say, I was good on open streets, but turns on small tight roads is going to take awhile. I just hope I never do that at an intersection. I wish I could tighten the throttle.
Thanks for telling me about your buddy. I was thinking this might just be me having this issue. Glad he didn't go into the intersection and he's okay.
I’ve had my eyes on the Honda Rebel DCT 1100 for a minute now. But I am a little skeptical about the ergonomics. I am 6 ft 1 and I feel like it will be a little small for me. I currently own a 1977 Honda CB750A (automatic) and it is a blast but getting parts for a vintage bike is a challenge. Maybe the Honda Goldwing may be more of a fit for me. I do want a touring motorcycle so I’ll keep searching.
I’m 6’1 as well and though yes I am a little long for that bike it’s not a dealbreaker you could comfortably ride that bike at that size it’s just your knees go higher up on the tank. I would go sit on one if you can and get a feel for yourself everybody’s a little bit different but it’s a great bike
I will probably be a little small, i am 5'10" and still feels slightly small
I don't feel safe handling the clutch on a bike so DCT is perfect for me.I'm 65 years old it's my first bike,I'm 6 ft 240.I am responsible enough to handle the setup for speed until I get comfortable. It would be unsafe for me to use clutch on bike and learn.
First time rider I think I'm gonna buy one i found one used with 1200 miles on it for 8200 bucks
its a great bike, but be sure to put it in neutral before reving it up at a stop light or parking lot, my buddy launched it into to curb by giving it a vroom vroom but it was still in gear lmfao, no damage was done, well only to his ego
I want buy one in Thailand, I love it,
my Bike now want go,
in City I need so much the Clutch with this stop and go,
the Rebel I can give my Women to drive with Automatic and Rain Mode to Learning, Perfect for Beginner
Wanna shift? Get manual..any more question?:))
I have saved my life so many times with a clutch
😅😅how ? Airbag clutch?😅
You can still manually shift this bike to be as aggressive as you wish in sport mode.
Oh yeah In sport mode with the trigger shifter is an absolute blast. I was having a lot of fun with it.
“I’m in Mexico” - drives past at house with an American Flag flag flying 🇺🇸 hahaha 9:15
The reality of the Honda Rebel 1100 DCT ***BIG SCOOTER W/FEW GEARS***. For people with Arthritis and disabilities. Right to the point. God bless USA 🇺🇸
100% every motorcycle has its purpose.
As you are 6'1", and I'm 6'2", I'm afraid it's going to be too small for me and I really like everything about the bike (the DCT especially)
Would this be your first motorcycle?
It is on the smaller side but has plenty of power just the ergo is a bit tight. Check out the GoldWing DCT or the African twin has a DCT model, also Iv ridden the NC750X DCT
@@wadeonwheels yes, this would be a first bike! the Goldwing is just too big, and the Africa Twin - I'm not really sold on the styling... I'll just have to go and try it out, but there aren't any in my area currently
You can set it up to your way of riding
To a certain point yes. But there is only so much adjustment in the computer when it comes to shift points. When it’s all said and done the computer is still in control of the bike.
You can put the bike in 100% manual mode with a push of a button.
The DCT model is not for you.
Nope definitely the conclusion Iv come to as well. But that doesn’t mean it’s not good for others. I tried to put myself in a position where this bike would excel, and it definitely has those areas. Trigger shifting is a lot of fun tho.
@@wadeonwheels Totally agreed, I'm an old school driver and now I own a DCT and have to say that I love it, like you said if you live in the city (which I do NYC) its the perfect bike to just cruse and enjoy the ride.
Well , what will you do when all transportation has to be total electric
That will never happen. Our ignorance in battery technology amazes me. You will never be able to go touring or cross the country on a motorcycle or any vehicle again. That’s just not a viable option. Untill we have batteries that can have a range even close to a combustion engine. Then the entire idea is just a utopian dream.
In my life time , I have seen lots of things , that I and many others though would never happen become reality.
Tim Degeare yeah to that point I totally understand what you mean. But I just mean with what we have now it’s just more of a political dream then feasible as far as batteries go. The other down side to eclectic vehicles is the weight. For short range transport sure electric makes sense but in practical applications has to many drawbacks as of the technology available. In 10-20 years that could change. But the culture around combustion engines I believe is to big for it to ever go away. Electric vehicles may end up having a place in our society but I don’t ever believe combustion engines won’t be around.
Mine says Honda on the tank and 1100 on the side panel. Are sure you are riding a true rebel / lol You are the Rebel to ride it lol
How told are you?
6’1
try sport mode my man
its like the internal combustion engine, eventually it will go away
Cheese with that Wine ?
I mean I guess, you must have missed the part where I had a lot of fun in sport mode and manual shifting. It’s a blast of a bike. I would recommend it for some people but still doesn’t take the place of a true manual.
All reviews never mention the motorcycle heating in heavy traffic…..that why u don’t see people riding sports bike in Newyork or major city with stop and go traffic…the bikes would burn itself up….. feel bad for those who buy big engines to look cool in their commutes just to realize they can’t ride in the city, summer and heavy traffic area day in day out….That said here is the question;: does this bike heat up in stop and go city ride in the heat of south east Asia…. Meaning 2 hours heavy traffic 365 days a year and 50km/h average speed…. Just want look bad ass among the 125cc scooteers in Asia but not fan of the engine heat…anyone?
It is liquid cooled so the heat gets mitigated some what. But every motorcycle is going to give off some type of heat. Now for your situation 1100cc might be to much. They have the 500cc version that might be better on heat and ease of use. If you don’t go very fast in your daily riding the 1100 would be way to much to handle in stop and go. That’s my opinion anyway, no reason to have all that power if you can’t use it.
Well it’s obvious that you don’t like the shifting.
Yeah but I did learn that it has a learning mode where it will learn your style of riding and change the shift point, it wasn’t my bike so I didn’t want to mess with the setting but I have ridden it after it did it learning mode for my buddy and it was much much better then it was in this video. Iv been meaning to make another video talking to the owner and what it like living with the DCT and doing another less biased video because yes obviously I don’t like the DCT it hurts my soul to not shit a motorcycle.
6:10 just to let you know you can paddle shift with your left hand up or down even on Drive
The good (engine/DCT), the bad (chain drive), and the ugly (all blackout looks).
i never understood automatic on cars or motorcycles, unless you are phisically impared. why would i not shift when I want to?
That's because you've never been in a situation that makes you feel "gosh, I wish I'm driving an automatic." That being said welcome to my home country, India.. a 2 wheeler heavy country where at any given street you will see close to 50-60 motorcycles jammed in traffic. We prefer automatics/dct to survive this madness.
I wish they do electric rebel........
I don’t know how I feel about electric motorcycles yet but I do see them becoming more prevalent in the years to come. Pros and cons on both sides but I can see them having their place in the world. Honda I could see doing it on the soonish side.
@@wadeonwheels I like the idea of electric bikes BUT nowadays where every driver is playing with their phones instead of looking on the road a completely silent motorcycle is really dangerous in my opinion so those who say loud pipes save lives might be right because with loud bike drivers are aware that a motorcycle is around somewhere but silent bike is scary af.
Smolex I understand the reasoning behind that but you also have to think nowadays cars are so insulated and with a radio on or headphones in they really don’t hear you anyways even with loud pipes.
@@wadeonwheels I think they still hear a HD with V&H don't they?😂
Smolex lmfao true true or an R1 with open headers 🤣
Who cares what gear it's in, it moves when you get on it........wha wha
Just put the bike in manual mode. Duh! lol it is on the right side.
why do you keep complaining about the gear your in? Do you even care what gear your car is while your driving?
I drive a manual car so yes
A complaint not a review.....
It’s an automatic motorcycle there’s a lot to complain about 🤷🏼♂️
Don't really get the point of this review. You've had the bike for a few days and you clearly don't like it. So why do s review thats basically you complaining the entire time?
It’s a review from my opinion. That’s literally why I have a channel because I have my own opinion. Not all reviews are going to be positive. And my issues weren’t with the bike my issues were with the automatic transmission and shifting way too often the problem is the bike doesn’t know the situation so sometimes it shifts in a dangerous situation. You are more than welcome to make your own review and tell everybody what you think but thanks for the view.
25 minutes and 55 seconds of completely missing the point.
hey at least i hit the point for 1 second
Just a large cc scooter, real motorcycles have a clutch, and the ergonomics suck for tall people.
pretty fun scooter tho
At one time some one like you said the same thing about cars. I bet you drive a automatic car times are changing my brotha 🤔
theres something wrong with you
Many things actually. I’m human