2022 Honda Rebel 500 & 1100 ridden back to back

I recently had the chance to ride the Honda Rebel 500 and 1100 back to back at the Wheels & Waves Festival. It's a motorcycle event held each year in the south of France and I've been wanting to visit for years. I was recently had the opportunity to go down and look around, as well as ride the CMX Rebel 500 and CMX Rebel 1100. Who could turn that offer down? So I jumped on a plane to Biarritz and this is what happened!
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - What is Wheels & Waves?
04:14 - Rebel 500 Ride
05:20 - Rebel 1100 DCT Ride
07:23 - Wrap up

[@tomek.karpinski]

Great video and great review of motorcycles! I was test riding 500 since they didn't have 1100 DCT at dealership here in US and... I ordered 1100 DCT at the end of last year. It's a dream bike a bit heavier than 500 but you described it perfectly. After 30 years of not riding I am back on the road with my Rebel 1100 DCT and it feels damn good! Thanks again for a beautiful, interesting and informative film.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Tomec, enjoy the bike!

[@B0M0A0K]

I just took ownership of my CMX500 earlier this month, partly based on your earlier review. I am not a new rider, but wanted to downsize and try something a bit more enjoyable to ride. Finding them new in the UK is like finding hens teeth and I ended up getting mine in North Yorkshire and riding it home to Scotland. Not being a big fan of naked bikes I fitted a screen before leaving the dealership. It's a fun bike and I really enjoy riding it. Much more than I did my previous bike (BMW). Very interested in the Wheels and Waves meet-up you discussed here. Great review and I absolutely love the ease with which you can mod the 500 and 1100 Rebels. I will be getting the colour changed on mine soon. One reason I did not go for an 1100 was, as well as it being damned difficult to find, the fuel consumption - which can 't hold a candle to the consumption on the 500.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks for sharing! enjoy the bike

[@garypatterson2233]

You lucky lucky man T the wee channel has came a long way.
Good for you.

[@mancavemoto]

I was a lucky boy for sure! Cheers Gary

[@joel.rundle]

Getting the 500 in the next month, can’t wait!

[@mancavemoto]

Enjoy!

[@LloydGrace1]

Another great video Tony. Looks amazing there! I’ve actually not heard of this event

[@mancavemoto]

You should check it out next year Lloyd, it'd be a noce ride over for you

[@LloydGrace1]

@@mancavemoto Definitely

[@BN1960]

Cool video, enjoyed that

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks 👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Looked awesome event 👌 can’t wait to head off into Europe in 2 weeks 😁

[@mancavemoto]

Have fun!

[@ianmorgan7198]

Great review of the Wheels & Waves show, I saw your ABR Festival review and enjoyed that too , you should do more event/show reviews as they make interesting viewing, on the Honda Rebel side, my vote for best custom Rebel would have to go to Guy Willison's 5 Four Flat Tracker.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Ian, I do hope to do a few more of these types of videos as well as a few more motovlogs

[@hudsonrilke]

Great that you got a trip away

[@mancavemoto]

It was!

[@waltswild]

Beautiful. I'm torn on which model to get. I'm 5'6 riding a V star 250 currently.

[@wave6413]

well that was bit of a treat...thanks
Also I have the CB500x really nice bike but hard to get back on after the CMx1100.

[@mancavemoto]

No problem, and yes I can see why

[@Mew-qn3xm]

Brilliant video as per!! Didn’t realise how involved wheels and waves was!! What jacket are you wearing? 🤙

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers, the jacket is the Halvarssons Naren

[@emresutmen273]

hi i am wondering how much would it cost to get something like rebel 500 motoveiga ??

[@JensAddictions]

Looks like a wonderful part of the world to ride, Tony. If you fancy a riding companion next time you go........... nudge, nudge, wink, wink 😉

[@mancavemoto]

Ha, i'll let you know....

[@cliveevans5755]

Tough gig but somebody’s got to do it I guess 😉

[@mancavemoto]

yep ;)

[@manosmanos4663]

I bought the 500 brand new last year . I regret it. Now I will buy the 1100 manual Great great bike.The riding position is excellent for my style.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks for sharing

[@herno1]

Thinking about getting the 500, do you recommend it or should I save a bit more and go for the 1100?

[@mancavemoto]

They are both great bikes, really depends on what your needs are and how much you want to spend. I'd choose the 1100, but thats because I'd like it with the DCT

[@georgiaguardian4696]

Both are super handsome bikes! I am having a hard time to pick between 500 and 1100. My height is 5’6” and 148lbs.

[@mancavemoto]

They are indeed, I prefer the 1100 to ride, but then i'm a taller and much heavier! lol

[@user-fi6yk4si3y]

I was beginning to get worried it was only a wheels and waves video.

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Oh wow, how cool. Here in Au I dont know any surfers into road bikes or bikers into surf.
Not saying there aren't any but definitely not enough to make a festival around the theme.

[@mancavemoto]

Maybe theres a seed there?!.....

[@jabiqq]

No 500s or 1100s available to demo at local dealers. Possible just to order for delivery in February (7 months away). They need to fix the logistics first..

[@mancavemoto]

wow! where are you based?

[@jabiqq]

@@mancavemoto Birmingham UK

[@Sharkinfocus]

Does rebel 1100 engine make high vibration?

[@mancavemoto]

No not at all

[@MrAlaage]

Thanks

[@alekmarin7840]

Can u review hunter 350 ,ta

[@mancavemoto]

If I can get hold of one, yes

[@chrishisey5945]

What jeans are those

[@mancavemoto]

Rokker Rolkertech tapered jeans

[@user-ce7bo8fs4m]

صراحة شكله جداً جميل

[@mancavemoto]

شكرا لمشاهدتك

[@georgegeorgiev2610]

The voice over seems computer modified...agree?

[@mancavemoto]

Eh? That’s just me talking over the footage via a microphone…..

[@laryangel4082]

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