The 1100 is a big leap up from the 500 not only in engine size but in features. Rider modes, cruise control, instrumentation, rider comfort and more. You'll still need to change out the seat for something more comfortable. As far as suspension, you will most likely need to adjust the rear suspension but it is a simple adjustment. Compare this bike to the Indian Scout, Scout 60, 883, 1200 Sportster etc and the Rebel comes out on top for power, speed up to 100 mph and comfort.
1100 no question. Note the suspension is easily adjusted from 0 to 20 clicks on each side and comes out of the box set at 3. Most complaints did not adjust it for weight. Example - 205 set at 8 clicks versus the shipped 3 clicks.
I went from a 2018 500 to the 2022 1100. The 1100 felt like a HUGE improvement overall in SO MANY areas! Some of the complaints I had with the 2018 500 sounds like they addressed in the 2022 models. I HATED the 500's seat and found the stock 1100 was MUCH more comfortable! (though I do understand why many aren't a fan of it still). Sitting position while riding was better for me on the 1100 too (my father oddly preferred the 500's seating position more). I fell in LOVE with the 1100 after that test ride and traded my 500 in immediately after! I was even able to keep up with my father's Ninja 1000! I thought I wouldn't care for the riding modes that much initially but I use them every time I ride! It's not a perfect bike but definitely one of my favorites I ever rode and loving it!
I've had my honda rebel for 1 year and felt like it was time for something more powerful.I had an amazing time with this bike that teached me how to ride.I own a Harley Davidson 883XL 2004 since 2 weeks and the difference is beyond words
1100 is great. I'd recommend it and just keep it in Rain mode till you're comfortable. Rain mode dials down power a lot and cranks up traction control. Suspension does leave a lot to be desired but is definitely a step up compared to the 300/500. If you can snag one, do so. The 500 will leave you wanting more again once you've grown comfortable. The 1100 has stayed in my garage longer than my first two bikes (Rebel 300 and CB650R) and I still get excited jumping on it. Plus the 1100 community has been the most open and friendly community I've been apart of bike wise.
Bought the 1100 as my first street bike. Lots of experience on dirt bikes so it was very easy to get used to it. Acceleration is very fast for a cruiser so you can keep up with your buddies on sport bikes and casually slip into the cruiser group for long trips. A new seat is essential and should be standard when purchasing the 1100, the stock one is actually painful after 30 minutes.
Loving the slipper clutch on my new Rebel 300. Never had one in all my years of riding, and my...I had no idea what I was missing. Smooth as butter, indeed!
With the ONLY exception I have found on YT and blogs, (Her Two Wheels, bright and experienced), all the other clowns refused, forgot, or were too stupid to adjust the suspension for their weight and riding preference. Preload adjustments are NOT difficult. With enough strength or a lever, a 3 year old can do it. Almost every one who complained about the suspension also admitted to being too dense to adjust it. Knowing this now, you need to take these people with a big grain of salt. See if you can do a test drive...change the suspension to the lighter side (as you appear smaller than the average male vlogger ;-)....let us know how it goes! Love this video! GOOD JOB!
I love my 1100. Downsides: Wider in certain dimensions, which may matter to smaller riders. Accessories are a bit more limited, for now, and it's confusing whether something is compatible from the 300/500 because not everything is. 1100 is very hard to come by, so good luck getting a test ride before you buy it. If you want more power, *definitely* go for the 1100. It's fantastic. The different ride modes make it easy to get used to in Standard or make use of all that power in Sport mode. I leave it in Standard most of the time just because it's soooooo relaxing. It *can* go fast, but you don't feel like you *need* to go fast. I always felt like I wasn't doing my FJ-09 justice when I rode it slow.
@@JorgeRodriguez-vv9mj This is a common, but irrelevant question, IMHO. New riders are prone get bored of *any* bike you buy as your first bike. Who you are and what you want out of motorcycling evolves in the first 6 months. Therefore, your first bike should be something that a) won't break your wallet and b) won't break your heart if you damage it. Do not get your dream bike as your first bike. You'll have time for that later.
@@JorgeRodriguez-vv9mj I've been riding for 2 years and feel like it's time to get something more powerful. I wasn't bored with the 500, it's still a great bike and it handles like a total champ :) If the 1100 has existed in 2020 I would have probably gotten that one.
CC, nicely handled expressing all 3 different Rebel models. You know how to guide ladies in the right choice for a first bike, or, their next step up in cycle choice!👍😎😁❤️ Doig
I got 8,000 miles on my Rebel 1100cc DCT and love it. Great in the manual custom programmed sport mode. It's an excellent way to ride here on the Jersey shore, with some flamenco guitar music in my helmet.
My opinion is that the deciding factor between a 300 or 500 is, 1. You weigh 2. Where you going to ride, highway or street. 3. Budget The 300cc is perfect if you are less than a 200 pound person, drive mostly city, are on a tight budget. The 500cc are for those bigger folks who will do freeway commute and and save or spend $2k extra. As for the 1100, that's toy territory, period for experience riders, or newbs if you start on rain mode and move up, heavy folks and if you have a well financial status. Now, can you commute? Ocourse, but is like having a loaded turbo honda accord vs a base civic if you compare a 1100 to a 500 or 300. All will take you back and forth, but are you willing to pay for the "fun factor" or you just want a simple form of transportation.
cool video. i have a used 2019 Rebel with the orange tank (500) i love mine, bought it at 66 yrs old. wanted a Fury, but my credit wouldn't allow that. you should look at the shadow 750. depending how fast, what you can carry, the mods you can add, comfort, and i guess it looks like a harley. like i said my 500 is light weight, fast, cool looking bike. i have had it up to 90 mph, which is fast enough for me. good luck on your up grade. the 1100 is super cool, just a lot of power for someone as old as me, more power more tempting to go faster.
Great video lots of info. what I would ask the upgradee, what do you intend to do? lots of freeway driving? long distance cruising? if not then the 500 Rebel might be the answer as opposed to 300 or 1100 cc Rebel. the 1100 non Dct is a good bike for distances, the 300 is great in town short highway commutes but it seems the 500 has the in-between oomph to get you there and back with minimal effort. whatever you decide, you can't go wrong with a 500 or 1100cc upgrade! 😎🏍
Hey CC, thanks for helping the ladies to find the cycle choice of beginners. I think it's a fine choice to start with in their riding careers. Great job with being a role model that all ladies can look for the example to follow. 👍🏍️🦅❤️😎 Doug
Rode on for ten days in Ireland May 2022. Never ride one again. Underpowered for hills and switchbacks. Seat hard as a rock. Suspension hard as a rock. Foot pegs to high for long distance riding. Give me my cruiser any day
I would recommend you just go past the 500 and get the Rebel 1100, I have a 2021 rebel 1100 Manual since i enjoy manual more than the automatic DCT. Also put a Vance and Hines Pipe on the rebel 1100 as well if you get it, for the vance and hines makes the rebel 1100 sound absolutely incredible. You get the tach, extra horsepower with the Rebel 1100. And to be honest just for this one option alone it is worth buying the rebel 1100 , The CRUISE CONTROL. you can't even get a cruise control on an Indian Scout. or any other bike unless you shell out about 15k for a bike. The stock suspension on the 1100 rebel is just fine i have never had any problems with it. be safe, Paul
Okay, so it's not just me! The 500 has an MSRP of $6400, and the 1100 is $9300. When I saw that price tag, my first thought was "well, the 1100 is a no-brainer!"
Personally If you had the 300 and then go to the 500 you will get bored of that fast I think, a waste of money to say the least it’s not much of an upgrade at all, then the fact that it looks basically identical to the 300 I just don’t understand why anyone would consider that an “upgrade” but to each their own. I’m just sharing my opinion.
I don't think you would have a problem upgrading to the 1100 Rebel after 2 years of riding. I do like the green 500 though. Do you have your heart set on a new Honda rebel? There's so many good deals out there when it comes to used bikes.
There has to be a Rebel owners group near you. Go to a meet and see one in person? I am betting they'd even let you try it out. What is the difference in cost in your area between the 500 and 1100?
Thanks for this! I've been considering this bike and the Indian Bobber Sixty and I was curious if I should drive 2hrs to check this out a local slightly older model! Now I know it isn't that different so I can judge the local 2019 and see if I like it enough to do the 2hr drive :)
Depends on what you do with a motorcycle. I think you will quickly out grow the 500 if you want to do any distance on the highway. It will be more expensive to step up multiple times , but might be more in your comfort zone. Personally the rebel 1100 is the single most uncomfortable motorcycle I’ve ever sat on. 500 small - 1100 weirdly absurdly uncomfortable.
I wish they would've tucked the radiator between the fame rails in the front and didn't make it so obvious (and hidious) And they could've cleaned up the engine and didn't make it so cluttered. Other than that it's a nice ride!
bikes for people with little legs - and there should be million more styles of bikes to chose from with little legs but there's not just cruisers and scooters
I'm sort of at a loss , I haven't ridden in 20 years . I'm getting longer in the tooth be 62 in a few month's Wife screams bad words every time she catches me eyeballin bikes. I like the prices of these bikes As an older fart 300 or man up and go 500 ??? She wants me on a Moped , but that's like for q-tips really old farts . And the 300 is only a few dollars more than a fricken moped. Advice anyone ???
The 1100 is a big leap up from the 500 not only in engine size but in features. Rider modes, cruise control, instrumentation, rider comfort and more. You'll still need to change out the seat for something more comfortable. As far as suspension, you will most likely need to adjust the rear suspension but it is a simple adjustment. Compare this bike to the Indian Scout, Scout 60, 883, 1200 Sportster etc and the Rebel comes out on top for power, speed up to 100 mph and comfort.
1100 no question. Note the suspension is easily adjusted from 0 to 20 clicks on each side and comes out of the box set at 3. Most complaints did not adjust it for weight. Example - 205 set at 8 clicks versus the shipped 3 clicks.
I went from a 2018 500 to the 2022 1100. The 1100 felt like a HUGE improvement overall in SO MANY areas! Some of the complaints I had with the 2018 500 sounds like they addressed in the 2022 models. I HATED the 500's seat and found the stock 1100 was MUCH more comfortable! (though I do understand why many aren't a fan of it still). Sitting position while riding was better for me on the 1100 too (my father oddly preferred the 500's seating position more). I fell in LOVE with the 1100 after that test ride and traded my 500 in immediately after! I was even able to keep up with my father's Ninja 1000! I thought I wouldn't care for the riding modes that much initially but I use them every time I ride! It's not a perfect bike but definitely one of my favorites I ever rode and loving it!
I've had my honda rebel for 1 year and felt like it was time for something more powerful.I had an amazing time with this bike that teached me how to ride.I own a Harley Davidson 883XL 2004 since 2 weeks and the difference is beyond words
😅🤣😂🙃
1100 is great. I'd recommend it and just keep it in Rain mode till you're comfortable. Rain mode dials down power a lot and cranks up traction control. Suspension does leave a lot to be desired but is definitely a step up compared to the 300/500. If you can snag one, do so. The 500 will leave you wanting more again once you've grown comfortable. The 1100 has stayed in my garage longer than my first two bikes (Rebel 300 and CB650R) and I still get excited jumping on it. Plus the 1100 community has been the most open and friendly community I've been apart of bike wise.
Bought the 1100 as my first street bike. Lots of experience on dirt bikes so it was very easy to get used to it. Acceleration is very fast for a cruiser so you can keep up with your buddies on sport bikes and casually slip into the cruiser group for long trips. A new seat is essential and should be standard when purchasing the 1100, the stock one is actually painful after 30 minutes.
Loving the slipper clutch on my new Rebel 300. Never had one in all my years of riding, and my...I had no idea what I was missing. Smooth as butter, indeed!
With the ONLY exception I have found on YT and blogs, (Her Two Wheels, bright and experienced), all the other clowns refused, forgot, or were too stupid to adjust the suspension for their weight and riding preference. Preload adjustments are NOT difficult. With enough strength or a lever, a 3 year old can do it. Almost every one who complained about the suspension also admitted to being too dense to adjust it. Knowing this now, you need to take these people with a big grain of salt. See if you can do a test drive...change the suspension to the lighter side (as you appear smaller than the average male vlogger ;-)....let us know how it goes!
Love this video! GOOD JOB!
I love my 1100. Downsides: Wider in certain dimensions, which may matter to smaller riders. Accessories are a bit more limited, for now, and it's confusing whether something is compatible from the 300/500 because not everything is. 1100 is very hard to come by, so good luck getting a test ride before you buy it.
If you want more power, *definitely* go for the 1100. It's fantastic. The different ride modes make it easy to get used to in Standard or make use of all that power in Sport mode. I leave it in Standard most of the time just because it's soooooo relaxing. It *can* go fast, but you don't feel like you *need* to go fast. I always felt like I wasn't doing my FJ-09 justice when I rode it slow.
I just sold my 500 last week and have put in an order for the 1100. It's the next logical step for me :)
New rider? If so how fast did you get bored of the 500?
@@JorgeRodriguez-vv9mj This is a common, but irrelevant question, IMHO. New riders are prone get bored of *any* bike you buy as your first bike. Who you are and what you want out of motorcycling evolves in the first 6 months.
Therefore, your first bike should be something that a) won't break your wallet and b) won't break your heart if you damage it. Do not get your dream bike as your first bike. You'll have time for that later.
@@rpontonjr I appreciate this comment dawg! 🤙
@@JorgeRodriguez-vv9mj I've been riding for 2 years and feel like it's time to get something more powerful. I wasn't bored with the 500, it's still a great bike and it handles like a total champ :) If the 1100 has existed in 2020 I would have probably gotten that one.
@@rpontonjr perfectly said
CC, nicely handled expressing all 3 different Rebel models. You know how to guide ladies in the right choice for a first bike, or, their next step up in cycle choice!👍😎😁❤️ Doig
I got 8,000 miles on my Rebel 1100cc DCT and love it. Great in the manual custom programmed sport mode. It's an excellent way to ride here on the Jersey shore, with some flamenco guitar music in my helmet.
My opinion is that the deciding factor between a 300 or 500 is,
1. You weigh
2. Where you going to ride, highway or street.
3. Budget
The 300cc is perfect if you are less than a 200 pound person, drive mostly city, are on a tight budget.
The 500cc are for those bigger folks who will do freeway commute and and save or spend $2k extra.
As for the 1100, that's toy territory, period for experience riders, or newbs if you start on rain mode and move up, heavy folks and if you have a well financial status. Now, can you commute? Ocourse, but is like having a loaded turbo honda accord vs a base civic if you compare a 1100 to a 500 or 300. All will take you back and forth, but are you willing to pay for the "fun factor" or you just want a simple form of transportation.
💯 agree!
cool video. i have a used 2019 Rebel with the orange tank (500) i love mine, bought it at 66 yrs old. wanted a Fury, but my credit wouldn't allow that. you should look at the shadow 750. depending how fast, what you can carry, the mods you can add, comfort, and i guess it looks like a harley. like i said my 500 is light weight, fast, cool looking bike. i have had it up to 90 mph, which is fast enough for me. good luck on your up grade. the 1100 is super cool, just a lot of power for someone as old as me, more power more tempting to go faster.
Great video lots of info. what I would ask the upgradee, what do you intend to do? lots of freeway driving? long distance cruising? if not then the 500 Rebel might be the answer as opposed to 300 or 1100 cc Rebel. the 1100 non Dct is a good bike for distances, the 300 is great in town short highway commutes but it seems the 500 has the in-between oomph to get you there and back with minimal effort. whatever you decide, you can't go wrong with a 500 or 1100cc upgrade! 😎🏍
Hey CC, thanks for helping the ladies to find the cycle choice of beginners. I think it's a fine choice to start with in their riding careers. Great job with being a role model that all ladies can look for the example to follow. 👍🏍️🦅❤️😎 Doug
Go for the 1100. You've been riding for a bit, the 1100 will be a better fit (except for the price). 2021 Rebel 500 ABS SE rider here.
Is the seat better than the other models or do you have yo change it for more comfort?
Rode on for ten days in Ireland May 2022. Never ride one again. Underpowered for hills and switchbacks. Seat hard as a rock. Suspension hard as a rock. Foot pegs to high for long distance riding. Give me my cruiser any day
Which model did you have in Ireland, the 500 or 1100?
@@myemail2005 1100
@@myemail2005 my Harley has more torque
I would recommend you just go past the 500 and get the Rebel 1100, I have a 2021 rebel 1100 Manual since i enjoy manual more than the automatic DCT. Also put a Vance and Hines Pipe on the rebel 1100 as well if you get it, for the vance and hines makes the rebel 1100 sound absolutely incredible. You get the tach, extra horsepower with the Rebel 1100. And to be honest just for this one option alone it is worth buying the rebel 1100 , The CRUISE CONTROL. you can't even get a cruise control on an Indian Scout. or any other bike unless you shell out about 15k for a bike. The stock suspension on the 1100 rebel is just fine i have never had any problems with it. be safe, Paul
I like the suspension on my 1100. I have it on 7 clicks and im about 85 kilograms.
i have the 2020 blue rebel and i love it i would have prefered they made a 650cc rebel i feel like the 1100 was not ready yet wen it came out
8.8 GRAND?!?! I got mine 6.4! Bout 7.4 out the door!
Where do you live is that American?
@@CruisersCorner America yes. Msrp here is 6.4 or 6.3 I don't remember exact
Okay, so it's not just me! The 500 has an MSRP of $6400, and the 1100 is $9300. When I saw that price tag, my first thought was "well, the 1100 is a no-brainer!"
Rebel has a good progression from 300, 500, to 1100. Love the different colors available. Good review.
Those army green colours look great with the gold wing logo
I like your bike and its color! A light bike is a flickable bike, that is why i have a 2015 Rebel 250cc @ 329lbs! 😃
Got my self the 1100 it’s pretty nice only thing that I don’t like is the placement on the cruse control hard to hit with your thumb
Great info. Hopefully they don’t sell out before I get to the dealership
Personally If you had the 300 and then go to the 500 you will get bored of that fast I think, a waste of money to say the least it’s not much of an upgrade at all, then the fact that it looks basically identical to the 300 I just don’t understand why anyone would consider that an “upgrade” but to each their own. I’m just sharing my opinion.
I don't think you would have a problem upgrading to the 1100 Rebel after 2 years of riding. I do like the green 500 though. Do you have your heart set on a new Honda rebel? There's so many good deals out there when it comes to used bikes.
The 1100 feels much better when riding, probably due to the different front wheel. And then…the power! No comparison. Have fun!
definitely go for the 1100. if you go from the 300 to the 500, you're going to get bored with it in a year tops, and want to upgrade again.
There has to be a Rebel owners group near you. Go to a meet and see one in person? I am betting they'd even let you try it out. What is the difference in cost in your area between the 500 and 1100?
Thanks for this! I've been considering this bike and the Indian Bobber Sixty and I was curious if I should drive 2hrs to check this out a local slightly older model! Now I know it isn't that different so I can judge the local 2019 and see if I like it enough to do the 2hr drive :)
A good number 1100's are experiencing oil leaks right now
Wow good to know that’s interesting.
Depends on what you do with a motorcycle.
I think you will quickly out grow the 500 if you want to do any distance on the highway.
It will be more expensive to step up multiple times , but might be more in your comfort zone.
Personally the rebel 1100 is the single most uncomfortable motorcycle I’ve ever sat on. 500 small - 1100 weirdly absurdly uncomfortable.
i like the rebels, but being north of 250LB i would need the the 1100
Great review, wanna get one for my daughter-in-law due to the lower seat height....Oh, het is there a gas gage? THX :)
Yes there is a gas gauge! Definitely a great choice for beginners and also fun for seasoned riders.
@@CruisersCorner Hi looking nice on your motorbike
I wish they would've tucked the radiator between the fame rails in the front and didn't make it so obvious (and hidious) And they could've cleaned up the engine and didn't make it so cluttered. Other than that it's a nice ride!
Check out Life of Burch. Does a lot of Rebel 1100 content. You may just be compelled to buy one.
Are these prices in Canadian dollars? Seemed way higher than US :D
You are correct, Canadian bills!
bikes for people with little legs - and there should be million more styles of bikes to chose from with little legs but there's not just cruisers and scooters
Great review!
Bruh all I can do for mow is to watch vids about the rebel. Wonder when I can get one lol even a 500 will do
A 500 would be perfect! 🤩
Funny video 🤣 you earned a subscriber
hi, how tall are you ? plz
5'5"
Stick to the Honda Rebel 500. It is well adequate and the 1100 is not worth the extra money and all those electronic gizmos to go wrong in the future.
Good call! Yah like the electronic throttle. I think the 1100 is a bit overkill. Thanks 🙏.
I will direct up to Rebel 1100😁
go for the 1100
Honestly just go 1100, 500 will bore you very quickly if it's an upgrade from a 300
I have the 300 2020...I would skip and get 1100...if I were you.
Honda rebel 500 SE on their site is under 7,000.00 but the price tag in the video is 8,888.00, any reason for that?
What country are you in?
@@CruisersCorner I’m in the U.S. :)
@@CruisersCorner I just saw your profile says Canada, my bad lol I’m over here saving up and was really surprised at the price hike 😂
@@AffirmoKDBR Yah that would’ve been a brutal price hike!
Too bad,, im jobless indonesian dude,, Rp.198.000.000 for cmx 500 is too much for me :(
What I like not is the 500 and the 1100 have a 98 mph limit,
The 1100 DCT is my Favourite, ,but this Limit, they can make a little more
I'm sort of at a loss , I haven't ridden in 20 years . I'm getting longer in the tooth be 62 in a few month's Wife screams bad words every time she catches me eyeballin bikes. I like the prices of these bikes As an older fart 300 or man up and go 500 ??? She wants me on a Moped , but that's like for q-tips really old farts . And the 300 is only a few dollars more than a fricken moped. Advice anyone ???
Go for the 500! 🤩
Get a Rebel 500 *with ABS*.
follow Richard P. i bought mine at 66, after not having ridden in 40 years. great bike to start over again.
@@rpontonjr Thanks
@@rpontonjr Thank you.
1100 is overkill imo if you have been riding a 300 just fine for 3 years.
This seems to be marketed toward women.
I only ever see women riding them.
But I’d love one.
...beesh
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Great info. Hopefully they don’t sell out before I get to the dealership