Torque monster
The Rebel 1100 uses a modified version of the 1,084 cc, liquid-cooled engine that powers the acclaimed Africa Twin, ensuring arm-pulling acceleration from low speeds and impressive top-end performance. The engine’s parallel-twin configuration and Unicam cylinder head contribute to the bike’s overall low centre of gravity and optimum mass centralization, which help produce stable, road-hugging, confident handling. |
Tuned for touring
To give the Rebel 1100 its unique cruiser personality, valve timing and lift and even ignition timing were modified from Africa Twin spec, while flywheel mass was boosted 20 percent to increase inertia. The 270-degree crankshaft features uneven firing intervals that produce the powerful engine pulses that make riding a big-twin cruiser so much fun. |
Riding Modes
The Rebel DCT features three riding modes (Standard, Sport, Rain) plus a User mode. These modes adjust the power, engine braking, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), wheelie control, and even the shift pattern on the DCT, allowing you to personalize performance to your riding style and the road conditions. Want more control? Use the shift buttons to override the automatic gear selection, or put it in manual mode for full control. |
Available DCT transmission
The Rebel 1100 looks like no other cruiser out there, and it’s engineered like no other cruiser, either. Case in point: the available Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), a first for a cruiser motorcycle. The DCT is an automated manual transmission, built with the same operating principles as a manual transmission, but it shifts automatically so you can enjoy the ride without having to worry about the clutch or gears. |
Assist Slipper Clutch
The non-DCT Rebel 1100 uses a conventional six-speed manual gearbox with an assist slipper clutch. Developed and perfected in Honda’s racing machines, the clutch produces a lighter pull at the lever and helps to prevent rear-wheel lock up on downshifts. |
Ultimate Control
Exploring new roads is one of the true joys of motorcycle cruising. Because you can’t always be sure of optimum weather or road conditions, the Rebel 1100 comes equipped with Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), which inhibits rear-wheel slip while cornering or accelerating. If the rear tire loses traction on a slippery road surface, HSTC instantly kicks in and suppresses engine torque. The amount of torque control can be selected in three steps, and the system can also be disabled. The Rebel 1100’s advanced electronics also incorporate a wheelie-control system to inhibit front-wheel lift under acceleration. |