Cruiser motorbikes are some of the coolest rides around. Recognizing that, Honda has unveiled a new top notch cruiser motorcycle that will be released for the 2021 model year. Dubbed as the new Honda Rebel 1100, this modern offering that makes use of new technologies has never been employed on cruisers.
DCT Makes Debut In Cruiser Category
The all-new Honda Rebel 1100 is a midsize cruiser model served by a 1,084-cc water-cooled, Unicam four-stroke parallel-twin engine. A retuned version of the engine from the company's Africa Twin adventure platform, this mill boasts a 270-degree crankshaft design allowing for rhythmic audio and feel at low rpm as well as smooth operations at higher rpm.
For the first time in the cruiser category, Honda’s advanced automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) will be offered through the Rebel 1100. DCT allows for automatic shifting, although riders can shift manually using the handlebar-mounted buttons. Riders can also pick from three different riding modes—Standard, Sport and Rain. Models with the DCT have a curb weight of 509 lbs.
High-Class Chassis, Suspension And Brakes
Honda has the all-new Rebel 1100 underpinned by a chassis that offers both straight-line stability and neutral handling. Despite a low seat height of 27.5 inches, the Rebel 1100 can execute a 35-degree bank angle thanks to the compact nature of its engine.
Suspension elements include a 43-mm conventional fork with a cartridge-type damper as well as twin Showa shocks with piggyback reservoir. Taking the stopping power is a front brake with a monobloc, four-piston, radial-mount caliper (with a floating rotor).
Best-In-Class Power-To-Weight Ratio For Supreme Performance
Performance-wise, the new 2021 Rebel 1100 isn't just about straightline cruising as it also offers dynamic rides with rapid acceleration as well as breathtaking cornering. Its high-performance character is made possible by a power-to-weight ratio on top of its class.
Honda will commence sales of the Rebel 1100 in January at an MSRP of $9,999 for the DCT or $9,299 for the manual-transmission version. Available in Metallic Black and Bordeaux Red Metallic, the Rebel 1100 can be further customized through a full line of accessories from the Japanese company.
Source: Honda