Honda's All-New Rebel 1100 Is Definitely a Rebel With a Cause
There's nothing quite like the feel of a vintage bobber. It's a bike straight out of post-World War II, it seems. With a muscular frame and low-seat height, the bobber commands authority whenever it's on the road. You'd think the rider is a man on a mission. When we think of these stripped-down big bikes, we likely picture images of the rugged, brooding due on the Triumph Bonneville and Harley-Davidson Sportster, among other models. You'd think of a James Dean type riding them—a renegade who doesn't play by the rules, someone who makes them up as he goes.
That's just the kind of rider Honda's Rebel 1100 embodies. Boasting a modern bobber design, a classic single-round LED headlight, and hunched fuel tank, it honors the bobber's great past and adds a contemporary twist (plus a more relaxed riding posture because, yeah, our backs). It is as imposing as they come as far as bobbers go. Honda Philippines put an emphasis on "mobility in style" for this one. And when looking at it, we can definitely see why.
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This bike is more than the Rebel 500's older brother. From its front fork and exhaust to its shock absorber and riding suspension settings, Honda's Rebel 1100 is made for a certain kind of cruising. Say, you're going upland for a leisure trip and need a bike that packs a punch, you should know that this is it.
It exudes an imposing kind of cool, interestingly enough. Measuring at about 2,243mm long, 834mm wide, and 1,116mm tall with a 1,518mm wheelbase, it is one heavy hitter on the road. The 18-inch front wheel and 16-inch rear wheel get you where you need to go. Its round LED headlamp in the front of the bike and the twin tailpipes on the end are pretty nice, too. Meanwhile, its six-speed dual-clutch transmission engine is one of the best in its segment. With a 1,083cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin gasoline engine, riders get to generate 85.8hp at 7,000rpm and 98Nm of torque at 4,750rpm. Exceptional riding here.
The Cruise Control feature in the advanced Selectable Riding Mode is nice, too. According to Honda Philippines, this allows the rider to maintain a steady speed within a specified range. As for the Selectable Riding Mode, riders can choose between Standard, Sport, Rain, and User, each of which offers different levels of power feel, torque control, engine brake, and shift schedule. Less fatigue and better performance control for those longer drives. Other features like the Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) with Wheelie Control, USB Socket Type C, and LCD meter display offer a sense of security on slippery roads and other troubling terrains.
The Rebel 1100, in the end, is a rebel that puts a premium on a smooth riding experience all the while honoring its historical pedigree. This is a modern cruiser with the character of a vintage bobber. One hell of a big bike for one hell of a rider. Spoken like a true rebel.
Honda's Rebel 1100 is priced at P650,000, and is available in Gunmetal Black Metallic and Iridium Gray Metallic.
