Honda Rebel 1100 specifications
Honda · Cruiser
Engine Patrol, a repair-information site, reports that Rebel 1100 owners describe unexpected stalling, especially at low speeds or when stopping, engine shuddering during high-speed acceleration or in high gears, and easily stripped bolts whose heads are damaged and cannot be turned with standard tools.
The report also says a safety recall affected all 2021 Rebel 1100 models, with the radiator cap replaced free of charge. That is a repair site summarizing complaints, not a count of bikes.
Honda Rebel 1100
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Engine | 1084cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke |
| Displacement | 1084cc |
| Bore x stroke | 92.0x81.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel system | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection; 46mm throttle body; throttle by wire |
| Transmission | Six-speed manual |
| Final drive | #525 O-ring-sealed chain; 16T/42T |
| Front suspension | 43mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual Showa shocks, adjustable preload |
| Front brake | Single 330mm disc with radial-mount four-piston caliper; ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 256mm disc; ABS |
| Front tire | 130/70-18 |
| Rear tire | 180/65-16 |
| Seat height | 27.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in |
| Fuel capacity | 3.6 gal |
| Starting MSRP | $9,699 |
| Destination charge | $775 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Front suspension travel | 5.5 in |
| Rear suspension travel | 3.7 in |
| Rake (caster angle) | 28.0° |
| Trail | 4.3 in |
| Wet weight (curb) | 497 lb |
| Valve train | Unicam SOHC; four valves per cylinder |
| Warranty | Transferable, one year included, unlimited-mileage limited warranty |
So use it as a list of things to check on a used one: ask whether the 2021 radiator-cap recall was done and check the bolt heads. Motor and Wheels describes the design as merging a low seat, light weight and a small parallel twin with decent response, and says the Rebel was designed to be as stripped down as possible to keep maintenance, cost, size and weight down, with some unconventional engineering that confuses some riders.
The Rebel 1100 has a 92.0 x 81.5 mm bore and stroke and 10.5:1 compression. The chassis is a 59.8 in wheelbase with 28.0 degrees of rake and 4.3 in of trail, on a 130/70-18 front and 180/65-16 rear tire. The 43 mm fork has 5.5 in of travel, the dual Showa rear shocks have 3.7 in with adjustable preload.
Rebel 1100 against the cruiser field
At $9,699 it is the cheapest of the big cruisers in this comparison: Indian's Scout Classic is $16,699 and 555 lb, the Scout is $16,999, and Ducati's Diavel V4 is $27,995. It is 58 lb lighter than the Scout Classic. Triumph's Bonneville T120 is $13,995 at 513.7 lb.
The Rebel gives up power and equipment to the bigger names, and it keeps the price and the seat height.
Rebel 1100 against the Scout Classic and Bonneville T120
Indian's Scout Classic and Triumph's Bonneville T120 are the closest larger-displacement rivals, both much more expensive.
Honda Rebel 1100 — specification reference- Model-year range
- 2025–2026
- Compared editions
- 2
- Specification entries
- 23
- Entries that differ
- 8
- Induction
- Programmed Fuel Injection system (PGM-FI); 46mm throttle body; PGM-FI electronic fuel injection; 46mm throttle body; throttle by wire.
- Rear Suspension
- Dual Showa® shocks; 3.7-inch travel; Dual Showa® shocks, adjustable preload; 3.7-inch travel.
- Front Brake
- Single 330mm disc with radial-mounted four-piston caliper; ABS; Single 330mm disc with radial-mount four-piston caliper; ABS.
2026 Honda Rebel 1100 questions
Has the Honda Rebel 1100 had a recall?
Engine Patrol says a safety recall affected all 2021 Rebel 1100 models, replacing the radiator cap free of charge. Check the VIN with Honda or NHTSA on a used bike.
How tall is the Honda Rebel 1100?
Honda lists a 27.9 in seat height, one of the lowest among big cruisers, on a 59.8 in wheelbase. The bike weighs 497 lb at the curb.
The Honda Rebel 1100 is Honda's 1,084cc cruiser: a liquid-cooled parallel twin with a six-speed manual gearbox and chain drive, sold with a choice of manual or automatic DCT. It weighs 497 lb at the curb, the seat is a low 27.9 in and the tank holds 3.6 gal. Honda prices the manual at $9,699 plus $775 destination.
The Rebel 1100 has a 92.0 x 81.5 mm bore and stroke and 10.5:1 compression. The chassis is a 59.8 in wheelbase with 28.0 degrees of rake and 4.3 in of trail, on a 130/70-18 front and 180/65-16 rear tire. The 43 mm fork has 5.5 in of travel, the dual Showa rear shocks have 3.7 in with adjustable preload.
The front brake is a single 330 mm disc with a radial-mount four-piston caliper and ABS. The 3.6 gal tank is small for a bike this big. So range is the limit on long rides.
Other models in this reference: Honda Rebel 300 E-Clutch, Honda PCX, Honda Rebel 500.