Honda CMX1100 REBEL

The Honda CMX1100 Rebel mixes classic bobber style with real muscle, the largest and most powerful machine in Honda’s Rebel cruiser family. Its long, low silhouette and minimalist bodywork hide a genuinely torquey big-twin engine underneath, giving it presence that belies its relatively compact dimensions. It looks every inch the custom cruiser without ever having seen a workshop, thanks to Honda’s own factory attention to detail.

A 1,084cc parallel twin, with a 270 degree crank, Unicam SOHC head and four valves per cylinder, uses a 92 x 81.5mm bore and stroke and 10.1:1 compression to produce 65kW at 7,250rpm and a strong 98Nm of torque low down at just 4,750rpm, exactly where a cruiser rider wants it. It is available with either a conventional six-speed manual gearbox or Honda’s six-speed DCT automatic Dual Clutch Transmission, which shifts by itself for effortless around-town riding without ever needing a clutch lever, yet can still be shifted manually via paddles when the rider wants more control.

A 43mm cartridge-style fork with preload adjustment and a preload-adjustable twin piggyback rear shock keep the ride settled over poor surfaces, while a single 330mm floating front disc with a four-piston monobloc radial-mount caliper and a 256mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper provide strong stopping power that belies the bike’s cruiser image. At 226kg in manual form, or 236kg with DCT, with a 1,520mm wheelbase and a low 710mm seat height, it stays surefooted and confidence-inspiring for riders of all sizes, including shorter riders who might otherwise be put off cruisers this size. Wide handlebars and forward-set footpegs put the rider in a relaxed, feet-forward stance typical of a genuine cruiser.

A roomier layout, with handlebars raised and pulled back and footpegs moved forward, gives a relaxed, stretched-out riding position ideal for longer days in the saddle, while a crisp five-inch TFT screen with Honda RoadSync connectivity keeps things modern and a 13.5 litre tank supports a decent range between stops. It suits those wanting genuine cruiser presence and low-down torque without an intimidating riding position. Available now at GT Motorcycles, your Honda dealer in Plymouth. We serve riders across Devon and Cornwall, with finance and test rides available.