Expecting comfort from a motorbike? Then, tourers are the best option any day. Their seat, handlebars and footpegs placement are perfectly sorted even for a long journey. Honda has been one of the best bike manufacturers in the business. And to continue their ongoing legacy, the Japanese brand does believe in experimenting a lot with their new offerings.
To be precise, have you ever heard about the Rebel 300 and 500? Well, these two bikes now get a powerful yet practical elder sibling. The company might have revealed the all-new Honda Rebel 1100 earlier. However, it is now available in Thailand that brings the powerful tourer bike one step closer to India.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Honda has finally launched the all-new Honda Rebel 1100 in Thailand.
- It will be powered by a powerful 1048cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine.
- The Japanese bike manufacturer is expected to bring the Rebel 1100 to India soon.
Honda Rebel 1100
Based on the diamond chassis, the all-new Honda Rebel 1100 weighs around 223kgs. Well, it might look heavy in terms of numbers. However, there is a lot of practicality on offer from this bike.
To begin with, it comes with a large 13.6-litre fuel tank, fully digital instrument cluster, LED lighting setup and blacked-out exhaust to name a few. Also, the alloy wheels present on the 2021 Honda Rebel 110 gets a matte black finishing. In terms of safety, it comes equipped with disc brakes on both ends along with dual-channel ABS. However, there are multiple electronic aids available to customise the safety levels. For instance, there is three-level wheelie control, cruise control, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), etc. among others.
At the heart, it comes with a powerful 1048cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. To be precise, this motor is truly capable of producing a massive 86HP @ 7000 RPM alongside a peak torque of 98Nm @ 4,750 RPM. Further, it comes mated to either a 6-speed manual or a DCT gearbox. Four different ride modes including Standard, Rain, Road and Custom are now a part of the 2021 Honda Rebel 1100.
Talking about the suspension setup, the all-new bike sits on telescopic forks upfront. However, at the rear, there is a twin shock absorbers unit. The rear suspension setup is said to be sourced by Showa.
Rival
Globally, Honda Rebel 1100 directly competes against the likes of Harley Davidson Forty Eight.
Harley Davidson Forty Eight
Harley Davidson does not require any introduction in terms of the tourer segment. However, it is the all-new Forty Eight range that gets a powerful 1200cc Evolution V-twin motor that needs a round of applause. It is powerful yet refined when compared to the outgoing BS4 counterpart. In India, the American brand might be struggling right now. But we hope Harley Davidson to make a stronger comeback soon.
Specifications
- Engine – 1202cc
- Power – NA
- Torque – 97Nm
- Price – Rs.10.61 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi)