Engine & Drivetrain

Tuned for cruising

To give the Rebel 1100 its unique cruiser personality, valve timing and lift and even ignition timing were modified from Africa Twin spec, while flywheel mass was boosted 20 percent to increase inertia. The 270-degree crankshaft features uneven firing intervals that produce the powerful engine pulses that make riding a big-twin cruiser so much fun.

 Chassis & Suspension

Suspension

Classic “piggyback” style twin rear shocks not only look the business, they also ensure consistent damping force for a controlled, comfortable ride over all types of road surfaces. Spring preload adjustment lets you calibrate suspension performance to your personal preference, or to take into account a passenger or the added weight of luggage

Stopping power

The Rebel 1100 goes hard, no question, and it also stops with authority thanks to its large-diameter disc brakes. A monoblock radial-mount caliper squeezes a 330 mm floating rotor up front, while a 256 mm rotor provides balanced stopping force at the rear. This model comes standard with ABS.

Go big

A big cruiser demands big tires, and the Rebel 1100 delivers with a fat 130/70-18 front tire and a beefy 180/65-16 rear tire. Both are mounted on Y-shape, five-spoke wheels that provide optimum rigidity and handling.

Seating

To ensure long-distance comfort and easy operation of foot controls, the Rebel 1100’s footpegs are positioned mid-bike. There’s even an accessory seat available that pushes the seat pocket forward by 25 mm to allow for better reach to the footpegs and handlebar for riders of shorter stature.

Sporty lean angle

Want to explore some out-of-the-way twisty roads? The Rebel 1100 beats most conventional cruisers with a 35-degree lean angle.

Exhaust

The Rebel 1100’s eye-catching looks are matched by its ear-pleasing exhaust tone. A gentle pulse at low speeds in town turns into a deep and powerful tone as you accelerate to higher speeds.

Cruise control

Standard electronic cruise control gives your throttle hand a break on long highway rides.

LED lighting

All-LED lighting and a multi-function LCD display provide modern touches to a bike with classic good looks.