Honda Rebel 1100, with four riding modes, launched in Thailand
What's the story
As an addition to its portfolio of cruiser bikes, Honda has launched the Rebel 1100 model in Thailand. To recall, the motorcycle was globally unveiled in November last year. As for the key highlights, it comes with a naked design, a single seat configuration, alloy wheels, four riding modes, and a 1,048cc, parallel-twin engine. Here's our roundup.
Design
It has an all-LED lighting setup
The Honda Rebel 1100 has a diamond chassis, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a single-piece seat, and a chunky, blacked-out exhaust. It packs a digital instrument console, an LED headlight as well as taillight, and designer alloy wheels finished in matte black color. Dimensions-wise, the bike has a ground clearance of 120mm, a kerb weight of 223kg, and a fuel capacity of 13.6-liter.
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The bike runs on an 86hp engine
The Honda Rebel 1100 draws power from a 1,048cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin motor that generates 86hp of maximum power at 7,000rpm and 98Nm of peak torque at 4,750rpm. Transmission duties are handled by a 6-speed manual or a DCT gearbox.
Safety
Dual-channel ABS allows for improved road handling
The Honda Rebel 1100 is equipped with disc brakes on both the wheels, along with dual-channel ABS, three-level wheelie-control, a cruise control system, throttle-by-wire, and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC). Suspension duties are taken care of by telescopic forks on the front side and twin-shock absorbers on the rear end. The bike also offers four riding modes: Standard, Rain, Sport, and a customizable mode.
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Honda Rebel 1100: Pricing and availability
In Thailand, the Honda Rebel 1100 cruiser bike is priced at around THB 3,98,970 (roughly Rs. 9.3 lakh). It is expected to arrive in India later this year.