By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Tourer vs Cruiser
Honda NT1100 (MY2022) vs CMX1100 Rebel (MY2021-SEDCT)
Honda NT1100 vs CMX1100 Rebel: different classes, one choice. Here's how to make it.
Deep into a long day in the saddle, the Honda NT1100 is the one that's still in it. The Honda CMX1100 Rebel isn't built for that stretch, but at a crawl it settles low and turns tight. Your boots land flat at every stop.
So which one do you buy?
The NT1100 has the edge if…
Sporty riding on twisty roads
By a nose: NT1100
The NT1100 nudges ahead once the pavement starts to wiggle. Credit stronger brakes and better suspension. Don't expect a night-and-day difference.
The CMX1100 Rebel has the edge if…
Daily commuting & city riding
Small edge: CMX1100 Rebel
Through rush hour, the CMX1100 Rebel is a little easier to live with. Only a little.
What makes each one tick
NT1100
Tucked out of the wind, the NT1100 sits you upright on a seat that's wide enough to shift around on. There's legroom to spare at the pegs. The suspension soaks up tar seams and keeps the seat quiet.
CMX1100 Rebel
Behind the cruiser sheetmetal, the CMX1100 Rebel's twin spins up eagerly, and its crank pulses but doesn't shake like a V-twin. The twin's happiest chasing revs. Left in auto, the dual-clutch gearbox shifts so smoothly you'll barely notice the changes. Mid-corner, the paddles snap off clutchless downshifts.
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The CMX1100 Rebel has the lower seat: 27.5 in (698 mm) vs 32.3 in (820 mm).
- The CMX1100 Rebel has the lower wet weight: 522 lb (237 kg) vs 549 lb (249 kg).
- The NT1100 makes more peak power: 102 hp (75 kW) vs 88 hp (65 kW).
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
No verdict: CMX1100 Rebel
The CMX1100 Rebel isn't built for long days on the road, so it sits this one out.
A confidence-building first motorcycle
Neither one fits
Both of these ask too much of a rookie. Spend your first year on something lighter.
On running costs, these two are a wash. That's where your budget and your inseam get the final say.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
NT1100
What owners say
Strengths
- Comprehensive standard feature set
CMX1100 Rebel
What owners say
Strengths
- Approachable seat height and light low‑speed feel
- Rev‑happy, sporty engine character
- Seamless DCT with paddle‑shift fun
Known problems to check before you buy
NT1100
No confirmed faults on file yet. That's not the same as fault-free.
CMX1100 Rebel
- Crankcase sealing bolt oil leak (recall KS2 / NHTSA 25V358) Recall 25V358000 On certain 2024–2025 Rebel 1100 models, a defective crankcase sealing bolt may have imperfect threads, potentially allowing oil to leak onto the rear tyre. Honda has issued a safety recall to replace the bolt. 1,016 units affected across Africa Twin, Transalp and Rebel. No US injuries reported.
What they cost used
These prices compare a 1-year-old NT1100 with a 1-year-old CMX1100 Rebel.
- NT1100
- about $11,000
- CMX1100 Rebel
- about $8,700
At one year old, the Honda NT1100 sits around $11,000 while the Honda CMX1100 Rebel lands near $8,700. That's a $2,300 gap in the Rebel's favor. These are US market estimates, not live listings.
What they share
- Displacement
- 1084 cc
- Engine
- Parallel twin
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
Where the spec sheets split
| NT1100 | CMX1100 Rebel | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 27.5 in (698 mm) |
| Wet weight | 549 lb (249 kg) | 522 lb (237 kg) |
| NT1100 | CMX1100 Rebel | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 102 hp (75 kW) | 88 hp (65 kW) |
| Peak power at | 7,500 rpm | 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 83 lb-ft (112 Nm) | 72 lb-ft (98 Nm) |
| Peak torque at | 5,500 rpm | 4,750 rpm |
| NT1100 | CMX1100 Rebel | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 5.4 US gal (20.4 L) | 3.6 US gal (13.6 L) |
| NT1100 | CMX1100 Rebel | |
|---|---|---|
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | 130/70-18 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 | 180/65-16 |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| NT1100 | CMX1100 Rebel | |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Shift (DCT / ASA / AMT) | Option | Standard |
| Navigation | Not offered | Standard |
| Heated Grips | Standard | Option |
| Luggage System | Standard | Option |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
