Author Topic: "Honda REBEL 1100 Better than a Harley Davidson IRON 1200 Sportster?" (Read 14952 times)

Tom · « **on:** February 11, 2021, 12:38:49 PM »

More on the Honda Rebel 1100. This a comparison between the Rebel 1100 and a comparable HD model. I thought some of you guys would like see this or not.

Personally, I prefer the same drivetrain in a "standard" bike not a "cruiser".

Disclosure: I don't work for them. I could care less if you buy one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhSAtIRiSzA

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2021, 02:19:52 PM »

No comparison.

The Harley is a work of art.

The rebel, well let's just say I hope it is priced right.

Motormike · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2021, 02:24:53 PM »

It's a Honda, so you know it won't be.

wymple · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2021, 02:32:08 PM »

It's a Honda, so I know it will be worth every penny, and trouble free for many years. And I am not a Honda fanboy.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2021, 02:36:37 PM »

The Honda is soooo ugly.

Tom · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2021, 03:08:13 PM »

blu guzz · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2021, 03:25:52 PM »

better is a relative term. not my cuppa joe. maybe younger buyers will be attracted to it.

cloudbase · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2021, 03:27:24 PM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on February 11, 2021, 02:36:37 PM

The Honda is soooo ugly.

So is my Quota, but I still love it.

Tom · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2021, 04:09:23 PM »

For me the GS series of BMW's are ugly till you ride them.

TimmyTheHog · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2021, 04:13:07 PM »

The new 1100 rebel sure isn't going to win any beauty contest.

However, I like it for the fact it reminds me of a Rebel with it's up sweep tank & lay back sitting yet nimble.

I personally do NOT like the sportster, but that is me.

If this thing is as reliable as the typical Honda make & does have the sporty feel as Honda is promising, I can see myself owning one...in the future years :P

Ncdan · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2021, 04:20:36 PM »

No doubt that it will be a dependable bike. That being said whoever drew the design needs to find a job designing kitchen appliances.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2021, 04:25:20 PM »

Quote from: Tom on February 11, 2021, 04:09:23 PM

For me the GS series of BMW's are ugly till you ride them.

Only after you change the seat.

TimmyTheHog · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2021, 04:26:39 PM »

Quote from: Ncdan on February 11, 2021, 04:20:36 PM

No doubt that it will be a dependable bike. That being said whoever drew the design needs to find a job designing kitchen appliances.

LOL....don't they say riding a Honda is like riding a dishwasher?

Reliable but somewhat boring?

Guess this is close enough?

Ncdan · « **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2021, 04:27:01 PM »

Quote from: twowheeladdict on February 11, 2021, 04:25:20 PM

Only after you change the seat.

U get my PM yet?

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2021, 05:21:31 PM »

Quote from: Ncdan on February 11, 2021, 04:27:01 PM

U get my PM yet?

Not since the one this morning. After I read this I did go delete a dozen or so PMs in case I ran out of room.

flip · « **Reply #15 on:** February 11, 2021, 05:26:30 PM »

I think they are both ugly. If I had to take one of them, I'd probably take the Honda. At least on it, you don't have to dress like you are going to a Village People reunion.

Tom · « **Reply #16 on:** February 11, 2021, 07:33:58 PM »

Quote from: twowheeladdict on February 11, 2021, 04:25:20 PM

Only after you change the seat.

OEM seats work fine for me.

LowRyter · « **Reply #17 on:** February 11, 2021, 09:21:39 PM »

Honda vs Sportster?

Coors Light vs horse piss or vice versa?

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2021, 09:53:19 PM »

Quote from: flip on February 11, 2021, 05:26:30 PM

I think they are both ugly. If I had to take one of them, I'd probably take the Honda. At least on it, you don't have to dress like you are going to a Village People reunion.

You do realize you can be your own person and not follow the crowd. Since you ride a Moto Guzzi, I guess you have to dress like this.

Hymes Inc. · « **Reply #19 on:** February 12, 2021, 05:47:36 AM »

I personally find the high/small tank with low seat to be hideous. I'm sure that Honda is far superior than the Harley as usual.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #20 on:** February 12, 2021, 07:34:58 AM »

I find it funny how those who ride "Moto Guzzi, turning men into mechanics since 1921", "Moto Guzzi, going out of business since 1921", rag on Harley Davidson motorcycles.

ozarquebus · « **Reply #21 on:** February 12, 2021, 08:11:19 AM »

good bike for a bad girl

JJ · « **Reply #22 on:** February 12, 2021, 09:10:57 AM »

Honda makes great and reliable motorcycles...and I have owned and ridden a few.

However, hard to beat the beauty and lines of this 2021 Sportster!!

Never owned one...but have ridden a few...They are a true American classic.

I always owned / rode Big Twin Harley's (Electra Glide Sport and Road Kings)

Kev m · « **Reply #23 on:** February 12, 2021, 09:16:14 AM »

Quote from: Hymes Inc. on February 12, 2021, 05:47:36 AM

is far superior

And the prize for the stupidest thing I'll read today goes to...

kingoffleece · « **Reply #24 on:** February 12, 2021, 10:43:07 AM »

That Honda is so ugly I'd stop riding if that was the only choice............. ......

But then again, I'm a big Sporty fan, and have been for a long time. They are fun i a way that none of the Honda bikes I've ever owned most definitionally are not. Well built machines? yep. But FUN? Not really.

TalbotMatra · « **Reply #25 on:** February 12, 2021, 12:15:25 PM »

I would choose the V9 Bobber!

Ciao
Lars

LowRyter · « **Reply #26 on:** February 12, 2021, 01:27:47 PM »

Quote from: twowheeladdict on February 12, 2021, 07:34:58 AM

I find it funny how those who ride "Moto Guzzi, turning men into mechanics since 1921", "Moto Guzzi, going out of business since 1921", rag on Harley Davidson motorcycles.

We have to keep a Harley-bashing thread open at all times here. First it's fun, 2nd it's our duty and 3rd it's always justified.

Tom · « **Reply #27 on:** February 12, 2021, 02:43:00 PM »

That's human nature.

One way to put difference into order and justify our decisions.

Seventy One · « **Reply #28 on:** February 12, 2021, 03:42:05 PM »

I'd take the 1100 and put Rebel 300 decals on it.

Tom · « **Reply #29 on:** February 12, 2021, 03:43:58 PM »

Sleeper.

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Author Topic: "Honda REBEL 1100 Better than a Harley Davidson IRON 1200 Sportster?" (Read 14952 times)

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