Honda CMX1100T Rebel 2023: a Touring variant with semi-fairing and hard bags [PHOTO]

The proposal Honda is enriched for 2023 with a new “Touring” variant of the Rebel called CMX1100T Rebel. A motorcycle characterized by an aerodynamic semi-fairing and equipped with rigid side bags. The motorbike is offered in its guise only “Gunmetal Black Metallic” and joins the basic model proposed for 2023 in the new color “Iridium Gray Metallic”. On the Italian market the versions are offered only with DCT dual clutch gearbox.

The new Honda CMX1100T Rebel

The new version called “Touring”. CMX1100T Rebel It is designed for enthusiasts who, compared to the traditional Rebel, require superior comfort over long distances and functional load capacity. The model features a half-fairing fixed to the fork and rigid side cases accessible from above. The capacity is 16 liters right and 19 liters on the left, to be added to the 11 liters of the optional saddle bag, obtaining a total of 35 litres.
Honda Original Accessories are also available to customize the model, divided into the "Street" and "Tour" groupings.
The connotative factors of the model remain confirmed, characterized by a bobber layout and a minimalist appearance and compact dimensions. A connotative circular headlight stands out which houses four LEDs, an instrument cluster on Negative backlight LCD display, together with a manageable weight and a saddle placed at 700 mm high. Under the seat there is a USB charging socket and the bike is equipped with large 130/70 B18 tires in the front area and 180/65 B16 at the rear.

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Technology

The design of the steel tube frame is simple, with a defined line running diagonally from the steerer tube to the saddle. The tank placed on the main pipes with a diameter of 35 millimeters makes the aesthetic rendering sinuous and also the layout of the swingarm itself in 50,8 mm tubes strengthens the overall vision.
The wheelbase extends for 1.520 mm and the fork has an inclination of 30°, with an offset of 2° compared to the 28° inclination of the steering head, obtaining a trail of 110 mm. A typical custom-bobber look that promises stability at high speeds and easy handling. As mentioned, the saddle is placed at 700 mm defining an advanced but not contracted triangulation with handlebars and footrests, which does not tire the posture. The geometry supports inclination angles equal to 35° on each side.

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Two parts, made of extruded and die-cast aluminium, then define the cartridge fork sliders. The diameter of the stems is 43 mm and feature a dark navy titanium oxide glide coating. The rod of the double shock absorbers have a diameter of 12,5 mm and a pressurized external "piggyback" reservoir. The fork and shock absorbers are adjustable in spring preload.
The braking system includes a radially mounted four-piston monobloc front caliper flanked by a floating disc. 330 mm and a single-piston rear caliper combined with a disc 256 mm with ABS as standard. The aluminum rims are characterized by a 5 split spoke design and are fitted, as mentioned, with large section tires in perfect bobber style.
Compared to the weight of 233 kg with a full tank of petrol of the CMX1100 Rebel with DCT, the figure of the new "Touring" version CMX1100T Rebel grows to 248 kg with a full tank of petrol.

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Electronics and engine

The accelerator control Throttle By Wire presents itself to the motorcyclist three preset Riding Modes (STANDARD, RAIN, SPORTS) plus one Customizable USER, which act on power delivery and engine braking, traction control and anti-wheelie, defining alchemies that interact with the gear shifting speeds of the DCT dual clutch gearbox (Dual Clutch Transmission) a you are reports. Cruise Control is present as standard.
The engine 8-valve parallel twin di 1.084 cc single camshaft (Unicam SOHC) derives from the one that powers the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin, but with various modifications that have adapted its character to the needs of a cruiser model. The power reaches altitude 87 horses (64 kW) at 7.000 rpm with 98 Nm of torque at 4.750 rpm.

Photo: Honda Motor Europe Ltd. Italy