Honda Rebel 1100 Getting Updates and a New Variant for 2025
Just a Euro5+ update, or something more substantial?
Fresh emissions data out of Germany suggest an updated Honda Rebel 1100 is on the way, including what might be a new model variant for 2025.
The most recent data added listings for five variants: CMX1100A, CMX1100A2, CMX1100D, CMX1100D2, and CMX1100D3. For those unfamiliar, CMX is the model code for Honda’s Rebel line, so these are clearly for the range-topping models powered by Honda’s 1,083cc Parallel-Twin engine.
The emissions data indicates the five CMX1100 variants all meet Euro5+ standards, where the current model is only Euro5 compliant. The carbon oxide levels are actually higher than the 2024 model, but the hydrocarbon and nitrogen oxides outputs are lower. The data also shows a small uptick in peak power, listing all five variants at 65 kW (87.2 hp) compared to the 64 kW (85.8 hp) previously certified for the Rebel 1100 models.
The A models represent the manual transmission versions, while the D models use the DCT-equipped versions. The CMX1100A2 and CMX1100D2 are for the Rebel 1100T bagger models, which are equipped with a mini-batwing fairing and side cases.
The CMX1100D3, however, is brand new, and oddly, there is no CMX1100A3 version, meaning it will only be a DCT model. The added weight and the nature of the DCT would rule out some sort of performance model, so it’s more likely to be another touring model, perhaps with a different fairing and a topcase. Of course, a topcase would require a new subframe, and likely more substantial changes to the Rebel 1100 range, and the emissions data doesn’t tell us anything beyond Euro5+ compliance.
We expect Honda will announce the updated Rebel 1100 models at one of the big year-end motorcycle shows, either EICMA in November or Intermot, which has now moved to December.
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It needs a manual transmission. This is why I didn't buy one.
I really like the styling and the Honda engineering and quality, but enough with the damn blacked-out treatment. I want chrome and polished aluminum on a cruiser. Even Harley, the king of chrome, has too many models with blacked-out driveline and exhaust. I really think that 'blacked-out' is a cost cutting measure being pushed on us as a styling exercise.