Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Rebel 1100 DCT Racetrack Test | Can a Cruiser Handle the Track?
In this adrenaline-packed video, I take my heavily modified Honda Rebel 1100 DCT to the racetrack to test its limits. After 36,000 miles and 4 years of real-world riding, this bike has seen it all — but how does it perform when pushed to the extreme on a race track?
Watch as I put the DCT transmission through its paces in manual and automatic modes, explore the handling of the Rebel on tight corners, and evaluate the Metzeler Cruisetec tires after 14,000 miles of use. This is NOT a typical cruiser ride — it’s a full-on track test to see if the Rebel can hang with sportier machines.
What You’ll See in This Video:
Honda Rebel 1100 DCT performance under high-stress track conditions
Handling dynamics and cornering feedback on a cruiser platform
Real-world Metzeler Cruisetec tire wear & grip analysis
Insights into paddle shifting and automatic mode on the racetrack
Reactions from other riders and spectators (the looks we got!)
Honest debrief and rider impressions after the track session
00:00 Intro
02:00 My riding background
04:45 Warm up lap
06:50 DCT Paddle Shifting
07:38 Automatic mode
11:09 The LOOKS we got LOL
12:10 FUN lap
16:50 Debrief
Why Watch?
Whether you own a Honda Rebel 1100 or just love motorcycles, this video shows how a cruiser can be pushed beyond its comfort zone and still impress. Perfect for riders curious about DCT transmissions, tire performance, and the limits of cruiser handling.
Gear & Setup Used:
📹 Insta360 ONE RS + Gopro 10 for smooth, immersive footage
🏍️ Honda Rebel 1100 DCT with over 36,000 miles logged
🛞 Metzeler Cruisetec Tires (14,000 miles of wear)
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Related Videos & Playlists:
➡️ Touring Adventures Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBCveCYUrwZ3PYvD8tgsL4QegE2km-6Oh
➡️ Mods & Upgrades: youtu.be/Sfz29VYub-Q
➡️ Shut Up and Ride POV Rides: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBCveCYUrwZ2jAc2Qk1sr7V7MqxnaWLTA
#HondaRebel1100 #Rebel1100DCT #TrackDay #MotorcycleTest #MetzelerCruisetec #CruiserOnTrack #DCTMotorcycle #MotorcycleMods #OnTheRebel11 #POVMotorcycleRide
Rebel 1100 DCT Racetrack Test | Can a Cruiser Handle the Track?
In this adrenaline-packed video, I take my heavily modified Honda Rebel 1100 DCT to the racetrack to test its limits. After 36,000 miles and 4 years of real-world riding, this bike has seen it all — but how does it perform when pushed to the extreme on a race track?
Watch as I put the DCT transmission through its paces in manual and automatic modes, explore the handling of the Rebel on tight corners, and evaluate the Metzeler Cruisetec tires after 14,000 miles of use. This is NOT a typical cruiser ride — it’s a full-on track test to see if the Rebel can hang with sportier machines.
What You’ll See in This Video:
Honda Rebel 1100 DCT performance under high-stress track conditions
Handling dynamics and cornering feedback on a cruiser platform
Real-world Metzeler Cruisetec tire wear & grip analysis
Insights into paddle shifting and automatic mode on the racetrack
Reactions from other riders and spectators (the looks we got!)
Honest debrief and rider impressions after the track session
00:00 Intro
02:00 My riding background
04:45 Warm up lap
06:50 DCT Paddle Shifting
07:38 Automatic mode
11:09 The LOOKS we got LOL
12:10 FUN lap
16:50 Debrief
Why Watch?
Whether you own a Honda Rebel 1100 or just love motorcycles, this video shows how a cruiser can be pushed beyond its comfort zone and still impress. Perfect for riders curious about DCT transmissions, tire performance, and the limits of cruiser handling.
Gear & Setup Used:
📹 Insta360 ONE RS + Gopro 10 for smooth, immersive footage
🏍️ Honda Rebel 1100 DCT with over 36,000 miles logged
🛞 Metzeler Cruisetec Tires (14,000 miles of wear)
Join the Community!
Subscribe to OnTheRebel11 for more in-depth mod reviews, touring adventures, comfort upgrades, and unique motorcycle tests:
Related Videos & Playlists:
➡️ Touring Adventures Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBCveCYUrwZ3PYvD8tgsL4QegE2km-6Oh
➡️ Mods & Upgrades: youtu.be/Sfz29VYub-Q
➡️ Shut Up and Ride POV Rides: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBCveCYUrwZ2jAc2Qk1sr7V7MqxnaWLTA
#HondaRebel1100 #Rebel1100DCT #TrackDay #MotorcycleTest #MetzelerCruisetec #CruiserOnTrack #DCTMotorcycle #MotorcycleMods #OnTheRebel11 #POVMotorcycleRide
