Honda Rebel 1100 vs Honda Vtx1800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rebel 1100
Honda Vtx1800
Horsepower (hp)
87 hp
106 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
167 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
233 kg
318 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
87 hp @ 7,000 rpm
106 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
167 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
233 kg (curb weight, standard transmission; DCT version approx. 238 kg)
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–8.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Rebel 1100
8.2/10
"The cruiser that actually rewards riders who like riding."
Pros
+Strong, tractable parallel twin
+DCT option genuinely useful
+Honda reliability track record
Cons
−DCT early software gremlins
−Limited aftermarket support still
−Seat comfort drops after hours
Honda Vtx1800
8.2/10
"The cruiser for riders who prioritize reliability over brand loyalty."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Massive torque, surprisingly smooth
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
Cons
−Heavy, slow-speed handling suffers
−Carbureted versions need attention
−Styling divides opinion sharply