Honda Rebel 1100 vs Yamaha V-star 1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 1100 vs Yamaha V-star 1300. Honda Rebel 1100: 87 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 233 kg (curb weight, standard transmission; DCT version approx. 238 kg) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Yamaha V-star 1300: 68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 308 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Rebel 1100
Yamaha V-star 1300
Horsepower (hp)
87 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
109 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
233 kg
308 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
87 hp @ 7,000 rpm
68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
98 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
109 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
233 kg (curb weight, standard transmission; DCT version approx. 238 kg)
308 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approx. 14–17 km/L)
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
Yamaha V-star 1300
7.5/10
"Reliable, underrated shaft-drive cruiser offering genuine bang for used-bike money."
Pros
+Shaft drive, zero chain fuss
+Strong usable torque everywhere
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability record
Cons
−Stock seat punishes after miles
−Crowds taller riders noticeably
−Fork seals fail early
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