

This edition of the Honda CMX 1100 Rebel is the 6 speed / Automatic version and was first brought out in 2021. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2022 Honda CBR 650 R and the 2022 Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP.This particular Honda CMX 1100 has a 1084cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 2021 CMX 1100 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CMX 1100's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura | 1984cc.1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special | 1978cc.
Weighing in at 223 kgs (491 lbs) this makes the Honda CMX 1100 Rebel in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 1084cc 8 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 85.8 bhp (63 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 72.2 lb-ft (98.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CMX 1100 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2021 Honda CMX 1100 Rebel has a Power to weight ratio of 384.7 bhp per ton and 324.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 CMX 1100 competing with the 2017 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [408.7 bhp\ton] and the 2017 Yamaha FZ-07 Twin Cylinder [408.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CMX 1100 generating around 324.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1987 Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder [348.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 1990 Suzuki VS 1400 GL Intruder [348.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 9.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.8 secs, this makes the Honda CMX 1100 Rebel similar in acceleration to the 2023 Honda CMX 1100 Rebel DCT (9.6 secs) and the 2023 Honda CMX 1100 Rebel (9.6 secs). This Honda CMX 1100 Rebel also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2021 Honda CMX 1100 Rebel and the 2016 Honda CB 400 Super Bol dOr
When talking about the performance of the 2021 Honda CMX 1100 Rebel on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2016 Honda CB 400 Super Bol dOr (0 secs) and the 1987 Yamaha TZR 250 Twin (0 secs).
The 2021 version of the Honda CMX 1100 Rebel has a maximum speed of 112mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2021 Honda CMX 1100 Rebel then how about a 2009 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit (123 mph) and the 2007 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit (123 mph).