2026 Honda Rebel 1100T DCT Suspension & Chassis Breakdown | Poway Powersports

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2026 HONDA Rebel 1100T DCT: Suspension & Chassis Breakdown

This page focuses on the parts you feel every mile: the fork, shocks, chassis geometry, tires, and brakes that shape comfort and confidence on city streets, freeway commutes, and weekend coastal rides.
Quick chassis highlights
  • Steel frame foundation for stable touring manners
  • Front suspension: 43mm fork, 5.5-inch travel
  • Rear suspension: Dual Showa® shocks, 3.7-inch travel
  • Brakes: 330mm front disc (radial-mount four-piston caliper) + 256mm rear disc, ABS
  • Tires: 130/70-18 front, 180/65-16 rear
  • Geometry: 28.0° rake, 4.3-inch trail, 59.8-inch wheelbase
  • Seat height: 27.9 inches
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Wide fork on the Rebel 1100T

Front end feel: 43mm fork + wide stance

The Rebel 1100T DCT uses a 43mm fork with 5.5 inches of travel. Combined with the model’s wide-fork styling, the front end is built to feel planted when you’re braking into a turn or tracking straight through uneven pavement.
Spec note: Front Suspension is listed as “43mm fork; 5.5-inch travel.”
Premium rear suspension on the Rebel 1100T

Rear comfort: Dual Showa® shocks

Out back, dual Showa® shocks provide 3.7 inches of travel. For touring-focused riding, this setup is designed to smooth out expansion joints and rougher sections of road while keeping the bike composed with luggage on board.
Spec note: Front Suspension listing includes “Dual Showa® shocks; 3.7-inch travel.”

Chassis geometry: stability you can measure

Numbers don’t tell the whole story, but they do explain why a bike feels calm at speed and predictable in corners. The Rebel 1100T DCT lists:
Rake
28.0°
Trail
4.3 in
Wheelbase
59.8 in
Seat height
27.9 in
If you’re comparing bikes for San Diego riding, these figures are helpful for understanding straight-line stability, steering response, and how approachable the bike feels at stops.

Tires & braking: grip and control

Powerful disc brakes
A large front disc and ABS help deliver consistent braking feel in changing conditions. The tire sizes also hint at the bike’s stance: a 130/70-18 front paired with a wide 180/65-16 rear.
Front brake
330mm disc, radial-mount four-piston caliper, ABS
Rear brake
256mm disc, ABS
Front tire
130/70-18
Rear tire
180/65-16
Tip: If you plan to add luggage or ride two-up, ask our team about setup checks (tire pressure, suspension condition, and brake feel) before your first long trip.
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