Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster versus Honda CMX 1100 Rebel

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Triumph

Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster

Cruiser
Honda

Honda CMX 1100 Rebel

Cruiser

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2007 bis 2024~
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 15.145 €
RRP 10.799 €
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Pros:
  • casual appearance
  • casual seating position
  • casual performance
  • casual gliding
  • high-quality workmanship and loving details
Pros:
  • Sovereign engine
  • grumpy sound
  • very accessible machine, also suitable for beginners
  • low seating position, also suitable for smaller people
  • very casual driving experience
Cons:
  • Handlebar hits the knees when hit hard
  • Rear braking power 1b
  • Pillion comfort 1b
Cons:
  • Front brakes could be stronger

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.500 mm
Length :
2.220 mm Height : 1.055 mm
Seat :
705 mm
Weight :
263 (max: 477 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Length :
2.240 mm Height : 1.115 mm
Seat :
700 mm
Weight :
223 kg

Engine

Motor design: 8V two-cylinder SOHC in-line engine, 270° lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.200 ccm
Hub: 80 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Four-stroke in-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.084 ccm
Hub: 82 mm
Hole: 92 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 78 HP at 6.100 U/Min
Torque: 106 NM bei 4.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
267 km

Performance: 87 HP at 7.000 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 4.750 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
280 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular Steel Loop Frame (Steel)
Front suspension:
Showa cartridge fork 47 mm (travel 90 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut with deflection and adjustable preload (travel 73 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm steel
Tyres at the front: 130/90 B 16
Rear tyres: 150/80 R 16
Frame type:
Raw steel frame (steel)
Front suspension:
43mm telefork
Rear suspension:
Stereo strut
Tyres at the front: 130/70B18 M/C
Rear tyres: 180/65B16 M/C

Brakes

Front brake
Double brake disc, Brembo double piston floating caliper ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Nissin single piston floating caliper ( 255 mm)
Front brake
Single disc ( 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 256 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

The Triumph Speedmaster is visually a feast for the eyes and delights its owner with many loving details. It is super processed, you would like to put it in the living room. But she doesn't belong there, because she also drives great. For a cruiser almost feather-light, it is also suitable for people under 100 kg. Sound, engine and handling make every ride a little experience - that's how it should be!
 
Our test bike was provided by Q-Bike Triumph Hamburg . There it is for sale as a demonstrator with about 4,000 km for 13,280 euros . This includes engine protection bar, bag, heated grips and a residual warranty until 1/2026.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 14.395 €
  • Used (3 years old): 12.000€
  • Availability: since 2002
  • Colors: red, black, black and white

Conclusion - what sticks

The Honda CMX 1100 is a dignified cruiser with good driving characteristics and a complete equipment. Unlike many U.S. ships, it is neither particularly heavy nor particularly difficult to navigate. It brings a lot of fun on the road, sounds good and is also suitable for novice drivers. Although it has impressive dimensions, the rider does not feel overwhelmed in the saddle and quickly has the bike under control after a very short period of getting used to it. Operation and quality are typical of Honda. Nice cruiser!

Thanks again to Andi from Hamburg for borrowing his machine. Soon there will be more tests by LeserBikes, who have responded to our video call. Thank you very much for the many offers!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 11.260 €
  • Used (3 years old): 9.500€
  • Availability: since 2021
  • Colors: Black, Gray