Honda CMX1100 Rebel
Both feet flat on the ground, 98 Nm under your right hand, and cruise control for the long straights. The relaxed way to see the South Island.
700 mmSeat height. Flat feet, full confidence.
1,084 ccAfrica Twin parallel twin, 87 hp
98 NmTorque, low down where you use it
CruiseCruise control and riding modes, standard
The easy-going one
Low, calm and surprisingly quick. A cruiser with an adventure bike’s heart.
Honda built the Rebel 1100 around the engine from its Africa Twin — a 1,084 cc parallel twin with a 270-degree crank that pulls like a big V-twin without the weight or the heat. Then they set it low and long, put the footpegs where your feet naturally fall, and gave it a seat just 700 mm from the ground.
That seat height is the whole point. Pull into a gravel lookout on a camber, stop on a hill outside a café, back it out of a motel car park at seven in the morning — both feet are flat, the weight is carried low, and nothing about the motorcycle asks anything of you. Riders who have spent a career on tall adventure bikes tell us it is the most relaxing thing they have ridden. Riders newer to big machines tell us it is the first one that never made them nervous.
Confidence at a standstill
700 mm seat, 223 kg carried low, a wide bar and a light clutch. Uneven ground, sloped forecourts and tight turns become a non-event — and that confidence carries into every corner of the day.
Torque, not revs
98 Nm at 4,750 rpm and 87 hp. Roll on in fourth and it simply goes. Three riding modes, traction control and cruise control are all standard, so long open stretches on the Canterbury Plains are a rest rather than a chore.
Set up for the road
Full LED lighting, a slim wind cowl, Quad Lock phone mount and USB power. Luggage is a large top box with either 42 or 58 litre options, with 13.6-litre tank gives a comfortable 250 km between fuel stops — about right for a coffee anyway.
An honest word
Rebel, or GS?
Most of our fleet is BMW GS, and for good reason. But not every rider wants to sit tall, and not every trip needs gravel. Here is how we would steer you.
Choose the Rebel if
- You want both feet flat on the ground, every time you stop
- You prefer a relaxed, feet-forward riding position and a low centre of gravity
- Your route is sealed — the coast roads, the Lewis, the Lindis, Central Otago — and the pace is unhurried
- You ride a cruiser at home and want the same feeling here
Choose a GS if
- Gravel is on the wish list — Glenorchy to Paradise and beyond
- You want long-travel suspension and a commanding view over the traffic
- You are covering big distances two-up with a lot of luggage
- You simply want the one everybody talks about
Prices
The Rebel 1100 sits in the same rate tier as our BMW R 1200 GS. Longer hires cost less per day.
| Days: | Peak/High Season 1 November – 31 March |
Shoulder Season 1 April – 31 October |
| 22 days & over | NZ$229 | NZ$199 |
| 15 – 21 days | NZ$259 | NZ$239 |
| 6 – 14 days | NZ$279 | NZ$259 |
| 2 – 5 days | NZ$299 | NZ$279 |
Every hire includes
- Full motorcycle insurance — damage, fire, theft and third party
- Unlimited kilometres on hires of 6 days or more (350 km per day on shorter hires)
- Luggage fitted for your trip
- Cruise control, riding modes and traction control — it is all on the machine
- Quad Lock phone mount and USB charging
- Breakdown cover and 24-hour support, wherever the road takes you
- All taxes and toll road fees
Riders must be 25 or over and hold a full motorcycle licence. Rates valid to 1 January 2027. Full terms and conditions apply.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Liquid-cooled parallel twin, 270° crank, Unicam 8-valve |
| Displacement | 1,084 cc · 92 × 81.5 mm |
| Power / torque | 64 kW (87 hp) @ 7,000 / 98 Nm @ 4,750 |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain drive, slipper clutch |
| Riding aids | Cruise control, 3 riding modes + custom, traction control, wheelie control |
| Brakes | 330 mm disc, radial 4-piston caliper / 256 mm disc, ABS |
| Suspension | 43 mm fork / twin shocks, preload adjustable |
| Wheels & tyres | 130/70-18 front / 180/65-16 rear |
| Seat height | 700 mm |
| Kerb weight | 223 kg, fuelled |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm |
| Fuel tank | 13.6 litres — around 250 km range |
| Lighting | Full LED |
| Luggage | Fitted for your hire |
Rental rates include all taxes and toll road fees.
Full motorcycle insurance is included in the rental rate, covering the motorcycle, accessories, fire, theft and third party. The standard insurance excess applies; see Terms and Conditions for details.
Unlimited kilometres are included on hires of 6 days or more. Shorter hires include 350 km per day.
Peak season: 1 November – 31 March
Shoulder season: 1 April – 31 October
Riders must be 25 or over and hold a full motorcycle licence. Rates valid to 1 January 2027.
Additional Information
- Included in Hire Fee
- Extras Available
- Terms
- Motorcycles
- License requirements
- Passports/Visas
- Deposits/Payments/Cancellations
- Security Bond
- Insurance
- Responsibility
- FREE Unlimited Kilometers on rentals 5 Days & over*
- Comprehensive Motorcycle Insurance (Standard Deductible Applies)
- Tax (GST)
- Toll Road Fees
- USB charging Port & Quad Lock Phone Mount
- Heated Grips on all our rental motorcycles
- BMW models have the factory Navigator GPS Mount.
*Short Term Rentals have Free 350 kilometres per day included (Note: Short term hire - if you travel over the generous 350 per day allowance, additional distance will be charged at 59c per KM)
- Motorcycle Navigation - Garmin Zumo XT (for BMW, Triumph & Yamaha)
- Motorcycle Navigation TomTom Rider 400/450 GPS (for Honda Models)
- Side Luggage - premium hard panniers available on all models (genuine luggage or Givi Trekker Alaska Alloy cases 36 litre)
- Side clip on soft luggage available on most models (Givi Canyon bags)
- Top-boxes available on all models except BMW R1250R (genuine top case or Givi Trekker outback Alloy cases - 42 or 58 litre)
- Tank-bags available (Small clip on with clear phone pocket)
- Lowering links can be fitted to the rear suspension CB500X
- Low & Standard Seats available for most models
- Puncture repair and tyre inflation kits
- Collision Damage Waiver – From $10 per day for lower bond rate
There is a small charge for extras.
- Rider minimum age is 21 years old and must hold valid motorcycle license & can only hire bikes up to 650cc
- Hire Motorcycles 700cc and over have a minimum rider age of 25.
- Long Term Hires - Hires over 22 days rates are by negotiation, please ask for options
- Our main depot is Christchurch, please try to pick up and drop off in CHC.
- One-way hires are expensive. One way hires Auckland -Christchurch, or Christchurch – Auckland will incur a $899 relocation surcharge.
All our rental motorcycles are maintained by fully qualified motorcycle technicians, and are New Zealand Government Transport certified as rental vehicles.
During the hire period NZBIKE.COM is not obliged to replace an accident damaged motorcycle, but we will do our best to get you back on the road as soon as possible. If you damage a motorcycle you must report this to NZBIKE.COM immediately.
During the hire period the hirer is responsible for taking care of the motorcycle including basic maintenance - correct tyre pressures & fluid levels.
Most overseas licenses are valid for use in New Zealand; the same restrictions apply as the country of origin. Riders must be 25 years of age or over for all our motorcycles over 700cc and have reasonable riding experience. Licenses must have a motorcycle endorsement. If your license is not in English, an international driving permit or certified translation will be required.
The customer or the customer's travel agent is responsible for all paperwork requiring entry to New Zealand.
Entry into New Zealand
Visa requirements can change, please check for the latest entry requirements from your country to New Zealand, please allow plenty of time to obtain your visa. For countries that are on the visa waiver program you will have to apply for an NZeTA, these can take up to 72 hours to process, please do this well in advance of your travel date, they are valid for 2 years.
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20% deposit required to confirm a RENTAL booking. Deposit 50% refundable if cancelled prior to 31 days of hire commencing. Rentals should be fully paid 30 days prior to departure.
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20% deposit required to reserve a TOUR or Group Booking. Deposit is 50% refundable if cancelled prior to 61 days of tour or hire commencing.
Tours or Group Booking should be fully paid 60 days prior to departure, full tour fee is 50% refundable between 60 to 31 days from departure of tour or hire commencing. -
All Rentals, Tours or Group Booking if cancelled within 30 days of departure are non-refundable and full payment is due.
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Any cancelation due to NZ boarders closing will be 100% refunded or transferred to a later booking once boarders open.
Note: Group Booking is 4 or more bikes.
A bond equal to the insurance excess amount is required from the hirer at the time the motorcycle is picked up. This bond is to be secured with a credit card pre-authorization and is cancelled when the motorcycle is returned undamaged to NZBIKE.COM Depot. Any damage to the motorcycle, up to the insurance excess will be deducted from the security bond (or CDW amount if applicable).
- Note: Credit Card is needed on hire pickup, Bonds are not charged but a pre-authorization of the bond amount is confirmed. Your credit card must have sufficient clear funds equal to the bond amount.
Full comprehensive motorcycle insurance is included in the rental rates. This includes the motorcycle, accessories, fire, theft and third party.
The schedule of Insurance excess/deductible:
The standard Insurance excess (deductible) on Motorcycles 800cc and lower is NZ$2500
The standard Insurance excess (deductible) on Motorcycles over 800cc is NZ$4500
Stage 1 Collision Damage Waiver (CDW 1) reduces the Insurance Excess to $2500 cost is $10 per day
Stage 2 Collision Damage Waiver (CDW 2) reduces the Insurance Excess to $790 cost is $45 per day
Stage 3 Collision Damage Waiver (CDW 3) reduces the Insurance Excess to $0 cost is $79 per day
Note: Stage 3 Collision Damage Waiver is only available on hires 8 days or more.
Stage 2 and 3 excess reduction does not apply for gravel road riding, the standard excess will apply.
Additional excess applies for younger riders: $500 extra for riders under 25 and $1000 extra for riders under 21.
When you pick up the motorcycle you will need a credit card with sufficient funds to cover whatever excess amount applies to your insurance selection.
Breakdown cover is included in the motorcycle rental rate.
NZBIKE.COM will pay for all road tolls on any of it’s rental bikes anywhere in New Zealand.
NZBIKE.COM does not assume responsibility for bodily injury, nor for any damage or loss to personal effects. However while in New Zealand, you are covered by ACC (accident compensation corporation), which may cover all or 80% of medical expenses for any vehicle or personal accident you may suffer. We recommend that you carry comprehensive travel insurance for your entire stay in NZ.
NZBIKE.COM will not be responsible or liable for speeding, parking tickets, weather, acts of god, or any other circumstances beyond it's control. Nor shall NZBIKE.COM be responsible or liable for delay, loss, damage or injury to person or property and/or illness incurred during their stay in connection with or relating to the supply or omission of air, sea, land transportation services, or of accommodation, meals, facilities, entertainment or other services provided by NZBIKE.COM.
NZBIKE.COM will charge a $75 administration fee on any speeding or parking tickets that remain unpaid once the rental is concluded.
