Is 20k on the odometer a bad thing for one’s own new 2026 Honda Rebel 1100DCT

So in February, I bought a 2026 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT. Brand new from the dealership at 3 miles on the odometer. From February till now, I’ve hit the 4000 mark. I did the math, and it seems that after one year, I might hit the 19,000 to 20,000 miles on the odometer. I ride by Rebel a minimum of 80 miles per day going to work. This is not considering going to do errands or going to do activities after work. So I might range anywhere between 80 to 100 miles a day, five days a week. This is my second bike. I took very good care of my first bike and did the maintenance myself and sat at about 40,000 miles when I bought it used, and then I added an additional 20,000 miles into three years I owned it, but when I had that bike, my commute was a lot less. I have to assume that owning a Honda and keeping up with the regular maintenance and care for it will assure the reputation of Honda engines being bulletproof. My resell value is probably going to go down the drain. But I was hoping to get some thoughts on this matter.

Posted Jun 25, 2026, 6:52 AM UTC

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