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« on: August 29, 2012, 09:37:47 AM »
One of this month's bike mags (Motorcyclist) hinted that the CB1100, only produced for Asian markets and much loved from afar for its retro styling, was spied testing in the Alps recently.  The article indicated that the US and Europe may be finally receiving this model for 2013.

Honda Japan's page on the CB1100.  



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« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2012, 09:59:06 AM »
I will take 2. One for me and one for the wife.


  Bring it Honda, we'll buy it!
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« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2012, 10:01:03 AM »
I for one have no interest in another I4 BUT I love the look of the big CB  Thumbsup  . Will it sell in the states? That's to be seen. Tis a gamble.
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« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2012, 02:38:43 PM »
I heart it.  Inlove
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« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2012, 03:07:06 PM »
I doubt it.  Even HD had to go water cooled.  I hear that it was in order to meet EPA regs on emissions AND noise.  Maybe Honda can meet those regs with air cooling, but I'm not holding my breath.

OBTW, yes, it looks cool!  I'd love to have one.
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« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2012, 04:29:44 PM »
I'd love one, provided the price tag isn't absurd.  Honda seems to think their models are made out of spun gold; witness the Deauville debacle.  
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« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2012, 06:30:49 PM »
I'd love to see the cb1100 in the states.     Hmmm second thought bring in the cb1300.  
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« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2012, 07:15:41 PM »
Unfortunately Honda is going to end up pricing this just north of the absurd. I am thinking about $13K.
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« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2012, 07:04:15 AM »
Quote from: 2WheelPilot on August 29, 2012, 03:07:06 PM

I doubt it.  Even HD had to go water cooled.  I hear that it was in order to meet EPA regs on emissions AND noise.  Maybe Honda can meet those regs with air cooling, but I'm not holding my breath.

OBTW, yes, it looks cool!  I'd love to have one.


As of now, HD water-cooling only seems to be a persistent rumor (not including the V-Rod).  There are plenty of air-cooled bikes that meet today's regulations - Ducatis, BMWs, Triumphs, Guzzis, dual-sports, etc.  I don't think air-cooling will become obsolete anytime soon.

Was Honda right in making this I4 air-cooled?  Well, it only makes about 87hp, so it will have a power disadvantage.  But compared to the Bonnies, I expect it will have a bit more torque.

I agree that the pricing could put a real hamper on this model.  But, Honda was able to price the NC700X competitively, so we'll see...
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« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2012, 09:15:00 AM »
BMW is slated to go to a water-cooled boxer in either 2013 or '14.
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« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2012, 09:22:37 AM »
Quote from: sagerat on August 30, 2012, 09:15:00 AM

BMW is slated to go to a water-cooled boxer in either 2013 or '14.




I had only read about the GS getting the new liquid-cooled motor.  I had not heard that it was going into the whole line-up.  In fact, the latest news about a new post-modern roadster model being developed indicated that it will be using the air-cooled boxer.
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« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2012, 09:46:54 AM »
Quote from: Rincewind on August 29, 2012, 09:37:47 AM

One of this month's bike mags (Motorcyclist) hinted that the CB1100, only produced for Asian markets and much loved from afar for its retro styling, was spied testing in the Alps recently.  The article indicated that the US and Europe may be finally receiving this model for 2013.

Honda Japan's page on the CB1100.  



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I LOVE the look of that bike!
Bring it here, price it right around 10k (a little more than the Bonnie and right around an average Sportster) and it would be a VERY attractive bike. I for one would LOVE to have one in my garage. Inlove

I'm not holding my breath though. Sad
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« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2012, 10:19:00 AM »
I liked the old CB1000 "Big One" back in the day
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« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2012, 10:22:46 AM »
Quote from: Rincewind on August 30, 2012, 07:04:15 AM



As of now, HD water-cooling only seems to be a persistent rumor (not including the V-Rod).  There are plenty of air-cooled bikes that meet today's regulations - Ducatis, BMWs, Triumphs, Guzzis, dual-sports, etc.  I don't think air-cooling will become obsolete anytime soon.



according to the local HD dealer the 2013 1/2 models will have water cooled heads?
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« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2012, 11:21:40 AM »
I would love to see the CB1100R. Oh yeah!

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« Reply #15 on: August 30, 2012, 01:45:15 PM »
Quote from: veefer800canuck on August 30, 2012, 11:21:40 AM

I would love to see the CB1100R. Oh yeah!




Bingo!

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Of course Ducati already did this kind of thing with their SportClassic 1000S five years ago...
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« Reply #16 on: September 05, 2012, 06:06:11 AM »
Quote from: veefer800canuck on August 30, 2012, 11:21:40 AM

I would love to see the CB1100R. Oh yeah!




I've been waiting for THIS for several years now... I don't think it ever went past the concept bike stage.  Too bad I say.
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« Reply #17 on: September 05, 2012, 11:37:52 AM »
I'm really waiting for this:
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« Reply #18 on: September 05, 2012, 11:42:33 AM »
Quote from: kendenton on September 05, 2012, 11:37:52 AM

I'm really waiting for this:




What is that, the CBF1000?

http://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/naked/#!/cbf1000/
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« Reply #19 on: September 05, 2012, 11:44:17 AM »
CB1300  Inlove (if only it wasn't an I4...)
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