CB1100 Here and more.

[JReazor]

Can't wait to hear how The Pace spins this news.  

We just recorded that episode. It'll be up tonight.  

[R Doug]

That's the prettiest Honda in a very long time.

I agree. But, the darn tank is too small.

[miles]

I agree. But, the darn tank is too small.

At 3.9 gallons, it should get 150 miles out of a tank with no problem, more if you're easy on the throttle.

[HipGnosis]

CB500F for $5,500.    ABS for only 500 more.  

I think they've made the 'just about perfect' beginner bike.
And a really good 2nd / commuter bike as long as your commute doesn't include highway.

[JReazor]

At 3.9 gallons, it should get 150 miles out of a tank with no problem, more if you're easy on the throttle.

We got a comment on The Pace's blog indicating that fuel economy is in the 70 mpg range. If that's for real, 3.9 gallons is plenty.

[R Doug]

We got a comment on The Pace's blog indicating that fuel economy is in the 70 mpg range. If that's for real, 3.9 gallons is plenty.

210 miles before reserve!?  Heck yea, that'll work.

A 150 mile range is difficult sometimes in rural Appalachia.  A 210 mile range BEFORE reserves is excellent.

[Hickey]

6 liters per 100 km = 39 mpg us

That's about a 150 mile range. According to this Aussie test:

http://www.mcnews.com.au/Testing/Honda/2010_CB1100/Review.htm

[2RR2NV]

meh....  still waiting on the VFR1000RR      

[Redfox]

hmm....
Red works looks great
I'll have mine with the optional luggage carrier
Anyone know where I can get a plastic milk crate?

[coho]

 I think they've made the 'just about perfect' beginner bike.
And a really good 2nd / commuter bike as long as your commute doesn't include highway.

[Grainbelt]

 I think they've made the 'just about perfect' beginner bike.
And a really good 2nd / commuter bike as long as your commute doesn't include highway.

Non-Euro markets supposedly get 54hp. The earlier 47hp figures match the new Euro tiered licensing. Regardless, it'll be plenty to hit the ton if you want to (specs out pretty much identical to my old GS500).

I guess your highway comment refers to the lack of fairing? The CBR500R is the faired model, an extra $500.

[JReazor]

 

I was wondering the same thing. The 500 should be just fine on the slab.

[HipGnosis]

I guess your highway comment refers to the lack of fairing? The CBR500R is the faired model, an extra $500.

Yes, I was refering to the lack of wind/weather protection.  Highway = wind, and for me, commuting means dealing with variable weather.  
The R comes with a fairing, but also clip-ons.  I think they're a pain in stop and go traffic (and I'm to old for that).

[Justin]

Is the Honda I used to love back??  

Seriously, they actually released some pretty cool stuff this year.

[bluepoof]

I'm so excited to see/sit on the 500s.  

[napper]

That's the prettiest Honda in a very long time.

Why is it all I can think of when I see that pic is the bike on Craigslist in 10 or 15 years without the side cover?  (Don't know if it's still actually a battery cover.)

[Scratch33]

Is the Honda I used to love back??  

Seriously, they actually released some pretty cool stuff this year.

And not one of 'em a cruiser.

[Kraz]

We got a comment on The Pace's blog indicating that fuel economy is in the 70 mpg range. If that's for real, 3.9 gallons is plenty.

 

70mpg for the 500's maybe - certainly not for the 1100...

[Silverbird]

Is that new Goldwing thing an attempt to compete with the K1600? If so that's pretty sad...

[coho]

Is that new Goldwing thing an attempt to compete with the K1600? If so that's pretty sad...

Looks a lot more like it's going after the Victory Cross Country to me.