CB1100 Here and more.

[OldBob]

I'm pretty interested in the CB1100. Almost three years ago I contacted American Honda and was told that they did not intend to import it. Circumstances must have changed. I have to wonder if anyone younger than 40 will want one. Let's hope there are enough old codgers wanting to relive the 70s.

Although I really like my BMW, it may get traded for a CB1100.

Bob

[1KPerDay]

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

The current full-feature Goldwing already competes with the K1600. The new one is an attempt to woo Victory/Harley buyers. I don't hate the red one. Just put the topcase back on.

[Silverbird]

Competes and fails  

[2RR2NV]

sorry, but that new GW is rectal ugly. not into the crusier custom wannabe crowd.

[JReazor]

 

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

Yeah, we got some clarification on that. Apparently the site that reported that number also claimed that the 1100 is a thumper. Credibility gone.

[JIMLARCH]

The time for sporty 500's is here.  But that CB1100 will never sell in any great quantities.  For a couple of grand you can get a really decent 1981-82 CB900f which will do everything the CB1100 can.  I might have been interested if they had put some 17" wheels on it, with performance brakes.

[gritsngravy]

The time for sporty 500's is here.  But that CB1100 will never sell in any great quantities.  For a couple of grand you can get a really decent 1981-82 CB900f which will do everything the CB1100 can.  I might have been interested if they had put some 17" wheels on it, with performance brakes.

Honda clearly knows they aren't gonna sell the CB1100 like it's 1969 all over again......the CB1100 is not a freshly minted new model, it has been around for a small bit, it just hasn't reached the U.S. until now.   I think it would make a great daily ride because it is just a nice simple motorcycle without all the drama queen hype of the latest and greatest go fast machine.   Those looking for that type of simplicity from Honda finally have a machine just for them.   Honda's other standard liter bike, the CB1000R is available for 2013 and covers the performance angle.  

I've looked around at used cb750/900/1100F's from the 80's for years.   Lot of crap out there and frankly I'm over it.  I've seen to many crispy wiring harnesses, mice infested, rusted out 30+ year old pieces o'crap to last a life time.    

I'm not in the market to buy a CB1100 but if they had brought the CB1300 over (which in my mind is more of a modern interpretation of the to old CB "f" series fours) I would be very tempted.    

[staedtler]

finally!... VFR in black  

[R Doug]

If that thing had slightly larger luggage and a bigger tank, I would have taken a real serious look at it.  

[birdrunner]

Is the Honda I used to love back??  

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

Somewhere, a couple years back, I'd read that the cool engineers that got transferred to the auto division years ago had been returned and to expect cool bikes again from Honda.

Maybe the rumours were true.

 

[DosEquis00]

finally!... VFR in black  

After riding one I have become a huge fan of the 1200.  

[Blunder]

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

That's with an enthusiastic Aussie test rider aboard. He also reported never getting better than 185kM (115 mi) out of it before the red light came on. And what's with the 12K kM (7,500 mi) valve check? Shouldn't a bike like this be better served with hydraulic lifters?

I like the 500s. I might even look at one, but otherwise I think Honda is barking up the wrong marketing tree. Again.

[spinalator]

Interesting line up, I was not expecting this from Honda.

[R Doug]

 

[Mr.Black]

 

Damn. That is sweet.

[JIMLARCH]

 

I've looked around at used cb750/900/1100F's from the 80's for years.   Lot of crap out there and frankly I'm over it.  I've seen to many crispy wiring harnesses, mice infested, rusted out 30+ year old pieces o'crap to last a life time.    

I'm not in the market to buy a CB1100 but if they had brought the CB1300 over (which in my mind is more of a modern interpretation of the to old CB "f" series fours) I would be very tempted.    

There are still quite a few CB900F's out there which are well maintained and in excellent condition.  You just have to look.  www.cb1100f.net is a site which will prove my words.

In regards to the CB1300.  If they bought that bike to Canada I would definately sell all my bikes and buy it.  A modern version of my CB900F which I have had for 25 years.

[Baz]

I've looked around at used cb750/900/1100F's from the 80's for years.   Lot of crap out there and frankly I'm over it.  I've seen to many crispy wiring harnesses, mice infested, rusted out 30+ year old pieces o'crap to last a life time.    
   

From my own personal experiance, the only people who really appreciate old motorcycles are the ones looking at them, and not having to tinker with them on a daily basis.

Sure that retro looking 1100 looks ok, but a liter bike brings twice the joy.

[kendenton]

In regards to the CB1300.  If they bought that bike to Canada I would definately sell all my bikes and buy it.  A modern version of my CB900F which I have had for 25 years.

I agree, that CB1300 is stunning.  I could put aside my apathy for in-line 4' for it.

[HipGnosis]

Honda managed to get the CBR500R, parallel twin budget bike to be the weapon of choice in the European Junior Cup — displacing the KTM 690 Duke.

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/honda-cbr500r-race-bike/

This means there will be race parts!!

[JReazor]

Honda managed to get the CBR500R, parallel twin budget bike to be the weapon of choice in the European Junior Cup — displacing the KTM 690 Duke.

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/honda-cbr500r-race-bike/

This means there will be race parts!!

And. I'd wager that many of those parts will fit the other 2 CB500s as well.