Honda CB1100!

[rboe]

I think it speaks to folks that don't quite get the Duke, CB1000R, Speed Triple etc. While I can appreciate bikes like that, the styling leaves me cold and the riding posture does not promote hours in the saddle (with a 36" inseam, the ability to flat foot any motorcycle and long arms with a not so long torso many sport bikes and most cruisers simply do not fit me).

Give me round analog gauges (even if they really are digital), a flat seat and classic styling; or at least not in the style of Transformers. Luckily we have choices. I'm fortunate enough to have a couple bikes to choose from to suit my riding mood or road. I think I'd kill myself on the R in any event. Props to you for having the skill set to handle it. Point taken on the gas tank. That was a bit of a head scratcher.

[leafman60]

I was never a fan of the original 4-cylinder UJMs and my taste tends to run to 2 or less cylinders but I have to say I like the new Honda CB1100.  I've been reading the articles about it but not seen one for real yet.

[auto]

Sorry,I just don't get all the hoopla. ???
It's just another Honda.

[Wistrick]

Hmm 6K valve interval and shim under bucket design WTF???

[rboe]

8K, and that is to just to check.

Now, this remains to be seen........ ;) Certainly won't be as easy as the Griso.

[Lannis]

Sat on one at the dealer...beautiful bike

I agree it felt smaller, probably because it has only ~3 gallon tank.  Can't go far on thet.

Also, it really does need dual pipes on each side

Beautiful bike.   Honda probably did a good job on the internals too.

Couldn't do the 3 gallon tank, though.   On my little ride from Delta to Gunnison today, it was 100 miles between gas stations on a Sunday ....  I was already part empty, and used all of my 4.6 gallons ....

Lannis

[Yeahoo Whoyah]

I don't like the seam along the edge of the tank. Looks cheap. Like the CB750. Oh yeah, that's what Honda was trying to do!?

[Tazturtle]

They have been in Oz for a few years. Have seen a white one in the flesh.

Meh - UJMs are a very capable and practical mount, and Honda makes quality bikes, but mildly tuned 4s would be just about the most boring ride out there for my money.

[redbirds]

My experience with valve clearance checks with shim under bucket designs has been that they rarely need adjusting. Often 40K to 50K miles and still in spec. Maintenance on the CB1100 will be easy if like most Japanese fours. Change the oil on schedule, lube the chain and ride.

[boatdetective]

I don't like the seam along the edge of the tank. Looks cheap. Like the CB750. Oh yeah, that's what Honda was trying to do!?

I don't want to sound like a fan boy, but NOTHING about this bike looks cheap if you see it in the flesh. Paint, aluminum bits, fit, engine design, the whole thing say that this was designed from the ground up with a substantial investment in R&D.

[leafman60]

 4s would be just about the most boring ride out there for my money.

I don't like the seam along the edge of the tank. Looks cheap.

I hear ya.   I hear ya.  That's been my experience in the past.  Yes, that seam looks weird but that's like the old Hondas.

Still I kinda like it. 

[leafman60]

I like the CB1100.  It tugs at me because the first motorcycle I bought when I was 18 was a brand new 1974 CB750.  I loved that bike!   But nowadays I would plunk down the extra $1500 and get the CB1000R instead.  

This things will run rings around the CB1100!!  It has a proper sized gas tank too - 4.5 gallons.

I hear you too, Dave, but that thing is just flat-out ugly to me.  I do not like the under engine exhaust chunk.  I liked the under-tail/seat pipes they had a few years ago and I bought a new red CBR1000 in 06-07.  The trend then was to sleek them up and copy the Tamburini  Ducatis with their tucked-in pipes.

The CBR was good but I didn't like it at speed.  I would find myself having to over-shift it and run a gear higher than I wanted in order to keep the front wheel on the ground or the rear wheel from sliding when I powered out of curves.  When BMW brought out the 1200S (with under-seat exhaust), it pushed all my buttons and I replaced the CBR with the Beemer.  I can ride the twin faster than the high-strung 4 on curvy mountain roads.

I know we're veering off-thread here.

[redrider]

Sorry,I just don't get all the hoopla. ???
It's just another Honda.

Exactly. Like some past girls-nice to look at and fun to ride but no depth of character. Souless is the Honda Way.

[kballowe]

Simple.  It's the chrome fenders.
Who can resist chrome fenders?

hahahahahahahahahah ahahaha
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[Kev m]

I (still) like it...  ;-T

[Jim 06B1100]

I (still) like it...  ;-T

Me too! 

[LongRanger]

Me three! But Motorcycle Consumer News, not so much. They liked the bike but complained about the suspension, lack of a 6-speed gearbox, and poor wind protection (WTF?) They did agree the fit and finish are outstanding, as others have posted here. I think MCN gets jaded by riding top-shelf bikes all the time.

[WitchCityBallabio]

Doesn't do a thing for me.

A modernized UJM.

[CND]

Pretty bike but not for me.

Doesn't make my heart race.

[leafman60]

Me three! But Motorcycle Consumer News, not so much. They liked the bike but complained about the suspension, lack of a 6-speed gearbox, and poor wind protection (WTF?) They did agree the fit and finish are outstanding, as others have posted here. I think MCN gets jaded by riding top-shelf bikes all the time.

I like it because it DOESNT have a 6-speed.  5 gears are plenty for any bike.  4 is ideal.  !!!

[Joliet Jim]

I like it because it DOESNT have a 6-speed.  5 gears are plenty for any bike.  4 is ideal.  !!!

like my stone 4 plus an overdrive and i only need 3 if i keep it under 60

[rboe]

Coming from a 6 speed, a 6 speed would be nice. Motorcyclist magazine was impressed with the suspension; more so because it is so pedestrian. It works very well. Naturally many will want to upgrade some bits. I think that can really lead you away from what the bike is meant to be; in which case they should have bought a CBR1000R in the first place.

The ride is a bit more compliant than the Griso, not as flickable as the Griso and I suspect, not as competent at speed as the Griso. Not bad, just does not meet the higher bar the Griso sets.

It is what it is and if does not push your buttons you have lot's of other choices out there. I'm sure there are bikes out there to appeal to those without having to buy bits to "bring it up to spec.". I think one is better off buying farkles like tank bags, luggage racks and Vetter fairings.  ::)

That said, I do have some serious concerns that the Guzzi V twin has spoiled me.

[gearman]

Our local dealer has one and wants $10,000 for it. I thought that was a little high for a naked bike. JMO

[Steph]

Does nothing for me, reminds me of this:

[boatdetective]

Considering the level of finish and components, I don't think the price is out of line. To be perfectly fair, i think you also need to put a price on the fact that nothing on this bike needs to be "sorted" as is so common with our fair. Seriously- think of the dough and time you need to spend with the average Guzzi to get it running right. The whole idea that I need to put a power commander on my 1200 just so it won't pop and detonate is ridiculous.

[Kev m]

Our local dealer has one and wants $10,000 for it. I thought that was a little high for a naked bike. JMO

Inflation - there are plenty of naked bikes pushing that price tag now.

Including a V7 Racer.

[kballowe]

Does nothing for me, reminds me of this:

That's the whole idea.
It's SUPPOSED to remind you of that.

 :bike

[kballowe]

Inflation - there are plenty of naked bikes pushing that price tag now.

Including a V7 Racer.

ALL of the Metric bikes have taken a leap in pricing.
I don't know about the Beemers, as we have no Beemer dealer around here.

[Sack]

Does nothing for me, reminds me of this:

..and that's the biggest reason we have choice! Not everyone wants the same thing.

[rboe]

Now that I'm a wee bit older and have had my tastes change I find the standards nice because with a wee bit of tweaking you can cafe' them out, turn them into touring machines or squid bikes. Or just leave it pretty much stock and do all of the above. They won't beat a purpose built bike but for street riding, in most cases, they will be good enough.

Now, if I can find the money and room for a Harley 48, an old naked Wing, a CB750 and maybe a CBX.  ::)  And that damn Quota keeps calling me back too.