Honda CB1100!

[youcanrunnaked]

^^^  Did Honda enlarge the fuel tank?  I see conflicting info on this.

[Unkept]

For 2014, the CB1100EX will have wire wheels, 4-2 exhaust and a 6-speed tranny plus some chrome trim on the clocks.

Those are some nice changes!  ;-T

[Kev m]

For 2014, the CB1100EX will have wire wheels, 4-2 exhaust and a 6-speed tranny plus some chrome trim on the clocks.

Shame on the additional chrome and the wheels - oh well...

[redrider]

For 2014, the CB1100EX will have wire wheels, 4-2 exhaust and a 6-speed tranny plus some chrome trim on the clocks.

From the Land of Bland, Yawn.

[aschem]

I like it, but I don't enjoy cleaning spokes.

[Lannis]

I like it, but I don't enjoy cleaning spokes.

I don't enjoy it either, but I have an excellent and effective solution for my lack of enjoyment .... !   ;) :D

[Travman]

I like the black engine/transmission of the standard CB1100.  When I saw the 2013 CB1100 in person there were certain angles which the engine looked very wide and blocky. The black color may visually shrink the big inline 4 engine.

[cruzziguzzi]

I like the black engine/transmission of the standard CB1100.  When I saw the 2013 CB1100 in person there were certain angles which the engine looked very wide and blocky. The black color may visually shrink the big inline 4 engine.

I like it. Now, of the shelf Vetter Windjammer, JC Whitney bags, JCW highway bars and pre-rusted lights and we're right back in the 70's.


Chevrolet and Ford.... Please, oh please bring back the Vega and Pinto as well! ~;

Seriously though - you're right about the black one TRAVMAN - it runs everything together nicely.

For all of the other manufacturer's gas about their "standards"... Here's your sign. (copyright pending). :BEER:



Wait... what? No Comstars!?!

[LowRyter]

I don't get it.  What does this bike have that old CB1100F doesn't have besides less power and performance?  Maybe Honda should've have gone back 30 years to emulate their 4 cyl machines rather than 40? 

[jas67]

I don't get it.  What does this bike have that old CB1100F doesn't have besides less power and performance?  Maybe Honda should've have gone back 30 years to emulate their 4 cyl machines rather than 40?  

Q: What does it have that the old CB1100F doesn't have?
A: It isn't 30 years old.

Some people want the old look w/o having a bike that is actually 30 years old, with the needs that come with age, no matter how low the mileage might be.   It is also somewhat lighter.    IIRC, the old CB1100F is around 620 583 lbs (wet).

[Kentktk]

Thankfully the black wheels appear to be gone!

[Penderic]

Kudos! I like. I keep thinking if it was a 750 - smaller and lighter engine, I would like to try one out.

I saw the 2013 on the dealers sales floor and it is nicely made. ♥   But it is a small "big" bike - nice physical size for me except it looks too heavy with that big and wide engine. (I guess I am spoiled by my slim and light Guzzi V7c!)

Honda OEM custom bits and dealer accessories for it might be good for the business!   8) $$

[tazio]

Q: What does it have that the old CB1100F doesn't have?
...  IIRC, the old CB1100F is around 620 lbs....

I'm thinking closer to 535 lbs before fluids..I could be wrong.

[faffi]

580 lb wet from memory.

[LowRyter]

 :pop

[tazio]

:pop

What weighs more, a pound of bricks, or a pound of that popcorn?
 not counting the butter!

[LowRyter]

What weighs more, a pound of bricks, or a pound of that popcorn?
 not counting the butter!

depends whether it's a 750 or an 1100. 

[jas67]

I'm thinking closer to 535 lbs before fluids..I could be wrong.

580 lb wet from memory.

Yes, 583 lb wet on two different sources (I corrected my original post too).
So, that is about 150 reasons to like the V7 better.   ;D

[rboe]

I'm starting to kick myself for not waiting for the 2014. Damn fine looking bike with a larger tank and a 6th over drive gear. To add insult to injury, rumor has it the rims are tubeless!!

[ohiorider]

I'm starting to kick myself for not waiting for the 2014. Damn fine looking bike with a larger tank and a 6th over drive gear. To add insult to injury, rumor has it the rims are tubeless!!

How would you know?  Don't be so tough on yourself.  Your 2013 doesn't look that different cosmetically from the 2014 model, and once you're on the road, who's going to know, aside from you, that your bike has a 5 speed?  I think you purchased a retro that'll still be in your stable long after others have moved along.

Bob

[biking sailor]

How would you know?  Don't be so tough on yourself.  Your 2013 doesn't look that different cosmetically from the 2014 model, and once you're on the road, who's going to know, aside from you, that your bike has a 5 speed?  I think you purchased a retro that'll still be in your stable long after others have moved along.

Bob

Exactly, a retro bike needs some "character" (see other thread   ;D ) or else it would just be a cookie cutter standard.  I have a 2004 Thruxton that has so many short coming compared to other bikes around, but I so enjoy riding it even with it's tube tires, 5 speed gear box, carbs, and unsophisticated suspension.  Those "short comings" make you have to interact with the bike and learn how to ride it effectively.  That is what is endearing about the bikes. 

Of course, the retro look of the 60's Brit bikes is motorcycle art, IMHO anyway.  I'm sure anyone who has bought a CB1100 feels the same way when looking at it!

Darren

[rboe]

How would you know?  Don't be so tough on yourself.  Your 2013 doesn't look that different cosmetically from the 2014 model, and once you're on the road, who's going to know, aside from you, that your bike has a 5 speed?  I think you purchased a retro that'll still be in your stable long after others have moved along.

Bob

I'll keep it, it's the faster red. But once you ride one (and the Griso has six speeds so the foot wants to keep shifting) and hit about 75 you naturally want to hit 6. I happen to like spokes too, not that the black cast wheels look bad though. If (and that seems to be a big if lately) I tour a larger tank would be nice. The Quota had poor range - mostly due to being thirsty - so it made me appreciate a 200 mile range. The Griso is worse in this regard.

For what I tend to use the bike for, in town, near town riding, it's a much better tool than the Griso and I enjoy it very much.

If Honda came out with a retro  naked GL1000/GL1100 flat four I think I'd be all over that. If it had EFI. :)  But I have to say, Moto Guzzi has spoiled me on twins and MG and my Honda XR650L have really spoiled me on torque (the CB1100 does have a boat load of torque).

[LongRanger]

I'm starting to kick myself for not waiting for the 2014. Damn fine looking bike with a larger tank and a 6th over drive gear. To add insult to injury, rumor has it the rims are tubeless!!

No offense, but that's a tough way to go through life. I imagine the new and improved 2019 CB1100 will be even better than this 2014 version, but I'm not waiting. The experiences and pleasure each bike can provide, like any bike you truly love, can't be bought or sold. Woulda coulda shoulda will just have you chasing your tail.


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[oldbike54]

No offense, but that's a tough way to go through life. I imagine the new and improved 2019 CB1100 will be even better than this 2014 version, but I'm not waiting. The experiences and pleasure each bike can provide, like any bike you truly love, can't be bought or sold. Woulda coulda shoulda will just have you chasing your tail.


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WOOF
Deeogee .

[LongRanger]

Is that a tail-wagging woof or a "I sniffed your butt and didn't like it" woof?


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[oldbike54]

Is that a tail-wagging woof or a "I sniffed your butt and didn't like it" woof?


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WOOF WOOF  ;-T
Deeogee

[Travman]

Honda has officially announced two CB1100 models for the USA for 2014.  There is a basic black model and a red Deluxe model. The basic CB1100 has a single side exhaust, black engine and wheels. This model reminds me of Triumph's Bonneville black.  The Deluxe model has a silver engine and wheels, slightly larger tank, dual exhausts, and a fancier stitched seat.  Both models get a six speed transmission and revised side panels. There are no spoke wheels.

http://powersports.honda.com/2014/cb1100.aspx

Basic model


Deluxe

[faffi]

The basic black looks a little bit like the CB1000, one of the nicest looking bikes ever to come out of Japan IMNSHO

[leafman60]

I like those, even though they are 4-cylinder bikes.

[LongRanger]

Interesting. Across the pond, the "Deluxe" is called the CB1100EX but comes with spokes, not mags. It has the same 4-into-2 exhaust.