Topic: New CB1100 model released

[evanphi]

here's the video. Nice K0 for the old guy.

[Gene]

The new one is nice looking too.

[evanphi]

The new one is nice looking too.

Yep. Apart from the nipples/horns.

[Gene]

 Just yank those off of there!  Weld a big-a$$ metal Honda logo across the front.

[honda_dog]

Yeah, I like it...

[Bankerdanny]

Really nice commercial. Emotional connection without being sad. I really wish the aesthetics of the bike were '72 SOHC4 rather than '82 DOHC4

[flybox1]

Good info here: http://www.hondaprokevin.com/2017-honda-cb1100-rs-review-specs-motorcycle-vintage-retro-bike-cb-1100-cb1100rs

[BomberMann650]

Yeah, i like the tank from last years cb1100 a little better too.
Much more vintage F model like.

Oh well, strip it down, pound a couple knee dents in it and wrap the pipes

[evanphi]

Yeah you can really make something cool looking out of these bikes.

Really nice commercial. Emotional connection without being sad. I really wish the aesthetics of the bike were '72 SOHC4 rather than '82 DOHC4

Agreed.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Why does it have to look as big as an aircraft carrier and weigh as much???  There is no need for this bike to weigh 555 lbs wet!!
There's no wonder Triumph, BMW and Kawasaki are kicking Big Red in the ass in the modern classic market.
http://www.cycleworld.com/2017-honda-cb1100rs-gets-serious-about-looking-cool-and-riding-performance#page-4

[Duanob]

Not a bad sound either although I wonder what it would sound like with 4X4 exhaust? Maybe closer to an oldie?

I still like the looks of this one below. 

[Swoop]

They missed the mark on this one. IMHO

[vfourfreak]

The rider was taking it a bit handy on the 1100. Not sure I'd treat it so gently.

Kev

[ekpent]

   I got a little teary towards the end and my vision was blurred somewhat and missed my chance at taking a peek at it.   

[Stev-o]

Rather have the K0....

[flybox1]

Dealerships cant get them out the door at $8500 around here.  Some gently used ones for $6500
Anyway, I think i'd go this route. . . .

[ekpent]

 Looks like there are actually 2 models they will be releasing and EX and an RS. Given the sales record of the previous models may be a risky move. I thought at one time they were going to be dropping it altogether, maybe one more try on their part.   https://rideapart.com/articles/2017-honda-cb1100-rs-classic-cool

[flybox1]

They need to try harder.  Maybe take a page our of BMWs playbook.
BMW took their RnineT model, and went better.
The PURE and the HERITAGE

[ekpent]

 But- but -but the RS model has those cool rear shocks Fly with the little reservoir thingies   

[BobbyR]

They got closer than they have in the past. Almost but not quite yet.

[evanphi]

Yeah still not quite there with the Retro... Triumph still wins in my book.

[BomberMann650]

Yeah still not quite there with the Retro... Triumph still wins in my book.

I've been seeing so many triumph bonnevilles lately, it's kinda made me like them less :/  they need more cylinders anyway lol

[flybox1]

But- but -but the RS model has those cool rear shocks Fly with the little reservoir thingies   

'cause that's what the hipsters want! 
the tank - dislike.  looks like it came off a guzzi.

[bill440cars]

Not a bad sound either although I wonder what it would sound like with 4X4 exhaust? Maybe closer to an oldie?

I still like the looks of this one below. 

Yeah, I am liking this one, myself.

  Oops, I thought the photo would come with the Quote, sorry bout that.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

If they could put it on a diet and make it 455 lbs wet, it would be a good start.  Why in the world does it need to be so stinkin' heavy?

[seanbarney41]

If they could put it on a diet and make it 455 lbs wet, it would be a good start.  Why in the world does it need to be so stinkin' heavy?

and the horsepower so mediocre...ekpent, you know what your bandit 12 hundy weighs?

[BomberMann650]

If they could put it on a diet and make it 455 lbs wet, it would be a good start.  Why in the world does it need to be so stinkin' heavy?

and the horsepower so mediocre...ekpent, you know what your bandit 12 hundy weighs?

At least it's simple enough to unleash the potential of a fuel injected motor.  They have computer programs for it!

[ekpent]

If they could put it on a diet and make it 455 lbs wet, it would be a good start.  Why in the world does it need to be so stinkin' heavy?

and the horsepower so mediocre...ekpent, you know what your bandit 12 hundy weighs?

I've read around 530 lbs full of gas and oil wet so it is a little bit of a porker. Seems about the same as a cb750 to roll around though.

[eigenvector]

They need to try harder.  Maybe take a page our of BMWs playbook.
BMW took their RnineT model, and went better.
The PURE and the HERITAGE

That white BMW is nice, really nice.  I don't normally go for bikes styled like that - but I'll make and exception for that.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

They need to try harder.  Maybe take a page our of BMWs playbook.
BMW took their RnineT model, and went better.
The PURE and the HERITAGE

That white BMW is nice, really nice.  I don't normally go for bikes styled like that - but I'll make and exception for that.

I think the "Racer" (BMW R Nine T with fairing) is priced to be cheaper than or the same as the regular R Nine T.  It's a bummer though that they went with the cheaper conventional forks versus the USD forks that come with the regular R Nine T.  And they went with cheaper brake calipers, too.   

[Duanob]

Maybe a lighter 750 version would sell better? A heavy 1100 seems like a chore to ride around in town. And it's not quite equipped for hiway cruising. This CB1100K doesn't have much of a purpose.

And what's wrong with Guzzis!?!?! 

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Maybe a lighter 750 version would sell better? A heavy 1100 seems like a chore to ride around in town. And it's not quite equipped for hiway cruising. This CB1100K doesn't have much of a purpose.

And what's wrong with Guzzis!?!?! 

Honda has the ability to make a great inline 750 motor, but not for a limited appeal bike like this one.  I agree that a lighter bike with an inline 750 or even 800 with lots of torque would sell better.

[Duanob]

Maybe a lighter 750 version would sell better? A heavy 1100 seems like a chore to ride around in town. And it's not quite equipped for hiway cruising. This CB1100K doesn't have much of a purpose.

And what's wrong with Guzzis!?!?! 

Honda has the ability to make a great inline 750 motor, but not for a limited appeal bike like this one.  I agree that a lighter bike with an inline 750 or even 800 with lots of torque would sell better.

Hard to say. the newer Bonnie is a big seller, the Guzzi V7 Stone does OK according to our local guzzi shop, but the Kawi W650 never sold enough here to keep it in production and then the newer W800 never hit our shores. I guess us Americans are fickle!

[BomberMann650]

Maybe a lighter 750 version would sell better? A heavy 1100 seems like a chore to ride around in town. And it's not quite equipped for hiway cruising. This CB1100K doesn't have much of a purpose.

And what's wrong with Guzzis!?!?! 

Honda has the ability to make a great inline 750 motor, but not for a limited appeal bike like this one.  I agree that a lighter bike with an inline 750 or even 800 with lots of torque would sell better.

Hard to say. the newer Bonnie is a big seller, the Guzzi V7 Stone does OK according to our local guzzi shop, but the Kawi W650 never sold enough here to keep it in production and then the newer W800 never hit our shores. I guess us Americans are fickle!

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