Author Topic: A dohc but cool CB nevertheless (Read 3916 times)

turboguzzi · « **on:** September 20, 2007, 11:01:49 AM »

Honda revealed this CB1100F today in anticipation of the Tokyo show

Enjoy

TG

Irishguy · « **Reply #1 on:** September 20, 2007, 11:19:40 AM »

This is too cool to be real. It's got to be some kind of an internet ruse. Are you sure of your sources? Not calling BS on you, but are you sure?

upperlake04 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 20, 2007, 11:31:54 AM »

Nice

Visually, the designer used elements of Hondas' past successes and coupled them with the aesthetics of popular contemporary customizers. Thats a good formula - this bike will probably appeal to many. I like it. And 1100cc.

turboguzzi · « **Reply #3 on:** September 20, 2007, 11:34:29 AM »

Yes very sure of my sources, it's from a Honda press kit.....

Yet, the thing was intro'd as a "prototype", guess that if Honda gets enough mails form sohc4 memebers, it'll help :-)

Let me torture you some more, here's the racy version...

TG

736cc · « **Reply #4 on:** September 20, 2007, 11:37:15 AM »

Quote

Let me torture you some more, here's the racy version...

I want it

Jinxracing · « **Reply #5 on:** September 20, 2007, 11:43:10 AM »

Quote from: turboguzzi on September 20, 2007, 11:34:29 AM

Let me torture you some more, here's the racy version...

Wow. That is a sexy beast. Almost as though Honda decided to build a Ducati.

Irishguy · « **Reply #6 on:** September 20, 2007, 12:00:33 PM »

Quote from: turboguzzi on September 20, 2007, 11:34:29 AM

Yes very sure of my sources, it's from a Honda press kit.....

Yet, the thing was intro'd as a "prototype", guess that if Honda gets enough mails form sohc4 memebers, it'll help :-)

Let me torture you some more, here's the racy version...

TG

That makes my pee pee get really really long.

turboguzzi · « **Reply #7 on:** September 20, 2007, 12:30:42 PM »

Quote from: 736cc on September 20, 2007, 11:37:15 AM

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Let me torture you some more, here's the racy version...
I want it

but it's got two cams.....

Steve F · « **Reply #8 on:** September 20, 2007, 01:03:37 PM »

Quote from: upperlake04 on September 20, 2007, 11:31:54 AM

Nice Visually, the designer used elements of Hondas' past successes and coupled them with the aesthetics of popular contemporary customizers. Thats a good formula - this bike will probably appeal to many. I like it. And 1100cc.

+1

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 20, 2007, 01:36:07 PM »

Quote from: Jinxracing on September 20, 2007, 11:43:10 AM

Quote from: turboguzzi on September 20, 2007, 11:34:29 AM
Let me torture you some more, here's the racy version...

Wow. That is a sexy beast. Almost as though Honda decided to build a Ducati.

Put a single sided swingarm on it and I will buy one...

malcolmgb · « **Reply #10 on:** September 20, 2007, 03:01:21 PM »

Wow! the 400F exhaust lives again

Gordon · « **Reply #11 on:** September 20, 2007, 03:22:32 PM »

Quote from: Jinxracing on September 20, 2007, 11:43:10 AM

Quote from: turboguzzi on September 20, 2007, 11:34:29 AM
Let me torture you some more, here's the racy version...

Wow. That is a sexy beast. Almost as though Honda decided to build a Ducati.

That's exactly what I was thinking when I saw that.

mikedialect · « **Reply #12 on:** September 20, 2007, 03:23:38 PM »

both of those are REALLY hot.

bwaller · « **Reply #13 on:** September 20, 2007, 03:34:01 PM »

That second version is minimalist with a capital M!

Shenanigans · « **Reply #14 on:** September 20, 2007, 06:31:18 PM »

Hey Honda, your starting to do it right. Atlest with that 1100.

Whoa, look at the goldwing!

Irishguy · « **Reply #15 on:** September 20, 2007, 06:44:56 PM »

I showed those pictures to several buddies at work and everyone that saw them wants one.

I was at the local Honda dealership a couple of weekends ago and all they had for street bikes was cruisers and sport bikes. Not that there is anything wrong with either of those, but if you want a cruiser then you should get a Harley in all fairness. I have been by the Harley dealership and in truth Harley does an amazing job with their cruiser styling and the quality, fit and finish is top notch. Regarding the sport bikes... Once you've seen one bike covered in plastic you've seen them all. And of course there's the touring bikes. So...

I asked the salesman if they had any standard bikes and he said no. They did have a very cool retro VFR800. Sort of a reproduction bike. Why do I bring all of this up?

Well... I think Honda would do well to capitalize on their own heritage, like Ford, Dodge and GM are doing with the Mustang, Charger, and Camaro line. Honda has a rich racing and biking tradition. They should revel in it, and it looks like they are leaning in that direction with these new bikes.

These bikes draw styling cues from the several of the older bikes from the CB750, to the nighthawks, to the newer sport bikes. They are both beautiful.

edbikerii · « **Reply #16 on:** September 20, 2007, 07:12:54 PM »

Quote from: Irishguy on September 20, 2007, 06:44:56 PM

if you want a cruiser then you should get a Harley in all fairness. I have been by the Harley dealership and in truth Harley does an amazing job with their cruiser styling and the quality, fit and finish is top notch.

I rode a buddy's 2007 Suzuki Boulevard (1800cc I think) a couple months ago. I'd say it compared very favorably with Harley cruisers in terms of quality, fit and finish, and it was quite a bit less expensive than a comparable top-of-the-line HD. Suzuki offers all kinds of chrome add-ons, and they have a pretty good aftermarket too.

I'd bet Honda cruisers have even better quality. I mean, they are Hondas, after all.

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #17 on:** September 20, 2007, 07:15:01 PM »

Quote from: malcolmgb on September 20, 2007, 03:01:21 PM

Wow! the 400F exhaust lives again

The tank borrows from the 400F tank as well. Notably the forward 2/3. The rear slope is pure early DOHC 750s, but that tank has a 400F tank in the woodpile.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 20, 2007, 08:40:47 PM »

If these bikes come out in production I would seriously consider buying one..

beta1042 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 20, 2007, 08:42:12 PM »

My God, I wish my wife was out of school. Maybe when she finally gets out they will be out. Been looking for a Honda sportbike, I think this is it.

Shenanigans · « **Reply #20 on:** September 20, 2007, 11:09:07 PM »

So are these bikes ever gonna be sent over here to the US? Or do we not get the cool bikes like that.

Derek B. · « **Reply #21 on:** September 21, 2007, 02:14:20 AM »

I like both of the 1100s, but I'm only the second to say that the Goldwing looks ridiculous?!?! (Assuming Shenanigans' comment implies he agrees with me). I know it's a matter of personal taste, but COME ON! Do you want to ride a motorcycle or get a piggy-back ride from a robot?

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #22 on:** September 21, 2007, 03:51:23 AM »

Goldwing:

Not much room for luggage is there? Or am I missing the point?

Looks a bit like a Rocket 3 on steroids (if you can imagine such a thing)

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 21, 2007, 06:05:16 AM »

I for one kinda dig the goldwing pic above (call me crazy!)...

mmtsquid · « **Reply #24 on:** September 21, 2007, 06:42:00 AM »

I'm with you ProTeal - I kind of dig the goldwing.
Not that I'll be able to afford one in the near future..........

Irishguy · « **Reply #25 on:** September 21, 2007, 09:07:55 AM »

I think the Goldwing is kinda cool too. It's nice to see a Goldwing that you don't have to be a member of the AARP to ride on...

Seriously... Since the OP says that these are for real and not some internet urban legend, is there any time table for actually putting these on the showroom floors at our local Honda dealers? Or is Honda just throwing these out there to see what our reaction is going to be?

goon 1492 · « **Reply #26 on:** September 21, 2007, 09:20:06 AM »

That makes my pee pee get really really long.

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Yeah im in love, my wifes gonna be pissed...... I got to show her a pic if these babys

wilinfla · « **Reply #27 on:** September 21, 2007, 10:53:51 AM »

That 1100 looks great! I was at the Honda dealer a few weeks ago looking at a CB919. I really like those and I was thinking about buying one next year. The dealer told me that the 2007 model year is the last year for the naked 919. Maybe the 1100 is it's replacement

It took everything I had to walk out of the dealer and not buy a 919, the wife sort of helped to though.....

Will

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #28 on:** September 21, 2007, 12:34:05 PM »

What's a naked 919 look like? Post a picture as I don't think we get them over here.

Or is it a Hornet 900?

I see that this is 919cc.

Shenanigans · « **Reply #29 on:** September 21, 2007, 03:17:31 PM »

Our naked 919 is your hornet. You Europe people have had it before we got ours. Some one tell Honda that some people in the US like naked bikes. Well at least I do...

That goldwing is certainly, uh.....ambitious. Maybe that will be the sport variant but it certainly is less prepaid to tour. Is that not what a goldwing was for? You know, besides taking the front end off for the dual disks

eurban · « **Reply #30 on:** September 21, 2007, 06:53:28 PM »

The pictured six cylinder concept is not a Goldwing replacement. Read the press releases . . . It is sort of a ultra modern muscle bike using the Goldwing (and Valkrie) opposed six for power. Compare to the Vmax for instance. I dig it for the most part except the headlight. The F and R are very nice although I would personally like to see them (particularly the F) with spoked wheels. Oh and put the Rs upside down forks on the F please. Cool stuff!

Derek B. · « **Reply #31 on:** September 24, 2007, 01:05:27 AM »

My beef with a bike like the Goldwing pictured in this thread is that they look like something that looked good on a CAD/CAM computer screen, but don't look "real" when met by an actual person. Lots of plastic...weird headlight...maybe I'm just an old fogey. Man! Am I getting crotchety at 35? You kids!! Get out of my yard!!!

Steve F · « **Reply #32 on:** September 24, 2007, 02:55:01 AM »

Quote from: Shenanigans on September 20, 2007, 06:31:18 PM

Hey Honda, your starting to do it right. Atlest with that 1100.

Whoa, look at the goldwing!

Cool! I like it, but the first thing to go would be the rear-end crap hanging over the tire, and the tail light and plate would be tucked nicely up under the seat. Headlight doesn't bother me, in fact I hadn't even noticed it until someone mentioned they didn't like it. I think it fits nicely with the futuristic design. Maybe not my kind of bike to own, but it looks cool. The 1100 is a nice retro look that is long over due. I asked the Honda dealer a while back if there was anything other than a v-twin cruiser or crotch rocket, and he said "no". So I told him that until they come back with the older style bike, I wasn't interested in anything on the floor, 'cept maybe an ST1300 or the 'wing. Hope Japan is listening to us.

CrisPDuk · « **Reply #33 on:** September 24, 2007, 05:53:39 AM »

Quote from: Derek B. on September 24, 2007, 01:05:27 AM

You kids!! Get out of my yard!!!

Derek, they're your kids

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