Topic: Mugen Honda CB1100

[Ecosse]

in timely fashion, and to complement bill's post, i submit this gem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lv3LcnJqZ0&feature=player_embedded

from exif:

Mugen is effectively the ‘official’ Honda car and motorcycle tuner, with headquarters close to Honda’s own R&D facility north of Tokyo. So it’s no surprise that the first tweaked Honda CB1100 has a discreet Mugen logo at the back. The mods include a 70s-style bikini fairing in silver and a stubby black megaphone-style exhaust system, replacing the standard chromed item. There are also two new seat unit options, both with a more streamlined rear section, black passenger grab handles, and slightly smaller fenders front and back—also painted black. The engine should get a little extra pep from that new exhaust, but no other mechanical mods are reported. It’s probably because the motor is a new design for Honda—an air-cooled DOHC inline four—so Mugen can’t employ the go-fast parts it’s developed for other Hondas. With 87 hp on tap, the stock CB1100 is not short of power, though. And the Mugen exhaust should free up a little more: a trip to the dyno will no doubt put the engine closer to the magic 100 hp mark. The pretty CB1100 has attracted a huge amount of attention already, and that’s despite uncertainty over whether or not the bike will be released in the USA or UK. The big question is: will people buy it? These mods might just be enough to tip me over the line …

[Damfino]

I really want one Bill, what say you? I don't care that some here think it's underpowered for an 1100, I think 87hp is enough to get me where I'm going. At this point in my life, I'm really not looking for a 200mph rocket ride! That red one would look nice sitting next to my 76 Candy Antares Red Cb750.

[Ecosse]

I really want one Bill, what say you? I don't care that some here think it's underpowered for an 1100, I think 87hp is enough to get me where I'm going. At this point in my life, I'm really not looking for a 200mph rocket ride! That red one would look nice sitting next to my 76 Candy Antares Red Cb750.

i couldn't agree more! when i'm window shopping (all i can afford at the moment) for bikes i find my self actually looking for something with less horsepower than my civic and slower than a bullet train.

i burned up all my good luck in my 20's. 

[bill440cars]

   AHHHhhhh! Very Nice there Bill! Yeah, I don't know about the little fairing, but the rest is really very sharp looking, to me. Now, I wouldn't quibble over the fairing, if I could get one like that though. I could deal with it!

[Sam Green Racing]

I doubt any exhaust getting another 13bhp Mugen or not, it's a nice looking bike though, looks comfortable.

Sam.

[mlinder]

nedes moar cam.

[Ecosse]

I doubt any exhaust getting another 13bhp Mugen or not, it's a nice looking bike though, looks comfortable.

Sam.

i think the increase in hp is due to the 'mugen' emblem.