Author Topic: Honda CB1100 Observations (Read 30459 times)

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #75 on:** April 11, 2013, 05:03:16 PM »

Quote from: RAFster122S on April 11, 2013, 05:01:24 PM

Honda finally announced the pricing on their new CB500s

http://powersports.honda.com/2013/cb500f.aspx

CB500F MSRP of $5499 ABS version $5999
CB500X MSRP of $5999 ABS version $6499

I think I like the 500X more than the 700X as it seems they have integrated the accessories in a more cohesive manner than the 700 where they don't blend in as well.

YUK, its a twin....

RAFster122s · « **Reply #76 on:** April 11, 2013, 05:10:53 PM »

Could be worse, could be a thumper like a few 500s made not too long ago, Buell Blast.

Might not be a bad bike, even if it is a twin... riding experience will tell.
My CX500 is a twin with a twist and it is still entertaining and puts a smile on your face.

David

HondaMan · « **Reply #77 on:** April 11, 2013, 05:11:38 PM »

Quote from: strynboen on April 10, 2013, 10:27:49 AM

i like more the old 1100..the cbx..cb1..but they looks very similar in most things..its just that rear hump..and rear light..put a old style rear fender and seat..crome fenders front..and you have the perfekt oldstyle bike....but i just cant do it....

You just HAD to make me drool, didn't you...

strynboen · « **Reply #78 on:** April 12, 2013, 10:03:32 AM »

still cand understand vhy nobody build a oldscool cbx...all the best in one bike..i have put a crome frontfender..and try to find a rear from a 750 and a seat,,and sidecovers. and rear light. it vill look and saund like heaven...with 6 ...750 exhosts..think i start this weekend

are the new 1100 engine, in most a cbx 750 engine just vith injeksion and bigger ccm..cbx series vas the last aircooled big engine in many years

oldbob · « **Reply #79 on:** April 16, 2013, 10:58:48 AM »

I just read a review (by Alan Cathcart) in "Motorcycle Classics." He liked the bike, BUT did comment on the foot pegs. "The CB1100 handles quite well for a retro model, enough to get the tabs on the relatively high-mounted and quite rearset footrests graunching away very easily..." That Cathcart considers the foot pegs to be quite rearset, is significant. Will other old guys (like me) pass on the CB1100 due to the conflict between its peg placement and our aged joints?

And I cannot have a 25-year-old girlfriend, either.

Bob

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #80 on:** April 16, 2013, 03:43:54 PM »

Quote from: oldbob on April 16, 2013, 10:58:48 AM

And I cannot have a 25-year-old girlfriend, either.

Bob

You can if your rich Bob....

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #81 on:** April 20, 2013, 05:59:22 AM »

Some more pictures of all 3 colours available.

and a random beemer that happened to be there.

strynboen · « **Reply #82 on:** April 20, 2013, 10:56:44 AM »

must say that the red cb 1100 winn

RAFster122s · « **Reply #83 on:** April 20, 2013, 11:21:42 AM »

I think mine would be flake sunrise orange...

fastbroshi · « **Reply #84 on:** April 20, 2013, 01:01:08 PM »

Quote from: LesterPiglet on April 20, 2013, 05:59:22 AM

Some more pictures of all 3 colours available.
and a random beemer that happened to be there.

I think they forgot which wheel that rearstand is supposed to lift off of the ground.

oldbob · « **Reply #85 on:** April 20, 2013, 03:57:36 PM »

Quote from: fastbroshi on April 20, 2013, 01:01:08 PM

I think they forgot which wheel that rearstand is supposed to lift off of the ground.

Not really. The center-stand was positioned so that either wheel could be removed without an additional support. If the rear wheel was removed, the front tire would contact the ground. Those were amazingly well thought-out bikes.

Bob

ofreen · « **Reply #86 on:** April 20, 2013, 04:25:16 PM »

Quote from: oldbob on April 20, 2013, 03:57:36 PM

Quote from: fastbroshi on April 20, 2013, 01:01:08 PM

I think they forgot which wheel that rearstand is supposed to lift off of the ground.

Not really. The center-stand was positioned so that either wheel could be removed without an additional support. If the rear wheel was removed, the front tire would contact the ground. Those were amazingly well thought-out bikes.

Bob

Yep, pretty nice when you have to fix a flat on the front out in the middle of nowhere. Unlike most Japanese bikes that need the front supported when the front wheel comes off.

BobbyR · « **Reply #87 on:** April 20, 2013, 05:49:40 PM »

I was in the Honda Dealer picking up some parts. One had been delivered that day. The owner is friendly depending on what day you catch him. It was a good day and he let me sit on it. Being only 5' 8" it was a good height for me. He was not sure the 10K price would work very well, so he will buy them one at a time. It was a very nice looking bike in person. Looked like the old CBs the way the reissued Ford Thunderbird sort of looked like the original.

70CB750 · « **Reply #88 on:** May 13, 2013, 10:13:38 AM »

Got lucky today. At Honda in Warrenton there is one on display. Looking good.

Of course they asked me what is it I am riding, never seen SOHC I guess

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #89 on:** May 13, 2013, 10:21:22 AM »

Why a different engine finish for different markets?

70CB750 · « **Reply #90 on:** May 13, 2013, 10:24:17 AM »

Right! Didn't realize that.

strynboen · « **Reply #91 on:** May 13, 2013, 10:31:53 AM »

black engines are a 1980" thing..even traktors got black on..real engines are silver...the black 750 engines and cbx prolink..uhhh so sad..

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #92 on:** May 13, 2013, 03:04:30 PM »

The black engine looks great....

ofreen · « **Reply #93 on:** May 13, 2013, 05:16:38 PM »

I like the black engine too. It looked good on my '82 900F, but you have to keep them clean to keep them that way, or they get ugly.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #94 on:** May 13, 2013, 05:23:05 PM »

Yeah, couple spray bombs of flat black bbq paint will fix that right up....

70CB750 · « **Reply #95 on:** May 13, 2013, 05:42:56 PM »

Quote from: RAFster122S on May 13, 2013, 05:23:05 PM

Yeah, couple spray bombs of flat black bbq paint will fix that right up....

LOL! In military it was often easier to paint over than clean:)

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #96 on:** November 21, 2013, 06:49:15 AM »

Who said Honda does not listen to their customers!

By popular demand, Honda will be offering from now on the CB1100 with spoke wheels and double exhaust! What a beauty!

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #97 on:** November 21, 2013, 08:37:54 AM »

I agree. Throw on the '77-78 K style seat from the earlier posts and you have a fantastic vintage look with a totally modern drivetrain and brakes.

brooze72 · « **Reply #98 on:** November 21, 2013, 09:02:41 AM »

Quote from: Raul CB750K1 on November 21, 2013, 06:49:15 AM

Who said Honda does not listen to their customers!

By popular demand, Honda will be offering from now on the CB1100 with spoke wheels and double exhaust! What a beauty!

I was OK with the cast wheels on the first version but didn't like the 4 into 1, this is way better with the 4 into two. The headers look chromed too, no stainless, or is it my eyes?

ofreen · « **Reply #99 on:** November 21, 2013, 09:57:30 AM »

Still needs at least a 5 gallon gas tank, or better yet, 5.8 like the 750/900/1100Fs had.

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