How's the CB1100 selling?

[Rob S.]

Air cooled

There's just something about the '70's and early '80's air cooled superbikes. There's definitely a nostalgia factor. Many of us lusted after these bikes when they were new, but couldn't afford them.

It might be my imagination, but I think an air cooled bike sounds better. I know it looks better.

[wymple]

It's really tough for any new bike to match the lines of the 1100 EZ. That swoop from the tank down thru the side covers is a thing of beauty. The new Honda is no match for it.

[brownford]

There's just something about the '70's and early '80's air cooled superbikes. There's definitely a nostalgia factor. Many of us lusted after these bikes when they were new, but couldn't afford them.

It might be my imagination, but I think an air cooled bike sounds better. I know it looks better.

In my mid late teens in that era I spent many hours reading about these bikes in the magazines. I still had all my Dirt bike, Cycle World, Cycle mags until we were cleaning out the garage and my wife persuaded me to trash them. She doesn't know how much I regret that.

[Rob S.]

It's really tough for any new bike to match the lines of the 1100 EZ. That swoop from the tank down thru the side covers is a thing of beauty. The new Honda is no match for it.

YES! YES! YES! (I ride the 1100EZ).

Let's not forget our brothers on 1100EDs (1983). They look just as nice, except for those strange wheels.

[850 Combat]

I'm not sure that the handling and braking are better on a GS1100. I also think that the CB1100 is anything but ugly. Its quite good looking in my opinion. I can't see throwing soft bags on it and heading accross the continent or putting a trunk on it and heading to the supermarket though, like I do with my GS all of the time. It isn't the do-all that the true UJMs were in their day.

[Gasoline]

Saw this racer over the weekend. Got me thinking about making more room in the garage.

[srg]

I, for one, fantasize about the 2014 CB1100 DLX on a daily basis.

EDIT: The idea of combined brakes irks me a bit though :-\ Any opinions on this/how it works? I've read about ABS and think that's fine. But combined brakes....meh. I'd rather learn to use my foot/hand myself than rely on the machine to do it for me.

[Chris G]

Never been that attracted to many Hondas, but the CB1100 does it for me.

[Vmass]

Here is a used one with a couple accessories and a seat change.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CB-2013-honda-cb-1100-cb-1100-/131171553163?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1e8a6f0f8b&item=131171553163&pt=US_motorcycles

[Nessism]

Here is a used one with a couple accessories and a seat change.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CB-201...US_motorcycles

Wow, that's a nice bike! Ohlins shocks? I'm not familiar with their entire product line but those look similar to those on the YSS website.

[salty_monk]

I, for one, fantasize about the 2014 CB1100 DLX on a daily basis.

EDIT: The idea of combined brakes irks me a bit though :-\ Any opinions on this/how it works? I've read about ABS and think that's fine. But combined brakes....meh. I'd rather learn to use my foot/hand myself than rely on the machine to do it for me.

Worked find on the VFR's I've ridden. Takes a little getting used to but not much... You barely notice it most of the time.

[850 Combat]

Interesting. He's got a Staintune and some other large diameter headers. Personally, I don't think that he has improved its looks from stock.

[salty_monk]

If you compare an '80-'81 GS1100E to the new Honda, there is not one thing that the GS doesn't do better than the new Honda. Acceleration, braking, handling, fuel economy, rider and passenger comfort, styling, etc.
The ONLY two things that the New Honda has over THE 30+ YEAR OLD SUZUKI is fuel injection and the fact that it is NEW and comes with a warranty. I will keep my Suzie's and my money thank you.

Not true... The braking on the new CB will be far superior to the GS1100 as it has 4 pots on a 296mm rotor.

I would be surprised if the handling is not better too - certainly "as stock". It has a 41mm fork for starters.

Power at 82bhp is not huge but it's close to the GS1100 & I think the torque is greater at 56lbft which is probably more evident on the street...

I agree the 1100F is prettier...

http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/07/02/2013-honda-cb1100-road-test-review-photos-specs/

[83GS1100E_Tornado]

Speaking of old Honda 1100's........My favorite Honda 1100? Yep, 30 years old and will still smoke a new CB1100. Give an 1100F a run for it's money too, in fact, was the fastest production motorcycle ever made in 1983. This is my Candy Glory Red 86, favorite Honda color of all time, also had an 80 CBX in the same color. Absolutely stunning in person. Enjoy!

[Montanaman]

Your V65 looks good. They made lots of power, and the magazine testers said it was hard to launch down the 1/4 mile track because it wanted to wheelie