2017 Honda CB1100 EX Review | MC Commute
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 เม.ย. 2018
- It’s another commute with Zack! As usual, please feel free to suggest a bike you want to see featured here. If we get enough comments, we’ll send him home on that one next.
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It’s no secret we’re always trying to get our staff to work a little harder. Especially the ones who always seem to have too much to say. “Write it down!” we always shout at each other. Zack Courts is a classic case, always arriving to the office after his commute with a bunch of opinions about the bike he’s riding. Anyway, it’s always too much this, not enough that, and occasionally has some decent insights that we thought might help consumers or entertain enthusiasts.
So we strapped a camera and microphone to his helmet and told him to turn it on when he leaves his house. A lot of his talking in his helmet is complaining about drivers, yelling at red lights, and wondering why billboards aren’t more expensive. But sometimes he actually talks about the bike, and those are the parts we keep. Got a bike you would like to see discussed? Let us know and we’ll send him home on that one next.
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This bike by the numbers:
Base Price: $12,199
Displacement: 1140cc
Claimed Weight: 540 lb. (245 kg)
Fuel Capacity: 4.4 gal. (16.6L)
Seat Height: 31.2 in. (792.5mm)
Measured Horsepower (2014): 85.1 @ 7200 rpm
Measured Torque (2014): 65.5 lb.-ft. @ 5390 rpm
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I'm 70 years old and all I want is to get on my bike and go for a ride. I love my CB1100. It's fast (unless you're a retired F1 driver), comfortable, quiet and it looks good. It's everything I need. If you want a futuristic bike that looks like it was drawn by a bored teenager during history class, this is not your bike. It's your grandpa's bike. Now get outta my way you crazy kids.
I'm 21 years old and personally I think it is a gorgeous bike. But I also think it is downright silly that they made it an 1100cc engine and made it produce 21 more hp than the 1971 cb750 single cam. I'm no speed demon but quite frankly that's just disappointing. It just feels like it is against the spirit of the bike it is inspired by.
@@EllaBananas I have a 70 and want one of these. I'd expect, like most Hondas, if you let it breath a little more, it'll pick up a lot more power. It's very quiet for an 1100.
I have one for this weekends ride (400 + mile trip). Had a practice run. Not as fast as my 636 by any stretch but for that size trip the CB1100 is like a couch. Easy to ride (steering was a lot faster for me compared to the sports bike). Long gears! 30mph needs 3rd or even 2nd it seems. I’m looking forward to it.
LOL!!!!! You're awesome Woody. I'll stay out of your way. I was taught to RESPECT my elders. However, I'm 44, and this bike is just about the most beautiful bike I've ever seen. It's the pinnacle of Honda naked muscle bikes - made in a classic style.
@@EllaBananas As much as I agree with you on the CB750K Four being a performance machine (hell, it literally redefined the "superbike" concept, the OG one was the Vincent Black Shadow), you have to understand that unlike the CB750K, the CB1100 has to meet emission standards, and while at the time that this motorcycle first appear in the real world (i.e. concept), emission standard for motorcycle was only Euro 3. Honda managed to meet Euro 4 with the CB1100, which explains why we can still have this thing until today (not for the US market at least, since they only love either Gold Wings, Harley-Davidson/Indian cruisers, sports bikes, or dual-sport/ADV-touring motorcycles). Not to mention that 90 PS (or 88 Imperial horsepower) is already plenty, more power only means more heat, which means air-and-oil-cooling is no longer sufficient to keep the engine's temp down. The thing that kills this beautiful piece of machinery is Euro 5, which went into effect in 2021 (Thanks a lot, EU. You guys are the ultimate dickheads out there. The only things they're good at are their scientific achievements and industrial/scientific standards, nothing else).
The thing you don't see is that while it doesn't have high peak horsepower (this is the brochure figure, or as I call it, "marketing" figure, and you seem to got hooked on it while we're there), this thing's engine produces a plateau of a torque curve. It is nearly flat from very low rpms all the way to near the 8500-rpm redline. This is the same philosophy of motorcycles like Kawasaki W800, Triumph Bonneville T100/T120, Royal Enfield Himalayan 400/Interceptor 650, hell, even the CMX500 Rebel, to a degree. You can put this thing in 6th gear at 50 km/h (31 mph) and force the engine down to about 1400 rpm in the process (engine idle speed is 1200 rpm maximum), twist the throttle, and it will effortlessly take you to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a short time. I've done it. The low-end power is scary, especially if you think it's "weak". For your information, with its 6th gear, you can reach a theoretical top speed of 296 km/h (184 mph). Let's see a 100+ PS sports bike doing the same thing. Maybe the only one up for this task is the Hayabusa, simply due to its very long stroke in relations to most other liter sports bikes so a lot more low-end power in exchange for a much lower redline and peak power output, and when combined with its larger displacement to most other liter sports bike, that's the reason for its reputation as both a high-top-speed and good-daily-usability motorcycle.
P.s. Edited for punctuation. Careless me.
I am 74 years old and have recently bought one of these bikes, and i'm glad i did, its so smooth and easy to ride.
Finally! There are very few reviews of this motorcycle. If you want a motorcycle that will last more than 50 years this is it. An air-cooled, lower compression engine that isn’t bored out to produce more HP. This is a time-tested, over-engineered machine. I have a 1974 Honda CB550 with 54,000 miles. It is extremely smooth, reliable, and easy to work on. If you don’t respect these qualities the bike isn’t for you otherwise this bike is extremely easy to live with.
In all fairness, 54,000 miles in 44 years is absolute peanuts. Most all-year-round riders do that kind of mileage in 3 years or less.
Well the bike hasn't been on the road every single year since 1974. There have been periods of its life that it has been in storage for years at a time. I have had for a little over 4 years at 29,000 miles on the odo. So it has treated me well. What I am getting at is that if you take care of this bike, it will take care of you. Unlike the brand new Ducati Monster 696 I owned, where the electrical would go ape shit at least every 3 or 4 months and leave me on the side of a road. I sold it and went for a vintage Honda. I only needed a tow twice because of a flat tires.
Jane Leelavathi That's just Japanese vs Italian levels of reliability. Excellence is part of Japanese culture and it reflects in their motorcycles. But yes, I understand your point about a low stress engine.
FodderRev My dad owns a Guzzi. It is Italian made and is extremely reliable. The thing is that it’s is a dead simple motorcycle with very few features. Japanese bikes have a the best reputation but Britain, Italy, India, the U.S. and Germany all make great motorcycles.
Refreshing to find someone who "gets" this motorcycle - nice!
Hardly anyone understands what Honda was trying to accomplish with this bike. It is not the same philosophy as the Z900RS. It is not about high hp, high specific hp, anything like that. Honda wanted it to be authentically retro, closest thing to a 1969 CB750. They even made the cooling fins thinner so they would "ping" when the engine was shut off. It's heavy, it doesn't handle like a sport bike, but ride one and you may understand why it's so good.
Exactly! Honda did a very good job on this one, true retro bike!
Alex LaJeunesse i currently have a 91cb750 and understand this bike. But i hear it's doesn't have hydralic lifters... So you have to do adjustments.
marc - if its hydraulic lifters, you DON'T have to worry about adjustment. I don't know this bike in particular though. It's not my cup of tea.
impalaSS65 i meant to say doesn't
Finally someone that gets it.
A On Two Wheels and an MC Commute? Best way to get into the weekend ever
I don't understand the dislike for the bike. Okay, some say that it looks too old. I have never ridden this bike but I love how mature and muscular it looks.
I can only speak for myself but this bike was intended to be a true replica with somewhat replica performance, if I was going that route I would just get an original and restore it. I like the classic look but want modern performance and that's the spot the Z900RS fills.
I love my EX and love my DLX even more. Nothing in motorcycling can beats the looks of an in-line four air or air/oil cooled engine not covered up by one or two hideous radiators!
Probably those that judge a bike by its looks are nothing but posers, and also probably the reason why the market is so filled with badly optimised, plasticated junk motorcycles. There's a low level in terms of motorcycle culture right now. It's all about cathcing eyes, but littered with poor engineering...
Bench seat - excellent, why do most modern bikes have stupid 2 level seats?
Because modern bikes use monoshock rear suspension so the rear end can't be flat like this.
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hm i didn;t think of that, i really like bench seats tho they look so comfy
I wish engineers can figure out and revive the bench seat
@@TommyAngelo1337 Because watching someone else's back isn't as nice as seeing what's ahead.
Monoshock design has nothing to do with how seats are shaped.
To keep you from sliding back.
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First VW beetle had 44 horsepower weighed 4000 lb and had no problems keeping up with traffic ... u get a bike with 90 hp and 500 lb weight... u do the math... plenty of power to spare, more than you will ever need in hwy or city traffic, a bike to relax and enjoy the ride👏👏👏 love my Honda
Lol, the original Beatle weighed in at around 1700 pounds, and had a 28 motor. By 1970 they were up to about 2000 pounds and had 45 hp. But I agree with your basic premise.
I bought a ‘13. I changed out the 4 into 1 for factory 4 into 2 and they look better. I get more questions about it than my vintage bikes. Girls love it.
Steve - I'm looking into this bike. Newbie questions ahead. Are all of them 4 into 1 from the factory?? I definitely prefer 4 into 2. Was 4 into 2 always an option? Or were there certain years where it was available as stock. Thanks in advance to anyone who can answer these questions.
This bike wasn't made for the number chasers. This bike was made for someone who either rode the original versions of the CB line of motorcycles or for someone who wants a bike with that look and feel but also wants something reliable vs. trying to keep up with the maintenance and work required on a 30-40 year old bike. In today's motorcycle climate, it's not fast. It's not a super handler. That's missing the point though. Bikes like this, the Triumph Bonneville, Moto Guzzi V7 line, XSR900, and Z900RS are all similar in the sense they are retro inspired bikes that pay homage to the motorcycles of yesterday. Some are faster than others. Some are more feature packed. The end result is the same.
Agreed. I love the look of this bike. I rode a CB650 Custom back and forth to college in the olden days, lol. I'd love one as a second bike.
As an owner of an 81 Yamaha XV920RH, I can definitely agree on the maintenance point!
Except the original cb750 WAS a performance machine. It was the world's first superbike. Not to say they should've made this a super bike. But personally, I would have made it a 750cc air cooled, like the original, but updated it with modern manufacturing methods dual cams, 6 speed trans, but kept the motor mildly tuned. We don't have to push the engine for it to make 70 hp out of a 4 cylinder 750 it can still be mildly tuned without making middle weight power from a liter sized engine.
I owned a brand new 1980 CB750F SuperSport and have ached for a traditional Honda ever since. I sat on one of these in the showroom when they first came out and immediately fell in love with them. Don't own one YET, but I will in the next year or two and at my age (64) it should last me the rest of my hopefully many riding years. I absolutely love this machine.
I currently own a 2017 CB1100EX and I absolutely love it. The build quality is impeccable! It's such a blast to ride compared to my loaded 2009 Honda Goldwing, which I kept because my wife loves that bike so much with all it's passenger creature comforts. I just don't get all the complaints about "lack of power" on the CB1100. The horsepower to weight ratio is the same as stuffing 425 horsepower into a 2750 pound Honda Civic. This CB engine is SO tractable and there's torque everywhere. The fuel injection is spot on which is NOT something I can say about the Goldwing. Although the CB has a six speed transmission, it could function with just 2nd and 6th. The ONLY thing I could wish for is a way to reduce the idle speed from the factory setting of 1,000 - 1,100 rpm down into the 750 rpm zone. Alas, there doesn't appear to be any way to accomplish this with the fuel injection system.
What I really wish Honda would bring back is their early 80's style Nighthawks. Rode a 1982 450cc version of one of those for 15 years and it was the most comfortable bike I had out of the seven that I've owned. Absolutely terrific seat on the Nighthawk.
I agree about the night hawk
So .. It doesn't wheelie, doesn't corner, doesn't back it in and weighs a lot. Sounds like a 60's bike to me. Mission accomplished Honda!
I'll be honest, it does sound pretty sweet.
Yeah it does wheelie.
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This was the Supersport blueprint of the late 70s.
it corners pretty damn good! the weight is a nonissue once you are rolling, it doesnt handle like a real heavy bike at all!
Really happy to see a review that isn’t based on how well this bike will perform balls out at a freaking race track. Not everyone cares about if this is.2 tenths quicker in the quarter mile.
My 2014 CB1100 is the nicest bike to ride and get rid of the stress of a long day at work. It’s comfortable, fast enough, and I honestly just like how it looks and sounds. Reminds me of the CB I wanted in the early 80’s.
Best of all is that I like it and that’s all that matters. Don’t regret buying this at all. Probably best bike I’ve ever owned. Perfect
No point ragging this around like a sports bike, just enjoy the bike for what it is, an absolutely beautifully made, visually stunning all round bike for someone who wants to enjoy motorcycling at a more relaxed pace. Just enjoy the smoothness of the engine, transmission and the quality of the ride. No need to rev it as the torque is all available down low, I have the RS version which looks even better and the pride of ownership factor is immense. I was considering a triumph speed twin, or a BMW R9 t until I saw this but the Honda beats them hands down when you see it in the metal, everything is better from the flawless metallic paint, the switchgear and the attention to detail. These are cult bikes in Japan, go and see one for yourself.
Exactly... In Oslo the same dealer retails BMW and Honda. I fell in love and bought my CB1100RS when stopping by to look at the BMW R9T. Long time BMW owner, but love the fit and finnish of the Honda.
In fact, I love both the R nineT (the standard, USD-forks-equipped version) and the CB1100 EX. If you ask me, the 2 most favorite "liter bikes" of mine are these 2. To me, they're both very similar, yet very different to each other. The RS is also great, but due to the alloy wheels, it doesn't really fit the image of the CB1100. If I was to own the RS version, I'd exchange the stock alloy wheels for a pair of Kineo wire-spoke wheels that both let me have the looks and the ability to use tubeless tires.
Anyway, congratulations to both you and @Ken Ove Wik for purchasing the CB1100, regardless of version. All of them are very great, and certainly will be a future classic. I'm saving up for an EX right now, certainly a long way ahead, but I will see it through to the end.
Love the classic styling. Reminded of my previous 1982 CB750C....
At last!! Thank you MC Comute ;) Best regards from Portugal
Sweet. That classic 4 pipe header from when bikes all looked like that and were simply called motorcycles, not naked.
Street Bike too. ( street bike, scrambler/ TT, road racer ).
I bought a 2017 CB1100EX about a month ago and I’m liking it a lot. Very smooth with great low end torque. It’s a pretty big and heavy bike and the components and finish are gorgeous. The Kaw is a tank, tail and paint, while the Honda really mixes retro with modern. I also have a Road King with a very built motor and a Multistrada, and the CB is very different than both of them. It’s truly beautiful and fun to ride, especially if you are old enough to understand The Pace.
I just rode one of these things last weekend and I agree with everything you say. Gorgeous, refined, and mellow AF bike. Loved it!
The look of the classic Honda 4 with those pipes curving down the front gets me every time. I'm the target audience for this style of bike since my hooligan days are long gone. Triumph has been making all the waves but I could buy this Honda and pass it on to my great- grand kids with little more than oil changes. Now where can I find 12 G's my wife doesn't know about..........
This is what tempts me about one. A bike I can keep in the garage, polish it every now and again, ride it on sunny days and keep my XSR for day to day stuff. It should last forever...And there's not many I would like to say that about nowadays.
Great review straight up... everything you wanted to know and see... I want one. Honda... nailed it
Great review Zac. I bought one about a month ago, its beautiful and your assessment is very accurate. Its a well balanced all rounder that looks fabulous. 60 mph at 2500rpms in top gear is soooooo relaxing. Awesome motor and gearbox combination. Its not about bhp numbers, but it has enough. Like Rolls Royce used to say.......👍👍
That's just a great looking bike. Real timeless quality to it.
Another great review Zack made me laugh when you were going to play with the student driver. I must be getting old but having an analog tachometer just makes sense on a motorcycle.
Completely agree. I love computers and am always doing something on my phone, but it feels like digital gets in the way when you're riding. Too distracting. Harder to read at a glance. At the least, the basics like ODO, speedo, and tach should be analog.
love the view bars and diles so clean
Awesome bike, awesome review. What a pure bike, love it !!!
Thanks for the great review. Ride safe!
My dream bike since 7 years old. Glad they are still making these ujm’s.
Seems like this bike is for the cruiser guy who isn't a Harley guy.
Made this comment before I hit the 10:30 mark. :/
Sapa Lobo it's better than a Harley.
I'm a long time Harley guy and then some. The Honda is just a bunch of fun. You need both.
@@tms372 A Harley guy who likes something other than Harley. I'm dumbfounded :) I admire an open mind.
@@user-cx2bk6pm2f Us Boomers who ride Harley's probably learned to ride on a Japanese dirt bike and had family/friends with a UJM or BMW. We also bought Cycle World and Dirt Bike every month. Believe it our not it was way more accepting and inclusive back in the day.
Great reviews, keep em coming please!
I love the retro 4cylinder engine sound!
This bike really appeals to me. What's funny about bike reviewers. They typically judge bikes based on criteria that aren't relevant for a particular type of bike. Nobody cares about HP, or backing it in on this bike. Nobody wants to wheelie every bike, or ride on a single track.
We normal average and crappy riders, just want to not crash, and maybe ride a gravel or dirt road every now and then. We really don't plan on riding over 5-15 mph past the speed limit. This bike looks awesome for the retro cruiser crowd.
Had a '13 CB1100 5-speed for four years. It's a good example of Honda doing what they do best. Dead reliable, smooth, relaxing bike and surprisingly quick. Though I always felt like I wanted something sportier and eventually traded it in on an R nine T.
The best retro styled standard bike, this is what motorcycling is all about!
As an owner of the original CB 1100, I feel Honda should have made it closer to the original. The 83 CB1100F was intended to be a performance machine, designed to compete with the Suzuki GS1100E and the Kawasaki GPZ1100. While I can appreciate the look of this bike, it reminds of a CB750K, not an 1100. At 56, one of the reasons I ride is because I need something to stir my soul. Sadly this bike leaves me feeling like the overweight old man that I am. :)
Get an HP2 if you want performance. Get this if you want retro fun and feel.
If you had a choice, what bike would you get that will stir your soul?
I had a 1983 CB1100F. That was a fast bike... people just don’t understand; it was a rocket on wheels. People driving this bike without driving the original think that the 80’s and 70’s bikes were soo slow... they were not. I like this bike, i still would own one, but is not anywhere close on the originals performance wise. Having said that, Its not Honda’s fault. Being an air cooled bike, the only way they could make it to pass emissions was to severely under-power it. If there were no emissions controls, like in the 80’s; this bike could have been very fast indeed.
I have been in love with this bike since I test drove one, it was a bike I could put some serious miles on and still be comfortable
Honda always had a nice red paint, I managed to keep my 1973 CL350 and the red still shines after all these years. Would love to get the 1100 but not sure if I can horse the 550 pound bike around in the garage or the gas station - riding down the road anybody can do. Damn this gettin’ old B.S. living in the Midwest with snow on the ground in April ain’t helping my riding days either.
Honda nailed it with the cb1100.It is TRULY a nod to the 750 four of old,and absolutely beautiful!
Somehow you made me want this bike more than I already have since 2015
I love Zack's reviews
my Honda CMX has 18 HP. I just rode it home tonight and I was exceeding the speed limit. So 85 is huge.
First time I drove this bike , in France , very new , and my first transition from 600cc to 1100 (before I drove Kawasaki er-6n , Yamaha Fazer 600 ). I was amazed how much low torque power have , and pretty much can be agile, despite the weight. True future classic, and I believe it will go for many generations ! Cheers to everyone 🍻
Just as Zack said, this is bike that’s happy trundling along at 50 or 60 mph.
Had mine a year and it’s just excellent.
I love the look and for a stock exhaust it sounds pretty darn good.
I watch these commutes religiously. I don't mean that I put on a monk outfit or anything, I just really enjoy 'em. Very informative and helps me decide which bike I'm gonna get.
I've noticed some other channels doing videos about the staff's personal bikes, and would love to see your selections for yourselves! I know you've used Ari's Aprilia before for a commute, but even if you did a walk around one morning of what everyone rides that would be pretty sick- also so we could see any customization you've done! Love the videos y'all. I'm stockpiling your trips for my own bucket list of rides!
I love the neo-reteo class and have decided I'm getting one as partner to my big Victory XC... Its down to the Honda CB1100 or Kawasaki z900RS. I had a chance to finally get my butt on the Kawi yesterday and all I can say is its going to be a tough choice. I have time to stew over it, I'm planning to make the purchase in the spring of 2019..
Thanks for the review
Try to ride them both before you decide. After 30 minutes on the z900rs I was ready to get off.
Cb 1100 fits me much better.
I won't buy a bike unless I can ride it first. So far I've sat on them both and I have to agree with you the CB felt better. I used to have Nighthawk 700s back in the 80's that was one of my favs, as soon as I got on the CB1100 it immediately shot me back to that bike and being 18 again. ;)
I just don't like the monoshock of the Kawa. It's not retro enough for me.
Thats a hard choice but I like them both more than triumph and ducati scrambler!
tonysanchez888 ...for me being 50 its not about getting compete retro style ..I didn't start riding and loving motorcycles until into the 80's. For me these bikes have a look I like and fit my 2nd bike wants :-) ..The CB1100 I'm really interested in is the RS version the least "retro" of the pack..lol
@4:30 Was that unlce Hank Hill? hahaha Great video as always!
I had and loved a Suzuki GS1000E in the late 80's. This Honda sounds like the perfection of what the Suzuki was trying to do. I would have loved this Honda.
Looks great. Sounds great. I think a fun retro redo would be to bring back in the CB1100 is the "hi/low" transaxle they used in the CB900 and CB1000 of the early 80s. Sort of ridiculous today maybe, but this is about being retro and it actually worked really well. Honda might find some people outfitting their CB1100s as tourers (which would be like the late 70s/early 80s all over again. Truth is, these bikes were really good in that role.
Damn that's a beautiful bike!
I feel like this bike is way more popular in Europe, I'm surprised they still import it but I'm glad they do. Definitely the most normal motorcycle of all time.
Just bought a 2016 model! TBH I love the tank with the seams, it’s more retro. Such an easy bike to ride. Only complaint would be the indicators BELOW the horn instead of being like every other bike.
Awesome video, i really like this bike
I want one now. I like that it is more mellow, and love the look.
thanks for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.
I have this bike with yellow tank. CB1100EX engine sound is impressive, and engine feeling is very silky... Yes, it’s beautiful, handsome looking bike. Very Honda !
How did you get yellow, I have been looking everywhere for one. Honda rep said not being shipped to us.
I have a '17 in yellow, love it, and had a K1 in the early 70's. Will be 80 next year so it will likely be my last Big Bike.
“No seeds no stems no sticks”... I’m baggin what you’re mowin brah
Snoop dogg
"No stems, no seeds that you don't need. Acapulco gold is bad ass weed" Cheech & Chong
Perfect motorcycle, takes you around the world 🌎 and last a life time, and more, Good video.. 👍🏼
Love the bike. Review is understated. The bike is a rocket
It's my 1st bike (2014), now can't sell it because it looks awesome. You can get it going much faster, there is plenty of torque. Made into a sweet cafe-racer. Took out the cat, added a performance pipe, throttle mapped it, changed gear ratio for more low end HP. Now the thing power wheelies in 1st...not all the way though, but a small clutch pop after going into 2nd you can get it to noon.
Nice review , I bought one , the rs 2017 ex demo with 300 miles on the clock , love it cos I'm 53 and my looney days are over
Need some comfy boots now and a tidy lid 👍🏻🙋🏼♂️
Thanx for the awesome content bruv. Please do one on the kawasaki z900rs
Love the retro styling
Someday this bike gonna be legend 😁
Thanks for the nice review. What a great bike! Nice looking and great sound. Awesome ! I want to buy one or these but wondering about the air cooling. Is this bike great for traveling? I don't know if it's motor get hot in the trafic ? Do you have any info about that. Thanks for sharing and good continuation.
This bike is just beautiful, I love it. I think I could buy one if I was searching for new bike.
These retro CB1100's are smooth and fun to cruise around on. My 2014 standard (no ABS) feels like a toy after I ride my FJR1300. Putting side bags on these requires moving the rear turn signals. The suspension warrants rear Ohlins and front suspension upgrades IMO, which I'm considering. I ride both bikes on the same streets and I feel a lot more bumps on my slightly lighter CB. FYI...there still appears to be some new 2014 standards out there at some dealers for under $7k.
I have the 2013, which has 5 gears, one exhaust pipe. It has plenty of speed. If you need more, I would guess you are still a young guy with the attitude you'll never crash. I recommend a shield, because it accelerates quickly and after about 80 you'll feel like you are just hanging on. My bike (with extras) is about 560 lbs. I also recommend an engine guard and those hockey-puck type sliders. I have dropped the bike once or twice on the street, and a bunch of times in my woods/backyard [mud or wet grass issues] that leads to the barn I park it in. Typical of Honda cycles, this engine is bullet-proof and highly reliable. I have only had to change oil three times in 19K miles. My tires last about 8k miles. I like the 2013 tank (squared off) because it more resembles the original ones from the 70's. Because of its weight and acceleration rate, I would not consider it a beginner bike, but it also isn't a crotch rocket. It is only retro in looks and a few features, otherwise its pretty much state of the art (Braking, fuel injection, etc). Take a look at the 2013 model, if you want to see what I mean by the squared off tank and one exhaust. The speedometer/tachometer is also slightly different. Also, I never had a problem with over heating and I have 19K miles on it.
Nice review. Like the aunt/ uncle bit and the old dog analogy! Funny. I am buying one BTW, paid today delivery TBA. Lovely lovely bike, can't wait to opt out of the 'must have more power or your bike is crap' rat race
Love your videos. Which Aerostitch suit do you wear? Do you wear it hot or cold, every time you ride?
That seamless tank is absolutely gorgeous , perhaps the best looking retro with the Bmw rnine t
Good review and nice bike.
nice review , thank you
11:43 "student driver...let's see, how can we have fun with this?... I guess I probably shouldn't" old uncle mode: ON
love the look of that bike
I really liked these when they came out in 2013, and still do. I do with the US would import the RS model, though - that thing is sexy!
Zack, please do a Commute with the new CB1000R when it shows up. Looking forward to that one!
I loved my '13 CB1100. Owned it for three years and sold it when I moved. As much as I loved it, I won't buy another due to the amount of highway riding I do. Although, I wish I had the cash to purchase an '18 CB1100RS here in Japan and bring it back with me in a couple months. The RS is what I always wished my '13 was.
I almost cried when they discontinued this bike in the US. I still want one because I had a cb500 growing up and this would be a major Touch of nostalgia. And it would really touch my heart to be able to buy a new one
Both are great looking bikes...go for the Honda. What a looker! Safe riding!
That CB1100EX is gorgeous especially with that Candy Red tank and chrome everywhere.
I think I would opt for the CB1100RS though because of the tubeless tyres and shocks.
Hopped on one at expo. The seat was suuuuuuuuuuuuper plush. Sweet machine!
I like it. Simple, 2 wheels and an engine. Its what a bike is really about.
Wow this is beautiful
I love my 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R . Retro bikes are awesome !
I took a 2014 CB1100 10,000 miles in three months.
I didn’t have a problem with highway speeds. Maybe I’m used to it, but I was doing 80-85 across Montana last summer with no real complaints.
2014 has 6 gears (2013 didn’t) and it’s not exactly Granddad’s Motorcycle. Don’t get me wrong, I wish it had a bit more torque on the launch, but it’s been a great highway bike. Owned mine roughly 1.5 years and I’m hoping to have it a long time.
That said, the Kawasaki 900 is a place to go if you want a little more power and the CB1000r is cafe-racer style with sport suspension and supposedly a ton of power (coming soon, we’ll see).
At 1:31 😍 ahhh the good old times of rwd na vtec cars. 2 great Hondas in the video. S2000 🖖
How do you get so little wind noise in your mic? Makes me curious what helmet you use (I'm in the market for a quiet one myself).
Amazing
Beautiful.
If I had money for a bike I wanted but did not need, the list would contain one bike - this.
I do prefer the previous generation's styling - the 2010 model year - and I think it's the tank styling update that changes the look only slightly but noticeably. I'd get the 2014 version though, as has 6 gears like yours.
Another good video from you guys, thanks.
I’m looking for a cb1100ex now, 2017! Love this bike🥰
Did you end up getting one? I got one last November
@@suryamp12 do you like it? I have a 2013.
I owned 14 cb1100 and everything he says is spot on. I did wish for better handling and less weight. A cb750 version would be sweet spot.
right on...i remember some 1970s CBs with ruby red tanks.
I sort of don't have any feelings about this genre of bike, and usually Honda's make me yawn...but if was in a market for a retro cruiser, I'd likely buy this one. It is a very nicely styled bike. Retro without being cheesy. Very nice fit and finish, and I think it sounds great. Mildly tuned torquey motors are perfect for this type of bike. I'd likely put some lower bars on it and maybe some bar end mirrors, and a little clear windscreen. Then I think it would be perfect! Nice review, as always.
Morley, this bike falls into the standard bike type and not the cruisers that you typically see with low seats and forward pegs. I would compare this to a Triumph Bonneville more than a cruiser.
Uh,yeah. I saw the video. I guess my definition of cruiser is different than the industry standard....
Love the look, now make one for folks under 6 foot. Love to see a retro style 400 four. Less than 400lbs.
Nice review of a classy bike! Would be interesting to compare this "authentic" modern retro with the Kawa Z900RS, and perhaps the BMW R-nine-T thrown in for good measure?
You think the bike should be geared shorter? Sounds like you'd prefer the old 5 speed version, haha.
I own the 2013 5 speed and the gearing is perfect. The bike isn't much fun to ride above 70mph without any wind protection and the engine is only turning 4000 rpm at that speed. The engine doesn't start getting buzzy until 4500 rpm. The slightly shorter gearing lets you ride around in 5th without needing to downshift, even at 50 mph. The mild state of tune makes that engine happy to lug down to 1500 rpm because it makes all sorts of torque down low. Those who complain about its power output aren't actual owners of the bike.
Aaron Fink ,, I agree,,,. I hate 6-speed tranny,,. If it's got a big engine tons of low-end torque,,. Capable of high RPMs,,,. I love the bikes but wish they had true four in to four,, set up off the ground even higher,,, thicker seat,, about 2 in handlebar risers,,,. Even another 50 lb of Steel and Chrome would be great,,. I wouldn't complain about a 2 inch longer wheelbase,,. But between you and me the more people that dog them,, and laugh about the horsepower,,,. Maybe the more they'll drop in price and they can't get rid of them used,,,. As soon as I can pick one up around $4,000,,, $5,000 it'll be in the garage,,
GREAT BIKE !! ... Salut from Austria