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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- I have over 11,000 miles on my CB1100 so I thought it would be appropriate to talk about it a little bit. Happy to answer any questions in the comments!
Update: 8 months later. Odometer: 22,000, no problems yet! I did notice some oil seepage near one corner of the valve cover gasket but I need to check those valves soon anyway which will require a new gasket. Also, I needed to clean the front sprocket which is a little bit of a pain but I noticed gunk dripping down and realized it had accumulated about 20k miles of road grime- it was very satisfying to clean up.
Update: I crashed it with around 40k miles on the bike, then got a CB1100EX. The bike was awesomely reliable the whole time with just basic maintenance, so I still very much recommend it. I did a chain and sprocket replacement at 26k, brakes and tires every 10-12k or so, and oil every 4k. The '17 doubled most of the service intervals, but I think I'll keep doing oil at 5,000 miles I think. Feel free to ask any questions, I'll do my best to respond.
Thanks for the review. This type of bike used to be categorized as a UJM, which stood for universal Japanese motorcycle. Almost extinct now, Honda was brave enough to bring one back to the market.
Spot on with the "old man magnet" analogy. I can't tell you how many old dudes come up and talk to me about my bike and the good ol days with their cb750 stories. It is funny but I don't mind it so much. I love my motorcycle and love talking about it.
I'm an old guy who had a couple CB750's back in the day. Great bikes, lots of stories. That being said my regular ride now is a Triumph Bonneville, and I'm the one who has to listen to the old guys (like me) tell their Bonneville stories. You're more patient than I am though *grin* Nice vid...enjoy that bike!!
Thanks for the review. I am also a SoCal (San Diego) CB1100DX rider. Only thing I might add is that I think the CB1100DX is a great touring bike. I am 6ft 215lb (all muscle of course). Last Sept 2016 did 5000+ mile ride to Michigan and back with bike loaded with front fork roll bag, tank bag, integrated tail/saddlebags, and 70Liter dry bag on my luggage rack. Smoothest ride I have ever been on. Avg speed was around 75mpg, but was able to cruise at 110mph thru the Texas Panhandle. Love this bike :)
Yeah it really is so versatile I can't see myself ever actually selling it (although I CAN see myself buying more bikes when I get more room :P)
I just finished a 3,000+ mile trip from Dallas area to Ruidiso, NM, up to Durango, CO and back and really enjoyed the trip on this bike. I could have cruised all day at 70-75mph with just my small PUIG shield. This bike truly is one of the best do-it-all bikes out today, in my humble opinion. I’m perplexed why this bike did not sell well in the US market.
My wish list probably mirrors many of those already mentioned in the comment section of this video and the cb1100 forums. I would like a larger tank, ABS, 50lbs lighter, a 26,000 mile valve adjustment interval, and finally shaft drive. The last one is controversial because many don’t mind chain maintenance and coupled with the desire to shed 50lbs might borderline on a bike that is probably impossible to produce.
Despite my wish list, I love this bike and it really is one that will never leave my garage.
Yeah I think we're all on the same page regarding the wish list. I do want other bikes, but I'll always want this one too. I think the reason it didn't sell well is that it costs too much for what you're getting on paper. They don't talk about it much but you have this bike still made in Japan with really high quality parts, not Thailand with budget items, and while it doesn't add up to something that goes super fast and weighs very little you end up with a bike that reeks of quality all around... Of course you pay for that.
Kevin Schwartzkopf I took my MSF on a little Suzuki 250 standard bike, and loved the classic looks of it. This thing hadn't been on my radar, but man it's a cool bike. I have a question I have for you CB1100 owners. With it being a heavier bike, does it wear you out quickly?
ratstrat1984 I don't think so at all. The weight is really only an issue until you get used to it, and even when you're first acclimating to it the only issue is slow speed maneuvers in my opinion.
This is by far the best cb1100 review. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
blackduck65 thanks! I'd love to review other bikes too but sadly people lend out bikes even less than they do cars!
I could not agree more.
Great video, thanks. I'm an older guy now and it's been a few decades since I last rode a bike (Honda). But I still dream about it, lol. So while I'm still healthy and strong enough, I've decided to buy another bike and the CB1100 is the one that's just screaming my name. I've sat on one in the show room and I'm confident I can handle it. But I don't think I should get on anything bigger until I refresh my skills and confidence. (I have other touring type bikes in mind but they're too heavy for my confidence level right now.)
I live in a place where the highways are in great shape and the scenery is just off the charts. Mountain highways of BC and Alberta. Although I love driving (or riding) slow and taking in the scenery, I still don't feel comfortable unless I have ample power to get away from situations I don't like. My old Honda was the 305 Superhawk and it just didn't have that kind of power. I think this bike can deliver the performance I want for mountain highways.
I'm glad to hear that the aftermarket is good because I don't think we can get those items as easily in Canada as you can in the US. Not sure about that, I need to check into it more. But there are some items I'd like to put on that bike for touring and to be honest I don't know where to get them. The dealers would know, but I imagine they would only guide me to items "that they know about".
Thanks again, this vid was really put together nicely.
For more information check out the cb1100forum.com which is I think a place you'll fit right in. It's mostly older guys who like a comfortable, solid, well-built bike but who aren't necessarily after the fastest on the spec-sheets. I think other than the weight it's such a manageable engine that a total beginner would be able to handle it, you'll definitely be fine! Good luck!
Thanks for the info and for the vote of confidence. I'm just so stoked to get this machine ordered but am waiting for the fall (dealers up here get very hungry in the winter). I hear the bike is very solid and stable, silky smooth, well behaved on every level and with plenty of power. My racing days are over and I'm very satisfied to just cruise along and enjoy the scenery. I'll definitely dial into that forum, thanks so much for the tip.
Albertarocks Albert did you get that Honda? Hope all is well!
@@tomwagner6334 he already crashed it
I have a 2014 with 34,000 on it and it runs like the day I bought it. The wheelbase is 1 inch longer than my 78 KZ 650 c2. No oil burning, no issues and 51 mpg combined. Changed tires a few times, stock tires suck...put Bridgestone BT-45's and a big difference.1 valve adjustment ( cams come out for that), 2 sets of brakes (Easy to do) and easy to clean. Its long legged...120 at redline in 3rd, rev limited in 6th gear to around 110 mph. 2500 rpms at 55. Dont get a 2013 or less, they have a 5 speed tranny. No complaints whatsoever, love the bike!
Great video. You have a great calm quality to your voice. I have the SA model. I love it.
Thanks! It really is a great bike!
Ive seen people roll there windows down and spit on bikers, ...just for skipping them between the cars. I guess they figure everyone should have to follow the same rules......
I thoroughly enjoy my 5 gallon tank on my 2006 Honda 919. I get right around 48 - 49 mpg on the highway and right around 40 mpg with city driving. Your bike looks good. I love what Honda did with the styling on this CB 1100.
I had a 1980 cb750 as my first bike. Now I want one of these .
Your review made me love my bike even more.Great job.
Thanks for a nice, simple, friendly review and not forcing every one to listen for 15 minutes to the worst and most obscure band track that could be found!
Last year I sat on one in the showroom and fell in love - and kept coming back every two weeks just to enjoy the feel of the machine and how perfectly every thing seemed positioned. But I went with another in-line four, the Suzuki Bandit 1250 as it had fairing and a 5 gal tank (200+ mile range).
The Honda air-cooled in-line four is the best bike music ever! Good job with the various scene segments - adds a lot of visual interest. You should also add a segment of just how the engine & exhaust sounds as the music of the bike is important. Also add photos of how you load up your bike for touring.
I that brown seat a stock seat? I have a friend at work who is a little shorter than average. How do you think the bike would work for women, or people with shorter than average inseam? (... looking for options for those people other than being stuck on small displacement bikes or defaulting to the V-twin Cruiser style)
I can't wait for the new RS version, I love this bike but the RS will suit me better than the standard EX. Great video, safe riding mate!!
If it were shaft drive, it would be just about perfect.Great review, thank you.👍👍
Very thoughtful and comprehensive review. Many other aspiring video makers could learn a lot from watching yours. Thanks.
But please dont learn to drive so close to cars in heavy Traffic 🙈
I just got this model. It is 7 years old and had 2272 on the clock. I love the entire setup of this model.I let my older brother hop on it for a day. He had not ridden in 30 years. Zero problems for him. My only planned mods are a rear rack and a trunk.
Terrific review - I’ve always loved Honda quality and design !
Your filtering speed is perfect. 👏
Really surprised at the all-round quality of the video, editing, and content. Such a handsome bike!
Great detailed review better than most bike reviews out there not fast but natural which is good makes it comfortable to listen to. you should consider doing more :)
Khalid Alsowayigh Thanks!
I do like your review. I too prefer the "retro" look/style of the latter 70s liter bikes! It's overall ability to do everything is the greatest asset to me.
Such a rad channel. You have a solid presence and huge insight. I hope you do more videos.
Excellent video. :-) CB1100 is one of my favorite bikes, honestly. No it won't light the world on fire, but man is it ever cool. I hope we get the 1100RS in the US market, that thing looks sweet!
I put the Oxford grips on my bike, I went with the Adventure length which is pretty dead-on for the stock grip length for my bike. Toasty!
Siper2 I may have to order the headlight from the RS either way, it looks great. Not that mine isn't bright, but LED looks cool.
This video really helps! I've been thinking about getting an old cb750 and this really might win out on a bike for a daily
Joseph Curry Thanks! I actually recently put out a new update at 25k miles and it's been the same-sex dead reliable and a great daily rider. Easy to do the work yourself (except the valves, which are still well within spec fortunately) and parts are pretty cheap too.
Great review. Pleasant to listen to, straight forward, and I look forward to more reviews.
Hilarious. I'm always curious when watching these vids, "So where is this guy, I wonder?" And there, immediately I see House of Pies and the Post Office. Then Fred 62 and the Los Feliz 3. Good on ya' mate. I'm putting my '07 919 to rest sadly. Trying to decide between an 1100 or an Interceptor 800. Good times. Helpful review. Thanks!
Sorry to hear about your Hornet- can't go wrong with either replacement option though! Very different bikes, I love the sound of a v4.
Nice bike, I don't like spokes because they are too hard to keep clean (or I don't know a easy way). If I'm traveling over 200 miles a day I like to have a fairing. I have six bikes 1988 through 2012 and I love and ride them all, it's so nice to be able to ride different bikes, it's makes you appreciate the character of each and every one.
Not only that, but they affect handling. They look cool but not cool enough for me to sacrifice handing tbh
Thank you ! I"m between buying honda cb 11oo and bmw r nine t scramble! this video help me a lot!
Very good review. I'm very impressed with the cb1100 and am waiting patiently for the 2017 to arrive here.
Thank you for the great, level headed review.
Will almost certainly get this next. Reminds me of my old cb400
I think this bike looks terrific . Able to go 90 + mph is good enough . Love that 4 culture exposed engine . Plus Honda and Triumph makes very reliable bikes . I guess the price is not too bad .
Owned a used 2013 with only 3000 miles on tacho since a month makes me happy. The best Honda I owned !!! Me birth 1953 !!
Lars-Erik Andersson hey Lars! Glad to hear you're enjoying the bike! Ride safe!
Own a used 2016 in Black, 2.200 km , iam in age of 56 - lets have a long and good time on our CB,s 😃👍
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Great review and an interesting bike, something that most wouldn't consider but I think it would be fine for lots of people. Thanks for the video
Sad to hear about the accident you had at 40,000 miles. The type 1 is my favorite style compared to the type 2 but the type 2 does have several advantages.
My next bike . Thanks for sharing your experience .
armando cardenas I own this same bike. It's a beautiful bike. You'll get a lot of ppl coming up and asking how much you put into restoring it. They can't believe me when I tell them it's a 2014. Very fun to ride. You won't regret it.
I've had mine for just over a year now and I really like it. I like the styling, the ability to modify and the all around ridability of the bike. If I could have changed anything about the design I would have given it a bigger fuel tank, more horsepower and a lighter weight.
Hey Bob, all true! I would definitely like the bigger tank like the one that comes with the DLX (or even bigger), the touring range is pretty limited but by the time I need to fill up I tend to need to stretch my legs anyway.
Bob Pruett Kawasaki z900rs
I too have a '14 Standard cb1100, in black, the best color. Really enjoyed your review, and can vouch for most of your points.
Wanna add a few things:
- Suspension is really basic for $11,000 motorcycle, especially front shocks. They bottom out on sharp edges very quickly, think potholes, bumps, and road wrinkles. Very dangerous in the corner at speed. For comfort, you can upgrade to 2017 forks, that cost $800. For more sport/race application, there are spring and cartridge inserts for about $400.
- The front brakes are too good for factory tires. In fact, factory tires are terrible in the rain or cold, and I actually locked up front AND rear brake during a panic stop on wet road. It did not go well. Michelin Pilot Touring seem to be the best all weather tire for our bikes right now.
- You can protect your dashboard with a basic windscreen. It took the most damage when my bike hit the pavement at 65 mph. And Motegi crash bars saved the engine casing, can't recommend them enough.
Hopefully you can do another video update soon
Cheers
Beautiful motorcycle. 👍🏽
Thank you!
It's a retro bike and as a 70's styled bike it does a bit of everything with modern reliability.
Excellent review.
Thanks! Wish I had more bikes so I could review more haha
Tick in the box. But add a gallon/5 litre fuel can. Makes the range good and keeps the Harleys fed. A small screen will keep the weight of your chest as well. Hepco and Becker panniers might help. Alternatively their frame and a leather 30x15x30 for city work (splitting lanes etc).
I'm going to update this guys report. Everything he pointed out is on the spot.
I have the same bike and it now has 42,000+, other than 'wear and tear' items(brakes, fluids, tires) I have had no problems with the bike. I am getting better mpg than him though...avg. over 22,000 miles is 51 mpg. It runs like the day I bought it and after 3,000 mile oil changes, it shows no or unnoticably small oil consumption.
Redline is 8.500 rpm and at 65 mph it's at 3,000 rpm. The bike will redline in third gear at around 115 mph. The rev limiter in sixth gear keeps you at a top speed of 110 mph. Also, this bike is considered a sport/ weekend touring bike. Not a sport bike. It is also a nimble bike in town as its wheel base is 1 inch longer than my old 78 KZ 650 C2.
FYI!
Superb bike, taking delivery of one next week hopefully. You should of just measured the size of the grip on your bike and selected the Oxford set that matched or were slightly longer. You can then cut them down for an exact fit.
Grrrrreat thorough review
Mate excellent review! in Australia wee can only get the 2010 to 2012 models, so no ABS on them here, and to make things worse they are discontinuing the CB1100 aircooled forever.
Great review of the bike. Oh, I am one of those "old men". LOL I still have a 1980 Honda CB750F, now with 110,000 miles on it. My local dealer just had his yearly open house. He has a new 2014 like yours on the showroom floor for $7999. I thought, wow, what a killer deal. Then looking on Ebay I found there were a couple of dealers who had new 2014's for $6999. Wow, what a beautiful motorcycle for that kind of money. But, being how stingy I am with funds , I will just continue to ride my CB750 or one of the three other bikes that I still own. All are paid for and thus no payments is just sooooo desirable.
I luv this bike, ima Honda inline 4 fanman, a ujm guy, but what I have is '97 Cbr1100xx, it's older or newer brother, depends on how you look at it, which is a great sports-tourer.
You may benefit from a Corbin seat. I'm 6'2" and have no cramped feeling issues. That may also come from almost 20 years on sport bikes
You still have the bike? I see my local roads on video like La Tuna Canyon and Griffith Park. Nice! Looking for a used CB1100 now. Thanks for information.
Awesome review! Thanks man...
Great views of Socal. Good review of the CB1100. I'm thinking of the new 2017, but not too sure of the tank style.
The 2017 looks interesting- I didn't like the tank design much until I saw it in a Honda promo video for the bike: th-cam.com/video/5vFdZe4fPqg/w-d-xo.html I think it looks a lot better in motion and likely in person too!
of course damage is minimal , the old cb series are built like tanks , bullet proof , i presume honda still use the same frame
Fantastic review, considering this bike used. I have heard it is nearly vibration free.
I have the exact bike and I love mine too!!!
if only they make the same bike but with a twin cylinder and 50kg less with a 270 crank it would be awesome, perfect contender to compete with the triumph street twin.
Great review, I think it's a middle age man magnet too as I'd like one. I my first real bike was a cb500x. Doing vids on a Kawasaki z800, but still love Honda.
the T120 comes with Heated grips as standard and ABS, so you are getting a whole lot more for your money which sold it for me
The T120 is a very slick bike, enjoy! The CB only has ABS on the DLX models and the heated grips are optional, so that may push the MSRP a little higher but it's been my experience that the Honda dealers will move more on price than the Triumph ones. The CB has, stock, a nicer clutch and beefier brakes, but with the Honda you're also paying a lot for the reliability and Made-in-Japan factor (T120s made in Thailand now I believe). For better or worse.
considering the T120 is £10,600.00 and the Basic Honda is £11.499 and as far as I know my Triumph is British Made and nearly three years on, it hasn't missed a beat.
Nice review, thanks for sharing. I love this bike but also i like the CB 1300 super four. Wish one or them you prefer? Thanks again and good continuation.
You appear to have downplayed the durability and reliability of this bike against overheating. In other modern bikes, overheating is still a big problem even in today's available technology in heat dispersion. I may not have 1st hand info but modern Ducatis and KTMs truly have serious issues in overheating.
Thank you for this nice review on the cb1100. I have recently got the same one and I love it. It’s so sad that it’s not that much popular motorcycle here in the US. Anyway I was wandering if you can remember where you got your rear rack. I will appreciate if you send me the link. Thank you
You didn't drive thru Billerica, did you? There was a black one I saw here last year or so. Black one. But I haven't seen it this year. Nice review. Excellent. Great sound and experiences.
My 2013 has 37K plus miles now. No problems other than seized rear brakes because I didn't realize, when I tightened the chain, I was also expected to reposition the rear brakes. Two to three hundred dollar mistake on my part.................not a result of poor quality bike. I should have known better.
Where did you find the taillight? The original one is the only thing stopping me from buying it.
Hey it's just a generic Lucas Style tail light, I think from JP Cycles. Was easy to install. Check out posts by Chip Beck on the CB1100 forum about it, I think some photos are here: cb1100forum.com/forum/archive/index.php?thread-1019-2.html
Hello from four years in the future. Question about your crash. Its a shame that happened, But onto better things. You mentioned crash bars how did those fair to it being laid down? Assuming it wasn't a major accident.
The legroom comment makes me unsure about this bike. When I've sat on them the pegs do feel high. The T120 does feel better but is a lot more expensive.
Too true! I think when it comes to the triumphs though, the T100 feels cheap (single disc up front?) in a lot of ways and the T120, which somewhat better in that regard, just isn't as good an engine! It's good, but I think triumph can do better. Then you have Honda vs. Triumph reliability to consider! I've heard bad things about the T120 since and had no problem in the 20k on my Honda yet! Hope that makes your decision harder :P
Someone jacked my trusty Thruxton recently, they are a hot item in the Northwest right now and giant theft magnets, so as a replacement I'm torn between one of the new 500 rebels for assaulting city traffic, and this. Got an old, well tuned and modded '76 CB 750, but the modernized advantages of this have me interested. I guess I am most interested in how the clutch feels. If it's that's nice and plush, then I wouldn't mind lugging around the 1100 even in dense stop and go traffic. Gonna have to go try them both out.
Well I ride in traffic since I ride almost exclusively and live in LA, to my tastes it's pretty light feeling. I have no problems in traffic and it's a very smooth take-off when you want to get going whether you're launching or just moseying.
It's very similar to my previous bike's clutch which was a CB500f and I assume that means it feels very similarly to the new Rebel 500's as well. That said, otherwise I feel like you couldn't get a more different bike! If you're JUST going to be in the city, I'd try out the 500, they're very good (probably more of a theft magnet, though?). I have to say, saving that weight and the improved MPG would be great. That's why I got my 500 in the first place!
Just turns out I like to leave the city more than I thought and while the smaller engine certainly did *fine*... Well, let's just say that if I were to do another 700 mile death-valley road trip tomorrow I know I'd rather the bigger CB, MPGs be damned.
Groovy, thank you.
No problem! I love my bike but there are lots of great bikes out there and the 'right' one totally depends on whether you LIKE it and what your riding style is. Sorry to hear about the Triumph! Total shame
Très bonne vidéo, commentaires intéressants. Merci
Dart Marlin flyscreen on eBay for about $150 makes for a lot nicer cruising and slightly better mpg
Good vid man
If you have ridden the Kawasaki Z900 RS can you contrast your experience to your 1100ex?
Hi, I haven't ridden the RS unfortunately! I've sat on it at a few shows, though. It's definitely a more modern bike in pretty much every way and I don't think it has the same classic appeal as the CB (or classic simplicity of engineering) but it's a very attractive bike that is going to handle much better in almost every way. I'd assume it would be a little less comfy for long rides, though, and feel more like a sportbike (since it's basically a z900)
Very nice review of your bike. Appreciate the update too. On the surface what do you think of this cb 1100 and its price with less than 10k miles? Thx
Hello! First and foremost, thank you you for putting out a comprehensive video regarding your experience with it as a owner. I'm thinking about trading in my 2016 Bonneville T120 Black for this Honda.
Cool, I was definitely cross-shopping! If you're in CA I'd MAYBE consider a trade haha. I'm very attached and I'm sure you'll enjoy either way, but I think the T120 has a lot of electronic features you may miss!
iamheero: I do indeed reside in CA and traffic on the 99hwy can be horrendous. I'm REALLY considering trading in my T120 only because I've had the detent wheel wear out prematurely twice now and I only put 5100 miles on. I haven't even had the first major service done. It appears that this is an isolated case regarding this kind of problem. The tech is nice but I can ride just fine in the rain without the extra mode lol!
Does the '14 cb1100 have traction control, if it does can it be turned off?
Mr Rose I believe it's just ABS and just on the deluxe models. You may be able to find a good deal on one of those on the cb1100 forums!
iamheero: Another reason why I won't miss the tech of the T120 lol! I was looking at the 2017 EX model, shame we haven't received the RS model here in the states. Thank you for answering my questions Moto brother. You stay safe in your travels, rubber side down. 👍
350 pounds weight limit??!!! That's insanely low, is that a fact?
Great honest review. I am in the market..and an old guy LOL
Great Review and excellent video/audio first of all! I am coming up on 1 Year as well on my 2014 Standard. I simply added it to the fleet because it was just plain FUN to ride. You make great points..it is good at a lot of things but not Great at anything. That said...I would still buy the buy again! I just cut a video on "how to change the oil" on this bike as well. Not many vids regarding the bike on TH-cam. 2ndly...How have you found chain maintenance going? at 3450 miles the other day...I cleaned it and found it STILL did not need any adjustment after almost a year.
MemphisMike I am suspicious because of how little maintenance I've had to do on the bike. I think I've adjusted it once so far, at 14,000 miles. It's easy, at least!
Its a HONDA......say no more! LoL
Great review! I have a 1980 CB900C, been looking to maybe get something simmilar that isn't so ooooold.
I noticed from the comments that you now have the newer generation of this bike, any noticeable difference in engine or handling? I wanna buy one of these bikes real bad - I like the looks of the new one a little better but the old model is like half the price. Is the newer one worth the extra money?
Not saying 108mph isn't enough, but I certainly dont appreciate the bike being governed from factory. If I bought the bike under the idea of freedom and excitement just to be stopped at 108 would definitely be a buzzkill.... either way I still very much love everything about it and know speed isn't everything just my only quarrel :)
Great talking and info about the bike! where did you get the seat?
Hey thanks! The seat is a second stock seat I had recovered with one from Luimoto, they're Canadian. The quality is great, fit is custom to the seat itself and doesn't require any cutting etc. I dunno about the price since mine was the first one they did so I sent my seat in and it took a while, but I just paid shipping. I got a seat cover and they got a template.
thanks! I'm gonna check it out, did you get it with the gel pads ?
Yuber Andres Bautista comfort is the exact same, it's just a cover. You take off the stock vinyl and apply the new cover to the seat. It's the same foam. Maybe a little less 'sticky' than the stock foam. While you're doing it, you could probably insert a gel pad too which could help with comfort.
iamheero thank you soo much!
Hi I would like to know if the Honda CB 1100 RS 2018 was introduced into USA and if you can find spare parts there??? Thanks
Have you ridden the T120? I'm debating between this and the Triumph... the CB draws my heart though, I started out on a CB350 at 15. (now 21)
EDIT: I originally wrote that comment before the end of the video. I see you have rode the T120, hardly a price difference with the new 2017 CB1100EX now though. It doesn't look like they're selling the new RS here in the states? That's outrageous, I'd buy one like tomorrow, it just looks fantastic!
Yes, new they're similar and it would be tough to decide. The T120 is a solid bike and it really depends on how you'll be using the bike. I think a great all round city bike may be the new Street Twin or maybe the Guzzi V7 (which I LOVE but not for the price) but if you're looking at heavier retro standard bikes it's really between the CB and T120. If you're looking new, try both and see what kind of deals dealers will give you, if any. That said 2013/2014 CBs are a LOT less, like half the price. And frankly that's what I'd grab in a heartbeat.
Hey just got a 2013, what you think of that 350lb weight limit?you pushed it with passengers?
wonder if you still have it :)
Do you know if the 2017 update still have 350 lbs weight limit? And is EX different in any way?
that was the perfect cliff-hanger at the end~ if you were shopping each, and price was not an issue, which would you choose? T-120 or CB1100? Thanks for the great video iamheero.
Hard to say! If price were not an issue it would be a hard choice. If you could get the CB Deluxe models with the ABS then that'd be much harder, but for a base CB vs base T120, I'd probably get the Triumph. That said, in no world is price not an issue :P The fact that you can probably STILL find CBs on showroom floors from 2014 means you can get them for almost half the price of the T120, at that point it's a no-brainer.
certainly not in this world.. but half?? i'm thinking ~ $12k for the T-120, right? maybe 2/3.. i have a buddy in Seattle has a CB and loves it too! Thanks iamheero
manseated here u go
www.cycletrader.com/dealers/Al-Lamb%27s-Dallas-Honda-2890286/listing/2014-Honda-CB1100-121330248
Nice overview! I just purchased this bike - what engine guards/crash guards do you have?
I've used both the SW Motech and the T-Rex Racing and I recomment both, although the T-Rex gets in the way of the front sprocket cover, it's not a big deal but a little annoying if you do a lot of your own maintenance/cleaning. I also bump my knee on the T-Rex a little, but I think the replaceable slider on it makes it worth it.
excellent review! how comfortable this bike is at highway speed without any fairing or windscreen?
I am interested in the new RS model with ABS and 18" wheels. .
ABS would certainly be nice! If you've ever ridden a naked bike it's all about the same. I'd say it's really not an issue but the quality of helmet you have is highlighted because it's going to be doing all the deflecting for your head. I do a lot of long rides and really enjoy it.
I'll never understand why Honda would put an 1100 CC engine in the 1100 that only makes about 90HP....I don't get that!!..Kind of a waste..I had an 84 Honda 1100-F that made almost 100hp on the dyno..
The compression on this bike is very low @ 9.5:1. 90hp is still alot for a 540lb bike, not slow at all
What tail light did you replace the original with? Thanks
My 79 has mag wheels stock
Hi, how did you remove the seat cause I'm having a hard time on mine 😅. Please help
Good review. I ride a 13' cb1100, haven't spotted a single cb1100 in Los Angeles other than my buddy's deluxe model. I enjoyed the video, did you record it on a sunday morning or a holiday? lol I never see these freeways that empty. cheers mate
Eduardo Aguirre just got lucky! I was going to court downtown so it was definitely a weekday! I reverse commute though so it's never TOO bad on a bike.
iamheero we should ride one of these days. My buddy rides a dlx model, and I have the standard model. Most weekend you'll find us patrolling the LA area and its surroundings.
Nice. My dream bike after the cb1300, which is unobtainium.
Are the indicators stock?
Yeah I'd love a 1300, a little more oomph would be fun. The indicators are stock on my bike, I haven't been able to make myself sacrifice the money for some good LEDs or sacrifice the visibility for some cheaper ones.
How do you like the 18" spoke wheels vs the 17" aluminum wheels that you had?
For the record, the wheels on the '17 and '14 are the same size. The stock wheels and magnesium wheels I had on my '14 were also the same size.
Great video! You didn't mention the suspension though. Decent for your weight?
Hey good point. It's pre-load adjustable and pretty good. Definitely geared more towards comfort than sport. Furthermore, with a passenger or even a full load of camp gear or luggage you're going to want to ratchet both front and rear preload up. I generally ride at the 4/5 mark alone, 5'10 ~180lbs, and it's a little stiffer which I prefer. Some may enjoy how soft it rides on the lower settings, though. I guess the newer RS models use nicer cartridge suspension so I suspect that'll change how it handles a lot.
Cool, TY for the info.
Why did they limit it so slow
What are (or are there any) the main differences with models between 2014, '15, ... and 2020 of the cb1100rs's?
The CB1100 RS model was released in the 2017 model year. This model has all lighting from LED lights, slightly revised engine, 17-inch aluminium wheels, wheelbase 5mm shorter, Tokico radial brake calipers, different caster angle, sportier suspension setup with dual bending valve two-piece Showa right side up 43 mm fork, and sport-oriented tires. (from wikipedia). Not available in the US at all. Basically sportier than the EX slightly.
@@iamheero Thank you, now I understand wich model is the one I'm looking for.
Thanks.
Could you please explain the '350 pound weight limit' (not a tourer) comment?
Why would you not be able to tour on this with a good windshield and perhaps slightly touring-oriented seat?
The 350lbs is the load capacity of the bike, basically the GVWR after subtracting the wet weight of the bike. It means that in addition to the bike, it's rated to carry only 350lbs on top. That means you're limited in what you can carry on the bike. For example, the F800GS BMW is rated to carry almost 500lbs which allows two passengers with gear to spare.
I didn't say you can't tour on the bike, as I do. I said it's not a touring bike, and it's not. You can tour on a ninja 250 if you want.
You can certainly change the bike to make it more touring friendly but it's not designed with touring in mind. It has a small tank and a neutral but sporty (read: not nearly as much room as an ADV tourer or feet-forward tourer) and in stock form it has no wind protection. It has tie down points but no practical (without expensive racks and relocating the rear turn signals) way of mounting side hard cases.
I see.
Thanks a lot for getting back to me and clearing that up.
I'd love one of these, but I wonder whether I would be as comfy on it, on a longer ride, as I am on my much smaller (smaller engine) 2012 V-Strom 650.
Thanks again for explaining.
Its considered a weekend touring bike.
Great review! What mirrors do you have on yours?
Hey, I'm honestly not sure. I got them on the CB1100forum.com, they're in the Japanese accessories catalog but they're not OEM.
Gotcha...well either way they look great!
I'm thinking about looking into one for a second bike I have 1972 cb175k6 and I'm concerned it will be too big of a jump up
Hey Tyler, I think the CB11 is a very easy bike. I wouldn't be concerned. Very smooth, almost car-like acceleration.