The Bike Harley Does NOT Want You To Know About: Honda CB1100 Cafe Racer - The Ultimate Sleeper!
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The Bike Harley Does NOT Want You To Know About: Honda CB1100 Cafe Racer - The Ultimate Sleeper!
I picked up this 2014 Honda CB1100 a few days ago completely as a fluke. It was part of a package deal that I couldn't turn down. However, after taking the bike for a quick test ride, I immediately realized there is more than meets the eye with this unassuming throwback cafe racer from Honda. Today I'm sharing my initial ride, review, impressions, and thoughts on the Honda CB 1100. I'll cover the basics (weight, seat height, hp, torque, etc.) as well as go a little more in depth regarding why this bike is now among my all time favorites. Enjoy!
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When the Dealer said..."here.....take it for a quick spin...we got it in on a cheap trade".....I said Ok....Came back and got the cash and bought it! Welcome to the CB1100 Club!
Heck yeah! I think that's the ticket - getting people on the saddle to see what it's all about. Otherwise, it's easy to overlook.
Jon's Moto Garage $5k out the door 3yrs ago!! BOOM
Live in Norway, great video!!! Bought a 2015 ex red new now 8000km. Love it. It's a Honda, will last forever, simple, nimble, almost no plastic, no fluids except oil...no water pump, no Christmas tree dash, no fancy brakeable technology... nothing to worry about. Just ride.
Bought it as my very first motorcycle... I've had it going on 3 years now. I looked right over it several times, and the dealer kept bringing me back to it... Knowing it was the only one on the sales floor, and he wanted to move it... But I had my eyes on several other bikes.. I sat on it two or three times, but nothing clicked... Then the price was over 3 grand less, so I bought it... I cannot get enough of it... It's perfect. It rides, and shifts at 2000 rpms like a Cadillac, but If you yank on it, hold on.. I am now 60 years old, and to feel the rear end kick out, full throttle is a rush being my first bike, if I would have known from the beginning, I would have never looked at another bike... Wheelies next..LOL... Maybe...P.S it handles like it's a part of you. Thanks. A little long winded, but this video just made me fall more in love with it... I dig it... That's a 70's term... but perfect... The bike he's on is identical to mine, even the crash bars are identical..
They are amazing !!! Honda is super reliable also....
I ride a XSR700. Everytime I see one of these rolling by in my town for San Jose I turns my head. I even got stuck staring at one leaving a restaurant for five minutes. I love cafe racer an I could only imagine.
Nice story man 👍
What crash bars are they ?😊I want some for mine
I have one of these, it is also 2014. I bought it brand new in June 2018. I waited while they took it out of the crate and put it together. Hands-down it is the sweetest motorcycle I have ever owned.
That's cool yours is a 6 speed. I got a brand new 2013 CB 1100 w 0 miles end of 2014 it's a great bike and a 5 speed. I keep looking for that 6th gear . .. ⚙️⚙️⚙️
I bought a CB1100 EX of 2016,in June.....It's a cat!a big cat!!Smooth,comfortable,and smooth again,with enough muscle,the gearbox is cream,better than my CBF 1000,I love it,so good!!!
I bought one of these babies a couple years ago as a leftover for 6k! They are absolutely awesome. Smooth, quick, classic and simple. They got alot of crap for being "too heavy" or "not modern enough". They might not be as techy as newer bikes or have fat tires etc but what Honda did was give a great very true and classic bike with some modern touches and they nailed it. I only wish they had a dual exhaust setup like the old ones but not enough to turn it down. I love mine
Man I did the exact thingy, left over for 6k unreal bike
john f I found some left overs
I wonder if the dealer still has some
I think it’s a great price and buy at 6,000
You are so lucky. Most dealers I went to wouldn't even order one. They knew they wouldn't sell well. When I finally did find one at a dealer I recently purchased a bike so I didn't have the funds available.
Same here. Absolute blast to ride and a steal at 6k.
@@josephandreuccetti8043 I think the leftovers are pretty much run out. They were in abundance a couple years ago but i think they've finally started getting cleared out and sold. I guess alot of people had the same idea that 6k was such a steal but the 10K ish original price was a little steep. Either way im glad i got a hold of mine when i did.
Ever since I saw an old bike like this I knew I wanted something old school looking but modern. I love the odd ball bikes!
I got mine in October 2015 with 1,200 miles. I love my 2014!
Nothing beats a general purpose bike. And...you meet the nicest people on a Honda. All of us guys that are now on Geezer Glides grew up on these GP bikes.
Why would this particular bike bother Harley?
Every Japanese bike made since 1969 is faster and better made than a Harley.
But no resale value?
The title was itself "click bait" very clever if he was trying to get people to have a look at the video.You are correct though ,Harley does not care.
@@jasonrees6012
Harley cares!
You wouldn't believe the amout of Research and development on harley motorcycle's.
(And the money spent! But harley does it to where they can make money with aftermarket parts, for instance; screaming eagle parts.)
@@billgonzales2339 is it about looking and selling or riding and enjoying?
And, of course, you never rode a Harley...
If you grew up in the original CB1100 era, you know what they are capable of. They can be very quick!
I appreciate your succinct, no fluff, no-nonsense, non ego driven, informative approach. Subbed.
Thanks, brotha! I cant guarantee all vids are as succinct, but I'm learning as I go! I appreciate the support! 🤘😎
Dude these frequent vids are the only thing keeping me alive lol. Utah winter is still in full force and my bike has been in storage almost 3 months 😭 thank you both Jon and Jackie for the entertainment!
Screw it get on it anyway put on more clothes 😂
I've probably watched this vid 10 times and that's it.. NO MORE.. I'm sold. Found one 250 mi away with less than 2K (a beauty). If all goes well I pick it up this Saturday. Super excited and hope it's everything it seems to be because it's just what I'm looking for. Can't wait! Will let ya know brutha. Thanks for a great review.
Heck yeah! Hope it works out! No doubt you'll enjoy the bike!
Here's the follow up: Drove it... Love it... Bought it!!! Friday, I went to harbor freight, bought a ramp and some tie downs and rented a ford F150 XLT pick-up. Yesterday I then took some pepsi, some pizza combos and my weathered 2010 VT750RS, 250 miles up to Deland FL yesterday for a trade-in on a pristine black CB1100 that only had 1707 miles on it (It looked like brand new brutha!!). Bottom line with the CB1100... it was everything you said it was Jon. It has the comfort, the speed, the responsiveness and a classic style that already have people here asking me.. man what is that bike? And all for less than 6K. Thank you man for your great review and helping make it all possible yesterday for a great trip. Let the fun begin!
@@Crybarcz228 heck yeah! That's awesome to hear! Glad it worked out! Thanks for the follow up! Enjoy the ride!
I had a 1994 CB1000 15 years ago and had to sell it due to health concerns. I had to get out of motorcycling, which really sucked. And now its 2023, and I randomly see Honda finally made the CB1000 even BETTER and my heart aches for this bike. Man, it looks like the culmination of everything that makes the CB series GREAT.
I've always been a huge fan of the "new" CB1100. The first time I sat on one it took me immediately back to my 1984 Nighthawk 700S(one of my fav bikes of all time ;) ). I especially like this black, Deluxe you have...
PaiN's Rides very comfortable
Just a fyi. Not a deluxe, its the standard
Agree completely. The shape of the tank reminds me of the Nighthawk S for sure. Loved my 84 Nighthawk S but honestly this bike beats it in everything but exhaust note. That 84 sounded awesome with factory pipes
I bought one last July, it's a really flexible, easy to ride, great bike
This is a really good bike
I prefer this over the looks of the newer futuristic look CB1000 that is out right now
It’s a over looked bike
I have owned my CB1100 for 5 years, its a 2013 model in white with just under 4k miles and in mint condition, it spends most of its life under a dust cover in my garage which is a shame. I completely agree with all your comments about the bike, it is video's like these that remind me why I still own my CB and haven't sold it yet, looking forward to the next dry sunny day so I can ride mine. Nice video!
Nice informative review from an obviously gifted rider. I'll leave the wheelies to you but that were fun to watch on this motorcycle. At 66 years old I have a huge appreciation for this retro inspired bike as I grew up riding Honda CB's and Suzuki GS's. I will have one of these by spring. Will make an excellent motorcycle to finish out the rest of my riding years.
I've had my 2014 CB1100 for two years, and absolutely love it. Added a CHIC Design fairing and exhaust to spice it up, more mods coming soon. Bought mine with zero miles for $6,500; dealer just couldn't get rid of it, so I snatched it up! Jon, you're right on the money about these bikes: plenty fast, comfortable, and great build quality. Great Video!
I had a 1978 Suzuki GS 850 back in the day. Very similar styling. I love the four cylinder bikes. The style is awesome!
My Dad bought a (then) new '71 CB750 in Candy Gold. I remember how amazing these were when they came out. It was his bike for a while and I took it over in the late '70's. It was my regular ride for the next 10 years or so. Even though I moved on to bigger/newer bikes (Gold Wing, Valkyrie I/S) I kept the 750. I did a full restoration on it in 2006. I still ride it today, it's such a sweet throw-back ride. When the CB1100 first came out I was very intrigued. I managed to score a test ride on the 2014 Deluxe model and fell in love with it. Unable to 'pull the trigger' at the time, I waited a bit, hoping to score a left-over or lightly used model. No such luck. Fast forward to October 2019 and I find a deal on a 2014 CB1100 Deluxe, only it's almost 3,000 miles away. I bite the bullet and spring for the shipping charges. I only got to squeeze in 2 rides before the New England weather shut down the riding season, but very stoked to put some miles on this in 2020. Love the fact that it has the larger tank - 200 mi cruising range; and the 6 speed gear box. I'm all about symmetry, so also prefer the 4-into-2 exhaust. About my only beef with the bike thus far is the turn signal indicators in the instrument cluster are on the dim side (no way to replace as they are soldered-in-place LED's on the circuit board. I always wondered what would happen if HONDA would apply modern cycle technology to their early 70's flagship machine - now I know! Awesome bike!
That '71 750 restored, is worth more now than ever! I was offered $10,000 for my '83 CB1100F just a month ago. It is a mint bike, I'm very picky about my motorcycles, even the old ones more than the newer ones. Yet, I have a hard time selling them due to great memories with them, funny my EX's haven't ever bothered me like my happy times on the bikes did!
this bike goes! love the videos. you get so many new/different bikes!
I see these pop everyone and then and have always wanted to try one out. I've been on a lot of the older 70's and 80's bikes and to have a similar style with some modern touches is cool. Plenty of power it seems, nothing fancy just hop on and go.
My first bike was a 1970 honda cb750 and I still like that styling. Another bike you may be interested in that comes from the old school styling is the Kawasaki z900 RS.
Jim8208 I find the Kawasaki looks better
I just love the sound of this motorcycle listening to it go through the gears from stop to 80 miles an hour or whatever.
Great review hopefully you’ll make some more videos of the sound of the engine going through the gears.
I've got the 6 cyl version, 1980 CBX.
😲 CBX !!!!
Scott W a true legend, Honda handed everyone their ass with the introduction of this gorgeous animal
@@deborahchesser7375 Here it is, it has 1150 kit, will put on low bars and other mods.
th-cam.com/video/wq9g3mvF9lc/w-d-xo.html
I envy you sir! 👍🏻
NICE! Gonna check your vid now!
i got one of this and i am turning into a cafe racer, i lower the bike, put some clip ons, led headlight, carbon fiber exhaust, just waiting for rear cowl and some other details and start loocking greate, since i was loocking for a cafe bike but most of them are old and the carburator thing didn t convinceme, i found this 2014 cb 1100 and is the perfect bike to have a modern cafe racer on a budget
Wow takes me back to the mid 70s when the CB 750 came out now here we go again another sweet bike .
I have one of these now with 33K miles on it (2013). I bought it from a fella near DC who couldn't ride it anymore because of tailbone issues. It had less than 4k miles (Actually I think it was something like 2.8K.) I paid $4,600 for it (If I remember correctly) in 2017. It listed for $10K (2013) in showrooms. The American perspective on this is that we saw it being sold only in Australia and some other countries and begged Honda to start selling it in the USA. Honda did bring it here in 2013, but right away the American owners were saying they wished it had a sixth gear. Honda was listening to American feedback and decided to begin production in 2014 with a sixth gear. Unfortunately, Honda did not keep this a secret and as soon as potential 2013 buyers heard the news, they held off in 2013 and waited until 2014 to buy their CB1100. This left a bunch of 2013s on the showroom floors..........And the dealerships were having a hard time selling them, so Honda said to the dealerships, "Have your guys play with them, installing your own choices for exhaust etc." This and a good price just to get them off the showroom floor to be replaced with the 2014 version, did sell some more, but I do remember even in 2015 seeing some 2013s still unsold across the States. Eventually some changes were made to the style of the tank, spoked wheels, instrument cluster, dual exhausts, and front brakes.[ Personally I like the style of the 2013-2014 tanks more than the newer teardrop- sleek look and spoked wheels........bad memories of trying to keep spokes clean on previous models. Also my Honda Red looks a hell of a lot better than the Blacked out look of this fella's in this video.] One bad knock on the bikes is the original exhaust "horns" that were big and ugly. What were Honda designers thinking! Luckily the near DC Honda dealer that "played" with mine in 2013-14 put on a much more aesthetically pleasing TADAO end exhaust the size of a tennis ball can, which is much better looking. I don't think it hurt performance since I can still make it to 100mph pretty quickly. I can easily get it to 112mph if I give it a couple of seconds more, but then I start pooping my pants. I am sure it can do 120mph but I get too afraid (at my wipe old age). I believe the stats on the 2013 are 0-90 in 7.2 seconds. I will say that the rider in this video blew my mind by popping and riding a wheelie with his (2014?) CB1100. I didn't think that was possible........but now I know.
you can wheely on almost every bike if know how to ...
I haven’t ridden a CB that I didn’t like, or an XXR for that matter. You meet the nicest people on a Honda 😊
I had a cb9000f back in the 80's
I like this bike looks cool 😁
Hi I’ve just recently purchased the new CB1100RS (I’m in UK) and love the thing. Much prefer it over the Triumph “twins” (although they are beautiful too) as it’s so much smoother. Enjoy 👍🏻
Lucky you sir. Unfortunately we don’t get the RS here in the U.S.
We have a s1000xr 2016 , a ducati hypermotard 796 and we have this Beauty......2014 CB1100 .....impressive machine!
Underrated and a very versatile bike!
Thanks for your great video.
Regards from Monterrey, México
HEY, brother from another mother! ;-) ... you are using exactly the same great words as I do when talking about my wonderful CB1100RS! ... I love this outstanding motor, the feeling, comfort and that puristic naked bike look ... it has all the great specs which a worldclass motorbike has to have! ... HAVE A GREAT TIME & RIDE SAFE! ... greetings and best wishes for 2020 from Austria
🙏🤘Heck yeah! Thanks for watching and commenting! It truly is an amazing machine! Shout out to Austria!
Nice to see this. i own a '14 std i bought with zero miles about a year and a half ago as a holdover, paid a hair over 6k. went in to buy a z900, came out with the cb. @47, ive had a bunch of SOHC cb750s over the years, this one is really really good, its definitely at heart a CB, no doubt. . My current group of bikes involves a bunch of vintage 2 stroke street bikes, but the '1100 is just sweet all around. The only mods i've done to mine was a delkevic full 4-1 with 18" silencer (looks almost dead stock, i highly recommend it), 1 tooth down on the front sprocket from stock, and a few minor cosmetic things. You absolutely hit the nail on the head with the description of the bike. As far as 'appearing' conservative, about 4 mos ago i got pulled on my cb for speeding, got out pretty light, but got the 'guys our age that get back into biking need to pay more attention' lol. I've never stopped riding but he assumed, so that def can play to your benefit. My only gripe is the factory speed limiter. Great vid, enjoy the CB. \m/
Thanks for the info/tips! I'll look into that exhaust for sure! 🤘😎
My brother bought a 1976 Honda CB750 in 1978. He was the second owner. It was almost new when he bought it with only 3000 miles on it. The original owner bought it from McBride Cycle on Dundas Street in Toronto. The shop closed back in 2007 and the original building was demolished. The location is now a condominium building. My brother rode the bike until 1990. The bike then sat in his garage for 15 years. In 2005, he no longer wanted it and sold it to me. I did not have to do that much to it to get it back on the road. When I got it had 39,000 miles. The biggest job was taking the carburetors apart and cleaning them out. Since it is such a classic bike you can still get just about all of the parts for it. The original 4 into 4 exhaust was rusted out so I bought a new set from Classic Motorcycles in the Netherlands from their website and had them shipped to my home. You can also get them in the US from Bike Bandit in California or at Dealer Cost Parts in Michigan. They are much more expensive today but back in 2005, I paid just over $1000 Canadian for them. I also replaced the seat and the sprockets and chain. New tires, plugs and points. It is still the original paint Candy Atares Red. I have been riding it it ever since. It now has 61,000 miles. When I am on the road or stopped to get gas, I have lost count to how many old riders have stopped to chat with me about their memories of this bike.
Honda remade the CB750 as a CB1100 retro in 2010 but from 2010 to 2012 it was only available in Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
In 2013 the CB1100 retro was also available in Canada and the US. In 2014 in went for a 5 speed to a six speed. In 2017 they changed the gas tank style to a more rounded look. I like the original better. They also went to a 4 into 2 exhaust as standard. Starting in 2014 the 4 into 2 exhaust was available on the deluxe model which also had ABS and a slightly larger tank but, starting in 2017 it was not no longer available in Canada but still available in the US and Europe. Honda continues to make the retro CB1100 and here is the 2020 model th-cam.com/video/bdjrFucZpAo/w-d-xo.html
I also own a 2014 CB1100 which I basically bought new in 2017 with only 1,120 km on it and am the second owner. They guy 's wife I bought it from didn't want him riding bikes. He should have figured that out before he got married! It now has 22,000 km and yes I also love this bike. I cannot say which one I like better. Riding a 1976 CB750 with real carburetors and no computers on it is still an amazing experience that perhaps the younger riders may not appreciate but for us older guys it is pure joy.
I don’t think I will be trying it at my age but, you are the first guy I seen ride a Honda CB1100 on one wheel. Enjoy!
I had a 1983 CB1100-f and it was a beast..It was heavy but solid and fast..It made gobs of torgue..It was my fav CB series Honda ever..It also had a small bullet faring on it was basically cool to look at..The engine sounded just like the one in your video..
It's Honda's triumph. Couple mods and this will be the coolest bike in your neighborhood
i agree the bike is a phenomenal piece of machinery with an inline 4 that just purs and craftsmanship that does not leave you wanting for more.
This one was on the list when I was in the market for a new bike. Lovely machine
Your feelings about that 1100 Honda , is much the same when I bought my new Z1-900 back in 1975 ,had the look the balls and went 150 mph . And still the best looking bike of all time from Japan . Watching you ride the 1100 brings back a lot of memory , that you will have one day. (live to ride, not ride to die) . great video .
great vid.. that flip off the roof is SICK..... sweet old school bike and can do it all.. almost got one,,, got the HD fat bob and happy with it but this bike is awesome...
keep up the great vids and wheelies :-)))
This bike's so butter smooth it put you on a false sense of perception that you're going slowly and then boom, you're 30 over the speed limit.
Agree with you bro. This is an absolute great bike. Been using it as my daily for a year or so and every ride still brings me a full load of joy and happiness. Man this bike can be smooth and quiet like a big cat under 2k rpm, super playful from 2 to 5, and pretty naughty from 5 to 10 🤩 In town you can just stay on the 2nd gear all the way long 😁 And with the narrow tires it is so easy to handle in the traffic, almost like a 125 cm3, I’m serious! Great choice 😉
When i was your age I had an 1981 CB 750. I LOVED that bike!!
Really happy to see Honda do a Retro bike.
Heck yeah! 🤘😎
I bought a cb750 ss new back in 1981 for $1800.00 brand new in the crate. Loved that bike..😎😎😎🚀
Bland-looking? Naw. Looks sweet !!!
I have an '84 SabreV65.. 1100.. V-4.... Similar profile... Very unassuming..... 121 HP... 0-60 in 3.04....... Looks tame, comfortable... and absolutely will eat Harley's lunch.... I just love riding it, knowing that... lol... AND, it is a bunch of fun and my wife loves riding with me... :)
Objective, well explained & nicely done vid, thank you.
Thanks for this video. I was interested in this bike but couldn't find much about it. After this video I'm going to pick mine up in 2 days. I'm going to go with a full on Cafe style build.
Couldn't agree more with your review. I knew I'd buy it before I even got it out of the parking lot. It is just a smooth, well-made comfortable bike to ride.
I have the 2017 cb1100ex version. Fantastic bike, very reminiscent of the cb750’s I owned back in the early 70’s. Love the bike.
Heck yeah!
I am 76 years of age and I ride one, it's such a good bike to ride, so smooth.
The CB1100 is often overlooked and misunderstood, hence why it was so short lived in the US. I was very close to buying a 2017 EX model recently. The 2014 black, this one, sat on showroom floors for years. Now good luck finding one. The story from Honda about how the CB1100 came to be is fascinating. They basically had to re-learn how to make an air-cooled in-line 4.
This is a standard. The do it all bike. It is the original super bike. I am waiting for a used one on the cheap.
Love it.
Tried and true, if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.
EXACTLY! Indian FTR...American Made...and the FTR is an old (but more beautiful-than-ever model!)...talk about the COOLEST (and POWERFUL) bike!!! Great pics on their website of the FTR and variants (like the Rally).
Only air cooled in line 4 left.
I've seen these bikes close up in the flesh and i really like them. Quality fit and finish. Thats coming from someone who does'nt like in line 4's nor Hondas....
Michael Hayward mine has some paint fade (out of the crate), and the welds are a bit bulky, but the tank was gorgeous.
Michael Hayward in-line fours and Honda are synonymous, it doesn’t get better. I’ve owned them all, nothing wears like Honda’s or Yamahas
Yeah buddy, I definitely dig that bike! Very good looking bike! That bike is very much like the old Suzuki Bandit 1200, as far as the engine and torque curve are concerned. I had an '05 Bandit 1200 and that thing was insane with the amount of torque it produced. And as a result, the acceleration was insane. It would pull immediately from low revs and then bust into a massive mid-range surge, man it was awesome. And super cheap to own, because it was considered a "standard" and not a crotch rocket, so insurance was cheap.
Nice! I've heard good things about the bandit. I'll need to scoop one up at some point. I'm always blown away by all the options out there that go unnoticed by most.
This channel is great. The CB1100 was my first bike. Does not get the love it deserves for sure.
I got one last week. I LOVE IT!
I love it. A bit heavy to put on the mantlepiece just to look at but I love the idea as I’m unable to ride anymore. Thanks for sharing this video. Regards, Bob M. South Wales, UK
I had a red one. I cant explain its special sauce but theres something about it that makes you love it. Im 300lbs and absolutely could not wheelie mine! Mine was the earlier 5 speed red model. I just know the induction howl when you got on it was so addicting. It was my first non cruiser, non feet forward/rear set type sportish bike
I’m glad you made this review because I’ve seen this bike at dealerships gathering dust and marked down and kind of forgotten about in the corner all sad. Pero caramba, you just got me thinking twice about it! I have a Harley XR1200 that would make a nice book end with this one on the other side.
Great video. Lifelong Harley guy here. I just gave my Road King to my son, and I'm going to get my first metric. Again, thank you for the breakdown.
It smokes in every way the old CB750. However; there was a one year CB1100F in '83 - abit more of a performance bike than this one. This of this one as a peppy Buick. It's a very tame and easy to ride bike (with sport bike brakes) but above 6K rpm's she starts to wake up. Unlike my Griso that wanted to be flogged, this one is happy if you just chill all day. Very nice on the open road (I've done the Phoenix to Death Valley trip) and much better in town than my old Griso. In a trick of fate I now own red '13 and a black '14 CB like yours (I've added bags, top case and a windscreen to make her very tourable). The CB1100 forum is a great source for working on your bike. Check 'em out. Also; when I was out and about, especially for the Sunday morning run to the Grotto in Cave Creek, I see a LOT more Moto Guzzi Griso's compared to the CB1100. There is one or two around town with the four into four exhaust. Guard your wallet - it is awesome looking and sounding!
You clearly are very talented, never seen a CB wheelied like that, ever! Not enough power they say......pah
If a wannabe like me can pull it off, anyone can! Hahaha! The key is slipping it st low rpms so you dont burn rubber and that wheel comes right up! Took me a minute to find the sweat spot. Thanks, brotha! 🤘😎
Love my 94 cb 1000. This new 1100 is a fine machine! Definitely needed the extra gear. On my 94’ I had to go up a tooth on the front sprocket just to keep the revs down at highway speeds.
I need to do this to my 750
The RS isn’t in the states 😢Glad you did this review, not many out there and most are not very good. Love this bike.
My first bike was a 69 cb400 ran like new. I bought a Cb1100 3 years ago put 30k on it. Its most definitely the best all around bike. I hope to pass it down to my sun. I absolutely love this bike. It reminds me of my dad riding me on a ol kz1000 or cb750.
Just bought one. 2013, only 1110 miles, 6gs. Test ride sold it. I actually prefer the old style tank over the new seamless ones on the rs, but everything else on the rs is great. Bike history is cb350, shadow 1100, vulcan 1500, mean streak 1500, 02 z1000, z750s, 97 honda magna. I've just taken the one test ride on the 1100 so far (picking it up next week) and I can say none of those bikes are remotely close to how good the 1100 feels. Great vid Jon you are a maniac.
I've never been able to do a wheelie.
You make it look so easy.
I definitely get one soon. Love it. Especially air cooled.
Wheelies are ILLEGAL on city streets, it's considered RECKLESS DRIVING.
Good video thanks.. Love the bike glad to see a honda look like a honda
If you like the Honda, you'd love the Kawasaki Z900RS. I had one exactly like the bike you showed the screen shot of. Rode it for a little over a year, and that bike was so much fun. Kawasaki didn't de-tune the bike as much as Honda did so the Kawasaki was about 120 HP. You did have to turn off the traction control to do wheelies though. I got rid of the Kawasaki to get a 2018 HD Sport Glide. Haven't been able to ride it much yet since I bought it on New Years Day and the weather's been pretty shitty. Come on Summer!
Great bikes!.. Absolutely understand your excitement for this one!. - and a sidenote,.. Last model of the original cb1100f 's (1984) had 110hp..these are fast with 88hp! 🙂👍
I own a 2014 CB1100DLX and I love it, I also have a 1972 750 k2 model with 8000 miles, saving it for my grand kids.
Happy trails...EZ.
Nice bike Jon! Close to one of my dream bikes, the CBX1000!!
I used to have a cb 1100 F ,,,this bike looks very similar to it,,,was a very fun ride
I own a 2008 CB400 SuperFour :) Sadly they are really rare in the US
Excellent review!
My first street bike was a 1969 CB 750 that I bought in 1971, This was a very fast bike in the day, so was the Triumph 650 and Harley Sportster. They all had problems galore back then, but after a few yrs. I was a Harley nut. I had to learn to be a mechanic I figured if I was going to keep any bike running. I learned Harleys inside and out and never went back. Lots of faster bikes now, but Harley's are still the apple of my eye, and the older ones are a snap to fix on the Hwy. Oh ya another noted bike that I owned was a XL 650 Yamaha twin. It was the only new bike I owned and I never had a problem nor did I foolishly do any service on it. It was like a Triumph with out the problems.
Thank you for that I’ll see if we can get one in the UK!
With it having that kinda power and being a lot lighter than the Goldwing I bet it is a blast to ride" what gear are you riding those wheelies in?
I have the 2014 as well. Added Rox Risers and a Yoshi Pipe.Put some Grip Puppies on the Hand grips. Thats about all gonna do to mine! It is a nice compliment in my garage to my GoldWing. The CB1100 is my Sunny & 75 Ride!
This looks exactly like the kind of thing I'll be looking for when I've worn out my rebel250
Back in '84 I bought a Nighthawk 700s. Similar bike. Had that exact same fuel cap. That part has had a hell of a run!
Hahaha! Honda getting the most from that part! Lol 🤘🤣🔥
Great video, I have been here thinking of which to buy; Z900RS or the CB1100RS. I am still not a 100% which way to go, but for all the same reason you like the CB1100 I do as well. Thanks for the video, very informative review "best I've seen".
Thanks, brotha! Lots have been mentioning the z900rs so it's now on my radar as well. I dig the styling a bit more personally on the z900rs but wonder if the ride is more like the fz09? Truth be told I haven't done much research.
Nice title .It did it's job ,good work !!
Love that bike!! Retro meets modern BAD ASS 😎😎
A good review. I've got it's little brother the CB400 Super Four and it's the same Honda quality, silky smooth. Another bike in the same naked retro style class is the XJR1300.
Love the video! Recently I noticed your camera quality is foggy on the GoPro. Especially on the edges. May be a dirty GoPro case?
you just made my day ! as always .. greetings from Russia and big ups !
Had an '84 CB-650 Nighthawk for a couple years, traded it in when I bought my Harley.
So in love with the 2020 black RS version. Definitely my next bike
Love the classic eindering how it would handle on highway
88hp perfect for a light touring or daily driver love this bike great video very cool
"Most underrated"?!?
That bike, and then some, brought down a whole empire at one time....the British bike empire.
Dude I live in Chandler too. Noticed the highway and than I had to slow it down to see kyrene. Shout of to phoenix
the cb 1100 came to the states in 2013 and one other guy and myself bought one each. wish i woulda kept it...its an awesome bike for sure
Do you like it better than the XSR 700? Sat on one of those today when I went to buy parts for my VTX1300C and loved it.
Its more comfortable and faster than the 700