Retro CB1100 Did anyone end up getting one of these?

[Gary]

Just curious, I know this was posted awhile back but wondered if anyone got one for themselves and what they thought of it after ownership?

I had a 1981 CB750C and a 1976 GL1000, it kinda reminds me of a blend of them.

http://powersports.honda.com/2014/cb1100.aspx

[MAD6Gun]

 I like it. I rode a 82 Honda CB900F for twelve years. Was nice. I like the 1100 but ten grand is to much to pay for it.

[mrtappan]

I had a 1983 (I think) CB1100C with a ten speed dual range transmission.  Pretty much looked like that bike. 

[The emperor has no clothes]

I had a 1983 (I think) CB1100C with a ten speed dual range transmission.  Pretty much looked like that bike. 

What was the purpose of the dual range trans ?

[Valker]

I looked into buying one. but, I'm just not a fan of the styling. Now, if Honda released this one.....I'm in line with cash!

[Gary]

The deluxe model doesn't seem to be available any more, the standard can be had for just over $8K.

Main difference is the DLX model has ABS, about a 1/2 gal larger tank and stitched seat pattern and only comes in red. The standard comes in fast black. 

[therapist]

Sat on one when they first came out. I was hoping it was my answer, to a more light weight, advancing years replacement for the Valk. I was disappointed. I don't like forward controls and the hardware was as cheap looking/feeling as the stuff that was on Japanese bikes back in the 60's. So stupid for Honda to cut costs on parts that jumps out at you, the things you use all the time (foot rests, shifter, clutch/brake levers, etc.).

[pago cruiser]

Hey Valker - Where is that CB from?  Someone did a nice job fitting the CB750 tank and side covers on a CB1100.  Looks sweet. 

[scooperhsd]

If I hadn't gotten my Valk - I'd probably be riding the CB1100.  I saw it on the showroom and immediately thought "now THAT'S what a motorcycle is supposed to look like !"  

The 10 speed was a CB900C - The CB900 engine had it's regular 5 speed, and Honda fitted a 2 speed to convert the output to a shaftdrive. I never owned one, (I was more of a CB750F / CB900F /CB1100F rider in those days). It's telling on how well designed the DOHC 750 was since it could be bored and stroked to 1062CC.

I'm not saying that the CB900C couldn't be bored and stroked to 1000 / 1100 CC,  but from the factory it was  900 CCs.

I had '81 CB750F that I bought new in '85 and rode it until I got my '94 PC800.

[Valker]

Hey Valker - Where is that CB from?  Someone did a nice job fitting the CB750 tank and side covers on a CB1100.  Looks sweet.  

It is a kit available.....somewhere. I'll look to see if I can find the company.
http://www.samurider.com/?cat=253

[signart]

A company called Whitehouse from Japan makes the retro kit. About 12K worth.

[CajunRider]

I waited and waited for someone to come up with a good looking "retro" styled bike with modern amenities... 

I got tired of waiting and bought one of the below bikes about 3 months before Honda finally started selling those CB's. 

850cc three cylinder... it's like half a Valkyrie!    

[PAVALKER]

I had a 1983 (I think) CB1100C with a ten speed dual range transmission.  Pretty much looked like that bike. 

What was the purpose of the dual range trans ?

That 83 was a CB1000 and only made for one year.  It was based on the 82 CB900, with dual range gear box.  It is actually a 5 speed trams with a separate gear box shift pedal for high or low range.  It's like sport mode or touring mode, for highway fuel savings.   I usually keep it in high range, but if I go in town or the hills....I drop it down to low.

I have rode a few CB1100s, they are nice but more like the sport bike.  For the price of a used CB900 which you can Antique plate vs that newer version.....I will stick with the one I got.

[solo1]

I looked at the 1100, they did a nice upgrade from the old 900F/red white 1100F but the price was too high.

I owned two 900Fs ,they were nice bikes but both were hard starting in the winter.   I never found out why but suspected the coils.

Both 900F's were bought for about $2200 new. 

[Bighead]

Had a friend (deceased) who bought one loved the bike but couldn't ride it all day as with his IS and the fuel mileage sucked.

[Gary]

Looks like my son just traded in his 97 Shadow 1100 A.C.E. for one last night.

To soon to tell but so far... he's loving it and of course already investigating accessories. Great pick-up vs his old Shadow cruiser. The Shadow was definitely the Harley wannabe model fully equipped with the manufactured vibration. His current lifestyle doesn't really work for long hauls so this will be used mostly for commuting, maybe weekend runs to the mountains. He's lives in So Cal's Laguna area about 10 miles to PCH. 

Funny how time flies, that Shadow was sourced from NC. I flew out and rode it back to CO taking in my only cruise of Tail of the Dragon to-date on it. Nicks first street bike. He got the youngest rider recognition at the 06 Inzane. We definitely got to take in some of CO's fine scenic offerings while living out there.

[BF]

A company called Whitehouse from Japan makes the retro kit. About 12K worth.

According to google's yen to dollar calculator, a "full kit" is about 5 grand. 

[Fla. Jim]

I found with my 82 CB900C that in low range the rpm's were @ 500 rpm's over high range in each gear. Kind of let you be in the best rpm power band for any situation. A great fun bike to own and ride. It was my reentry bike after a 20 yr hiatus.
Back in 96.

[desertrefugee]

I never owned a 900C, but a buddy did.  At the time, I had a ZL900 Eliminator.

Smoked him every time.   Every single time.

[Pappy!]

I waited and waited for someone to come up with a good looking "retro" styled bike with modern amenities... 

I got tired of waiting and bought one of the below bikes about 3 months before Honda finally started selling those CB's. 

850cc three cylinder... it's like half a Valkyrie!    

Love those! I am thinking I will definitely own one. What did you think of yours? What was the range on it? Good points and bad points?
They went to a 900CC later and HP was pretty good on them.

[Mr Whiskey]

Just curious, I know this was posted awhile back but wondered if anyone got one for themselves and what they thought of it after ownership?

I had a 1981 CB750C and a 1976 GL1000, it kinda reminds me of a blend of them.

http://powersports.honda.com/2014/cb1100.aspx

Got me curious (love the old inline 4's) so I was lookin' at 'em. Seems the '13 was candy red & the '14 black, & the '14's a 6 speed. Wonder what it'll do "flat out"?
I've always got my eye out for one of these.....

I know how fast this will go

[MAD6Gun]

Just curious, I know this was posted awhile back but wondered if anyone got one for themselves and what they thought of it after ownership?

I had a 1981 CB750C and a 1976 GL1000, it kinda reminds me of a blend of them.

http://powersports.honda.com/2014/cb1100.aspx

Got me curious (love the old inline 4's) so I was lookin' at 'em. Seems the '13 was candy red & the '14 black, & the '14's a 6 speed. Wonder what it'll do "flat out"?
I've always got my eye out for one of these.....

I know how fast this will go

Oh. I always loved the 1100 XX. The only sport bike I would  buy....

[CajunRider]

Love those! I am thinking I will definitely own one. What did you think of yours? What was the range on it? Good points and bad points?
They went to a 900CC later and HP was pretty good on them.

Well... my numbers were a bit off.  It's actually 885cc (called a 900).  I LOVE mine.  80 hp on a small bike makes for a quick scoot... and it just BEGS for curves!  It won't do wheelies at 80 like a full on sport bike, but it's plenty fast enough to have fun.

If you see one in good condition, scoop it up fast.  It took me 4 years to find one nearby and in good condition. 

The bad:
Factory seat makes you slide forward constantly
Only about 120 +/- miles before reserve (safely... can try to go farther if you're adventurous)
Not much torque on the low end of the rpm range
Parts are getting hard to find (but so are Valk parts)

The good:
80 hp on a small, light, narrow bike makes for damn good acceleration & top speed
SMOOTH engine in the 3500-4500 rpm range (55-75 mph)... almost as smooth as the Valk
Very good handling (especially if you hang off the seat a bit in curves    )

Depends on the person:
Slight forward lean seating position (wind counters the wrist weight above 65 mph)
Slightly rear set pegs (not as much as a full on sport bike)
Swing arm chain guide wears quickly (cheap & easy to replace)
Engine rattles like a diesel at idle (considered to be normal and doesn't hurt anything)
You WILL get LOTS of comments when you stop somewhere (all compliments)
- Hope you like to meet strangers!!!   

[Pappy!]

Thanks! Been looking at the old Legends, Adventurers, and Thunderbirds. Really like that platform.

[Gary]

My 81 750 bought new in 81, prior year I had the 80 650 in fast black. They had the same color schemes for the 750 and 900 that year. Also sporting a color coordinated bungee on the rear grab bar. 

I found with my 82 CB900C that in low range the rpm's were @ 500 rpm's over high range in each gear. Kind of let you be in the best rpm power band for any situation. A great fun bike to own and ride. It was my reentry bike after a 20 yr hiatus.
Back in 96.