2013 Honda CB1100 - Page 15

markjenn · 11-13-2012, 11:52 AM

This is the flavor of the bike I was hoping we'd get, but what we got still looks pretty good and Honda is hitting an aggressive price point.

- Mark

DesmoTull · 11-13-2012, 11:54 AM

Don't see anything on that picture there that can't be easily added aftermarket.

Here's a good video I just discovered from Cycleworld.

http://bcove.me/r9jkwh4q

rider33 · 11-13-2012, 11:57 AM

I guess the other thing for me on this one is that a T100 is not really a T120, not even the same company, ditto for the W650/800 twins. Don't get me wrong, they are lovely bikes. In fact I bought a W when they came out (a year before the Hinkley Bonnies actually) and put a delightful 15,000 miles on it before I sold it. Riding it tho you always had a sense it was trying to be something it wasn't, a bit like a Japanese Harley. Honda, on the other hand, revolutionized the motorcycle market with the CB750 and there appears to be more than a little of that DNA in the new 1100. This bike isn't trying to be a CB, it really is one brought up to spec for modern times. If Harley can make a fortune by mining it's past, I don't see why Honda can't make a success with this. The truth be told, most of us didn't start on FL's, we started on CB's.

markjenn · 11-13-2012, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesmoTull

Don't see anything on that picture there that can't be easily added aftermarket.

True, but converting a stock one to this would probably run $7k+.

- Mark

oldhippie1 · 11-13-2012, 12:01 PM

Back in 69 at the ripe age of 25 my wife and I bought a new 1969 750K. It cost $1495 out the door. I bought it from Dell Miller who owned Gentry Motors in Rockledge, Florida. #1 on US 1. He ended up selling 100 of these the first year. Ours was green. They also came in gold & red. This new 1100 has my attention. I'll probably buy one. It looks like a m/c should.

lcseds · 11-13-2012, 12:01 PM

This just made it to my list. I was surprised at this release but Honda has my attention (another 50 something here also). Thanks for the retro look without resorting to spoked wheels.

mrbreeze · 11-13-2012, 12:09 PM

can't do it right now, but maybe in 2- 3 years. there should be some cherry used ones around by then, too.

skysailor · 11-13-2012, 12:25 PM

Just got off the phone with the dealer. He has two coming in. In white, for Canada? Oh well. I gave him a price point I can deal with. Under that, I'm going to order one. Always liked basic UJM's. Time will tell.
Lyle

DesmoTull · 11-13-2012, 12:27 PM

First thing I asked is if my deposit was 100% refundable...

I anticipate some shenanigans by the dealer to try to get me to pay a premium...

83XLX · 11-13-2012, 01:10 PM

I liked the prototype better - it looked lower and leaner...

Compare it to the new one

GB · 11-13-2012, 01:16 PM

It's the tail light that gives it a chunkier look over the prototype. That was a change to meet DOT requirements, and same goes for those turn signals up front.

BEEF706 · 11-13-2012, 01:19 PM

This one gives me bike lust, I haven't had that for a while.

vintagecycle · 11-13-2012, 01:19 PM

Sign me up!

kraven · 11-13-2012, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesmoTull

First thing I asked is if my deposit was 100% refundable...

I anticipate some shenanigans by the dealer to try to get me to pay a premium...

I anticipate this too. I'll probably have to drive pretty far to get an MSRP without bs fees deal. Local shop is horrible for the fees. I know. I used to sell bikes there.

darmahman · 11-13-2012, 02:06 PM

Me too. 1st in line. Early April they told me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesmoTull

I called this morning and placed my deposit...

11-13-2012, 11:57 AM	#213
rider33 Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: The Wilds of Western Wisconsin Oddometer: 873	I guess the other thing for me on this one is that a T100 is not really a T120, not even the same company, ditto for the W650/800 twins. Don't get me wrong, they are lovely bikes. In fact I bought a W when they came out (a year before the Hinkley Bonnies actually) and put a delightful 15,000 miles on it before I sold it. Riding it tho you always had a sense it was trying to be something it wasn't, a bit like a Japanese Harley. Honda, on the other hand, revolutionized the motorcycle market with the CB750 and there appears to be more than a little of that DNA in the new 1100. This bike isn't trying to be a CB, it really is one brought up to spec for modern times. If Harley can make a fortune by mining it's past, I don't see why Honda can't make a success with this. The truth be told, most of us didn't start on FL's, we started on CB's. __________________ “many a trip continues long after movement in time and space have ceased”- Steinbeck

11-13-2012, 12:01 PM	#215
oldhippie1 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Western Kansas Oddometer: 180	1969 Back in 69 at the ripe age of 25 my wife and I bought a new 1969 750K. It cost $1495 out the door. I bought it from Dell Miller who owned Gentry Motors in Rockledge, Florida. #1 on US 1. He ended up selling 100 of these the first year. Ours was green. They also came in gold & red. This new 1100 has my attention. I'll probably buy one. It looks like a m/c should.

11-13-2012, 12:09 PM	#217
mrbreeze Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: God's Country Oddometer: 4,981	can't do it right now, but maybe in 2- 3 years. there should be some cherry used ones around by then, too. __________________ it's up to us to choose to have a good day. No matter what happens, it's really up to us whether we decide it is a good day or not. Make it a good day. - from EvanADV http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=55

11-13-2012, 01:16 PM	#221
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,462	It's the tail light that gives it a chunkier look over the prototype. That was a change to meet DOT requirements, and same goes for those turn signals up front. __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

11-13-2012, 01:19 PM	#222
BEEF706 big ole goober Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Rio Rancho NM Oddometer: 121	This one gives me bike lust, I haven't had that for a while. __________________ '02 BMW RT1150RT, "ahm gettin old and likes mah comfort" . 06 DRZ400S Gettin' dirty again. NMOHVA Member

11-13-2012, 11:52 AM	#211
markjenn Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Swellvue, WA Oddometer: 9,700	This is the flavor of the bike I was hoping we'd get, but what we got still looks pretty good and Honda is hitting an aggressive price point. - Mark

11-13-2012, 11:54 AM	#212
DesmoTull Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 100	Don't see anything on that picture there that can't be easily added aftermarket. Here's a good video I just discovered from Cycleworld. http://bcove.me/r9jkwh4q

11-13-2012, 12:01 PM	#216
lcseds Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Middle of NC Oddometer: 67	This just made it to my list. I was surprised at this release but Honda has my attention (another 50 something here also). Thanks for the retro look without resorting to spoked wheels.

11-13-2012, 12:25 PM	#218
skysailor Rat Rider Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Kenora, Canada Oddometer: 2,797	Just got off the phone with the dealer. He has two coming in. In white, for Canada? Oh well. I gave him a price point I can deal with. Under that, I'm going to order one. Always liked basic UJM's. Time will tell. Lyle

11-13-2012, 12:27 PM	#219
DesmoTull Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 100	First thing I asked is if my deposit was 100% refundable... I anticipate some shenanigans by the dealer to try to get me to pay a premium...

11-13-2012, 01:10 PM	#220
83XLX Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Heart of Dixie Oddometer: 189	I liked the prototype better - it looked lower and leaner... Compare it to the new one

11-13-2012, 01:19 PM	#223
vintagecycle Adventurer Joined: Feb 2004 Location: North Carolina Oddometer: 24	Sign me up!

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