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redken1
25-01-13, 07:53 PM
Did anyone see the images and review in this week’s MCN on the new CB1100 from ‘Big H’? And what did you think?

On first impressions I kind of think I really like it – you know that feeling when you hear a new release from one of your fav bands and it dosen’t quite nail you to the mast, yet you are sure it will in time.

The quality of the finish is what you would expect from Honda and looks top-drawer. Certainly not a negative comment – although obviously a retro and a beautiful one at that, in my view, it does look like a bit of a mish-mash of different iconic models of the early 70s. Clicking on the rear view pic brought back fond memories of my 1974 SOHC CB750K4 (Grrrr, sold it for £600 a few years ago) chromed encased tail light and all. Would love to ride one just to see what she handles like down memory lane.


Verdict on first impressions 8-)

Swanny
25-01-13, 08:00 PM
I like it

http://p2m.mbike.com/000/001/120/69567767.jpg

Had a good look at one at the bike show


http://www.motorstown.com/images/honda-cb1100-06.jpg

Swanny
25-01-13, 08:19 PM
With L plates

http://www.mcnews.com.au/Testing/Honda/2010_CB1100/Honda_CB1100_Images/images/CB1100_Castlemaine_15.jpg

Last Train
25-01-13, 08:22 PM
8-)

Wes
25-01-13, 08:27 PM
Nice :)

Toph
25-01-13, 10:22 PM
I love the red one with the brushed stainless sidepanels.. 8-)

Swanny
26-01-13, 12:04 AM
Mugen Honda CB1100

http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mugen-honda-cb1100-3.jpg

http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mugen-honda-cb1100-4.jpg

http://www.bikeexif.com/honda-cb1100

DC
26-01-13, 12:56 AM
Nice !!! 8-)

goz1960
26-01-13, 09:56 PM
Very nice :)

Conehead
27-01-13, 12:00 AM
The look good. I like the retro look. ;) ;)

majodude
27-01-13, 12:57 PM
It is very nice, I would have preferred to see Honda written on the tank instead of the more modern badge, like the 400/4, blue with gold pinstripe, Mmmmmm

Kevinb
28-01-13, 08:55 AM
It does look very good. Only downside was it looked very small under the rider in MCN so no hope of me looking any better on it. One size doesn't always fit all.
Will Honda be producing it in XL or XXL? ;D

Col
31-01-13, 12:00 PM
yeah watched some vids on it last year.... kinda like it except for seat sort of not looking exactly pillion friendly.

This is Honda getting a bike to compete :-? with the bonneville type I guess but not going as far as Hardley Fergusonesque or rocket 111

Jon_W
31-01-13, 01:01 PM
Me like!!!! 8-)

coyote
08-02-13, 11:32 AM
No - not keen on the retro thing.