IainMac
Registered user
I missed out on the JAP UJM period of the 70s and 80s though lusted after a mates older brothers Z1000J and had the original Goldwing as a poster during my spotty youth. So when I saw Honda had shown the updated CB1100RS as last years m'bike shows I was smitten, though for a while it wasnt clear if we in blighty were getting the RS as the uk website only had the wirespoked EX version for a while, and the keep me informed option on that site seems to be a dont keep me informed given lack of relevant info I received. Thankfully it materialised a few weeks later (on the uk site)
As I had purchased a new usable steed last year , I had thought i would have to wait a year before changing, but SWMBO didnt like the current steed as despite it being a tourer the rear perch left her feeling exposed (too high) and difficult to get her leg over ( welcome to my world pet) . So suitably motivated for a swap (and a bath on trade/sale) i ventured into the local honda rep to see if they had one . I was surprised when not only one but 3 CB1100RS were on the showroom floor with one being a demo, as I recall the last CB11 re-release in 2014 being a bit of a hang around flop? I suspect this was because Honda styled it more like the crappy old commuter CB's than anything sexy.
So a brief test ride arranged and an inquiry as to how much my wallet would cry for the trade (post ride). Once i had the figures I man-mathed that I would loose more and have to pay more if I waited , plus not being able to pillion her in'doors was a major ball ache. A deal struck and I'm now a happy owner of a spanking or I should say sparkling red CB1100RS.
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Its got a fairly sporty in a 80s UJM superbike stylee riding position which means I don't feel too much like a sail in the wind when asking it to lift its skirts. Sussies are well damped and sprung for my 100 odd kitted kilos, adjustable for preload only, and handling is stable and steady. with weight feeling very centered and not top heavy My last similar weight ride was a Yam 1200 Super Ten and that felt a lot heavier than this does moving around. Still to run it in so engine has not been fully tested but sofar its smooth with torque from idle and fuelling seems snatch free for a euro 4 spec engine. Exhaust noise is muted but has a deep burble , suspect it will sound nicely fruity with some aftermarket cans fitted.
As I had purchased a new usable steed last year , I had thought i would have to wait a year before changing, but SWMBO didnt like the current steed as despite it being a tourer the rear perch left her feeling exposed (too high) and difficult to get her leg over ( welcome to my world pet) . So suitably motivated for a swap (and a bath on trade/sale) i ventured into the local honda rep to see if they had one . I was surprised when not only one but 3 CB1100RS were on the showroom floor with one being a demo, as I recall the last CB11 re-release in 2014 being a bit of a hang around flop? I suspect this was because Honda styled it more like the crappy old commuter CB's than anything sexy.
So a brief test ride arranged and an inquiry as to how much my wallet would cry for the trade (post ride). Once i had the figures I man-mathed that I would loose more and have to pay more if I waited , plus not being able to pillion her in'doors was a major ball ache. A deal struck and I'm now a happy owner of a spanking or I should say sparkling red CB1100RS.
Its got a fairly sporty in a 80s UJM superbike stylee riding position which means I don't feel too much like a sail in the wind when asking it to lift its skirts. Sussies are well damped and sprung for my 100 odd kitted kilos, adjustable for preload only, and handling is stable and steady. with weight feeling very centered and not top heavy My last similar weight ride was a Yam 1200 Super Ten and that felt a lot heavier than this does moving around. Still to run it in so engine has not been fully tested but sofar its smooth with torque from idle and fuelling seems snatch free for a euro 4 spec engine. Exhaust noise is muted but has a deep burble , suspect it will sound nicely fruity with some aftermarket cans fitted.