The CB1100 Community Forum

What's the horsepower rating? 86-88hp?

Whatever it is, this bike delivers it nicely. When I first began riding the CB, I shifted at very low rpms. I mean, low.

And I probably still do, in contrast to how many owners ride their traditional in line fours from years past.

However, this engine isn't a 1980 design. It seems that rolling it up to approx 5000 rpm in first and second gets me to a respectable cruising speed quickly. And 2nd gear, at 6000rpm shows 60mph. Yet she'll move out smartly in a higher gear from 2000 rpm.

When I'm in a good mood, this bike is a hoot to run up in 2nd and 3rd gear. Unfortunately, in 3rd, I'm way over the legal limit! And over in 2nd as well.

By now, you've probably gathered that I don't have a history riding UJM fours.

This is a versatile machine.

Bob

I agree. The CB1100 has a great powerplant. No matter how you ride, the engine is willing, and very satisfying.

I'm with you. I love the flat torque curve of the CB1100. Yeah, it seems underpowered compared to a lot of sport bikes. For a bit of perspective, though: 0-60 acceleration and 1/4 mile times are similar to a new Camaro ZL1. And those cost $60,000.

Yap.................

A very reasonable amount of HP & torque...and what amazes me: It gets about the same MPG as my 2016 Moto Guzzi V7II, which was marginally powered at about 1/2 the HP.

I reckon it’s very well powered for the sort of bike it is.

Bob, so glad you've finally got yours sorted out.

For all the positive responses!!

Bob

I think it is just about perfect as well. It has plenty of pull everywhere, and when pushed a little it has all I would ever want. I know some say it should have more power but I don't know what for. If you want to tear up a race track at 160mph, buy a sport bike. I was about two minutes into my test ride when I made up my mind to buy my 14 Standard. Two years and no regrets.

UJM old school retro sport bike. Nothing more. If you try to modify it into something it was never intended to be, you are wasting time and money. My stock bike delivers miles of smiles just the way the engineers knew it would.