The CB1100 Community Forum

(12-06-2024, 06:07 AM)Ollie_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Seems odd that Honda NA would pass given it's Honda's best seller in Europe. And they offer the Africa Twin here which shares a lot of the same components.

You'd think, right?

Disregard my message... I was referencing the police bike article that was already mentioned.

Bummer about Honda not wanting to offer the bike here. I may just be in the market for something like that soon. So what's the alternative, an FJR or a Concourse?

I've been waiting for the Hawk 11. I know it's not coming to the US. I also know I'm too broken to ride it. Would still buy one though, Honda...

(12-06-2024, 07:16 AM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Disregard my message... I was referencing the police bike article that was already mentioned.

Bummer about Honda not wanting to offer the bike here. I may just be in the market for something like that soon. So what's the alternative, an FJR or a Concourse?

I think the FJR is discontinued or this is it's last year. It's already discontinued in Europe and Japan. So for Yamaha it would be the Tracer 9 GT+

https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-re...irst-ride/

Suzuki it's the GSX-S 1000 GT+ by all reports a very fine machine

https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcy...view-2022/

For Kawasaki it would be the Ninja 1000 SX SE

https://www.cycleworld.com/bikes/kawasak...irst-look/

I’m just projecting a bit. I’ve always had it in the back of my head that a sport tourer would be nice to prompt me to want to take weekend / long-distance rides. And now with a longer commute (albeit far less frequent), a mile-muncher might be a good bike.

I would suggest looking at the NT 1100 BUT YOU CAN'T!

(12-06-2024, 12:53 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I would suggest looking at the NT 1100 BUT YOU CAN'T!

Ha! Actually I will be looking at them, but hopefully not in my rear view mirrors. Huntington Beach is faithful to Honda for their police bikes and is still using their old STs. They must be excited for the new NT.

Hey, I’ll just pick up a retired HBPD ST unit!

Both the Kawi and Yamaha linked above may be capable bikes but aesthetics are still a thing that consumers care about. I just can’t get past the insistence of the manufacturers to continue on with the insect like styling. Its has to be well over a decade now that this design principle has been pushed on the public and I dare say it actually looks dated at this point.

I’ve posted several trip reports over the years where I pressed the CB1100 into the ‘naked’ sport tourer mode and the bike acquitted itself admirably. Folks think they need a 5 gallon tank as a starting point. For myself and my butt we’re ready for a break at 150 miles and that’s with a comfortable seat under us.

It really doesn’t take much to get the CB distance ready. A decent sized tank bag, some soft panniers, the OEM rack and your choice of whatever sized fairing you need for the protection you’re seeking.

What the bike has in spades is decent handling and power for a loaded one up rider. A neutral seating position which should provide more than adequate riding comfort on a multi-day road trip for most pilots without nagging back/hip/skeletal issues. Add to it it’s almost unmatched record of reliability and anyone should fell comfortable knowing that it’s almost a given the bike will bring you home no matter the distance covered.

Yeah, the Yama FJ and Kawi Concourse and a few others are purpose built for gobbling up miles and are pretty much ready to do that off the showroom floor. I can remember back in the 70’s riders having one bike to do it all. No purpose built machines. If folks could ride ratted 750 Honda choppers from coast to coast some of us ought to be able to knock out a few back to back days on a CB. Maybe we’ve just gone soft…..or gotten smarter?

I have no problem riding my CB long distances. I just want a new bike… waahhh.

And I know why. I seem to need to change vehicles when a big life change happens. I bought my CB1100 last time I changed jobs. My Bonneville when I changed jobs before that….

In fact, must run in the family. Step Dad bought a new car when he and Mom got serious.

I’m with Frulk.