(05-31-2015, 11:04 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: I prefer the style we got. The CB1300 looks just like a Gen 1 FZ-1 (had 2 of those) or any modern semi sport bike really. No real rear fender, stubby little front fender, back end kicked way up in the air to a pointy tail section. High and back footpegs. Rear seat unfit for passenger, a radiator and no motor fins? uggghh. Dime a dozen styling wise.

Why not just buy a CBR1000? or the new Suzuki GS1000? Or a Z 1000 Kaw?

(05-29-2015, 07:21 PM)Henrik_imp Wrote: Why did you have to link to the Honda Japan site? Every time I surf there I find something I wish I could get. I like the CB1300 in general, but this special edition is simply stunning:

(05-29-2015, 01:20 PM)SanPete_imp Wrote:

(05-29-2015, 11:26 AM)AndyHe_imp Wrote:

(05-29-2015, 11:13 AM)JustPassinThru_imp Wrote: I'm gonna get lots of rotten tomatoes tossed at me for this...

...but I like the style of the 1983 better.

It was a period where I thought they were showing some imagination in motorcycle styling. The UJM format was good but bland. Harley hadn't really started its comeback; it was a few years before all the Asian companies would be deep into Vee Cruisers.

This was a natural progression of the UJM. A stepped seat, to give the little lady behind you a view of something other than your back. Yet still the operator sits in a natural position...not a crouch; nor reclined and unable to rise up. And the raised tail incorporating seat and fender.

I always liked the Nighthawk styling...hated to see the Nighthawk 250 go by the wayside. Wanted one as an around-town ride. Although I gather that in use they were mean, crude, poverty rides...DRUM BRAKES!...even erzatz-cruiser Rebel was updated to disks.

But the style was always pleasing to me.

I agree.

I've owned four nighthawks and very much like the styling. If Honda would bring over their CB1300 Super Four BOL D'OR ( http://www.honda.co.jp/CB1300/ ) I'd trade in my CB1100 for it but quick... sacrilege!

I agree.

I've owned four nighthawks and very much like the styling. If Honda would bring over their CB1300 Super Four BOL D'OR ( http://www.honda.co.jp/CB1300/ ) I'd trade in my CB1100 for it but quick... sacrilege! The Japs are keeping the best bikes for themselves those bloody boogers.