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1100RS v 1100 EX riding position - Hairymonster - 08-11-2025
Hi All,
Newbie here, currently running a '79 Goldwing. Looking to change to something a bit more up to date.
I love the looks of the 1100RS, though feel the 1100EX riding position - more upright - would suit my arthritic bones better.
Is the only difference the flatter bars on the RS? Could I therefore use bar risers or fit 1100EX bars to remedy this?
Thanks in advance
HM
RE: 1100RS v 1100 EX riding position - rdprdp01 - 08-11-2025
(08-11-2025, 01:46 AM)Hairymonster Wrote: Hi All,
Newbie here, currently running a '79 Goldwing. Looking to change to something a bit more up to date.
I love the looks of the 1100RS, though feel the 1100EX riding position - more upright - would suit my arthritic bones better.
Is the only difference the flatter bars on the RS? Could I therefore use bar risers or fit 1100EX bars to remedy this?
Thanks in advance
HM
Welcome. There are also differences in the suspension. The RS is a sportier ride. The EX is more relaxed. I own an EX and find it to be a perfect ride for a mature rider. Here is a nice summary with more details. David
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/honda/honda-cb1100-ex---rs-first-ride-and-review
RE: 1100RS v 1100 EX riding position - Cormanus - 08-11-2025
Never thought I'd get to welcome a hairy monster, but it's becoming an increasingly peculiar world.
Welcome to the forum, Hairymonster.
RE: 1100RS v 1100 EX riding position - the Ferret - 08-11-2025
Howdy and welcome to the forum
RE: 1100RS v 1100 EX riding position - pdedse - 08-11-2025
(08-11-2025, 05:33 AM)rdprdp01 Wrote: https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/honda/honda-cb1100-ex---rs-first-ride-and-review
Pointedly, from the article...
"Or, to put it another way, where at first I preferred the EX thinking it the better, classier, more rounded bike, by the end of our ride I loved them both, but for distinctly different reasons."
Welcome to the forum and good luck with your search; I'm wondering if availability might also affect your decision.