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Why no more inline-4-CB1100-sibling "standards" from Honda? - Papa Weeley_imp - 10-24-2014
There's been a lot of talk on here lately about the old Nighthawk 750, and it got me to wondering: especially since Honda did such a beautiful job with the CB1100, why don't they offer any other inline-4 standard/UJM bikes now? They've got a great line of both Sport and Supersport inline-4s to draw on, including the new CBR650F, which, from the sounds of the specs would make a great engine to build around, yet the CB1100 is the only member of the "naked" family for Honda. With all the nostalgia for classic looks these days, it seems like a mid-size would be a natural progression, and a slightly smaller size that a lot of people might prefer, the perfect direction to pursue.
Any thoughts?
RE: Why no more inline-4-CB1100-sibling "standards" from Honda? - DAC - 10-24-2014
Been tried. The 599 and 919 didn't sell too well, evidently, and now the current fashion in small cc bikes is parallel twins. Here Honda offers the CB500 family of bikes as well as variations of the NC700 engined bikes.
Why no more inline-4-CB1100-sibling "standards" from Honda? - grover_imp - 10-24-2014
I think Papa was thinking something a bit more retro than the 599 and 919, though I think your comment is still relevant DAC.
It'll be interesting to see how the re-released SR400 does...
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RE: Why no more inline-4-CB1100-sibling "standards" from Honda? - 12cb96vfr_imp - 10-24-2014
the have the cb1100, cb1000r, cb500f, and kinda the cbr650f
a lot more naked options than 5 years ago, thats for sure!
actually i was thinking more naked than standard. i wish they'd bring the cb1300 over here...or a new cbx!
RE: Why no more inline-4-CB1100-sibling "standards" from Honda? - inline4fan_imp - 10-24-2014
I checked out the SR400.
Kind of overpriced IMHO.
Why no more inline-4-CB1100-sibling "standards" from Honda? - Ridem32_imp - 10-24-2014
12cb96vfr what year cb1000r do you have? I bought a new white 13 model a couple of months ago. Got a yoshimura 3/4 carbon in today put it on sounds great. I got a shad 45 top box with the sport kit take off the rear seat and pop on the sport kit in seconds. It's a fun bike to ride
RE: Why no more inline-4-CB1100-sibling "standards" from Honda? - The Spaceman_imp - 10-24-2014
If you're dreaming, how about an air cooled inline four 250 or 350? Those were so cool.
RE: Why no more inline-4-CB1100-sibling "standards" from Honda? - redbirds_imp - 10-24-2014
Bring back the CBX. I'll be first in line. Hey, BMW's making an in-line six now so why not Honda.
Why no more inline-4-CB1100-sibling "standards" from Honda? - grover_imp - 10-24-2014
(10-24-2014, 09:46 PM)redbirds_imp Wrote: Bring back the CBX. I'll be first in line. Hey, BMW's making an in-line six now so why not Honda.
An air-cooled inline 6 is a different beast altogether, and not sure it would even be achievable with today's emissions requirements. That was a hell of a lot of heat to dissipate without a catalytic converter or running lean 14+:1 air/fuel ratios. People think the CB11 is expensive, that thing would cost a ton...
I agree that it would be awesome though!
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RE: Why no more inline-4-CB1100-sibling "standards" from Honda? - ClassicVW_imp - 10-25-2014
(10-24-2014, 11:45 AM)inline4fan_imp Wrote: I checked out the SR400.
Kind of overpriced IMHO.
And I don't like the kickstart procedure. It ain't just kick it and go....