2018 cb1100rs first impressions...

[KiowaEagle_imp]

To me the difference between the ‘17 and ‘14 came down to pure aesthetics. I really didn’t want the abs brakes or slipper clutch and although the larger tank did appeal to me I didn’t want red. I already have a red kawi. Plus I didn’t like that the side covers don’t match. So the blacked out ‘14 just made sense to me and I personally think the all black looks bad azz.

[Sorg67_imp]

I just bought my 2017 EX brand new last week, after really being taken by them since they were introduced last year. While the RS has some things to like, I'd be surprised if it makes its way to the US. I get the impression that the EX is not doing that well in the US market. It has a pretty high msrp for a standard (or some say retro) bike, no doubt due to all the high quality components and finishes--but it makes it a hard sell. This is especially so with all the leftover CB1100s being offered new for thousands less than a new EX. For me personally, I would have chosen the EX over the RS even if we could buy an RS in the States, because it's what I wanted. That is why I paid all the extra money for an EX over a new from the crate leftover earlier bike. I suppose getting seduced by beauty with expensive consequences can happen with bikes too.....

Nothing wrong with being seduced by beauty so long as you understand what you are doing. My heart wants the 2017 EX. My brain says that for $4,700 less the 2014 Standard is a much smarter choice.

I have even created a spreadsheet attaching a value to each of the advantages of the 2017 over the 2014 standard to try to convince my brain to go along with my heart. But my brain is fighting back.

Arrrrggg..... logic and reason is so annoying.

Nothing wrong with being seduced by beauty so long as you understand what you are doing. My heart wants the 2017 EX. My brain says that for $4,700 less the 2014 Standard is a much smarter choice.

I have even created a spreadsheet attaching a value to each of the advantages of the 2017 over the 2014 standard to try to convince my brain to go along with my heart. But my brain is fighting back.

Arrrrggg..... logic and reason is so annoying.
I hear you. How much value do you add to the pro-EX column for the fact that life is short? So far the amount of buyer's remorse I have for getting the 2017 EX is precisely none. I don't know how good a deal I got, but I don't mind sharing that I paid $9,800 plus the Honda destination charge which was around $350 (I don't remember exactly), plus state and local sales tax and the $36 fee the State of Ohio charges for the title work.

My deal on the 2017 EX is $12K OTD. Not sure what is in there, but something like:

Bike $10,000
Sales Tax $770
Tag and title $160
Dealer Fee $1,070

I suspect if I went in there with $11K I could make a deal. Maybe $11,500.

[LongRanger_imp]

Sorg, buy the 2017. You’ll regret it if you don’t.

I agree. Especially when you find yourself admiring the bike in your garage a year from now. Two years from now. Five years from now.