Surprised by reactions

[Rocky_imp]

I also get a lot of compliments when I am on my CB 1100 , but most of them are aimed at me......

You're being too modest

[HondaJon_imp]

The black 14 with the silver tank is stunning. A fourm member had his bike for sale and he had the Sword Silver tank on it.

Honda should have offered that combo here in the US.

[GoldOxide_imp]

You'll find this frequently happens. First day of riding my 2013 a fellow walked up and asked if I had done the restoration or had I paid to have it done.

Ditto x 30.

[jimgl3_imp]

happens pretty regular.

[flynrider]

I set a personal record last month, while visiting Bryce Canyon Nat'l Park. Seeing the good stuff requires a lot of roadside stops to look over the edge. On just about every stop I had one or two people come over and inquire about the age of my Honda. It happened at least a dozen times in one day.

Sometimes it was motorcycle riders, other times older ex-riders in cars. None of them seemed aware that Honda made these bikes in the 21st century.

[Randy B]

I set a personal record last month, while visiting Bryce Canyon Nat'l Park. Seeing the good stuff requires a lot of roadside stops to look over the edge. On just about every stop I had one or two people come over and inquire about the age of my Honda. It happened at least a dozen times in one day.

Sometimes it was motorcycle riders, other times older ex-riders in cars. None of them seemed aware that Honda made these bikes in the 21st century.

And THAT is why Honda didn't sell a lot of these bikes. There was zero advertising dollars put into selling them. I am SURE that they would have done much better if 1. they had actually advertised them and 2. brought them in at a price point closer to $8,500 USD to start with.
Sure the margin would have been less, but I'd lay odds they would have made quite a bit more money.

[Ben70_imp]

Not sure they intended to make money on this bike, at least in the U.S.
We may be lucky to have any in this country at all.

Ben

[GoldOxide_imp]

The other day I was muling the NC750 and a pickup truck pulled up along side and started the recognizable ritual of waving, shouting, attention-getting ... I forgot I wasn't riding the CB so I thought it was for the CB1100. In fact, the driver was just as passionate for the NC, and strangely possibly more - like almost mumbling between words and slurping back drool.

The light turned green, I we went our separate ways. Either he was insane (I wouldn't think that if I was actually on the CB), or Honda is quietly improving the appeal of their recent line-up (except the NM-4 and Africa).

Love the Africa! Could be my next ride ... but boy are they ugg-lee ... IMHO.

[Jfro5687_imp]

Called in at a local cafe yesterday. Had a 'nice bike that' comment thrown my way as i turned around. Had a short conversation about it. Sun was out and yes, with the chrome gleaming away, it did look the dogs danglies