03-01-2021, 01:07 AM
Actually, there are a lot of factors that probably lead to the CB1100 not being as popular here in the US as it perhaps should have been. I don't pretend to know all of those factors much less how to weigh each of their relative contribution to the lack of sales. Certainly, the perception that the bike is too slow or too heavy was a factor, but there were others. My recollection is, however, that the MC media liked this bike a lot when it came out. I don't recall reading anything particularly bad about it in 2012/2013 when I was looking for a bike. I do recall that those same articles talked about how Honda produced this bike mostly as an homage to previous CBs and that it was never in their plans that this retro bike would be a great seller and they were correct.
As to the OP's question: First, I assume that you mean by "becoming quite popular" you are referring to the used market. They are great bikes and I think that used ones can be had for relatively small investment which should tend to make them more desirable. But, No, I don't see Honda remaking this bike. I do think that they might like to make another retro-styled bike; maybe a GL1100 or other version of an early Goldwing, but then again, maybe that's wishful thinking on my part.
As to the OP's question: First, I assume that you mean by "becoming quite popular" you are referring to the used market. They are great bikes and I think that used ones can be had for relatively small investment which should tend to make them more desirable. But, No, I don't see Honda remaking this bike. I do think that they might like to make another retro-styled bike; maybe a GL1100 or other version of an early Goldwing, but then again, maybe that's wishful thinking on my part.