Honda CB1100 was not my first choice

[tomas_imp]

What exactly is the reason that Honda, Kawasaki and possibly others don't introduce a certain model to the U.S. market? For example, here in Europe we have the EX with spokes and ABS plus everything the DLX has (but it *does* cost more in the EU, of course). Why produce two different bikes when just one line would be cheaper (I assume)?

I mean they are aware of all the regulations and homology requirements, otherwise they wouldn't sell *any* bikes.

Can someone offer more than speculation? Just the facts ma'am! If you are a Honda representative, by all means, create an anonymous account and let us know.

Even though I do like the silver mag wheels on the DLX. Why doesn't come spokes? You would think the Deluxe model would have come with spoke wheels, and at least a choice of two colors.

Even though I do like the silver mag wheels on the DLX. Why doesn't come spokes? You would think the Deluxe model would have come with spoke wheels, and at least a choice of two colors.
In Britain we got the spoked silver wheels and combined ABS as standard from March 13. We also had a choice of red, white or black.

This year we have the 'deluxe' trimmings in the same colours plus spoked wheels and standard combined ABS once again.

I'm happy with my 13, it's got the ABS, got the nice silver wheels (wouldn't want to clean spokes) and I dint give a crap for a fifth gear. Hell, most of the time I ride in fourth for miles before I realise I've got another one left!

I suppose twisty British roads are more suited to fewer, lower gears. Once mine is run in I anticipate using mostly third and fourth, for the control and engine braking in corners.

Even though I do like the silver mag wheels on the DLX. Why doesn't come spokes? You would think the Deluxe model would have come with spoke wheels, and at least a choice of two colors.
In Britain we got the spoked silver wheels and combined ABS as standard from March 13. We also had a choice of red, white or black.

This year we have the 'deluxe' trimmings in the same colours plus spoked wheels and standard combined ABS once again.

I'm happy with my 13, it's got the ABS, got the nice silver wheels (wouldn't want to clean spokes) and I dint give a crap for a fifth gear. Hell, most of the time I ride in fourth for miles before I realise I've got another one left!

I suppose twisty British roads are more suited to fewer, lower gears. Once mine is run in I anticipate using mostly third and fourth, for the control and engine braking in corners. It seem,s world wide, there are many different versions or this bike. Who knows why Honda does what it does. It would be nice to order the bike the way you would want it.