Whitehouse K17 mods...

[Bazbro_imp]

If we are here for the 75th anniversary, the celebration of the 1969 Honda CB750 might be something along the lines of "logging into a virtual/augmented room" where you can sit on a genuine artificially working replica where you can "safely ride" and experience all that was the CB fabric of yesteryear.

This would be like a museum-like experience since no gasoline powered lumps will be mounted on Honda motorcycles.

In any case, your great grandson will ask after finishing dinner,

" ... duh-dee, I would like to ride the CB. Cun I, ... pleaz?"

"Son, you've been in there all week. I am out of bitcoin. Sorry, you will have to wait until after my next payday. Maybe consider finishing your homework instead, yes?"

The key words are, “to my mind”. Your opinion is that the 50th anniversary bike should have been a near replica. Broadly I agree, but Honda did not. Thank what ever deity you like for the upgraded frame, brakes, suspension and fuel injection, so why not go for an appearance more in line with modern conventions?

As I say, I wish Honda had gone with the original tank shape and a 4 into 4, but I still find the CB1100 attractive and am happy to own one. I’m also pleased you’ve done all that work, Bazbro, as the result is wonderful. I would never have done it.

Yes, you're right... these looks are all "in the eye of the beholder".
Irrespective, the CB1100 is an extremely attractive 'bike in whatever guise it appears.