01-23-2020, 04:03 AM
(01-23-2020, 01:19 AM)Sodbuster_imp Wrote: So I've been shopping, pretty sure I found my bike and setting up things to go pick it up in few days. It a 2013 CB1100 in great condition. Thank you to all your posts gang, it REALLY helped me in research and selecting my bike.
I also found a 1983 CB1100f, but have yet to go see it, its not being advertised anywhere. I've sorted through the posts and still would appreciate opinions as to how much the value is. Searching online also but still can't quite nail down good figures.
Lets just assume its in fair condition so we don't get sidetracked into all the discussions about 'what if its this and that'. I've completely gone through barn-finds before so know what I may be in for, running or not. One site had a 1983 in excellent condition going for $7000.
So say its been stored, has to be gone through but otherwise good shape, whats it worth?
Sodbuster
I currently own both an '81 CB900F and a '14 CB1100(900F will be up for sale shortly since purchasing the CB11)
All I can tell you is they're different machines- the old screaming F's are true time machines, original and futuristic styling for their time, the F's were THE "crotchrockets" of their era, they are fun when running tip top, taller, carb'd and come with the potential headaches you might expect from a 40yr. old bike(faulty starter gear and other failing components). There's also EXTENSIVE drivetrain support for the old motor 985/1123cc builds are very common over at CB1100F.net if finding a good build platform is your goal
The newer fuel injected CB11 has a fairly different character/style to it, despite it's newer technology the bike remains very classic looking, but more so to embody the old CBxxxC models and not the "F" Supersport. While the bike is much more tame in nature(and underpowered considering it's 1140cc displacement) It's still a very enjoyable bike to ride, torque is there when you need it, brakes are good from the factory. There's not much to be done performance wise for upgrades, you will probably find yourself making more visual/aesthetic mods on it than anything else
In terms of pricing, I have seen some pristine '83 11F examples sell north of $5k, with the average price sitting around $3k for a running bike with less than 30k on the clock. The newer CB11's didn't sell very well here in the U.S, I'd say pricing ranges from $4k for a used bike to $8k for a NOS still in the crate
They're both great bikes so you'll be happy with either one, If you're looking for a project build to wrench on and keep you busy, I'd say the old F has more raw power potential, while the newer CB11 is more refined if you will and just waiting to be ridden.
Cheers