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There are currently several luggage racks listed as fitting CB1100EX and RS models on Amazon for under $200. If they don't fit, hey, it's Amazon - send it back. 

I've seen many of these Chinese-made racks for different years, and wouldn't be surprised if they were made by the makers of the original Honda ones.

I order two from Amazon and returned both:

The first rack had questionable welds. The welds did not appear to be performed by an experienced welder. One weld had a noticeable crack / gap. The overall appear of the rack was not on par with the balance of the bike.

The second rack had slightly better welds but was bent in shipping. It would not fit flush and align with the bolts without creating undue stress on the rack itself.

I ordered a third rack from eBay which was represented to me as an OEM rack for 2017 Honda CB1100EX. The welds, material, and packing were good, but the seller made a mistake in his representations. It was an OEM rack for 2014 Honda CB1100. As PeterBaron pointed out, the distance between mounts was different. I returned that rack, too.

Finally, I was able to purchase a proper OEM rack from a German supplier on eBay. The fourth time was the charm.

I may have been wildly unlucky and do not mean to suggests that Amazon or other providers are not capable of providing a rear rack. I share my experiences in hope that anyone else who pursues this kind of purchase may use my report to ask a few questions or requests pictures in advance of the actual transaction. I did not until the 4th attempt! Hope this helps. David