2017 Honda CB1100 EX Anticipation Thread

[Stichill]

Stichill you mentioned that " there are a myriad of interesting new details about the new model, both cosmetic and functional, that merit interest." Please elaborate what you see and like. I have to admit the 2017 is growing on me.

Cool! You bet. I don't know if I can remember everything but here goes!

Obviously, we have to start with the new seamless tank. I think it has some British notes to it, but with added flair and a chrome Honda tank logo. The shape was chosen to better expose the top of the DOHC engine for our viewing pleasure:



The new taillight is very svelte and well-executed along with the more rounded rear fender and a new chrome seat rail:





18" wire wheels with (40) stainless steel spokes, wide aluminum rims, and smaller hubs (also note silver brake calipers):



The double-walled 4-into-2 exhaust is shorter, lighter, and more trim; here you can see the filled-in footpeg bracket that is shorter and exposes more of the spoked wheel:





LED lighting, chrome horns, chrome meter buckets and headlight bucket, silver clutch/brake reservoirs, chrome trim on airbox, front turn signals mounted on headlight brackets, lower triple-tree yoke mounted higher (but no additional suspension travel):



Brushed aluminum side panels:



The seat looks re-contoured and may be narrower at the front to help us short-legged riders get our feet down:



The center dash now has a silver surround and the upper triple tree yoke is a revised die-cast aluminum part, buffed and clear-coated; functional simplicity of white-on-black analog meters; another view of the silver reservoirs; tidier routing of the hoses and cable bundles; flush-mount gas cap (tankbag-friendly); different hand grips; I'm not sure what the extra switch is for (next to the left pod); the extra wire exiting the bottom of the right pod looks like it could be a heated grip (maybe that's what the switch is for on the left):



Aluminum chain guard and silver rear sprocket for a lighter look:



Black engine block to contrast/highlight exhaust downtubes and side covers:



Functional changes, from what I've read, include standard ABS, weight 540 lbs (vs '14 DLX 571 lbs), revised intake and exhaust valves/ports & shorter air inlet/revised airbox add 3HP (now 89) and lower peak torque (67 ft-lb) from 5700 to 5500 rpm, overdrive 6th-gear ratio for fuel economy and lower highway revs, revised 1st-5th gear ratios for improved response/acceleration, lightweight aluminum slipper/assist clutch (prevents tire breaking loose on aggressive downshifts and reduces lever effort 16%), a 4.4 gallon capacity on the tank, Showa dual-bending valve (SDBV) front forks, relocated rear brake hose, taller side stand to aid getting bike upright, exhaust system hugs frame tighter for more ground clearance, link pipes hole-punched and optimized for generating "evocative four-cylinder engine note."