CB1300 similarities

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I read on a Honda website (http://world.honda.com/CB1100/engineer-talk/) that the CB1100 engine is based in part on the CB1300. The strokes are identical and the engine cases look very similar. Actually, frame, brakes, instruments, bars, hand and foot controls, etc. look much alike. I am a new owner of the black '14 model and new to this forum, but I haven't read any references to the 1100's heritage being closely associated with the CB1300 (surely in here somewhere). While somewhat disillusioning that the bike did not start as a clean sheet, it is comforting that major components have been thoroughly sorted out since the 90's on a bigger, more powerful motorcycle.

BTW - the link offers extensive insight into the bike's development, character and performance.