2017 cb1100

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Yesterday there was the big classic bike event, (mostly parts of classic bikes) I went they hold twice a year, once in February and once in October.

Yesterday Triumph showcased their retro models...dealer there said they Scrambler will be the last aircooled they sell because of the Euro emission rules...

So it seems the CB1100 and Yamaha XJR are the last air cooled bikes sold new?

Anyhow, I wanted to share this.
The older Bonneville model converted to a belt drive system!
I actually think it looks rather good on the bike.

That bike was also modified with other aftermarket parts and looked sweet as heck,
6 piston front brake caliper, and look at those Alpina spoke wheels.
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If the offered a similar belt drive system for our CB's I'd be tempted.


The Scrambler was also a beauty!
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When looking at both air cooled twin cilinder engines, I noticed how 'think' the fins were and realised I was saying to myself: nothing beats the good 'old' 4 cilinder from Big Red

I didnt like the look of the new and very powerful Thruxton at all.
And the tank of the underpowered Street Twin look so tiny, I had to laugh thinking it was made for children.

While the new retro Triumphs meet emission rules and have all kinds of high tech gadgets, purely on the looks department they went a big step back, imo.