05-15-2022, 03:01 PM
(05-15-2022, 11:02 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: Ah ... wrong again. I knew there was somewhere that had picked up SC78 in the VIN. I thought it was the UK and Europe, but your reference to the engine number threw me. I guess it makes sense. Honda sees the 2017 and on CB1100 as a new bike but with the same engine that powered the earlier mode. It doesn't explain why Honda has stuck with SC65 in North American VINs.
The engine does not have to be re-certified for possible newer emissions regulations if it is not changed internally, hence the continuation of the engine numbers.
Older bikes like XR650L and DR650 have lived long lives because of that.