De-tuned Engine

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I'm quite disappointed with the CB1100's performance. I have a series of many Honda Superbikes from the mid-70s to the present, and my 30-year-old 1983 CB1100F just spanks the new CB11 pooch.

That bike should have been the benchmark for the new CB11 for both style and performance. I need to find 20+ more hp for the newbie. But I'll trade up for a 2014 before doing so.

So are many professional reviewers.One even stating Honda
went out of their way to De-tune the engine.
Purposedly revamped the valve timing to give the bike
a little more grunt.Not more h.p. but more attitude.
However it probably had more to do with emissions.
Like practically all new models.
it's still to be seen how much this engine can safely be opened
up and realize it true worth.
There's no way that most superbikes with far less cc should
be able to outspank this CB. All weight aside.
This is the type engine that was made for drag racing.
Not any Italian 90 degree Twin.