12-13-2017, 02:39 PM
I figure that I stand about as much chance of learning what those sales figures are as I do getting my hands on the gorgeous 4-into-1 exhaust that was featured on the CB1100F concept bike shown in Tokyo back in 2007. 
I've come to the conclusion that Honda created the CB1100 primarily for Honda themselves and for others who share a passion for Honda's history. I'm guessing that the sales figures are of little concern to them when it comes to this bike. Looking back in time, every once in a while Honda has decided to create something to celebrate their history or their engineering prowess (or both). Such projects often result in products that I happen to find incredibly appealing. For whatever reason it seems that the market overall hasn't reacted nearly as enthusiastically. So it goes with the CB1100. The only market that I can imagine might have exceeded Honda's expectations for this bike in terms of sales would be the Japanese market. But again, I don't think Honda is sweating it one way or the other. All of which makes me that much more grateful that they decided to share this bike with those of us here in North America in the first place. The fact that they've brought the bike back in 2017 only strengthens those feelings for me.
I've come to the conclusion that Honda created the CB1100 primarily for Honda themselves and for others who share a passion for Honda's history. I'm guessing that the sales figures are of little concern to them when it comes to this bike. Looking back in time, every once in a while Honda has decided to create something to celebrate their history or their engineering prowess (or both). Such projects often result in products that I happen to find incredibly appealing. For whatever reason it seems that the market overall hasn't reacted nearly as enthusiastically. So it goes with the CB1100. The only market that I can imagine might have exceeded Honda's expectations for this bike in terms of sales would be the Japanese market. But again, I don't think Honda is sweating it one way or the other. All of which makes me that much more grateful that they decided to share this bike with those of us here in North America in the first place. The fact that they've brought the bike back in 2017 only strengthens those feelings for me.