CB 1100 final edition on its way !

[tod.branko_imp]

CB1100 is not just a retro motorcycle, it is a true modern classic. One criticism I've often heard from motorcycle journalists was that it's a 1960s motorcycle made for the 2000s but still with 1960s power. It's a true statement but an unfair parallel, because the CB1100 has a reliable under-stressed engine, and real-world usable powerband that is unlikely to leave a reasonable rider with a craving for more. I would argue that's not only it's enough, but more than enough. Number-wise the closest competitor to the CB1100 is Ducati Scrambler 1100, air-cooled 1100cc 86hp 88Nm. The difference in weight (211kg vs. 254kg) doesn't really translate to a difference in performance as the Ducati is geared slightly differently and lacks to top end. One thing I've notice with the BMW R9T as well, (being a large air-cooled bike) is that I always found myself at the rev limiter and needing to upshift before I actually felt like it's time. I am yet to hit the rev limiter on the CB1100 in any gear, if anything - it makes me feel like I want to short shift not to get in that range where power becomes more, and I find that just beautiful. Another thing I've noticed the journalists tend to do is scrape footpegs of the CB1100 to prove how it hasn't got enough lean angle, I enjoy a spirited ride in the twisties and I also live playing on parking lots at low speeds and never have I ever scraped a foot peg of the CB. If you come to that angle where your footpegs are scraping on the CB, you are going way too fast for the road.

All things aside, with the 2022 final edition, CB1100 will have closed a 13 year production run, with minimal changes, but I suspect Honda will still be making them for the far east markets where emissions just aren't a thing. I see it happen all the time, with motorcycles and cars alike - Yamaha V-max, Toyota FJ cruiser, Nissan Patrol Super Safari - discontinued everywhere else but can still be bought new at the dealership in Dubai

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed