2018 CB1100RS

[Banned_imp]

One of the the nice things about the new RS colour scheme is the loss of the gold on the springs and front forks.

Nope, the European model RS is the same as last year, gold and all. It just has a different colour tank (a lighter gray than shown here).

See the link provided by alprider.

[peterbaron]

looks like the '17 Tokyo Motor Show model is officially released w/ that new sparkly gray color for 2018's RS.



From the young-machine.com japanese site:
Quote:New color in new appeared in CB1100RS in the 2017 model year has been added. Traditional black, heavy gray metallic -U that appeared in addition to the red is unified in black also each cover also the front and rear suspension also swing arm of the engine. Price's released on December 21 in the same 1,378,080 yen and other color.

The new RS color's now officially posted:
http://www.honda.co.jp/news/2017/2171219-cb1100rs.html

Quote:Heavy Gray Metallic - U, black paint is applied to the cylinder head cover and the crankcase cover, and low contrast center stripe is applied to the fuel tank, and brown color which reflects the color of the body color of the monotone is adopted as the color of the seat skin. In addition, by applying black painting / alumite processing to each part around the foot such as front and rear suspension and brake caliper, we produce a calm and sophisticated image.

The blue looks great!
However I still prefer the all aluminum motor.
The silver side panels look out of place.
Either blue to match the tank.
Or black to disappear into the frame and seat.

I love these colours

[GoldOxide_imp]

That heavy metal sparky grey is captivating. The blue is good too, but the blue needs the matching side covers.

[peterbaron]

That heavy metal sparky grey is captivating. The blue is good too, but the blue needs the matching side covers.

Agree, blue tank with black or blue covers, and heavy metal sparky grey catches your eye right away.

[Bazbro_imp]

I'm puzzled by the style Honda is trying to achieve.
This is a 'retro' 'bike - Honda themselves say that they've gone back to the simplified, 'air-cooled' style. But then they try to drag it all up to ultra-modern, current styling. That's not to say that I don't like the colourways, just not on THIS 'bike.
There will be guys who love this, undoubtedly. It's just Honda not following through on a concept that was retro to begin with but is now "lost".
These cannot be 'sports' 'bikes, not with that unstressed 89bhp engine, so why an 'RS' version?
And in this 50th Anniversary Year of the CB750, why not a version that nods back to that model - a true 'retro' option. I mean, if Whitehouse can do it, Honda could do it even better!
(Stands back and waits for the flak!! )

[rboe]

Ford came out with a rather sporty Thunderbird a few years back. It was not a sports car but then it was not a staid LTD either. I think the RS is along the same lines. Take our easy riding classic and give her some excitement for those times when a bit of hooliganism is called for but with no pretensions she is a GXR.

For a guy with my limited skill set (and even smaller desire to crash while pushing the limits) it's probably the bees knees.

Think of it as taking a walk on the wide side and ordering your coffee black instead of with the usual cream.

[Bazbro_imp]

Yes, I get your point, Rboe.
The engines across the model range are identical so it's only the cosmetic appearance that differs (and suspension tweaks - big deal!).
But "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and I wouldn't argue with that..

[rboe]

As far as I know the RS has not and won't be available here in the States. So if I want sportiness I"ll have to ride my Griso or maybe just run around with scissors in my hands. Oh the danger! Someone hold me back!

The Griso HAS tried to kill me from time to time; which is why she is for sale now. My risk aversion has gone up a notch or two. Your mileage may vary.

[the Ferret]

As far as I know the RS has not and won't be available here in the States. So if I want sportiness I"ll have to ride my Griso or maybe just run around with scissors in my hands. Oh the danger! Someone hold me back!

The Griso HAS tried to kill me from time to time; which is why she is for sale now. My risk aversion has gone up a notch or two. Your mileage may vary.

[GoldOxide_imp]

As far as I know the RS has not and won't be available here in the States. So if I want sportiness I"ll have to ride my Griso or maybe just run around with scissors in my hands. Oh the danger! Someone hold me back!

The Griso HAS tried to kill me from time to time; which is why she is for sale now. My risk aversion has gone up a notch or two. Your mileage may vary.

I will never look at the Griso the same way again.