6 speed cb > 5speed cb??

[kennyw]

On my 2013, running exactly 70 MPH in 5th gear is exactly 4,000 RPM. As if calibrated that way, it couldn't be more precise. Everyone else (stock gearing of course), see the same correlation?

Exactly the same for me. The CB750 I had before the CB1100 ran 5500 RPM at 70. I really prefer this new bike as it is quite enough to think over the exhaust.

[Beemer Guy_imp]

Like the OP, I'm tempted to buy one of these but can't find a local dealer that has one available for a test ride. And it seems that all of the "leftover" 2013 models are non-ABS, and I was hoping for ABS. Thoughts?

[LongRanger_imp]

Too bad you're in NC. If you were closer to CO, I'd throw you the keys and just ask that you wash it before bringing it back.

[jeffskar_imp]

Like the OP, I'm tempted to buy one of these but can't find a local dealer that has one available for a test ride. And it seems that all of the "leftover" 2013 models are non-ABS, and I was hoping for ABS. Thoughts?

I surely can't speak for you, but I took a chance and bought mine without a test-ride, and I'm in love with the bike! Aside from maybe an insurance break, I couldn't care less about lacking abs or the deluxe package, and now that I own one, I also don't care that it's a 5 speed instead of a six speed either.

[Carguy1959_imp]

It is just an unadvertised, niche market bike that half of us didn't know existed until the day we bought it.

You are exactly right, was looking on line and found that they had this bike for sale at my local dealer. Traded my 2009 Harley FXDL the next day.
By the way, mine is a 2014 STD

[ClassicVW_imp]

I was following the Honda and other reports on this bike since they announced it was coming. It wasn't until 3 years later Honda offered it to the USA. When I finally cleared out my garage and was ready to buy, I had a devil of a time finding one available, it seemed that everywhere I was just a bit too late and they were already sold. When I called a dealer one evening and they said "Yes we have it here", I showed up the next morning and bought it on the spot. (After a bit of a price haggle).

My point is, if you do find one- BUY IT ASAP.

[JustPassinThru_imp]

On my 2013, running exactly 70 MPH in 5th gear is exactly 4,000 RPM. As if calibrated that way, it couldn't be more precise. Everyone else (stock gearing of course), see the same correlation?

Exactly the same for me. The CB750 I had before the CB1100 ran 5500 RPM at 70. I really prefer this new bike as it is quite enough to think over the exhaust.

Right on!

As a thirty-year rider...what I HATE, are LOUD PIPES.

I love everything about the ride. The feel. The wind. The control over the equipment that the clutch and gearbox gives.

I...HATE...NOISE.

[jamboa_imp]

I have the 2013, re-geared to run 300 rpm lower in 5th gear, and I can't notice a difference - except I'm going 77 mph at 4000 rpm. Low speed, low rpm behavior is still remarkable thanks to the strong torque.

What sprocket change did u do? Thks.

[Lord Popgun]

Here is a pretty good thread on sprocket changes: http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....t=17+tooth

[the Ferret]

if you want to lower rpms, this is a great thread with pics showing what needs to be done

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....h+sprocket