Possible CB1100X coming ...

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Seat heights on CB500X and NC750X are 32.8" and 32.7". Even if the CB1100X had a lower seat height, there's still the height of the rear seat and tail most of us have to contend with.

Maybe the low, flat seats on CB1100 and Triumph Bonnevilles are part of their appeal. They certainly are welcome to me.

There is actually an currently available and affordable version of this CB1100x concept. Its the 2017 VFR1200X. Many dealers still have one or two of these. My dealer has the non-DCT version selling for $8999 ... Trying to convince my wife to let me buy it as 2nd bike

That's an easy 600+ pounds. I wouldn't look forward to valve adjustments either. Maybe that's why they're leftover 2016-2017 models discounted $6000-$7000.
I have a friend who loves his, and he loves it for the power.

Very much agree with the high rear seat and tail on so many bikes, much harder for us older guys to swing a leg over, and for what? Give me a flat seat or rear section to bungy stuff on. Can't remember the last time I carried a passenger.
That's an easy 600+ pounds. I wouldn't look forward to valve adjustments either. Maybe that's why they're leftover 2016-2017 models discounted $6000-$7000.
I have a friend who loves his, and he loves it for the power.

You'd probably have to mount it using the left riding peg, that is, step on, up and elegantly swing your log over. Easy peasy, ... Bob's yer uncle. Kinda like mounting an ADV bike.

You'd probably have to mount it using the left riding peg, that is, step on, up and elegantly swing your log over. Easy peasy, ... Bob's yer uncle. Kinda like mounting an ADV bike.
My left knee does not like that, very painful. Had the right knee done but I hesitate to try it from the right side. The left was scheduled for last April, but "elective" surgeries are delayed. Waiting for the pandemic to "go away".

I think these are more than renderings, they look like full-scale mockups or possible prototypes.

Definitely renderings. This specific one of the CB1100X was made by AutoBy.jp
They say they heard the rumours about a big sport touring bike and then connected the dots between the new frames Honda patented and let their imagination go wild.
CB4X was however an actual concept bike on EICMA 2019

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

Definitely renderings. This specific one of the CB1100X was made by AutoBy.jp
They say they heard the rumours about a big sport touring bike and then connected the dots between the new frames Honda patented and let their imagination go wild.
CB4X was however an actual concept bike on EICMA 2019

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
As I look at it closer, I can see the fairing/seat/exhaust/bags are renderings, but the engine and wheel details are too detailed and defined, which makes me wonder if the wheels/front end were dropped in from another bike. Oddly, the CB4X looks more like a rendering to me.

Hmm, if this guess proves to be correct, it would be a CB1100 in name only at best and it's not clear to me why Honda would want to do that. But I could see how it might be a decent selling machine for them just the same.

I don't see another inline four coming soon from Honda in anything but Super Sport category. Power is just too peaky for most peoples everyday use, and definitely if passengers/luggage/touring is in the picture. The 270 degree counterbalanced twin will probably see a lot more applications, as it's far cheaper than a dohc 16 valve four. It clicks most all buttons, but boy, is it ugly.

Seat heights on CB500X and NC750X are 32.8" and 32.7". Even if the CB1100X had a lower seat height, there's still the height of the rear seat and tail most of us have to contend with.

Maybe the low, flat seats on CB1100 and Triumph Bonnevilles are part of their appeal. They certainly are welcome to me.

There is actually an currently available and affordable version of this CB1100x concept. Its the 2017 VFR1200X. Many dealers still have one or two of these. My dealer has the non-DCT version selling for $8999 ... Trying to convince my wife to let me buy it as 2nd bike

That's an easy 600+ pounds. I wouldn't look forward to valve adjustments either. Maybe that's why they're leftover 2016-2017 models discounted $6000-$7000.
I have a friend who loves his, and he loves it for the power.

Very much agree with the high rear seat and tail on so many bikes, much harder for us older guys to swing a leg over, and for what? Give me a flat seat or rear section to bungy stuff on. Can't remember the last time I carried a passenger.
That's an easy 600+ pounds. I wouldn't look forward to valve adjustments either. Maybe that's why they're leftover 2016-2017 models discounted $6000-$7000.
I have a friend who loves his, and he loves it for the power.

You'd probably have to mount it using the left riding peg, that is, step on, up and elegantly swing your log over. Easy peasy, ... Bob's yer uncle. Kinda like mounting an ADV bike.

You'd probably have to mount it using the left riding peg, that is, step on, up and elegantly swing your log over. Easy peasy, ... Bob's yer uncle. Kinda like mounting an ADV bike.
It's not just older guys who don't like swinging their leg over a tall seat or tall tail section. Why should anyone have to do that just to appease designers?
Same with climbing on a footpeg to climb over.

Definitely renderings. This specific one of the CB1100X was made by AutoBy.jp
They say they heard the rumours about a big sport touring bike and then connected the dots between the new frames Honda patented and let their imagination go wild.
CB4X was however an actual concept bike on EICMA 2019

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
As I look at it closer, I can see the fairing/seat/exhaust/bags are renderings, but the engine and wheel details are too detailed and defined, which makes me wonder if the wheels/front end were dropped in from another bike. Oddly, the CB4X looks more like a rendering to me.

Hmm, if this guess proves to be correct, it would be a CB1100 in name only at best and it's not clear to me why Honda would want to do that. But I could see how it might be a decent selling machine for them just the same.

I don't see another inline four coming soon from Honda in anything but Super Sport category. Power is just too peaky for most peoples everyday use, and definitely if passengers/luggage/touring is in the picture. The 270 degree counterbalanced twin will probably see a lot more applications, as it's far cheaper than a dohc 16 valve four. It clicks most all buttons, but boy, is it ugly.

Seat heights on CB500X and NC750X are 32.8" and 32.7". Even if the CB1100X had a lower seat height, there's still the height of the rear seat and tail most of us have to contend with.

Maybe the low, flat seats on CB1100 and Triumph Bonnevilles are part of their appeal. They certainly are welcome to me.

There is actually an currently available and affordable version of this CB1100x concept. Its the 2017 VFR1200X. Many dealers still have one or two of these. My dealer has the non-DCT version selling for $8999 ... Trying to convince my wife to let me buy it as 2nd bike

That's an easy 600+ pounds. I wouldn't look forward to valve adjustments either. Maybe that's why they're leftover 2016-2017 models discounted $6000-$7000.
I have a friend who loves his, and he loves it for the power.

Very much agree with the high rear seat and tail on so many bikes, much harder for us older guys to swing a leg over, and for what? Give me a flat seat or rear section to bungy stuff on. Can't remember the last time I carried a passenger.
That's an easy 600+ pounds. I wouldn't look forward to valve adjustments either. Maybe that's why they're leftover 2016-2017 models discounted $6000-$7000.
I have a friend who loves his, and he loves it for the power.

You'd probably have to mount it using the left riding peg, that is, step on, up and elegantly swing your log over. Easy peasy, ... Bob's yer uncle. Kinda like mounting an ADV bike.

You'd probably have to mount it using the left riding peg, that is, step on, up and elegantly swing your log over. Easy peasy, ... Bob's yer uncle. Kinda like mounting an ADV bike.
It's not just older guys who don't like swinging their leg over a tall seat or tall tail section. Why should anyone have to do that just to appease designers?
Same with climbing on a footpeg to climb over.
Thank you Pekingduck. By the way, thanks for the CB 1100 manual you sold me.

[rboe]

Well now, there is a lot to like about that. Would need to sit on it to fully love it though.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Well now, there is a lot to like about that. Would need to sit on it to fully love it though.

... and maybe even ride 'er.

[tod.branko_imp]

I was reading an article about this when I woke up earlier, and I doubt that these renders are correct for one reason only, and that is (correct me if I'm wrong) CB has only ever been a twin cyl in the 400ss, and I think I'd rather see a 650/4 or a 1000/4 in this kind of a sport touring set-up.

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

Maybe coupled with the "Baby AT" rumor, the CB1100X won't be an 1100. It could use the fabled 850 cc version of the mill.

Maybe coupled with the "Baby AT" rumor, the CB1100X won't be an 1100. It could use the fabled 850 cc version of the mill. Could be, but this sport touring setup reminds me of the CB4X concept from some time ago. I reckon it's the same bike only more of a production model, and that indeed was a 650/4

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

I want to like it, I really do. It is just that I like my women and motorcycles with smooth beautiful rounded shapes and no angles.

This bike is ONLY angle, except for wheels and exhaust. Sorry, I pass.

I want to like it, I really do. It is just that I like my women and motorcycles with smooth beautiful rounded shapes and no angles.

This bike is ONLY angle, except for wheels and exhaust. Sorry, I pass. To each their own. It would be boring if we all liked the same things. It reminds me of my old Tiger 1050, I used to love that bike. If it ever comes up for sale I'll buy it back

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

[j3gq_imp]

Teenage mutant turtle ninja bikes, or short ninja turtle bikes,
is what I'd like to call them. To me they look all the same. The v2 version comes with an Android app which lets you initiate a shape shift, so she (no ... not she at all), so it does better fit into your handbag.

[pekingduck]

I was reading an article about this when I woke up earlier, and I doubt that these renders are correct for one reason only, and that is (correct me if I'm wrong) CB has only ever been a twin cyl in the 400ss, and I think I'd rather see a 650/4 or a 1000/4 in this kind of a sport touring set-up.

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

Maybe coupled with the "Baby AT" rumor, the CB1100X won't be an 1100. It could use the fabled 850 cc version of the mill.

Maybe coupled with the "Baby AT" rumor, the CB1100X won't be an 1100. It could use the fabled 850 cc version of the mill. Could be, but this sport touring setup reminds me of the CB4X concept from some time ago. I reckon it's the same bike only more of a production model, and that indeed was a 650/4

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

I want to like it, I really do. It is just that I like my women and motorcycles with smooth beautiful rounded shapes and no angles.

This bike is ONLY angle, except for wheels and exhaust. Sorry, I pass.

I test rode a 1050 Tiger when they came out, and yes, it was a wonderful bike. But even back 13 years ago, my foot kept getting snagged by the seat as I climbed over it. I had Triumph Sprints before, and would have bought one of them otherwise.

[tod.branko_imp]

I was reading an article about this when I woke up earlier, and I doubt that these renders are correct for one reason only, and that is (correct me if I'm wrong) CB has only ever been a twin cyl in the 400ss, and I think I'd rather see a 650/4 or a 1000/4 in this kind of a sport touring set-up.

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

Maybe coupled with the "Baby AT" rumor, the CB1100X won't be an 1100. It could use the fabled 850 cc version of the mill.

Maybe coupled with the "Baby AT" rumor, the CB1100X won't be an 1100. It could use the fabled 850 cc version of the mill. Could be, but this sport touring setup reminds me of the CB4X concept from some time ago. I reckon it's the same bike only more of a production model, and that indeed was a 650/4

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

I want to like it, I really do. It is just that I like my women and motorcycles with smooth beautiful rounded shapes and no angles.

This bike is ONLY angle, except for wheels and exhaust. Sorry, I pass.

I test rode a 1050 Tiger when they came out, and yes, it was a wonderful bike. But even back 13 years ago, my foot kept getting snagged by the seat as I climbed over it. I had Triumph Sprints before, and would have bought one of them otherwise.

I test rode a 1050 Tiger when they came out, and yes, it was a wonderful bike. But even back 13 years ago, my foot kept getting snagged by the seat as I climbed over it. I had Triumph Sprints before, and would have bought one of them otherwise. It is definitely an excellent motor, in my humble opinion much better suited for the Tiger than it is for the Speed Triple, it's perfectly predictable and eager to get going, sounds pretty nice, too

As for the getting on the bike,
I'm 6ft with a pair of pretty long slim legs, so I won't pretend that I understand the issues of getting in the saddle that many people have. Also the fact that I ride dirt bikes made the "foot on the peg and skip over" technique something of a motoric stereotype for me, so I use if with almost every motorcycle I've ever ridden - short of cruisers. Then again, people built similarly to myself often have other issues with ergonomics, such as an excessive bend in the knees, short reach to the bars etc. Nobody and nothing is perfect

And I love sharing pics, so here are a few of my Tiger for reference

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

[pekingduck]

I was reading an article about this when I woke up earlier, and I doubt that these renders are correct for one reason only, and that is (correct me if I'm wrong) CB has only ever been a twin cyl in the 400ss, and I think I'd rather see a 650/4 or a 1000/4 in this kind of a sport touring set-up.

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

Maybe coupled with the "Baby AT" rumor, the CB1100X won't be an 1100. It could use the fabled 850 cc version of the mill.

Maybe coupled with the "Baby AT" rumor, the CB1100X won't be an 1100. It could use the fabled 850 cc version of the mill. Could be, but this sport touring setup reminds me of the CB4X concept from some time ago. I reckon it's the same bike only more of a production model, and that indeed was a 650/4

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

I want to like it, I really do. It is just that I like my women and motorcycles with smooth beautiful rounded shapes and no angles.

This bike is ONLY angle, except for wheels and exhaust. Sorry, I pass.

I test rode a 1050 Tiger when they came out, and yes, it was a wonderful bike. But even back 13 years ago, my foot kept getting snagged by the seat as I climbed over it. I had Triumph Sprints before, and would have bought one of them otherwise.

I test rode a 1050 Tiger when they came out, and yes, it was a wonderful bike. But even back 13 years ago, my foot kept getting snagged by the seat as I climbed over it. I had Triumph Sprints before, and would have bought one of them otherwise. It is definitely an excellent motor, in my humble opinion much better suited for the Tiger than it is for the Speed Triple, it's perfectly predictable and eager to get going, sounds pretty nice, too

As for the getting on the bike,
I'm 6ft with a pair of pretty long slim legs, so I won't pretend that I understand the issues of getting in the saddle that many people have. Also the fact that I ride dirt bikes made the "foot on the peg and skip over" technique something of a motoric stereotype for me, so I use if with almost every motorcycle I've ever ridden - short of cruisers. Then again, people built similarly to myself often have other issues with ergonomics, such as an excessive bend in the knees, short reach to the bars etc. Nobody and nothing is perfect

And I love sharing pics, so here are a few of my Tiger for reference

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

Yep, nice bike. Wish it were more like this:

[tod.branko_imp]

I was reading an article about this when I woke up earlier, and I doubt that these renders are correct for one reason only, and that is (correct me if I'm wrong) CB has only ever been a twin cyl in the 400ss, and I think I'd rather see a 650/4 or a 1000/4 in this kind of a sport touring set-up.

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

Maybe coupled with the "Baby AT" rumor, the CB1100X won't be an 1100. It could use the fabled 850 cc version of the mill.

Maybe coupled with the "Baby AT" rumor, the CB1100X won't be an 1100. It could use the fabled 850 cc version of the mill. Could be, but this sport touring setup reminds me of the CB4X concept from some time ago. I reckon it's the same bike only more of a production model, and that indeed was a 650/4

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

I want to like it, I really do. It is just that I like my women and motorcycles with smooth beautiful rounded shapes and no angles.

This bike is ONLY angle, except for wheels and exhaust. Sorry, I pass.

I test rode a 1050 Tiger when they came out, and yes, it was a wonderful bike. But even back 13 years ago, my foot kept getting snagged by the seat as I climbed over it. I had Triumph Sprints before, and would have bought one of them otherwise.

I test rode a 1050 Tiger when they came out, and yes, it was a wonderful bike. But even back 13 years ago, my foot kept getting snagged by the seat as I climbed over it. I had Triumph Sprints before, and would have bought one of them otherwise. It is definitely an excellent motor, in my humble opinion much better suited for the Tiger than it is for the Speed Triple, it's perfectly predictable and eager to get going, sounds pretty nice, too

As for the getting on the bike,
I'm 6ft with a pair of pretty long slim legs, so I won't pretend that I understand the issues of getting in the saddle that many people have. Also the fact that I ride dirt bikes made the "foot on the peg and skip over" technique something of a motoric stereotype for me, so I use if with almost every motorcycle I've ever ridden - short of cruisers. Then again, people built similarly to myself often have other issues with ergonomics, such as an excessive bend in the knees, short reach to the bars etc. Nobody and nothing is perfect

And I love sharing pics, so here are a few of my Tiger for reference

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

Yep, nice bike. Wish it were more like this:

Yep, nice bike. Wish it were more like this: Impressive photoshop skills

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

[the Ferret]

I was reading an article about this when I woke up earlier, and I doubt that these renders are correct for one reason only, and that is (correct me if I'm wrong) CB has only ever been a twin cyl in the 400ss, and I think I'd rather see a 650/4 or a 1000/4 in this kind of a sport touring set-up.

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

Maybe coupled with the "Baby AT" rumor, the CB1100X won't be an 1100. It could use the fabled 850 cc version of the mill.

Maybe coupled with the "Baby AT" rumor, the CB1100X won't be an 1100. It could use the fabled 850 cc version of the mill. Could be, but this sport touring setup reminds me of the CB4X concept from some time ago. I reckon it's the same bike only more of a production model, and that indeed was a 650/4

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

I want to like it, I really do. It is just that I like my women and motorcycles with smooth beautiful rounded shapes and no angles.

This bike is ONLY angle, except for wheels and exhaust. Sorry, I pass.

I test rode a 1050 Tiger when they came out, and yes, it was a wonderful bike. But even back 13 years ago, my foot kept getting snagged by the seat as I climbed over it. I had Triumph Sprints before, and would have bought one of them otherwise.

I test rode a 1050 Tiger when they came out, and yes, it was a wonderful bike. But even back 13 years ago, my foot kept getting snagged by the seat as I climbed over it. I had Triumph Sprints before, and would have bought one of them otherwise. It is definitely an excellent motor, in my humble opinion much better suited for the Tiger than it is for the Speed Triple, it's perfectly predictable and eager to get going, sounds pretty nice, too

As for the getting on the bike,
I'm 6ft with a pair of pretty long slim legs, so I won't pretend that I understand the issues of getting in the saddle that many people have. Also the fact that I ride dirt bikes made the "foot on the peg and skip over" technique something of a motoric stereotype for me, so I use if with almost every motorcycle I've ever ridden - short of cruisers. Then again, people built similarly to myself often have other issues with ergonomics, such as an excessive bend in the knees, short reach to the bars etc. Nobody and nothing is perfect

And I love sharing pics, so here are a few of my Tiger for reference

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

Kinda hard for manufacturers to build motorcycles that will ergonomically fit both of these guys, but believe it or not they both ride CB 1100's