CB1100EX Test Ride

[Wisedrum]

My 2011 CB has ABS. And CBS. Afterwards with later models Honda left out this very useful feature for people like me, who is a convinced rear brake user most of the time for some reason. Very smooth and no unenjoying fork diving.

Wisedrum

[Houtman_imp]

I do not expect my bikes to think for me but sometimes the mind wonders and the unthinkable happens and that's when ABS could come in as a life saver .It does nothing in normal braking but how many riders crash because of a panic stop ? Of course they tell you "I laid the bike down "

[PowerDubs_imp]

I don't really want to re-ignite the conversation about the merits or otherwise of ABS braking, but it is hardly the bike thinking for you. Nor should you notice any difference between the two models unless you get into a situation which would cause ABS to activate. In such a case, I hope you're riding your 2017 model. I wish my 2011 CB1100 had ABS.

Has anyone every put together a complete list of what parts would be needed for a conversion?

[Lord Popgun]

PD, a conversion would cost a FORTUNE.

[PowerDubs_imp]

Maybe not with used parts.

So- no list exists?

[ksmith0034_imp]

Quote:Hi, I agree...Of all the bikes I have owned, both CB1100's rank as number one and number one. Like yours, my 2013 is non-ABS, but I cannot tell much of a difference between them because I do not expect a bike to think for me.
What would you say are the biggest differences between the 2013 and 2017EX?
I like the 4-into2 exhaust, but the $ is a bit high for me. Perhaps a 2014 Deluxe would work?

[Houtman_imp]

The 2014 DLX is the perfect CB 1100 .

[michael1954]

Quote:Hi, I agree...Of all the bikes I have owned, both CB1100's rank as number one and number one. Like yours, my 2013 is non-ABS, but I cannot tell much of a difference between them because I do not expect a bike to think for me.
What would you say are the biggest differences between the 2013 and 2017EX?
I like the 4-into2 exhaust, but the $ is a bit high for me. Perhaps a 2014 Deluxe would work?

What would you say are the biggest differences between the 2013 and 2017EX?
I like the 4-into2 exhaust, but the $ is a bit high for me. Perhaps a 2014 Deluxe would work? Hi, I ride both a 2013 and a 2017EX, I got after a couple failed attempts to acquire the Deluxe. I am 6'3" and have difficulty with either, but they do handle differently to me.
My 2013 is non-ABS, I too do not like a bike to think for me, but honestly, I cannot tell what the ABS does on the 2017 EX bike. I ride where I do all the braking, w/out sudden braking to excite the bike. The 5 speed trans seems a little busy at speed, whereas the EX does not with the extra gear. They both brake better than any bike I have ever owned, even w/out ABS on the 2013. I really wanted the Deluxe for styling. The all silver engine and twin pipes with NO spokes. Those are the features that draw me to the Deluxe model. The 2017EX fits except for the spoke wheels, which are a b*t*h to keep clean and clean. Also tubeless tires go with the 2014 Deluxe. You cannot go wrong with any CB1100. If I had the money now, I would still try to find a DLX! PS...everyone see the pixs of the NEW CB750, F I think. I will start saving now..... and hope it comes here!

[PowerDubs_imp]

The 2014 DLX is the perfect CB 1100 .

As long as you add the ‘17 forks.


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[Guth_imp]

The 2014 DLX is the perfect CB 1100 .

As long as you add the ‘17 forks.


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As long as you add the ‘17 forks.


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And then swap the whole thing for a 2013 standard. Now we're talking!

Ah, the CB1100 — a little something for everyone.