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W/R, check out [url=https://www.samurider.com/?cat=269]this page but don't be disappointed that you can't see Spencer Blue. Email Mr T and see whether he can get you one.
Is the 2017 'a substantially better bike'? Who knows? It's entirely subjective. If it floats your boat and you can afford it, go for it. For what it's worth, and as a demonstration of subjectivity, I reckon the 4 into 2 is beautiful. 
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On a lark, I sold my 2010 V7 Cafe Classic and replaced it with a 2011 V7 Classic. I knew I'd take a bath on the 2010 but never ruled that into my decision. The 2010 and 2011 were the exact same bike but I preferred the non-cafe ergos of the 2011. It just felt right. I never regretted the decision.
Now backtrack ten years earlier. I bought a new '00 SV650 and loved it, but when the '01 SV650S came to the U.S., I knew that I had to have it. Same exact bike but with slightly different (and neglible) gearing, a sexy fairing, low bars, and a better dash. Again, the fact I was going to take a loss on the '00 was inconsequential to my decision -- I had to have that S model. On paper, it was irrational, but I never regretted my decision for a moment. Follow your heart and you'll have few regrets.
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W/R:
(1) YOLO
(2) caskets don’t have pockets
(3) never saw a hearse pulling a U-haul
PS. I see you moved on from the Corbin to a Daytona :0)
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(02-09-2018, 10:22 AM)mtneers_imp Wrote: W/R:
(1) YOLO
(2) caskets don’t have pockets
(3) never saw a hearse pulling a U-haul
PS. I see you moved on from the Corbin to a Daytona :0)
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Hey Ron,
All very good points, I shall take them under advisement. 
After you saying the Daytona seat was so much better I had to try it. It feels pretty good but I won't know until spring for sure. I'm keeping the Corbin with the sissy bar for when the wife goes with me and from what I understand the seats are interchangeable between years should I get the RS.
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If you can afford it, then i'd say this:
Life is too short to stick around with the same bikes. While you can still ride, go for it.
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Google "hearse pulling U-Hall" and another item on your bucket list will be checked off.
From what I've read here the 2017 model is different enough to justify owning both bikes (OK, for this audience that is a pretty low bar). I would only consider it a mistake if the ergo's were really bad.
Indeed life is short; that either means go for it, the only regret you'll have is NOT doing it. Or it means you should not waste your time on this earth on something as stupid as motorcycles.
I'm having a bit of a pickle myself, wondering if I should pull the trigger on the 2017 EX. I like the 4 into 2 (not as much as the 4 into 4!) but things like the cast brake lever and shift lever are a couple steps back from the 2013. I'd like a 6 speed. I love spokes, but not tubed tires. It's a lot of money for someone that simply does not ride enough in a year to justify the expense - and I have three bikes already. Gah. Instead of a bike I probably should get a 4x4 of some sort to explore the AZ desert.
PS: The 2013/14 do look better than the 2017, but it's apples and oranges.
Good luck with your decision.
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I've not ridden an EX18" wheel CB11 but I do own the CB1100RS. My guess from riding mine and reading the internet reviews of the EX and RS is that the RS will feel significantly different to ride compared to your current CB. I believe it needs more muscle input to get it to turn, that's not a massive input like an old Laverda needs but just different. However this effort fits the bikes persona perfectly imo. I think the RS is the best looking of all the (tiring to avoid retro as these are std style bikes forgotton by bike manufactures) RETRO! bikes (argh, perhaps its a musclebike?) available new now. And its authentic as it still uses the original engineering principles (noting they cant resurrect carburetters due to emissions) , unlike the Kwaka Z900rs, even Trumpets have gone watercooled, so that just leaves BMW R9 range and possible Ducati Scrambler (ugh, too much coffeeshop styling) as alternatives (to EX,RS). Oops slight drift in response there. So to summaries if your heart says yes to the RS just frigging get it. Trying to use your head in these matters often misses the real needs of bike purchase, its not a tumble dryer/washing machine etc. 
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(02-09-2018, 07:41 PM)Macduff_imp Wrote: I've not ridden an EX18" wheel CB11 but I do own the CB1100RS. My guess from riding mine and reading the internet reviews of the EX and RS is that the RS will feel significantly different to ride compared to your current CB. I believe it needs more muscle input to get it to turn, that's not a massive input like an old Laverda needs but just different. However this effort fits the bikes persona perfectly imo. I think the RS is the best looking of all the (tiring to avoid retro as these are std style bikes forgotton by bike manufactures) RETRO! bikes (argh, perhaps its a musclebike?) available new now. And its authentic as it still uses the original engineering principles (noting they cant resurrect carburetters due to emissions) , unlike the Kwaka Z900rs, even Trumpets have gone watercooled, so that just leaves BMW R9 range and possible Ducati Scrambler (ugh, too much coffeeshop styling) as alternatives (to EX,RS). Oops slight drift in response there. So to summaries if your heart says yes to the RS just frigging get it. Trying to use your head in these matters often misses the real needs of bike purchase, its not a tumble dryer/washing machine etc.
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An RS has arrived at my local dealer and I went over to take a look at it in person.
It's probably just me, but when I saw it, it didn't make me smile like my '14 Spencer blue does.
In spite of all the improvements, I'm not moved to part with my CB. Too much black and the stripe treatment on the gas tank doesn't hold any appeal for me.
I'm quite happy to remain in my comfortable rut with my '14
That said, I would be interested in reading about the impressions by any RS owners.
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(02-10-2018, 12:43 AM)Rocky_imp Wrote: An RS has arrived at my local dealer and I went over to take a look at it in person.
It's probably just me, but when I saw it, it didn't make me smile like my '14 Spencer blue does.
In spite of all the improvements, I'm not moved to part with my CB. Too much black and the stripe treatment on the gas tank doesn't hold any appeal for me.
I'm quite happy to remain in my comfortable rut with my '14
That said, I would be interested in reading about the impressions by any RS owners.
Sometimes pictures and editorial test rides lead us in the wrong direction.
Did you sit on it and grab the handle grips?
After a 25 hiatus from motorcycling, I went into the local Honda Dealer to buy a CBR500R. A beautiful looking motorcycle decked out in a tri-colour paint scheme.
The moment I squeezed my 6'2" 225 pound frame behind the fairing and grabbed the grips, I realized this was not the bike for me.
However I did enjoy every one of the 33,000 kilometers I rode on my CB500XA over the next three summers.
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