How to get a 2017 CB1100?

[Motodew_imp]

Really basic and maybe silly question here but I hope someone can give me some idea about how this all works before I stop into my local dealer.

I live a bit out in the boondocks Texas. There is one Honda dealer in town and I think 2-3 others within about 50 miles. I will be ready to buy a 2017 CB1100 in October. For the few months I have been looking at all these dealers inventory online, none of them has ever shown a CB1100 in stock.

So, what exactly is the process? When I go to my local dealer and express my interest in the bike, do they seek one out from another dealer somewhere and I put down a deposit to show I am serious? Is there a way to literally "order one from the factory" and have it sent over?

Since this is not a popular bike around here and they don't carry them, should I pretty much expect to not be able to deal much on price?

I am a bit curious because using the online forms you send into dealers to request a quote on the bike has been ignored by all three dealers. I know I could just go there in person but I thought I could get a general idea of how to go about getting the bike through email. But it is as if the dealers don't want to make a sale?

Thanks for any input into exactly how I can go about getting my dream bike!

[tinboatcapt_imp]

Your new bike is in a warehouse somewhere in good 'ol USA. The dealer would probably require a down payment to order one in for you. Order time? Maybe a week or two at the most.

I tried to get my local dealer to order one in so I could look at it before I threw down hard earned money. No luck. He felt he had been burned on the '13 - 14's and sold them out at a loss. Hence, I found a rural dealer who had a '14 still in inventory and now am truly enjoying it. But, I do sympathize with the local dealer. He would have ordered one for me with a down payment, if I wasn't so cheap.
Jim

[clearviewx]

You can call the Motorcycle Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. at (866) 784-1870 M-F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm PST. They can look up what dealers in the state your in and a couple around you and they can tell you what dealers have a 2017 CB1100 EX in stock. That's how I found my DLX.
http://powersports.honda.com/contact.aspx

[kennyw]

My local dealer offered to order one with a refundable deposit. Just check with them on what they require as it can be different dealer to dealer.

[alprider]

in principle, its some poor from the dealers if you get no reply for your enquirys ! a reply would be a reply.....What about customer-friendliness ?

[Nekura_imp]

I got my 2014 for a song compared to list price. I don't know why, I rode my CB1100 to an event where they were trying to get everyone to test ride a Ducati scrambler and I decided to check it out. Bike kept getting false neutrals between higher gears, gauges were cuss by comparison and the overall 'feel' was cheap. I came back feeling pretty awesome about my Honda. I think it should have a little more 'pull' for an 1100, but I enjoy the hell out of riding my CB1100