Symmetry

[calamarichris_imp]

Sure, symmetry is prettier to our eyes, but a 4-into-1 is more efficient. Those higher-frequency exhaust pulses help pull each other out the muffler faster. You might not want the added smoothness & power, but that extra efficiency will also result in better mileage.

[the Ferret]

Its all relative Chris...who is going to get better performance and mileage..a guy 6'4 250 on a standard with a 4 into 1 .... or a guy 5'7" 170 on a Deluxe with a 4 into 2?

If I wanted fuel mileage I'd buy an NC 700, if I wanted performance I'd buy a Aprilia RSV4

Like Guth said a CB 1100 isn't about performance.

[Cormanus]

I'm with the symmetry guys. The Deluxe is certainly a lovely creature to behold.

[calamarichris_imp]

Its all relative Chris...who is going to get better performance and mileage..a guy 6'4 250 on a standard with a 4 into 1 .... or a guy 5'7" 170 on a Deluxe with a 4 into 2?

If I wanted fuel mileage I'd buy an NC 700, if I wanted performance I'd buy a Aprilia RSV4

Like Guth said a CB 1100 isn't about performance.

FIFY.

Haha--I kid because I love. (And sometimes I love a little too much.)

[the Ferret]

Its all relative Chris...who is going to get better performance and mileage..a guy 6'4 250 on a standard with a 4 into 1 .... or a guy 5'7" 170 on a Deluxe with a 4 into 2?

If I wanted fuel mileage I'd buy an NC 700, if I wanted performance I'd buy a Aprilia RSV4

Like Guth said a CB 1100 isn't about performance.

FIFY.

Haha--I kid because I love. (And sometimes I love a little too much.)

FIFY.

Haha--I kid because I love. (And sometimes I love a little too much.)

[Buffalohead_imp]

That Hurricane was one eye-catching bike.

I think moving away from the 4 into 1 system for the CB1100 Deluxe was pretty much mandatory given the design objective. And while a 4 into 4 system might have looked a bit more "period correct", I honestly prefer the 4 into 2 exhaust over a 4 into 4 system which would have added more expense and weight.


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I agree. 4 into 2 looks best. I always wondered why they didn't make it that way back in the day.

[redbirds_imp]

That Hurricane was one eye-catching bike.

I think moving away from the 4 into 1 system for the CB1100 Deluxe was pretty much mandatory given the design objective. And while a 4 into 4 system might have looked a bit more "period correct", I honestly prefer the 4 into 2 exhaust over a 4 into 4 system which would have added more expense and weight.


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I agree. 4 into 2 looks best. I always wondered why they didn't make it that way back in the day.

I agree. 4 into 2 looks best. I always wondered why they didn't make it that way back in the day.
Guess I'm the odd man here, I much prefer the 4 into 1 and the non-pleated seat.

[Buffalohead_imp]

Ferret, as others have eluded too, maybe you can put a fake chain and sprocket on the right side also, will make it look even more even.

Then there would be no place for the rear disc and caliper..which balances out the chain and sprocket on the left side.

Bikes look better with 2 rear view mirrors instead of just one on the left ( which is legal in the U.S.)

They look better with dual discs on the front instead of just on 1 side of the wheel.

They look better with either a single headlight in the center or two equal size headlights side by side, than with 2 different shaped / sized headlights side by side.

Symmetry... It calms me

Symmetry. It makes you wonder how many females the male lion would get if you shaved off one side of his mane!

[Deanohh_imp]

Ferret, as others have eluded too, maybe you can put a fake chain and sprocket on the right side also, will make it look even more even.

Then there would be no place for the rear disc and caliper..which balances out the chain and sprocket on the left side.

Bikes look better with 2 rear view mirrors instead of just one on the left ( which is legal in the U.S.)

They look better with dual discs on the front instead of just on 1 side of the wheel.

They look better with either a single headlight in the center or two equal size headlights side by side, than with 2 different shaped / sized headlights side by side.

Symmetry... It calms me

Symmetry. It makes you wonder how many females the male lion would get if you shaved off one side of his mane!

Symmetry. It makes you wonder how many females the male lion would get if you shaved off one side of his mane!
if symmetry was so essential you'd have to have a sidecar on both sides.

[Cormanus]

That Hurricane was one eye-catching bike.

I think moving away from the 4 into 1 system for the CB1100 Deluxe was pretty much mandatory given the design objective. And while a 4 into 4 system might have looked a bit more "period correct", I honestly prefer the 4 into 2 exhaust over a 4 into 4 system which would have added more expense and weight.


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I agree. 4 into 2 looks best. I always wondered why they didn't make it that way back in the day.

Cause 4 into 4 was symmetrical and looked pretty good too. Particularly whey wanted to make the point that this bike had 4 cylinders.