New Hondas

[1100rider_imp]

It looks like Honda used the ST1300 engine in the new CTX1300 model. The ST has been dropped from their line I believe.

[AzBob_imp]

We're not getting the VFR800F, or the ABS version of the CBR1000RR SP.

The VFR800 I understand; it hasn't been sold here in a while. But no ABS version of the CBR1000RR SP surprised me. As did the lack of a redone ST1300. *cry* I'm going to end up buying a used BMW K1600GT if Honda doesn't do something soon.

The VFR800 I understand; it hasn't been sold here in a while. But no ABS version of the CBR1000RR SP surprised me. As did the lack of a redone ST1300. *cry* I'm going to end up buying a used BMW K1600GT if Honda doesn't do something soon.
Are you considering the BMW because of the ABS? If so, BMW's reliability downfall may be due to their ABS. My best friend had immense trouble with his BMW ABS. He could have been killed. His brake pump couldn't be rebuilt and a new one was $2400 (discount). Another friend took his BMW to a dealer to have the ABS flushed but they refused to do it because they were afraid it would crap out while in their shop and they didn't want the responsibility. FWIW, Consumer Reports data placed BMW below HD on reliability. The Japanese bikes blow them both away. I wish I could say this is just my opinion but it's not.

The VFR800 I understand; it hasn't been sold here in a while. But no ABS version of the CBR1000RR SP surprised me. As did the lack of a redone ST1300. *cry* I'm going to end up buying a used BMW K1600GT if Honda doesn't do something soon.
Are you considering the BMW because of the ABS? If so, BMW's reliability downfall may be due to their ABS. My best friend had immense trouble with his BMW ABS. He could have been killed. His brake pump couldn't be rebuilt and a new one was $2400 (discount). Another friend took his BMW to a dealer to have the ABS flushed but they refused to do it because they were afraid it would crap out while in their shop and they didn't want the responsibility. FWIW, Consumer Reports data placed BMW below HD on reliability. The Japanese bikes blow them both away. I wish I could say this is just my opinion but it's not.
Not for the ABS, specifically. It's just the absolute best sport-touring bike currently made according to everything I read and it has everything I want. The current owners of the K bikes report absolutely no problems with the ABS system. There ARE other problems, though. The handlebar switchgear dies sometimes, which BMW has finally fixed for real, and the water pump sometimes dies, which BMW has also finally fixed. There are some other problems that some owners experience (driveline clunk, left pull), but most do not. I've been following the bike since before it came out, and have been on the K1600 forum for a couple of years soaking up information. :-)

[The Spaceman_imp]

A reworked VFR800 was introduced at EMCIA last week. No word if it will be imported here.

As for the EX, I hate spoke wheels. Nothing but extra work IMO. The seat and tank are non-issues on my bike. 160 miles and I have to bust a whizz even if the other tank is dry. Stitched seats usually need rain covers and don't last as long.

[AzBob_imp]

A reworked VFR800 was introduced at EMCIA last week. No word if it will be imported here.

As for the EX, I hate spoke wheels. Nothing but extra work IMO. The seat and tank are non-issues on my bike. 160 miles and I have to bust a whizz even if the other tank is dry. Stitched seats usually need rain covers and don't last as long.

It was stated that the VFR800 is NOT coming to the U.S.

[yetanotherGerman_imp]

Here we are, the 2014 European CB 1100 special edition as shown in Milan, Italy this week:



Pic was taken by a friend who allows me to share it.

Actually, too "retro" for me, I prefer my "straight" red CB 1100.

[Guth_imp]

Thanks for sharing! That looks a lot like the bike that hondahoarder posted up a while back.


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[Lord Popgun]

Well I like the looks of my (mostly) stock CB better. But, to each his own. Variety is nice.

[Guth_imp]

Yep, looks like the same bike. Here is the picture that hondahoarder posted up earlier:

[Dale_imp]

Hmm, I'll be a buyer in spring 2014 and it looks like I might have some choices. I wonder if that retro seat is as tall as some of the after market ones. For me the taller the better.

[err0neous_imp]

Here we are, the 2014 European CB 1100 special edition as shown in Milan, Italy this week:



Pic was taken by a friend who allows me to share it.

Actually, too "retro" for me, I prefer my "straight" red CB 1100.

This is no official special edition as you are implying, it's just a customized CB1100 by a Honda dealer in Italy.

This is their website: http://www.tresoldimoto.it/concessionari...jectid=159