New Hondas

[cbdtran_imp]

I certainly would buy another CB1100 2014 if it came with a silver engine.
All the early 4 cylinder Honda,s had silver engines and to ME they look so much nicer.
I do not care about a 6 speed box or the spoked wheels but would like a bigger gas tank.
Honda would do well to bring the 2014 model out with a silver engine to make a big enough difference for people to buy one (or their second one )
It should not be a problem as they already have them in many other countries.
The more I ride my Cb1100 the more I love this bike,it is so easy to ride .

it replaces my car in the last few months for it is very easy to ride, it is also very beautiful bike. I like torque lazy engine, top gear at 35 MPH at 2K RPM all day long is what I call easy riding.

Automatic CB1100?

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.

very beautiful bike

[Buffalohead_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 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. :-)
All I can say is, If you buy one (because the performance lures you), I hope you don't have the trouble all of us former BMW guys have had. You better have a lot of money for repairs. The stories I could tell you....
One would be wise to take Consumer Reports data seriously. There is a reason BMW was ranked at the bottom of the list, below HD., FWIW

[ingobohn_imp]

Is it an official new model, or is it just a feasibility study or something else? You know, at such shows a lot of stuff is shown which never hits the dealer's show room...

I certainly would buy another CB1100 2014 if it came with a silver engine.
All the early 4 cylinder Honda,s had silver engines and to ME they look so much nicer.
I do not care about a 6 speed box or the spoked wheels but would like a bigger gas tank.
Honda would do well to bring the 2014 model out with a silver engine to make a big enough difference for people to buy one (or their second one )
It should not be a problem as they already have them in many other countries.
The more I ride my Cb1100 the more I love this bike,it is so easy to ride .

it replaces my car in the last few months for it is very easy to ride, it is also very beautiful bike. I like torque lazy engine, top gear at 35 MPH at 2K RPM all day long is what I call easy riding.

Automatic CB1100?

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.

very beautiful bike

No, you can clearly see the clutch lever and the gear shift.

[yetanotherGerman_imp]

I apologize if I implied the red, spoke wheeled 70s style model was an official Honda.
err0neous mentioned that my picture and comment is misleading.
It is obviously the Italian dealer's own version as already menttioned by some other users.
The official German Honda website now shows the models as presented in Milan, and they announce that there is more to come at the end of November.

[cbdtran_imp]

Is it an official new model, or is it just a feasibility study or something else? You know, at such shows a lot of stuff is shown which never hits the dealer's show room...

I certainly would buy another CB1100 2014 if it came with a silver engine.
All the early 4 cylinder Honda,s had silver engines and to ME they look so much nicer.
I do not care about a 6 speed box or the spoked wheels but would like a bigger gas tank.
Honda would do well to bring the 2014 model out with a silver engine to make a big enough difference for people to buy one (or their second one )
It should not be a problem as they already have them in many other countries.
The more I ride my Cb1100 the more I love this bike,it is so easy to ride .

it replaces my car in the last few months for it is very easy to ride, it is also very beautiful bike. I like torque lazy engine, top gear at 35 MPH at 2K RPM all day long is what I call easy riding.

Automatic CB1100?

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.

very beautiful bike

No, you can clearly see the clutch lever and the gear shift.

No, you can clearly see the clutch lever and the gear shift.
what I suggest is a new CB1100 with automatic trans as a project for Honda.

[AzBob_imp]

Is it an official new model, or is it just a feasibility study or something else? You know, at such shows a lot of stuff is shown which never hits the dealer's show room...

I certainly would buy another CB1100 2014 if it came with a silver engine.
All the early 4 cylinder Honda,s had silver engines and to ME they look so much nicer.
I do not care about a 6 speed box or the spoked wheels but would like a bigger gas tank.
Honda would do well to bring the 2014 model out with a silver engine to make a big enough difference for people to buy one (or their second one )
It should not be a problem as they already have them in many other countries.
The more I ride my Cb1100 the more I love this bike,it is so easy to ride .

it replaces my car in the last few months for it is very easy to ride, it is also very beautiful bike. I like torque lazy engine, top gear at 35 MPH at 2K RPM all day long is what I call easy riding.

Automatic CB1100?

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.

very beautiful bike

No, you can clearly see the clutch lever and the gear shift.

No, you can clearly see the clutch lever and the gear shift.
what I suggest is a new CB1100 with automatic trans as a project for Honda.

Ick?

[Oboro_imp]

I definitely prefer the black engine on my white CB. Still a very nice bike though!

[Buffalohead_imp]

I definitely prefer the black engine on my white CB. Still a very nice bike though!

Aaaahh.....white! You lucky Canadians!

[ingobohn_imp]

Yes, with white color the black engine looks better. In Europe, white color with silver engine looks just boring...