<![CDATA[The CB1100 Community Forum - CB1100 History]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/ Wed, 13 May 2026 19:52:43 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[CB1100 in Germany by Django]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14343 Mon, 05 May 2025 05:11:58 +0000 Cormanus]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14343 Copied from the CB1100forum.com as originally posted by Django
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When the CB 1100 appeared at the Japan market, some in Germany get very enthusiastic about this bike and pushed their dealership, to get this to Germany.

While Honda didn't ship them directly through the official channel, there came some so called grey imports to Germany, which where quiet expensive, about 15.000 Euros.

However, 2013 the CB 1100 A SC65 was officially introduced to the German market. It came with the combined ABS, silver engine and in 3 colors: red, white and black, price at about 11.000 Euros.

2014, additional to the standard an EX version was introduced and offered in parallel to the CB1100A. The difference was other brakes, larger fuel tank, 6th gear as overdrive, spoke wheels, stepped seat and
2 2-1 pipes, cost 1.000 Euro extra.

Expectations of selling were large at the dealership, but were not fulfilled. So 2014 there were still many 2013 models available at the stores, which dropped the prices. I got mine 2013 model in October 2014
for 8.600 Euros with 0 km at the odometer.

Now, end of 2014 and I think for 2015, both models, CB1100A and EX are still available, each in 3 colors. However, the engines are all silver, I have not seen black engines here.

End of 2013 there were 332 CB1100A registered overall in Germany.

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When the CB 1100 appeared at the Japan market, some in Germany get very enthusiastic about this bike and pushed their dealership, to get this to Germany.

While Honda didn't ship them directly through the official channel, there came some so called grey imports to Germany, which where quiet expensive, about 15.000 Euros.

However, 2013 the CB 1100 A SC65 was officially introduced to the German market. It came with the combined ABS, silver engine and in 3 colors: red, white and black, price at about 11.000 Euros.

2014, additional to the standard an EX version was introduced and offered in parallel to the CB1100A. The difference was other brakes, larger fuel tank, 6th gear as overdrive, spoke wheels, stepped seat and
2 2-1 pipes, cost 1.000 Euro extra.

Expectations of selling were large at the dealership, but were not fulfilled. So 2014 there were still many 2013 models available at the stores, which dropped the prices. I got mine 2013 model in October 2014
for 8.600 Euros with 0 km at the odometer.

Now, end of 2014 and I think for 2015, both models, CB1100A and EX are still available, each in 3 colors. However, the engines are all silver, I have not seen black engines here.

End of 2013 there were 332 CB1100A registered overall in Germany.

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Note: references were included in the original post but have been omitted as they can no longer be found on the WWW.]]> <![CDATA[CB1100 in Canada by the Ferret]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14342 Mon, 05 May 2025 05:06:55 +0000 Cormanus]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14342 Copied from the CB1100forum.com as originally posted by the Ferret
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This info comes in from our member Rocky
Quote:I've never seen a 2013 CB1100 and even Google isn't much help with specs for a 2013 Canadian model, so I won't be of much help. I've only ever seen pictures of them.

About all I know about a 2013 is that this was the first year in Canada; it has a white tank with a stripe (color unknown); 5-speed tranny; four-into-one exhaust; chrome fenders, and aluminum wheels. Instruments and digital probably the same as the US model.The side covers and engine colors are unknown to me. I'm guessing, but I think the overall specs are very much like the US model in 2013.

I own a 2014 so can be of some help there: 3.86 US gal (14.6 L) gas tank in pearl Spencer blue with a silver stripe edged in black; black side covers with raised chrome lettering; ABS; four-into-one exhaust; 6 speed tranny; aluminum wheels with black center; aluminum engine side covers; engine black with cylinders and head dark matt grey; aluminum valve cover; speedo and tach; digital gear position, clock, odometer and gas gauge; 4-way flashers; headlight passing switch; chrome fenders.
Hope this helps.

Thanks Rocky...every bit of info helps.]]> Copied from the CB1100forum.com as originally posted by the Ferret
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This info comes in from our member Rocky
Quote:I've never seen a 2013 CB1100 and even Google isn't much help with specs for a 2013 Canadian model, so I won't be of much help. I've only ever seen pictures of them.

About all I know about a 2013 is that this was the first year in Canada; it has a white tank with a stripe (color unknown); 5-speed tranny; four-into-one exhaust; chrome fenders, and aluminum wheels. Instruments and digital probably the same as the US model.The side covers and engine colors are unknown to me. I'm guessing, but I think the overall specs are very much like the US model in 2013.

I own a 2014 so can be of some help there: 3.86 US gal (14.6 L) gas tank in pearl Spencer blue with a silver stripe edged in black; black side covers with raised chrome lettering; ABS; four-into-one exhaust; 6 speed tranny; aluminum wheels with black center; aluminum engine side covers; engine black with cylinders and head dark matt grey; aluminum valve cover; speedo and tach; digital gear position, clock, odometer and gas gauge; 4-way flashers; headlight passing switch; chrome fenders.
Hope this helps.

Thanks Rocky...every bit of info helps.]]> <![CDATA[CB1100 in Estonia by the Ferret]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14341 Mon, 05 May 2025 05:04:19 +0000 Cormanus]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14341 Copied from the CB1100forum.com as originally posted by the Ferret
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From forum member Don Miguel:
Quote:As much as I could find about Estonia:

In 2013 2 Honda CB1100's 2013 were sold,
one was (Candy Glory?) red, the other was black, both had combined-ABS

In 2014 2 Honda CB1100EX 2014 were sold,
one was white (mine), the other was Candy Glory red, both had non-combined ABS and spoked wheels

No info about stripes etc. I think they all have HISS here, silver engines and side colors match tank color.

I know that one black CB1100EX 2014 is waiting for sale in the shop.
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From forum member Don Miguel:
Quote:As much as I could find about Estonia:

In 2013 2 Honda CB1100's 2013 were sold,
one was (Candy Glory?) red, the other was black, both had combined-ABS

In 2014 2 Honda CB1100EX 2014 were sold,
one was white (mine), the other was Candy Glory red, both had non-combined ABS and spoked wheels

No info about stripes etc. I think they all have HISS here, silver engines and side colors match tank color.

I know that one black CB1100EX 2014 is waiting for sale in the shop.
]]> <![CDATA[2015 CB1100EX ABS Limited Edition by the Ferret]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14340 Mon, 05 May 2025 05:02:22 +0000 Cormanus]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14340 Copied from the CB1100forum.com as originally posted by the Ferret
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Honda has built a new version of its classic road sport model the CB1100 EX ABS with cast aluminum wheels called the CB1100 EX ABS Limited Edition. It's offer a limited run of 200 which go on sale January 26.

Based on the CB1100, the CB1100 EX is a model that presents a traditional image with features like its dual chamber muffler and wire spoke wheels.

The addition of cast aluminum front and back wheels for the limited edition model add a touch of sportiness to its traditional image. The tires are also tubeless. The weight is reduced 2kg from the original model, giving it better maneuverability.

The color is Candy Alizarin Red and the price is 1,163,160 yen.]]> Copied from the CB1100forum.com as originally posted by the Ferret
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Honda has built a new version of its classic road sport model the CB1100 EX ABS with cast aluminum wheels called the CB1100 EX ABS Limited Edition. It's offer a limited run of 200 which go on sale January 26.

Based on the CB1100, the CB1100 EX is a model that presents a traditional image with features like its dual chamber muffler and wire spoke wheels.

The addition of cast aluminum front and back wheels for the limited edition model add a touch of sportiness to its traditional image. The tires are also tubeless. The weight is reduced 2kg from the original model, giving it better maneuverability.

The color is Candy Alizarin Red and the price is 1,163,160 yen.]]> <![CDATA[CB1100 in France by the Ferret]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14339 Mon, 05 May 2025 05:00:30 +0000 Cormanus]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14339 Copied from the CB1100forum.com as originally posted by the Ferret

Received this from one of our members in France.

igabiva28 Wrote:I am not a great specialist of Honda's history, but for me CB11 was only imported since 2013, and french forum announces end of importation for France in May 2015. So our bike is really a collector's item.
]]> Copied from the CB1100forum.com as originally posted by the Ferret

Received this from one of our members in France.

igabiva28 Wrote:I am not a great specialist of Honda's history, but for me CB11 was only imported since 2013, and french forum announces end of importation for France in May 2015. So our bike is really a collector's item.
]]> <![CDATA[CB1100 in Switzerland by the Ferret]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14338 Mon, 05 May 2025 04:56:26 +0000 Cormanus]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14338 Copied from the CB1100forum.com as originally posted by the Ferret
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From forum member Henrik:
Quote:Here you go with some initial information. Like I mentioned, I will contact Honda Switzerland next week to try and get some more info from them. I would like to get the serial numbers imported here if possible, and to clarify the situation for the standard 2014 model because things are not entirely clear on that one. What I indicated below about the black one is what I was told by the Honda shop where I bought mine, but I have not yet seen any myself.

2013

Model Name CB1100A
5 speed
All ABS and CBS
Three colour options:
  • Black with black side cover
  • Red with silver side cover
  • White with silver side cover

2014
Two models available:

CB1100SA all ABS (no CBS) in three colors.
6 speed larger gas tank and new dash:
  • Black
  • Red
  • White

CB1100A
Same tank as 2013 but with 6 speed and new dash.
Only available in black, black wheels and engine.

Also the CB1100 Dark Racer - Sold through Honda dealers
Limited edition to celebrate the 40 years of Honda in Switzerland. It was based on the 2014 CB1100SA (or EX) model, so also had the 6 speed box, ABS and no CBS.
QD exhaust
Öhlins rear shocks
Clubman handlebar
Alcantara solo seat
No center stand

Note: it's worth including this post of Henrik's from CB1100forum.com for the pictures alone ...

I was today at a classic bike hill climb in my "backyard" here in Switzerland (Retro Moto St Cergue). As a friend of mine was racing a CB750 Daytona Replica, I obviously went to see him at the Honda paddock, and again came across this special edition CB1100 proposed in Switzerland:

[Image: IMG_20150620_120933_zpsqxm2ob4m.jpg]

Last time I showed it, there was a question if this was a proper 2015 model, or a modified 2014. So, I took a picture of the serial number:

[Image: IMG_20150620_121541_zps5irwavri.jpg]

I am not familiar with the codes, but I am sure somebody here will be able to determine what model year this is...]]> Copied from the CB1100forum.com as originally posted by the Ferret
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From forum member Henrik:
Quote:Here you go with some initial information. Like I mentioned, I will contact Honda Switzerland next week to try and get some more info from them. I would like to get the serial numbers imported here if possible, and to clarify the situation for the standard 2014 model because things are not entirely clear on that one. What I indicated below about the black one is what I was told by the Honda shop where I bought mine, but I have not yet seen any myself.

2013

Model Name CB1100A
5 speed
All ABS and CBS
Three colour options:
  • Black with black side cover
  • Red with silver side cover
  • White with silver side cover

2014
Two models available:

CB1100SA all ABS (no CBS) in three colors.
6 speed larger gas tank and new dash:
  • Black
  • Red
  • White

CB1100A
Same tank as 2013 but with 6 speed and new dash.
Only available in black, black wheels and engine.

Also the CB1100 Dark Racer - Sold through Honda dealers
Limited edition to celebrate the 40 years of Honda in Switzerland. It was based on the 2014 CB1100SA (or EX) model, so also had the 6 speed box, ABS and no CBS.
QD exhaust
Öhlins rear shocks
Clubman handlebar
Alcantara solo seat
No center stand

Note: it's worth including this post of Henrik's from CB1100forum.com for the pictures alone ...

I was today at a classic bike hill climb in my "backyard" here in Switzerland (Retro Moto St Cergue). As a friend of mine was racing a CB750 Daytona Replica, I obviously went to see him at the Honda paddock, and again came across this special edition CB1100 proposed in Switzerland:

[Image: IMG_20150620_120933_zpsqxm2ob4m.jpg]

Last time I showed it, there was a question if this was a proper 2015 model, or a modified 2014. So, I took a picture of the serial number:

[Image: IMG_20150620_121541_zps5irwavri.jpg]

I am not familiar with the codes, but I am sure somebody here will be able to determine what model year this is...]]> <![CDATA[2015 CB1100s in Croatia by the Ferret]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14337 Mon, 05 May 2025 04:49:03 +0000 Cormanus]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14337 Copied from the CB1100forum.com as originally posted by the Ferret
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Even though unavailable in the U.S. , Canada, Australia, or much of the world for that matter, apparently there are 2015 Honda CB1100s available for order (and not stocked by the dealer?) in a couple of countries. Germany according to German forum member Django and Croatia according to new member from that country Tobasco.
In his intro I asked Tobasco to verify

Quote:The ferret Wrote: 
Howdy and welcome to the forum.

Maybe sometime you could drop by a Honda dealer and take a headstock shot of a plate showing its a 2015 model for me?
Thanks.
I would be happy to do it but unfortunately they don't have in the shop. It is available to order. Here is the link to the web site of the Honda dealer showing 2015 models:

http://www.honda.hr/motocikli/modeli-pregled.asp and CB1100 is listed.

The link above does indeed show a 2015 available in Croatia.

Django provided a similar link from Honda Germany

Quote:The ferret Wrote: 
Django..are you saying there was a 2015 model imported to Europe? We have no eveidence of that. The only 2015 I know of was a special edition ex with mags for Japan

Ferret, I don't know, if there was much difference to the 2014 model. However, the CB1100EX is part of the 2015 model catalog of Honda Germany:

http://de.honda.de/motorraeder/modelle_cb1100_ex.php

This is interesting news, and a good sign for the model.]]> Copied from the CB1100forum.com as originally posted by the Ferret
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Even though unavailable in the U.S. , Canada, Australia, or much of the world for that matter, apparently there are 2015 Honda CB1100s available for order (and not stocked by the dealer?) in a couple of countries. Germany according to German forum member Django and Croatia according to new member from that country Tobasco.
In his intro I asked Tobasco to verify

Quote:The ferret Wrote: 
Howdy and welcome to the forum.

Maybe sometime you could drop by a Honda dealer and take a headstock shot of a plate showing its a 2015 model for me?
Thanks.
I would be happy to do it but unfortunately they don't have in the shop. It is available to order. Here is the link to the web site of the Honda dealer showing 2015 models:

http://www.honda.hr/motocikli/modeli-pregled.asp and CB1100 is listed.

The link above does indeed show a 2015 available in Croatia.

Django provided a similar link from Honda Germany

Quote:The ferret Wrote: 
Django..are you saying there was a 2015 model imported to Europe? We have no eveidence of that. The only 2015 I know of was a special edition ex with mags for Japan

Ferret, I don't know, if there was much difference to the 2014 model. However, the CB1100EX is part of the 2015 model catalog of Honda Germany:

http://de.honda.de/motorraeder/modelle_cb1100_ex.php

This is interesting news, and a good sign for the model.]]> <![CDATA[2014 CB1100s in the USA by the Ferret]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14336 Mon, 05 May 2025 04:44:30 +0000 Cormanus]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14336 Copied from the CB1100forum.com as originally posted by the Ferret
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For 2014 Honda made some changes for USA models. They offered 2 different models.

2014 Standard

Very similar to the 2013 model the USA got, with the following exceptions. The bike comes in black only, with black color matched side covers, black lower fork legs, black passenger grab rails, black wheels, black engine cases, black passenger foot peg brackets, black springs on rear shocks, black triple trees, a 6 speed transmission (vs the 13's 5 speed) and a new gauge cluster with a digital gear indicator, fuel computer and 120 mph limit with a black face. NO ABS option on the standard for 2014 (note picture says European ABS model shown but this is what the US 2014 Standard looks like)

2014 gauge cluster shared by both the 2014 Standard and Deluxe...black face for standard, green face for the Deluxe

2014 Deluxe

For 2014 the US got a Deluxe version of the CB1100. There were close to 30 changes made to the 14 Deluxe which differentiates it from the 2013 model the USA got. Those changes include:

1 Silver motor
2 Silver wheels
3 4 into 2 exhaust
4 Chrome waterfall head pipes vs snaky stainless head pipes
5 ABS standard
6 Taller, patterned seat vs plain
7 Polished master cylinder covers for clutch and front brake vs black
8 Chrome bar ends vs black
9 Polished top triple tree vs painted
10 Headlight raised an inch
11 Horns raised an inch
12 Smaller turn signals
13 Front sprocket cover now aluminum instead of plastic
14 Color matched side covers instead of silver
15 Side covers wrap around frame
16 4.6 fuel tank vs 3.9
17 New speedo limited to 120 mph
18 New instruments have different patterned faces
19 Digital gear indicator
20 Fuel computer that tells fuel used, ave mpg, fuel remaining
21 Passenger grab rails on a different angle to follow contour of new seat
22 Passenger grab rails polished
23 New left hand switch assy to match other 2014 Hondas
24 Front forks take different amounts of oil in each leg (for some reason but its new for 2014)
25 Rear axle size reduced (lower torque required for some reason but it's new for 14)
26 570 lbs wet dlx vs 540 lbs wet std ( due to ABS, larger fuel tank, 7/10 gallon more fuel, aluminum vs plastic sprocket cover, and extra exhaust pipe = 30 pounds)
27 6 speed transmission
28 Handlebars ½” higher with relocated pin holes for new switches
29 Red paint on tank and side covers is a deeper shade of red vs the 13s. Honda calls the '13 model Candy Glory red and the '14 model Candy Alazarin Red.

* In other countries this bike is called the CB1100EX only it comes with spoke wheels in lieu of the cast wheels, and of course a speedometer marked in KPH instead of mph]]> Copied from the CB1100forum.com as originally posted by the Ferret
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For 2014 Honda made some changes for USA models. They offered 2 different models.

2014 Standard

Very similar to the 2013 model the USA got, with the following exceptions. The bike comes in black only, with black color matched side covers, black lower fork legs, black passenger grab rails, black wheels, black engine cases, black passenger foot peg brackets, black springs on rear shocks, black triple trees, a 6 speed transmission (vs the 13's 5 speed) and a new gauge cluster with a digital gear indicator, fuel computer and 120 mph limit with a black face. NO ABS option on the standard for 2014 (note picture says European ABS model shown but this is what the US 2014 Standard looks like)

2014 gauge cluster shared by both the 2014 Standard and Deluxe...black face for standard, green face for the Deluxe

2014 Deluxe

For 2014 the US got a Deluxe version of the CB1100. There were close to 30 changes made to the 14 Deluxe which differentiates it from the 2013 model the USA got. Those changes include:

1 Silver motor
2 Silver wheels
3 4 into 2 exhaust
4 Chrome waterfall head pipes vs snaky stainless head pipes
5 ABS standard
6 Taller, patterned seat vs plain
7 Polished master cylinder covers for clutch and front brake vs black
8 Chrome bar ends vs black
9 Polished top triple tree vs painted
10 Headlight raised an inch
11 Horns raised an inch
12 Smaller turn signals
13 Front sprocket cover now aluminum instead of plastic
14 Color matched side covers instead of silver
15 Side covers wrap around frame
16 4.6 fuel tank vs 3.9
17 New speedo limited to 120 mph
18 New instruments have different patterned faces
19 Digital gear indicator
20 Fuel computer that tells fuel used, ave mpg, fuel remaining
21 Passenger grab rails on a different angle to follow contour of new seat
22 Passenger grab rails polished
23 New left hand switch assy to match other 2014 Hondas
24 Front forks take different amounts of oil in each leg (for some reason but its new for 2014)
25 Rear axle size reduced (lower torque required for some reason but it's new for 14)
26 570 lbs wet dlx vs 540 lbs wet std ( due to ABS, larger fuel tank, 7/10 gallon more fuel, aluminum vs plastic sprocket cover, and extra exhaust pipe = 30 pounds)
27 6 speed transmission
28 Handlebars ½” higher with relocated pin holes for new switches
29 Red paint on tank and side covers is a deeper shade of red vs the 13s. Honda calls the '13 model Candy Glory red and the '14 model Candy Alazarin Red.

* In other countries this bike is called the CB1100EX only it comes with spoke wheels in lieu of the cast wheels, and of course a speedometer marked in KPH instead of mph]]> <![CDATA[CB1100: A little history by the Ferret]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14335 Mon, 05 May 2025 04:39:33 +0000 Cormanus]]> https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14335 Copied from the CB1100forum.com as originally posted by the Ferret
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Many of us have followed the history and progress of the prototypes for this bike, and waited for years for it to become a reality so that we could finally get our hands on one for ourselves. Thank goodness Honda finally saw fit to make it available to us. It has undergone many changes since it's inception. I will try and cover them as best I know them. If anyone can add info to this, please PM me or post it up and I will update. This particularly applies to models sold in other parts of the globe besides the US. features, colors etc.

The original sketches and prototype were shown at the Tokyo motor show in 1999, and originally it was designed to be a 750cc-900 cc machine.

original prototype shown in 1999 with 4 into 4 exhaust. Look how accurately this bike mirrors the original sketch by the designer.

Look at this linked page .... if you will scroll to the bottom to will see the original designers' intent in words

Note: Honda was still producing the CB 750 Nighthawk at this time, an inline 4 cyl air cooled bike with 5 speed trans, chain drive and hydraulic valves, and would continue to produce that model until 2003. Makes you wonder why they were considering the prototype version in the first place.

The next prototype was shown at the 2007 Tokyo motorcycle show and was a very aggressive iteration of the 1100 cc motored bike.

There is almost nothing on this bike that is the same as the bike we received. Check out the different tank, exhaust, swingarm (square aluminum?) wheel sizes ( both 17"), rear brake caliper (underslung) seat (solo looking), piggy back shocks, smaller turn signals and rear tail light, and different headlight ears.

Then at the 2009 Tokyo Motorcycle Show a new version was shown, actually a production version. The aggressive nature of the prototype bike from 2007 was tamed down and it got 18" wheels, a softer looking tank, seat, exhaust, std swingarm, std rear shocks, rear brake caliper mounted above, different headlight ears, larger turn signals and tail light and ABS. Several versions of this bike were released in 2010 to Japan, Australia and New Zealand, some with tank stripes, some without. Some with black motors and wheels, some with silver motors and wheels. Note how thin the double seat is. This is often referred to as the " low seat". This bike had a 5 speed transmission and of course instruments in KMPH. I believe this model also got the HISS anti-theft system in the ignition.

* note...according to our great members from down under, in Australia, the bikes were imported in 2010 and 2011 there. All had no pinstripes, all had the darker silver side covers, all had silver motors and wheels, all came with an IEV (interactive exhaust valve) flapper valve in the end of the muffler, and all came with the HISS anti-theft system. ABS was not offered. Colors were red, white and a dark blue in 2010 and a black in 2011. They were no longer imported to Australia after 2011.

Finally in 2013 the version most of us are familiar with was released to The US, Canada and Europe. Basically the same bike released in 2010, but the US version bike had a thicker seat than the Japanese, Aussie, NZ versions and for the US market a speedo marked in MPH registered to 140 mph, Same engine, 5 speed trans, and 3.9 gallon fuel tank, and 4 into 1 exhaust with stainless steel head pipes, same black engine and wheels.  ABS was an option on this model in the US. Weight on this version was about 540 pounds.

In 2014 there was an upgraded model called the Deluxe for the US. Big changes for the model going into it's 5[sup]th[/sup] year of production. New was a 6 speed transmission, updated instrumentation with a digital gear indicator and fuel computer and now only registering 120 mph, a 4 into 2 exhaust with double walled chrome waterfall head pipes, reshaped stitched seat, color matched frame covering side covers, silver motor, silver wheels, larger 4.7 gallon capacity fuel tank, different turn signals, headlight raised 1", polished master cylinder covers, top triple tree, and passenger grab rails, chrome bar ends, a metal front sprocket cover instead of plastic, and a one tooth different rear sprocket. It also came standard with ABS. Weight on the Deluxe jumped up to 570 pounds with the addition of the extra muffler, more fuel and the std ABS.

There was a similar model with spoke wheels called the EX for Europe, that didn't appear to get some of the polished bits the Americans got, but instead got spoked wire wheels and a choice of several colors. I'm not sure if all EXs had silver motors but I will endeavor to find out.

The standard model of the 2014 CB in the US got the 6 speed transmission and revised instrumentation of it's DLX brother, but came in black with a red/ silver tank stripe. I have seen versions of this bike with black turn signals online, but not sure who got them. Pretty sure the US models came with chrome turn signals. In the U.S., ABS was no longer an option for the std bike.

Colors available around the world were 2 shades of red, black, white, 2 shades of blue and silver. Some came with tank stripes, some without. Not all colors were available in every country.

The mufflers in Thailand came with a special heat guard I have not seen in any other country.

Specifications ( 2013 U.S. Version)
CB1100
ENGINE
Engine Type 1140cc air- and oil-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore And Stroke 73.5mm x 67.2mm
Induction PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, 32mm throttle bodies
Ignition Digital transistorized with electronic advance
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Five-speed
Final Drive #530 O-ring-sealed chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 41mm fork with spring preload adjustability
Rear Suspension Dual shocks with spring preload adjustability
Front Brake Dual four-piston calipers with full-floating 296mm discs
Rear Brakes Single-caliper 256mm disc
Front Tire 110/80-18
Rear Tire 140/70-18
DIMENSIONS
Rake 27.0 degrees (Caster Angle)
Trail 107mm (4.2 inches)
Wheelbase 58.7 inches
Seat Height 31.3 inches
Fuel Capacity 3.9 gals

The July 2013 edition of Cycle World magazine featured a full road test of the 2013 CB1100.

A few interesting data points as tested:

Measured Top Speed: 112 mph

1/4 mile: 11.79 sec. @ 110.87 mph

0-60 MPH: 3.3 sec.

0-100 MPH: 8.6 sec.

Top Gear Time To Speed, 40-60 MPH: 4.4 sec.

Top Gear Time To Speed, 60-80 MPH: 4.9 sec.

Fuel Mileage (High/Low/Average): 43/37/41 mpg

AVG Range (incl. Reserve): 160 mi.

Cycle World's dyno test showed rear-wheel horsepower to be 82.5 hp @ 7200 RPM and torque to be 64.7 ft.-lb. @ 5000 RPM

Interestingly, most all of the CB 1100's came out of Japan with both a rev limiter and a speed limiter of 180 KMPH ( Japanese National Limit) or 112 mph in English. However, there have been several reports of bikes with no limiters as reported on the UK CB board and of course a couple of our members have sent their ECU units to be modified to eliminate these electronic restrictions, and the highest speed I can recall one of them reporting was around 134 mph.

MotoUSA managed to get a few more horses, and few more foot pounds of torque out of theirs. Both horsepower and torque curves can hardly be called curves ... more like flat lines ...which is why this bike is so easy to ride.

As I get info, I will update this thread with better pics and maybe list changes between years and models]]> Copied from the CB1100forum.com as originally posted by the Ferret
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Many of us have followed the history and progress of the prototypes for this bike, and waited for years for it to become a reality so that we could finally get our hands on one for ourselves. Thank goodness Honda finally saw fit to make it available to us. It has undergone many changes since it's inception. I will try and cover them as best I know them. If anyone can add info to this, please PM me or post it up and I will update. This particularly applies to models sold in other parts of the globe besides the US. features, colors etc.

The original sketches and prototype were shown at the Tokyo motor show in 1999, and originally it was designed to be a 750cc-900 cc machine.

original prototype shown in 1999 with 4 into 4 exhaust. Look how accurately this bike mirrors the original sketch by the designer.

Look at this linked page .... if you will scroll to the bottom to will see the original designers' intent in words

Note: Honda was still producing the CB 750 Nighthawk at this time, an inline 4 cyl air cooled bike with 5 speed trans, chain drive and hydraulic valves, and would continue to produce that model until 2003. Makes you wonder why they were considering the prototype version in the first place.

The next prototype was shown at the 2007 Tokyo motorcycle show and was a very aggressive iteration of the 1100 cc motored bike.

There is almost nothing on this bike that is the same as the bike we received. Check out the different tank, exhaust, swingarm (square aluminum?) wheel sizes ( both 17"), rear brake caliper (underslung) seat (solo looking), piggy back shocks, smaller turn signals and rear tail light, and different headlight ears.

Then at the 2009 Tokyo Motorcycle Show a new version was shown, actually a production version. The aggressive nature of the prototype bike from 2007 was tamed down and it got 18" wheels, a softer looking tank, seat, exhaust, std swingarm, std rear shocks, rear brake caliper mounted above, different headlight ears, larger turn signals and tail light and ABS. Several versions of this bike were released in 2010 to Japan, Australia and New Zealand, some with tank stripes, some without. Some with black motors and wheels, some with silver motors and wheels. Note how thin the double seat is. This is often referred to as the " low seat". This bike had a 5 speed transmission and of course instruments in KMPH. I believe this model also got the HISS anti-theft system in the ignition.

* note...according to our great members from down under, in Australia, the bikes were imported in 2010 and 2011 there. All had no pinstripes, all had the darker silver side covers, all had silver motors and wheels, all came with an IEV (interactive exhaust valve) flapper valve in the end of the muffler, and all came with the HISS anti-theft system. ABS was not offered. Colors were red, white and a dark blue in 2010 and a black in 2011. They were no longer imported to Australia after 2011.

Finally in 2013 the version most of us are familiar with was released to The US, Canada and Europe. Basically the same bike released in 2010, but the US version bike had a thicker seat than the Japanese, Aussie, NZ versions and for the US market a speedo marked in MPH registered to 140 mph, Same engine, 5 speed trans, and 3.9 gallon fuel tank, and 4 into 1 exhaust with stainless steel head pipes, same black engine and wheels.  ABS was an option on this model in the US. Weight on this version was about 540 pounds.

In 2014 there was an upgraded model called the Deluxe for the US. Big changes for the model going into it's 5[sup]th[/sup] year of production. New was a 6 speed transmission, updated instrumentation with a digital gear indicator and fuel computer and now only registering 120 mph, a 4 into 2 exhaust with double walled chrome waterfall head pipes, reshaped stitched seat, color matched frame covering side covers, silver motor, silver wheels, larger 4.7 gallon capacity fuel tank, different turn signals, headlight raised 1", polished master cylinder covers, top triple tree, and passenger grab rails, chrome bar ends, a metal front sprocket cover instead of plastic, and a one tooth different rear sprocket. It also came standard with ABS. Weight on the Deluxe jumped up to 570 pounds with the addition of the extra muffler, more fuel and the std ABS.

There was a similar model with spoke wheels called the EX for Europe, that didn't appear to get some of the polished bits the Americans got, but instead got spoked wire wheels and a choice of several colors. I'm not sure if all EXs had silver motors but I will endeavor to find out.

The standard model of the 2014 CB in the US got the 6 speed transmission and revised instrumentation of it's DLX brother, but came in black with a red/ silver tank stripe. I have seen versions of this bike with black turn signals online, but not sure who got them. Pretty sure the US models came with chrome turn signals. In the U.S., ABS was no longer an option for the std bike.

Colors available around the world were 2 shades of red, black, white, 2 shades of blue and silver. Some came with tank stripes, some without. Not all colors were available in every country.

The mufflers in Thailand came with a special heat guard I have not seen in any other country.

Specifications ( 2013 U.S. Version)
CB1100
ENGINE
Engine Type 1140cc air- and oil-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore And Stroke 73.5mm x 67.2mm
Induction PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, 32mm throttle bodies
Ignition Digital transistorized with electronic advance
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Five-speed
Final Drive #530 O-ring-sealed chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 41mm fork with spring preload adjustability
Rear Suspension Dual shocks with spring preload adjustability
Front Brake Dual four-piston calipers with full-floating 296mm discs
Rear Brakes Single-caliper 256mm disc
Front Tire 110/80-18
Rear Tire 140/70-18
DIMENSIONS
Rake 27.0 degrees (Caster Angle)
Trail 107mm (4.2 inches)
Wheelbase 58.7 inches
Seat Height 31.3 inches
Fuel Capacity 3.9 gals

The July 2013 edition of Cycle World magazine featured a full road test of the 2013 CB1100.

A few interesting data points as tested:

Measured Top Speed: 112 mph

1/4 mile: 11.79 sec. @ 110.87 mph

0-60 MPH: 3.3 sec.

0-100 MPH: 8.6 sec.

Top Gear Time To Speed, 40-60 MPH: 4.4 sec.

Top Gear Time To Speed, 60-80 MPH: 4.9 sec.

Fuel Mileage (High/Low/Average): 43/37/41 mpg

AVG Range (incl. Reserve): 160 mi.

Cycle World's dyno test showed rear-wheel horsepower to be 82.5 hp @ 7200 RPM and torque to be 64.7 ft.-lb. @ 5000 RPM

Interestingly, most all of the CB 1100's came out of Japan with both a rev limiter and a speed limiter of 180 KMPH ( Japanese National Limit) or 112 mph in English. However, there have been several reports of bikes with no limiters as reported on the UK CB board and of course a couple of our members have sent their ECU units to be modified to eliminate these electronic restrictions, and the highest speed I can recall one of them reporting was around 134 mph.

MotoUSA managed to get a few more horses, and few more foot pounds of torque out of theirs. Both horsepower and torque curves can hardly be called curves ... more like flat lines ...which is why this bike is so easy to ride.

As I get info, I will update this thread with better pics and maybe list changes between years and models]]>