2016 CB1100
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the Ferret
Road warrior
The honest answer.. We just don't know. Honda has not released that info yet. We certainly hope so. They did show 2 new concept CB 1100s at the recent motorcycle shows. That is no guarantee though.
Huladog_imp
Running like a top
The collective wisdom is probably along the lines of "if you want one, go get one while you can!". If you wait too long for a new and improved 2016 it MIGHT appear. Then again it may not and the leftover 2014's may be gone.
What do I know? I grabbed a 2013 as soon as they became available, then didn't care about the improvements on the 2014 model and got another bike instead, then wised up and ended up getting a leftover 2014 before I passed up another chance at a great keeper of a bike?
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What do I know? I grabbed a 2013 as soon as they became available, then didn't care about the improvements on the 2014 model and got another bike instead, then wised up and ended up getting a leftover 2014 before I passed up another chance at a great keeper of a bike?
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Motogeezer1949_imp
Road warrior
At least they're being offered somewhere 
If I've got that right, Geezer, it's the Taiwan Honda site and they want 488,000 Taiwan dollars for it. That's apparently AUD20,500 or just under USD15,000. I saw another Taiwan dealer site asking 578,000 Taiwan dollars! Must have monster taxes there.
The CB1100 and the CB1100EX are both showing on the Honda Japan website for USD8514.53 and USD9410.79 respectively. They've a great line up of bikes there, including two CB1300 models. See バイクラインアップ一覧 | Honda公式サイト. Use the Chrome browser and it will (sort-of) translate it for you.
The CB1100 and the CB1100EX are both showing on the Honda Japan website for USD8514.53 and USD9410.79 respectively. They've a great line up of bikes there, including two CB1300 models. See バイクラインアップ一覧 | Honda公式サイト. Use the Chrome browser and it will (sort-of) translate it for you.
Chapomis_imp
Road warrior
Thanks Cormanus ! Those CB1300's look very cool...... I AM SUPER CB
mininsx_imp
Been there
Some of you are probably aware of this (I wasn't) but there's no '15 model on the website, much less a '16.
wiredgeorge_imp
Running like a top
Honda was convinced that the US market wanted the CB1100 based on reaction in bike magazines and elsewhere that the bike would be a hit in the US market. I think sales under performed here and dealers had to sharply discount 2013 versions in particular to unload them and likely provided corporate with negative feedback on the model. I am guessing that there will not be any fresh imports anytime in the near future of the CB1100. Hope I am wrong.
LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
I think the bike could have been a smash hit if it was delivered with a hp rating that would satisfy the ego of younger riders. A lot of on-line ride review comments ranted "the bike is way too underpowered for an 1100! No thanks!" That would have required a peakier, water-cooled engine, which obviously isn't what Honda intended. Personally, I have zero complaints. I hope we see it return for 2016, but I'm not holding my breath.
rboe
Road warrior
My initial assessment; the CB1100 market would quickly saturate and Honda would be forced to withdraw the model. It lasted for two years instead of the one I expected so in my book the bike did better than I expected. Unless Honda wants to do more marketing to expand the potential buyer base, pretty much everyone that wanted one got one.
It would be nice if more folks wanted them but in the US, it appears the pent up demand has been met, with a big yawn from everyone else. Bugger.
It would be nice if more folks wanted them but in the US, it appears the pent up demand has been met, with a big yawn from everyone else. Bugger.
wiredgeorge_imp
Running like a top
On Samuririder.com website they have a CB750 tank & sidecovers, wire wheels and 4 into 2 I think. THAT WOULD HAVE SOLD LIKE GANGBUSTERS. The current CB1100 just looks a bit more modern than a retro bike should and it wasn't necessary to put the modern styling flourishes on the bike. Especially the cast wheels. They CAN make wire wheels that take modern tubeless tires.
flynrider
Road warrior
They do show the EX "Special" on the website which is a '15 model. Basically a Japanese market EX with cast wheels instead of spokes. There are a couple of forum members from Korea that own this model.mininsx_imp said:
CB1100 | Honda公式サイト
The Japan website is kind of confusing because they don't post any model year information on the CB1100 pages. Hard to tell if any given model is current or a leftover.
Motogeezer1949_imp
Road warrior
I was talking to the rider of a retro-styled Triumph today who postulated that American CB buyers, much like those of other like machines are relatively affluent, old, fat, bald, out of shape white guys wanting to re-live the past. A market that is dying out. On that note, I find it of interest that all the Asian CB Face Book sites I frequent seem to be populated by energetic, enthusiastic young people, who I assume have to be pretty financially successful since as best as I can tell, CB's aren't inexpensive there.
Pterodactyl_imp
Road warrior
^^^^**. "Affluent"? Ya gotta be kidding. Maybe you meant flatulent.
Cheers
Cheers
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
What does a retro-styled Triumph rider look like?
Motogeezer1949_imp
Road warrior
Pretty much as he described. As soon as he took his helmet off he donned a beret. When he passed by me, I commented that being on a Triumph I was expecting he'd have an English Drivers cap. Conversation ensued
rboe
Road warrior
Bonnies are attracting a lot of hipsters too. At least by what I see in Phoenix. A broader demographic that the CB1100 folks. I'm not affluent, fat or out of shape. I do seem to fit the rest. gah.....
Motogeezer1949_imp
Road warrior
The new Triumphs look pretty cool, seem to be priced right and most models have abs. My $$'s on the CB though
CB1100DLX_imp
Running like a top
Totally agree with you!wiredgeorge_imp said:
