meowguy_imp
Been there
They probably gave up or dealer traded them out.
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2016 CB1100
- Thread starter GMTCM_imp
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Hopefully Ferret will allow me this last reply on the subject: My whole point was to respond to the reply about who is considered affluent and how it was used in the demographics of certain model buyers, specifically the CB1100. It very apparently wasn't clearly explained (on my part) and caused an affront to several of our members. It wasn't meant in a geo-political reference to assert the supremacy of any particular country at all. This is what I didn't articulate very well. I should have added that by 'default any number of countries in which you reside in" would make you eligible to be called affluent when compared the rest of the world as a whole. BTW, nobody caught on that I didn't move the decimal point and that the correct percentage should have been 4.2% for the US population as a portion of the global pop number. For those of you that responded to my reply but did not catch this error, expect increased scrutiny of your posts in the future when you are referencing numerical technical specs.The ferret_imp said:
Now back to the CB1100R concept. If any debate should happen about targeted demographics this bike should prompt it.
1) It has an air cooled motor that prob won't be producing anything north of 100hp.
2) It has a more rounded fairing that is appropriate for the retro correct period but is still a departure from what you would see on the current class of bikes.
3) The bike holds it all together with some exceptionally nice styling touches (dual round taillights in one cluster under the tail section), dual shocks, the current exhaust as mounted etc.
4) I'm not a fan of those red gauges and those gold rims are out of place.
If the bike made it here I would be compelled to go to the dealer and look at it. As it looks in the pics now I'm comfortable saying I wouldn't buy it. If the bike had black/silver rims, they didn't go to a mono-shock rear suspension as hinted in the article, AND if they added mounting points that would allow either factory (preferred) or aftermarket hard removable luggage I'd be on the fence and probably leaning towards purchase. I'm pretty sure that ergo's wouldn't be a primary factor in my decision as I ride a much smaller café bike for up to 200+ miles in a day and my assumption here is that CB1100R would have a more open seating arrangement, if even just a little over my other bike. If the aforementioned conditions were met I'd overlook the gauges and it would be hard for me not to seriously consider bringing it home even with the considerable overlap of purpose with having a CB1100 already in the garage.
I have no clue based on the yet unknown HP numbers who their primary customer target group would be. I suspect, based on my comments above I'm at least on the periphery of unknown target group.
CB1100DLX_imp
Running like a top
I heard Obama, Hillary, Trump, Trudeau, and Putin all ride a CB1100.
LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
I would have gone gaga over this CB1100R probably ten years ago, but I'm over it now. If Honda could pull it off, a reintroduced, period-correct 750 four cylinder in "K" trim (4 into 4 pipes, spokes, chrome fenders, neutral ergonomics) would catch my attention today. No plastic, no beak, no black rims, no ADV or Scrambler in the model description.
quietguy_imp
Been there
I think the CB1100 comes close, even up's the ante.LongRanger_imp said:
I'm very happy with the bike I have... ya won't catch me lusting after another (cough, was that a red Goldwing just went by? :biker: )
quietguy_imp
Been there
Amen, bro!
I LOVED those early 'wings... beautiful, just beautiful.
I LOVED those early 'wings... beautiful, just beautiful.
quietguy_imp
Been there
Those Aspencades were pretty bikes too... still don't understand why they didn't sell well.
But, buyers can be picky... the CB1100 is a case in point.
But, buyers can be picky... the CB1100 is a case in point.
nhawk7504_imp
Been there
More rumblings from Honda thru my Flipboard that Honda intends to produce a NEW CB11 and perhaps the R for someone on the planet. 60% of the country is under 40 years old. CB750 Four? Who? But yeah, let's hope a new generation gets the bug!
Catbird_imp
Running like a top
I used to have one of those back in '76 -quietguy_imp said:
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rboe
Road warrior
I wanted a naked Wing, until I test road a buddies last year. The CB pushes all the buttons the older GL did; without the carbs.
quietguy_imp
Been there
That was beautiful, Catbird!
rboe
Road warrior
I had few issues with carbs until I had multiple bikes - and this new gas. In Phoenix. Summer is he** on carbs (not exactly sweet on me either). Multiple bike, live in hot weather, fuel injection is your friend.
rboe
Road warrior
Not sure, but I went with the flow. 
quietguy_imp
Been there
What does it matter, they're all Hondas...GMTCM_imp said:
LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
Three more pages and we'll be lusting over Groms. Or not.
quietguy_imp
Been there
For me, Not, LR... lol
rboe
Road warrior
A buddy has a GROM, have not rode it, but sitting on it, I think it would be a hoot. Not as good as touring as the GL or CB though......
