2017 CB1100 Revealed

[Riko_imp]

Finally saw one in the flesh on the anual Brussels Car en motorcycle show.

I liked everything about it, except for that tank.
Black is the best color because it hides the new shape best.

Other than that, the bike looks more slick in the RS version, I didn't even bother to check the normal EX version.
Those led blinkers, that smaller led taillight and especially that upscale looking headlight really are an improvement.

+ I was an still am a sucker for fat tires, the RS came with fat looking 180 tires, nice!
The alu swingarm is also a nice touch.

 

[clearviewx]

thanks for sharing........

 

[Riko_imp]

some recent riding videos about the 2017 models, in Japanese mind you

EX:

RS:

Here they compare the 2014 EX next to a 2017 RS by starting the engine and listening to both exhausts!

here some track riding vids:

 

[Cormanus]

That RS sounds just fine to me.

 

[c-breezy_imp]

Agreed, the RS sounds pretty good

 

[Riko_imp]

last video should be this

some exhaust sounds

 

[flynrider]

While I was always content with the earlier versions' lack of sound, I'll bet a lot of folks will be happier with the '17 model's new exhaust note.
On that last video, there is a flashing light on the tach. Looks like it says something like "ETO". Anyone know what that is?

 

[DaSwami_imp]

Oooowee that RS is straight up sexy! But that tank! Ugh. Looks like a giant pinched its backend between his thumb and forefinger!

 

[justinlself_imp]

Why can't they take this style and put a ~900 parallel twin in? Nice retro look!

Kind of off topic, but in Japan Honda has full lineup of CB1300, CB1100, CB400 and CB223

CB1300
CB1300 | Honda公式サイト

CB1100
CB1100 | Honda公式サイト

CB400
CB400 SUPER FOUR E-Clutch | Honda公式サイト

CB223
Honda | バイク | CB223S

 

[Riko_imp]

Oooowee that RS is straight up sexy! But that tank! Ugh. Looks like a giant pinched its backend between his thumb and forefinger!

indeed

In almost every aspect the bike got more slick, except for that tank, I just don't like it.

 

[Cormanus]

While I was always content with the earlier versions' lack of sound, I'll bet a lot of folks will be happier with the '17 model's new exhaust note.
On that last video, there is a flashing light on the tach. Looks like it says something like "ETO". Anyone know what that is?

Flyn, it says ETC. Electronic Traction Control, perhaps? I've not read that it has such a thing.

 

[Lord Popgun]

A Google search on Honda ETC comes up with info on Honda Electronic Throttle Control systems. Does the new bike have ride by wire? Could it be something like that?

 

[Cormanus]

Funny thing, popgun, I just did a Google search on ETC too and came up with Electronic Toll Collection. Seems more likely, somehow. See this link which contains other links you could follow.

 

[Lord Popgun]

Well that is interesting. Maybe thats what it is. I guess if it is, it would be nice in Japan to have it built in by Honda.

 

[Cormanus]

Indeed.

There's a fancy Honda website, here with a special section on the [url=http://hondamotoglobal.com/#always_the_one]2017 CB1100 here. At the bottom of the page there's a link to various country websites promoting the new model. Of course Australia doesn't feature, but neither does the US.

To add to that, check out the photos [url=http://hondamotoglobal.com/gallery/#cb1100]in the gallery.

 

[flynrider]

Funny thing, popgun, I just did a Google search on ETC too and came up with Electronic Toll Collection. Seems more likely, somehow. See this link which contains other links you could follow.

I think you got it Cormanus. I've heard about built-in toll collection transponders on Japanese market bikes.

 

[Rolls_imp]

Very cool photos of the '17s.

 

[c-breezy_imp]

Oooowee that RS is straight up sexy! But that tank! Ugh. Looks like a giant pinched its backend between his thumb and forefinger!

indeed

In almost every aspect the bike got more slick, except for that tank, I just don't like it.

Maybe you can trade the tank with someone who has a '13-'14, or buy one from Takashi?

Edit: I have absolutely no idea if this would be compatible, but just throwing it out there!

 

[MM300_imp]

Indeed.

There's a fancy Honda website, here with a special section on the [url=http://hondamotoglobal.com/#always_the_one]2017 CB1100 here. At the bottom of the page there's a link to various country websites promoting the new model. Of course Australia doesn't feature, but neither does the US.

To add to that, check out the photos [url=http://hondamotoglobal.com/gallery/#cb1100]in the gallery.

Cool site. I took the survey and I 'very like it'

 

[the Ferret]

quote='Cormanus'

Look at that beautiful 750 in the background. How in the world, could Honda NOT put matching side covers and a more traditional looking tank on the EX in the foreground? :huh:

And RLETS like the 750 has?