Craving Honda CB1300?

[CB_Rider_imp]

Being a little underwhelmed by my CB1100, makes me think I might enjoy the CB1300 more. Any chance of seeing it in the U.S.?


Previous bikes:

Honda 250 enduro.
450 Nighthawk.
750 Nighthawk.

 

[the Ferret]

I wouldn't think so. Seeing your past rides I can't believe you are under whelmed. I think your next option is a CBR1000R.

 

[PowderToastMan_imp]

I think that CB1300 looks pretty badass, but it's more than I need.

The CB400 Super Four out of Japan is really nice, and has the same style but smaller. I think it's been the most popular bike there for a really, really long time. I REALLY wish they'd sell that here... hell, maybe beef it up to 500 while keeping the same design (in Japan, the 500 twins that just came out are 400 because of the licensing scheme).
I would have strongly considered that as an alternative to the 1100.

If I ever move back to Japan, I'll probably get one.

 

[Randy B]

This reminds my a lot of:

This...1995-1996 CB1000:

 

[Jim21680_imp]

Agreed...I don't think Honda would ever market the CB1300 alongside the CB1000R. The 1000R is all the bike you would EVER need.

 

[Lunatic Fringe_imp]

I've been waiting for the CB1300 for a long time. Back in the 80's I wanted a 82 CB750F so bad it hurt but it just wasn't possible for young kid trying to pay for college, food, lodging etc. Decades later when the cb1300 came out the flames of lust burned again but no 1300's were being imported to the U.S. Eventually gave up and went for a Suzuki 1200 Bandit, a lovely bike. Went to a 2006 CBR1000RR after that then a couple of years ago got a great deal on a new leftover Suzuki Bking. I do love big fours and if honda ever does import the 1300 I'd have one.

 

[Randy B]

I don't know...I really can't see this and the CB1300 being in competition so to speak. I think they would be talking to different groups of riders. I personally can't stand the styling of it to tell you the truth.

 

[the Ferret]

Styling on either one just doesn't do it for me. I'm sure they are wonderful bikes, but I'd rather have what I've got.

 

[Jim21680_imp]

I wish all bikes had a single-sided swingarm. It just makes maintenance so much easier. I briefly considered the CB1000R, but the front end styling just wasn't for me. What the heck is up with that weird LED spot or whatever it is? Too much like a praying mantis for my liking.
However, the most of the reviews say it's a real hoot to ride (maybe too much actually).

 

[PowderToastMan_imp]

This reminds my a lot of:

This...1995-1996 CB1000:

I saw one of those outside Santa Clara Cycle Accessories a couple weeks back.. I wondered if that was just a customer parked there or if they were selling it, or what.. but I refrained from stopping by to ask, just in case I might be compelled to do something stupid if it was the latter

 

[CB4ME_imp]

CB1300 - one of many naked sports bikes. CB1100 - in a class of its own.

 

[furious_blue_imp]

CB1300 - one of many naked sports bikes. CB1100 - in a class of its own.

Of the currently available naked bikes, if not the CB1100, it'd probably be the Yamaha XJR1300 for me. Motor based on the original FJ1100 (that I used to have).. If the CB1100 is a sales success, I wonder if Yamaha would be tempted to bring the XJR to the US ?

(photo is a mid-2000s model that I spotted)

 

[ChipBeck_imp]

This reminds my a lot of:

This...1995-1996 CB1000:

Wow, look at the muffler on that thing. It looks like a scuba tank or a helium cylinder. I know how hard it is to meet modern noise standards but good grief that rediculous muffler wouldn't last 10 minutes on any motorcycle I owned. I thought the stock CB1100 muffler was huge but this one takes the cake. It dominates the whole bike.

Chip

 

[Firstfour_imp]

This reminds my a lot of:

This...1995-1996 CB1000:

Wow, look at the muffler on that thing. It looks like a scuba tank or a helium cylinder. I know how hard it is to meet modern noise standards but good grief that rediculous muffler wouldn't last 10 minutes on any motorcycle I owned. I thought the stock CB1100 muffler was huge but this one takes the cake. It dominates the whole bike.

Chip

Wow, look at the muffler on that thing. It looks like a scuba tank or a helium cylinder. I know how hard it is to meet modern noise standards but good grief that rediculous muffler wouldn't last 10 minutes on any motorcycle I owned. I thought the stock CB1100 muffler was huge but this one takes the cake. It dominates the whole bike.

Chip
Lol. All of a sudden the Two Bros. can is looking useful.

All these "modern" bikes have that butt-high, downward dog attitude, and I much prefer the long and lean look of the CB11 - reminiscent of the Norton Commando I had in days gone by.

 

[Lunatic Fringe_imp]

The overall bigness of the cb1300 is what attracts me to the thing. I'd be disappointed if it had a tiny exhaust or mini blinkers on it. It's all about that big bike road presence.

 

[mrhonda1987_imp]

Try a 919. They're great. And resale is crap, so they can be had cheap!

 

[The Spaceman_imp]

The 1300 is cool, but its "apples and oranges" with the 1100. They have very different desigi goals with comparatively little overlap.

 

[Guth_imp]

The 919 might very well be my pick of the bunch (although the engine on the 919 looks like it was meant to be covered by plastics unlike the engine on the CB1300). It's a shame that they went with the undertail exhaust on that bike though. I'm definitely not a fan of those. I've seen pictures of the 919 with the stock exhaust removed and replaced with a low mount exhaust (looks better), but then the back end is left with some bits showing that shouldn't (looks worse).

In my opinion, all of these bikes drive home the point of what a real looker the CB1100 is.

 

[Firstfour_imp]

The 919 might very well be my pick of the bunch (although the engine on the 919 looks like it was meant to be covered by plastics unlike the engine on the CB1300). It's a shame that they went with the undertail exhaust on that bike though. I'm definitely not a fan of those. I've seen pictures of the 919 with the stock exhaust removed and replaced with a low mount exhaust (looks better), but then the back end is left with some bits showing that shouldn't (looks worse).

In my opinion, all of these bikes drive home the point of what a real looker the CB1100 is.

Indeed. 'Nuf Said.

 

[HondaJon_imp]

This reminds my a lot of:

This...1995-1996 CB1000:

Wow, look at the muffler on that thing. It looks like a scuba tank or a helium cylinder. I know how hard it is to meet modern noise standards but good grief that rediculous muffler wouldn't last 10 minutes on any motorcycle I owned. I thought the stock CB1100 muffler was huge but this one takes the cake. It dominates the whole bike.

Chip

Wow, look at the muffler on that thing. It looks like a scuba tank or a helium cylinder. I know how hard it is to meet modern noise standards but good grief that rediculous muffler wouldn't last 10 minutes on any motorcycle I owned. I thought the stock CB1100 muffler was huge but this one takes the cake. It dominates the whole bike.

Chip
Hey Chip, nothing beats a Yamaha Warrior. It's muffler can be used as a trash can it's so large.