the Ferret
Road warrior
Header pipes are a little odd for me
New retro Kawi on the horizon?
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KiowaEagle_imp
Road warrior
Looks like they made it easy to get to the oil filter though....The ferret_imp said:
And I agree with the rest, the green is nice and although I don't generally like gold on bikes that combination definitely works.
This would make a very nice starter bike.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Sadly, another tic-tac configuration for me.
tod.branko_imp
Been there
Thread starter
I looked at the picture from the side and the odd looking headers kinda create a line that would resemble a slightly aggressive belly-pan. But this engine has been around for ages and I did a quick browse for aftermarket exhausts, the choices are plentiful. I spent many a happy mile on my old Versys, and I love that engine. The gen 1 could pull power wheelies in 1st gear, and would cruise at 160kph without distress, and there was even some pull left in 6th gear to top out at about 205.
I'm also not particularly against water cooled engines - no, it doesn't look as clean with all the hoses, but it's not a deal breaker for me. I'm genuinely interested in this bike.
So much actually that, because UAE dealership closed their doors during the pandemic, I emailed the middle east distributors about setting up a new dealership. It's a unique opportunity, I hope they reply with an acceptable offer
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
I'm also not particularly against water cooled engines - no, it doesn't look as clean with all the hoses, but it's not a deal breaker for me. I'm genuinely interested in this bike.
So much actually that, because UAE dealership closed their doors during the pandemic, I emailed the middle east distributors about setting up a new dealership. It's a unique opportunity, I hope they reply with an acceptable offer
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
Setting up a dealership that you would run? That would be an interesting enterprise...might just have to visit. Would I get a discount?tod.branko_imp said:
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KiowaEagle_imp
Road warrior
tod.branko_imp said:
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misterprofessionality
Road warrior
Haha a discount that would quickly be erased by the cost of shipping the bike from UAE to Oregon.pdedse_imp said:
tod.branko_imp
Been there
Thread starter
Special discounts for CB1100 owners.
I have actually been looking into feasible options to start a motorcycle related business since before the pandemic, but COVID put everything on hold and every idea had to be re-examined because nobody could say how this thing was going to work out and whether we will have an economy in future, but things are looking up, and money is not too expensive these days, and having a monopoly on a reputable brand in a country is usually good for business, that's how it's done here, we don't get multiple dealers for the same brand. Yes, it is probably auch bigger investment than I alone can afford, but I know some people with money, I'll get the numbers from the distributor, put down a business plan and have a few conversations, I'm positive there will be a decent ROI. Even if nothing happens, got nothing to lose by trying
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
I have actually been looking into feasible options to start a motorcycle related business since before the pandemic, but COVID put everything on hold and every idea had to be re-examined because nobody could say how this thing was going to work out and whether we will have an economy in future, but things are looking up, and money is not too expensive these days, and having a monopoly on a reputable brand in a country is usually good for business, that's how it's done here, we don't get multiple dealers for the same brand. Yes, it is probably auch bigger investment than I alone can afford, but I know some people with money, I'll get the numbers from the distributor, put down a business plan and have a few conversations, I'm positive there will be a decent ROI. Even if nothing happens, got nothing to lose by trying
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
misterprofessionality
Road warrior
But still have to ask yourself, why did the last dealer fold? If you don't understand that, there's nothing to stop it from happening to you.
bioman_imp
Running like a top
I am sure this bike is very nice to ride, given its power & weight. I expected to like it - but I don't. Several reasons. I don't like a under-belly exhaust. Perhaps I could live with it but those headers look strange and unattractive. Surely there must be a more elegant way to keep the oil filter accessible? The engine is hidden and uninteresting which for me is a deal-breaker. And lastly, I REALLY don't like that in-your-face radiator. Why is Triumph the only manufacturer who can design radiators that are stylish & out-of-the-way?
(The golden wheels on the green bike are a bit much to me, but I do like the black-and-gold option of the grey version)
(The golden wheels on the green bike are a bit much to me, but I do like the black-and-gold option of the grey version)
Haha a discount that would quickly be erased by the cost of shipping the bike from UAE to Oregon.misterprofessionality_imp said:
Noooo, I'm not stupid!!! I'd go there in person to save me shipping...geez!
peterbaron
Road warrior
Haha a discount that would quickly be erased by the cost of shipping the bike from UAE to Oregon.pdedse_imp said:Haha a discount that would quickly be erased by the cost of shipping the bike from UAE to Oregon.misterprofessionality_imp said:
Noooo, I'm not stupid!!! I'd go there in person to save me shipping...geez!
Noooo, I'm not stupid!!! I'd go there in person to save me shipping...geez!
By foot??
Nachodaddy
Road warrior
What I liked about my '76 KZ750 AND my '13 CB1100 is the engine is a thing of beauty on a great performing motorcycle. Kawasaki and most of the others, are hoping you won't notice the large, dull, black lump under the rider if it works good. I had a beautiful K1300GT that solved the problem by covering it up in plastic slabs and I got rid of it because the CB1100 spoke to me. They need to design bikes that speak to people again.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Be careful what you ask for. :-/Nachodaddy_imp said:
tod.branko_imp
Been there
Thread starter
Kawasaki was collateral damage in a political tug of war between GMC and Chevy dealers fighting for Cadillac, it's a long story I won't end up telling here.misterprofessionality_imp said:
Anyhow, I'm waiting to hear from the distributor. If their terms are reasonable and I can make a feasible business plan on their terms, I'll go fundraising, if I find it to be the opposite I'll leave it. It's only business, you succeed or you fail, I don't take it to heart
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
Tev62
Road warrior
I think it is more along the lines of a Yamaha XSR700 than Z650 retro. No where near as much effort has gone into this as the superb Z900. It may just be the economics of it all though, you can only charge so much for a 650cc only allowing them a certain amount of R&D and costly to develop, unique parts. I'm not sure I could live with that exhaust header either. The official Kawasaki YouTube launch is getting a panning from commentators too, it bothers me neither way but it was pretty bland.
