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CB1100 for the win!
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cbkev Offline
Break-In Period

Toronto
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Post: #11
RE: CB1100 for the win!
I wanted the 2017 CB1100 first. I test rode the other two bikes and liked them both, but as soon as finally tracked the CB down and saw one in the flesh it was game over :-)
I don't think you'd be unhappy with any of these, though in my opinion the R-Nine-T needs a rev counter and to be at least $1000 cheaper, and it still doesn't come with spoked wheels as standard.

The BMW is has a very expensive first service charge, unlike the CB which is the opposite and can be done by the owner without effecting the warranty.

I'd still love one of each lol
(This post was last modified: 08-17-2017 02:34 PM by cbkev.)
08-17-2017 02:27 PM
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Stichill Offline
Road Warrior

Northern Kentucky, USA
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Post: #12
RE: CB1100 for the win!
I was glad to finally hear some praise for the EX fuel tank's seamless design and recognition of its stylistic homage to classic British iron. It has really puzzled me that the tank has been widely maligned or at best under-appreciated on this forum.

2012 Honda CBR250RA Candy Ruby Red/Silver
08-17-2017 08:09 PM
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Archie Offline
Break-In Period

Ontario, Canada
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Post: #13
RE: CB1100 for the win!
Woohoo! Finally some kudos. I can't get enough of my 2017 but I may need to do something about the seat. I know seats are a very personal and specific so that's okay if I need to get a different one. Otherwise it's the best bike I've ridden thus far.

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08-18-2017 05:42 AM
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bigsheep Offline
Running Like a Top

Hamilton, ON
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Joined: Nov 2016
Post: #14
RE: CB1100 for the win!
(08-16-2017 11:34 AM)COCB1100 Wrote:  The dyno charts for the Honda are amazing. It almost seems impossibly smooth by comparison like they are using a different scale on the x and y axis for the CB vs the other two. Love all three bikes but very happy the CB got its well deserved win.

Those charts are consistent with the Honda "Creating Finespun Output Characteristics" piece where the engineers talk about tuning the motor in increments ("every 1 degree and 100 revs").


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Imagine if they didn't intentionally "rough" up the engine for nostalgia!

1968 CB350
1981 CB125S
2002 CBR600F4i
2013 CB1100
2014 Honda CTX700N (sold)
08-19-2017 07:37 PM
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Stichill Offline
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Northern Kentucky, USA
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RE: CB1100 for the win!
(08-18-2017 05:42 AM)Archie Wrote:  Woohoo! Finally some kudos. I can't get enough of my 2017 but I may need to do something about the seat. I know seats are a very personal and specific so that's okay if I need to get a different one. Otherwise it's the best bike I've ridden thus far.

I just think - in general for all manufacturers - factory foam is too soft. Would be great to keep the OEM seat's styling but firm up the foam so it doesn't crush down.

2012 Honda CBR250RA Candy Ruby Red/Silver
08-19-2017 09:00 PM
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use2b Offline
High Mileage

Perdido Key Florida
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Post: #16
RE: CB1100 for the win!
[/quote] I just think - in general for all manufacturers - factory foam is too soft. Would be great to keep the OEM seat's styling but firm up the foam so it doesn't crush down.
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having never actually set on a stock cb1100 i can tell you the K10 seat is very firm , hard would be a better word and hurt me a lot until it finally broke in .
the CB1100 took longer than any other bike for me to appreciate but we fit now and it is a keeper . the brakes are the best i have ever experienced and so far haven't used the ABS as far as i know

The best part about growing up in Florida is i didn't have to move here when i got old.
former owner of the baddest 2013 CB1100 ever ;] now a plush ride -2014 Goldwing Valkyrie GL1800C
(This post was last modified: 09-05-2017 10:30 AM by use2b.)
09-05-2017 10:29 AM
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