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2017 More Power...?
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Cormanus Offline
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Post: #11
RE: 2017 More Power...?
I've no idea how reliable are the HP figures provided by manufacturers to the Government, but US Government documents show that Honda claims the 2013 (both ABS and non-ABS) produced 65.99445 KW and 88.5 BHP. Those numbers remained the same for both the 2014 STD and DLX. Both 2017 models—the EX and RS— produce 65.6216 KW and 88 BHP. Looks to me like they're down slightly on their predecessors. Not up.

This information was extracted from the links in this post.

It's interesting, too, that it tells you Honda could import the RS to the USA but has decided not to.
01-23-2018 08:53 PM
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VLJ Offline
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RE: 2017 More Power...?
Ulvetanna has had me going round and round on the subject of the CB1100RS, and whether he would choose the RS or EX if Honda offered it stateside in 2018. I finally came to the same conclusion he did; namely, that there is no real sporting benefit to the RS over the EX, and it actually steers more heavily due to the wider 17" tires, so I'd rather have the greater comfort, easier steering, and lower price of the EX.

Now, if Honda were to offer that one RS we've seen bandied about with the gold tank that does a much better job of matching the gold-colored suspension, I might have to rethink this again.
01-23-2018 09:25 PM
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Ulvetanna Away
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RE: 2017 More Power...?
(01-23-2018 09:25 PM)VLJ Wrote:  Ulvetanna has had me going round and round on the subject of the CB1100RS, and whether he would choose the RS or EX if Honda offered it stateside in 2018. I finally came to the same conclusion he did; namely, that there is no real sporting benefit to the RS over the EX, and it actually steers more heavily due to the wider 17" tires, so I'd rather have the greater comfort, easier steering, and lower price of the EX.

Now, if Honda were to offer that one RS we've seen bandied about with the gold tank that does a much better job of matching the gold-colored suspension, I might have to rethink this again.
The thing about the 18" wheels;

a) there is absolutely ZERO tendency to stand up on the front brakes
b) there is a LOT LESS bump steer whilst leaned over in a turn, you can really relax on the bars (watch Guth's video)
c) the bike feels much more light and precise at lower speeds <25 mph

I also like the feel of the 18's on the open road.

If the bike made over 100 HP, I'd say go with the 17's because of the grip available for braking and acceleration with the premium rubber available. But now there are plenty of choices of grippy tires, long-lasting tires, bias-ply tires, retro-looking tires...

(01-23-2018 08:53 PM)Cormanus Wrote:  I've no idea how reliable are the HP figures provided by manufacturers to the Government, but US Government documents show that Honda claims the 2013 (both ABS and non-ABS) produced 65.99445 KW and 88.5 BHP. Those numbers remained the same for both the 2014 STD and DLX. Both 2017 models—the EX and RS— produce 65.6216 KW and 88 BHP. Looks to me like they're down slightly on their predecessors. Not up.

This information was extracted from the links in this post.

It's interesting, too, that it tells you Honda could import the RS to the USA but has decided not to.
That is GREAT stuff. So as far as I am concerned, this settles the issue as to crankshaft bhp. NO difference at all. Those are bench test numbers under controlled conditions.
(This post was last modified: 01-23-2018 11:12 PM by Ulvetanna.)
01-23-2018 11:07 PM
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Guth Offline
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RE: 2017 More Power...?
Cormanus, the only thing NOT surprising about your last post was the bit at the end about the CB1100 RS.

The Honda CB1100: STILL air-COOLed
Deposit placed 11/12/2012.
Received delivery 04/05/2013.
01-23-2018 11:28 PM
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nhawk7504 Offline
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Post: #15
RE: 2017 More Power...?
Monoshock. Upside down front forks. More HP. Lower weight. The RS has some nice details. It's not "better" but it's different in some nice ways. I still like them both. The 17 EX is much more classic. That's THE point I think.
(This post was last modified: 01-24-2018 09:59 AM by nhawk7504.)
01-24-2018 09:58 AM
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Ulvetanna Away
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RE: 2017 More Power...?
(01-24-2018 09:58 AM)nhawk7504 Wrote:  Monoshock. Upside down front forks. More HP. Lower weight. The RS has some nice details. It's not "better" but it's different in some nice ways. I still like them both. The 17 EX is much more classic. That's THE point I think.
CB1100RS has same twin-shock suspension as the EX. No upside down forks, conventional but with Showa Dual Bending Valve, same as the EX. Shocks have reservoirs and are gold. Might have stiffer damping rates and different spring rates, though. No monoshock. The weight difference is only about 11 pounds, probably not noticeable.

Power is the same on both EX and RS.

Or were you thinking about the Kawasaki? The posts refer to the CB1100RS, that could be the confusion.
(This post was last modified: 01-24-2018 10:22 AM by Ulvetanna.)
01-24-2018 10:22 AM
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dbarkdoll Offline
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Arkansas
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Post: #17
RE: 2017 More Power...?
FWIW, I’m not (currently) considering trading up for a 2017, or ‘18. I was mostly just curious. I like certain aspects of the 2017, both looks and mechanical improvements, but also really like certain aspects of my 2013. Plus it’s a bit customized to my liking and oh yeah, it’s paid for. The ferret

Plus I’d be lying out of my teeth if I said that I wasn’t quite attached to this bike.
(This post was last modified: 01-24-2018 06:02 PM by dbarkdoll.)
01-24-2018 06:01 PM
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