Honda Unveils Some New Stuff

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:32 pm

Looks like it's a great day to be a Honda Fanboy. Hell, I think I might be one now, too! Check it out

Three 500cc CB's vid

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CBR600RR

CB1100....making me drool a little

Honda Goldwing F5B

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 5:18 pm

Honda has offered a darned fine line of bikes for many years (I've owned several). Looks like they have added a few more to the line-up. Now how about scooters? Couldn't we see that new Integra? Or the SH300i? The old design Silverwing is now the only scooter they offer above 150cc

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phatch · Post by **phatch** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 5:39 pm

JHScoot wrote: CB1100....making me drool a little

Y SO MANY cc's???

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 5:47 pm

phatch wrote:
JHScoot wrote:CB1100....making me drool a little
Y SO MANY cc's???

Well, it is a four, and a great step back to the naked CBs of a previous time. I'm with you though. How about a little brother 550 twin?

neotrotsky · Post by **neotrotsky** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 5:52 pm

Dooglas wrote:
phatch wrote:
JHScoot wrote:CB1100....making me drool a little
Y SO MANY cc's???
Well, it is a four, and a great step back to the naked CBs of a previous time. I'm with you though. How about a little brother 550 twin?

But, this is 'Merica!!! You need POWAH or you're not a MAN!!!

But, admittedly, it's a sharp step forward in style for Honda. Looks GOOD for a liter bike! Make me a twin cylinder around 300-600 and I'm down. And, I am also throwing my vote down for the Honda CB500 Adventure model. VERY cool

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:35 pm

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:43 pm

How quaint and retro. I kid. This 'naked' look CB1100, to me, is what a 'street bike' ought to be, not some miserable plastic-shrouded track-racer wannabe.

Looks a lot like my old '75 CB550F. A _whole_ lot like it, only that mine was SOHC. Pipe and header look similar, too. Air-cooled, possibly, unless that's not an oil cooler I see. Probably no carbs, though

I like it.

Edit: Think there'll be a Vetter Windjammer 3 reissue??

Tocsik · Post by **Tocsik** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:08 pm

I love that CB but, I too would like it in a lower cc twin.
Never been a fan of the Goldwing but I think they made the new one pretty classy looking if you're looking for a stretch limo bike. Nice lines.

chub1965 · Post by **chub1965** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:09 pm

i may be in love!!that 1100 is soooo sweet,true enough a 500cc version would better suit but this bike may replace my blur in time.

Stitch · Post by **Stitch** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:23 pm

phatch wrote:
JHScoot wrote: CB1100....making me drool a little

Y SO MANY cc's???

Ya, a 2200 cc would be better. Maybe give it a couple different electronically controlled suspension/engine map settings. Give it a detuned touring setting, a sport setting, and a "make that potato head cry" setting.

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:00 pm

phatch wrote:
JHScoot wrote: CB1100....making me drool a little

Y SO MANY cc's???

I said that same thing. If it was 500-750 I would highly consider it!

1100 is a bit more than I want, and my neighbors will want to hear me warm up in the morning.

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:11 pm

I am diggin' that CB! I wonder if it has a single-level bench seat option. That would add to the retro aesthetic. No MSRP announced yet. Any guesses?

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:32 pm

Tocsik wrote:I love that CB but, I too would like it in a lower cc twin.
Never been a fan of the Goldwing but I think they made the new one pretty classy looking if you're looking for a stretch limo bike. Nice lines.

I don't need another bike ... but now I want another bike. The CB1100 does it for me.

And I agree on the Goldwing. They've always reminded me of a recliner on wheels ... but this one is starting to get there ... just a bit.

Rob

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:37 pm

Skootz Kabootz wrote:I am diggin' that CB! I wonder if it has a single-level bench seat option. That would add to the retro aesthetic. No MSRP announced yet. Any guesses?

i think anything less then $11,000 on that 1100 would be a deal and anything over 12,500 would start to be precious. my guess is around 11-12K somewhere. a tad over 12K, perhaps. this would be on par with one of its main competitors, the Ninja 1000 and Z1000. IF it is fair to say a bike like the CB1100 is closer in spirit to a sport bike then a big, heavy cruiser

it looks like it is. i hope it is. same displacement, similar purpose, different looks. might the prices match, too? unless honda is sending this bike "upmarket"

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:24 am

Ahhhh,

That CB1100F pulls all the right strings.
The garage currently contains (all as new BTW)
1974 CB550F......1400 miles
1982 CBX1000....1700 miles
2001 Kawi W-650 1800 miles

Yep, in addition to retro scooters I just love standard motorcycles.....admittedly the CBX is a bit of a stretch, but the riding position is very conservative.

BUT, the CB1100 is making me long for a bike I sold three years ago....a 1979 CBX.....the sister to my 82.....guy offered me HUGE money (Another collector and nut case like myself)
This was a 900 mile piece.....hard to sell but jeeze, lets just say cash still talks.
And, it was red, just as the new CB.

I see styling elements of the CBX as well as elements from other past standards.

Gonna have to ride one in the spring and see if it calls as loudly as I think it will.

Nice job Honda!......I hope it sells.....don't forget to tell America you are making it or it'll suffer the same fate that Kawasaki did with the W-650.

That would be 'Nice bike, we forgot to tell you we make it' marketing.

Rob

TroutBum · Post by **TroutBum** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:47 am

Love the look of the CB1100. Sort of reminds me of the 1978 CB750F I had.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:30 am

look what you can do to it!! i am starting to love this thing.

how does a bike like this handle, guys?

easy · Post by **easy** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:13 am

Is Honda finally waking up and bring the cool bikes to the USA?

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:33 am

I have to say this CB1100 is the first bike that I've liked enough to consider buying vs the new Bonneville that I've wanted for so long. I'm going to keep hoping for sub $10K price (though I think that's unlikely). I wonder why they went with a 4 into 1 exhaust rather than twin exhausts?

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:54 am

^^^

I'll speculate on the exaust.(4 into 1)......I'll bet there is a catalyst in there and that would be cost control.
From a retro standpoint, I think everyone except me installed a 4 into 1 Kerker or other variation back in the day.

Fact is, you picked up on the only element that I dislike.....I still like the balanced look of left/right sytems.

Rob

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:51 pm

I kept my 550 stock, though I did covet the Kerker. Robbie, did you have the blue or the orange?

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:50 pm

PeteH,

My 550 is the metalflake orange/black combo.
It is 100% stock......it did need mufflers due to seam rust (as usual) and I was able to aquire original replacements.

Beyond that, and tires of course, it remains as delivered 38 years ago.

I may have confused the readers with my model description.....it is the 550 Four......four pipe exaust......the 550F, if mempry serves, was a four into one exaust.
I mention this because of your color question.
Going off my now, 62 year old memory, I believe the 550 Fours were available in Metalflake Green/Black, or Metalflake Orange/Black and the 550F was Metalflake Blue or Metalflake Red, each with some black accents.

Rob

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:35 pm

Yeah, the choices for '75 were solid blue or metalflake orange. I had the blue.

Lance Corona · Post by **Lance Corona** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:40 pm

Skootz Kabootz wrote:I am diggin' that CB! I wonder if it has a single-level bench seat option. That would add to the retro aesthetic. No MSRP announced yet. Any guesses?

$9,999

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/11/ ... d-at-9999/

Lance Corona · Post by **Lance Corona** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:48 pm

JHScoot wrote:Looks like it's a great day to be a Honda Fanboy. Hell, I think I might be one now, too! Check it out

Honda Goldwing F5B

Looks like Honda finally jumped in on the Bagger craze.

Kawasaki Vaquero

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:51 pm

Lance Corona wrote:
Skootz Kabootz wrote:I am diggin' that CB! I wonder if it has a single-level bench seat option. That would add to the retro aesthetic. No MSRP announced yet. Any guesses?
$9,999

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/11/ ... d-at-9999/

its officially.....a deal!

if and when i want a big bike. probably between my 50 and 55th year

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:38 pm

the 500X is overdone imho. styling wise

Lance Corona · Post by **Lance Corona** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:47 pm

I do think it's better looking than the NC700X

Post by **ericalm** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:15 pm

CB500 is hawt.

And I like the 100, too. But a 500! Sweeeeet.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:56 am

Lance Corona wrote:I do think it's better looking than the NC700X

well i see what they were going for if that industrial / granite looking pic is any indication. maybe i have to see it in person? i do like the 700X, however. looks nice and clean to my eyes

in other news PRICES ARE UP AT THE HONDA SITE on a couple of the new models. looks like $5999 for the CB500R and a hella reasonable $5499 for the "naked" CB500F. no word on the 500X yet

oh, and cb1100 promo vid

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 2:28 pm

Where did you find the pricing? I don't see it posted at Honda's American site.

http://powersports.honda.com/2013/cb1100/options.aspx

Post by **jrsjr** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 3:31 pm

Skootz Kabootz wrote:Where did you find the pricing? I don't see it posted at Honda's American site.

http://powersports.honda.com/2013/cb1100/options.aspx

It's in several places on their site. Go to powersports.honda.com, prick your bike from the slider bar, click on it, and look for the price as shown below. Click on "Specifications" for more info.

charlie55 · Post by **charlie55** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 6:50 pm

jrsjr wrote:.....prick your bike from the slider bar.....

I really do love my bike, but there are limits, you know.

Post by **jrsjr** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:09 pm

charlie55 wrote:
jrsjr wrote:.....prick your bike from the slider bar.....
I really do love my bike, but there are limits, you know.

Wow, whata typo! That's what I get for posting hurriedly as I'm running out the door. Good grief!

redhandmoto · Post by **redhandmoto** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:23 pm

jrsjr wrote:
charlie55 wrote:
jrsjr wrote:.....prick your bike from the slider bar.....

Wow, whata typo! That's what I get for posting hurriedly as I'm running out the door. Good grief!

why, no, no; with respect to the "new" Met, the still-non-EFI Ruckus, and the gaping holes among the smaller scooters & bikes Honda might have imported to the US, "prick' is exactly the right word. Well-said you.

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:43 pm

jrsjr wrote:
Skootz Kabootz wrote:Where did you find the pricing? I don't see it posted at Honda's American site.

http://powersports.honda.com/2013/cb1100/options.aspx
It's in several places on their site. Go to powersports.honda.com, prick your bike from the slider bar, click on it, and look for the price as shown below. Click on "Specifications" for more info.

Price is still TBD for the CB1100. Wonder why the delay?

Rusty Shackleford · Post by **Rusty Shackleford** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 2:29 am

I'm a little bit of a Honda "fanboy" (cringes at that title) and this release was like Christmas. I didn't see the CB1100 coming. I kinda want one.

Post by **ericalm** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 5:03 am

Skootz Kabootz wrote:
jrsjr wrote:
Skootz Kabootz wrote:Where did you find the pricing? I don't see it posted at Honda's American site.

http://powersports.honda.com/2013/cb1100/options.aspx
It's in several places on their site. Go to powersports.honda.com, prick your bike from the slider bar, click on it, and look for the price as shown below. Click on "Specifications" for more info.
Price is still TBD for the CB1100. Wonder why the delay?

Very common for Honda. When they bumped up the PCX, the price was unknown for some time, though it was on their site.

Post by **jrsjr** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:22 am

Skootz Kabootz wrote:
jrsjr wrote:
Skootz Kabootz wrote:Where did you find the pricing? I don't see it posted at Honda's American site.

http://powersports.honda.com/2013/cb1100/options.aspx
It's in several places on their site. Go to powersports.honda.com, prick your bike from the slider bar, click on it, and look for the price as shown below. Click on "Specifications" for more info.
Price is still TBD for the CB1100. Wonder why the delay?

I thought I saw it on their site. My bad. A bunch of sites are quoting it at $9,999 w/out ABS. I wonder what the deal is.

neotrotsky · Post by **neotrotsky** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:31 am

Looks good in the red. Needs some of those white scallops on the tank to fit the look perfect! And, I'd rather have my bikes without ABS. If I were a liter bike guy, this would be well on my radar and should make a Triumph nervous

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:52 am

jrsjr wrote:
Skootz Kabootz wrote:
jrsjr wrote: It's in several places on their site. Go to powersports.honda.com, prick your bike from the slider bar, click on it, and look for the price as shown below. Click on "Specifications" for more info.
Price is still TBD for the CB1100. Wonder why the delay?
I thought I saw it on their site. My bad. A bunch of sites are quoting it at $9,999 w/out ABS. I wonder what the deal is.

I'm sure that is likely the correct price. Keeping it below $10K is a good psychological price point. Plus it puts it at a cost that will attract a lot of Bonneville fans... like me!

Post by **jrsjr** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:23 pm

Skootz Kabootz wrote:...puts it at a cost that will attract a lot of Bonneville fans... like me!

Oh hells yeah!

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 10:28 pm

Skootz Kabootz wrote:
jrsjr wrote:
Skootz Kabootz wrote: Price is still TBD for the CB1100. Wonder why the delay?
I thought I saw it on their site. My bad. A bunch of sites are quoting it at $9,999 w/out ABS. I wonder what the deal is.
I'm sure that is likely the correct price. Keeping it below $10K is a good psychological price point. Plus it puts it at a cost that will attract a lot of Bonneville fans... like me!

well here is the thing. at the honda site the bikes are listed and ordered. they are ordered high to low price wise. in the "sport" bike section all are msrp'd except the cb1100. but if it remains in its position it will sit somewhere between the $15,999 VFR1200 and the $11,760 CB1000

so if its listed position doesn't change it will have to be more then $11,760. it sits right next to it in the line-up. and how could it cost less then this ?

Southerner · Post by **Southerner** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 4:01 am

My preference in the 500s is for the plainer one. Don't want a sportbike lookalike or a dualsport lookalike either.

The 1100 is da bomb! Never been so glad to see a UJM in my life. Honda reached back into its own history and pulled out a winner. Wish I could afford it.

phatch · Post by **phatch** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:18 am

Stitch wrote:Ya, a 2200 cc would be better. Maybe give it a couple different electronically controlled suspension/engine map settings. Give it a detuned touring setting, a sport setting, and a "make that potato head cry" setting.

I lol'd

Post by **Lostmycage** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:18 am

Lance Corona wrote:I do think it's better looking than the NC700X

I'm gonna have to completely disagree with you (and that's cool cause it's just my opinion). The NC700X looks fantastic in person and with real world reports of 72+ mpg (per an actual owner) I've decided that this is my next bike.

I might dump the MP3 in favor of the NC700X and a 4T Stella.

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:33 pm

JHScoot wrote:well here is the thing. at the honda site the bikes are listed and ordered. they are ordered high to low price wise. in the "sport" bike section all are msrp'd except the cb1100. but if it remains in its position it will sit somewhere between the $15,999 VFR1200 and the $11,760 CB1000. so if its listed position doesn't change it will have to be more then $11,760. it sits right next to it in the line-up. and how could it cost less then this ?

Well, actually the individual models are also listed in order by displacement, and the CB1100 appears to be slotted in order of displacement. I'm not sure that necessarily tells you what the bounds on price will be. I grant you that displacement and price usually work out in the same order, but they don't have to. I presume we will find out fairly quickly.

Lance Corona · Post by **Lance Corona** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:26 pm

Southerner wrote:The 1100 is da bomb! Never been so glad to see a UJM in my life. Honda reached back into its own history and pulled out a winner.

I'm with ya...great looking modern take on a classic.

Post by **jrsjr** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:31 pm

Lostmycage wrote:
Lance Corona wrote:I do think it's better looking than the NC700X

I'm gonna have to completely disagree with you (and that's cool cause it's just my opinion). The NC700X looks fantastic in person and with real world reports of 72+ mpg (per an actual owner) I've decided that this is my next bike.

I might dump the MP3 in favor of the NC700X and a 4T Stella.

Sou you pretty much liked it, huh?

I was smitten with it, too, but decided to go on without it. Aaaaaand, as things worked out, that money went to that other thing we talked about.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 3:48 am

Dooglas wrote:
JHScoot wrote:well here is the thing. at the honda site the bikes are listed and ordered. they are ordered high to low price wise. in the "sport" bike section all are msrp'd except the cb1100. but if it remains in its position it will sit somewhere between the $15,999 VFR1200 and the $11,760 CB1000. so if its listed position doesn't change it will have to be more then $11,760. it sits right next to it in the line-up. and how could it cost less then this ?
Well, actually the individual models are also listed in order by displacement, and the CB1100 appears to be slotted in order of displacement. I'm not sure that necessarily tells you what the bounds on price will be. I grant you that displacement and price usually work out in the same order, but they don't have to. I presume we will find out fairly quickly.

well sir you are correct, there. i just browsed the site for updated info and the cb1100 is indeed a nice buy for......$9,999. other models are still listed as TBD

i am sure a member or two here will be on one within the next year or so. looking forward to hearing all about it

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