Re: 2013 CB1100?!

Posted by sgtslag on Mar 20, 2013; 5:13pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/2013-CB1100-tp4032054p4038185.html

1979 was the year they came out with the DOHC engine, so it seems logical to pattern off of that somewhat.  I agree, though, it looks to be a dead-ringer for the 1979+ models.  I like that, but not everyone is a fan of those bikes' design.  Honda appears to be caching in on the nostalgia marketing so common of late:  bring back designs/items from 20-40 years ago, and get the baby-boomers all excited about reliving their childhood dreams...  It seems to be successful in other markets, why not motorcycles?

It looks like the '79 updated for the new millenium.  It's a return to the classic, tear-drop tank design, the classic engine design (outwardly, at least), with modern updates.  The EFI system, single exhaust muffler (four was hell to replace!), an OEM oil cooler (leaner burning/Ethanol fuels, burn much hotter, and the DOHC's ran hot when only air-cooled, back in the day...), modern disc brakes, heated grips, etc...  I'd love to test drive one, but it would not be a good fit for us for our style of riding.  That's a good thing, as I don't need another payment book.


With everybody trying to be H-D, for the past decade, this is really surprising.  Instead of following, Honda is actually trying to lead, albeit with an old design re-shoed.  I like it.  Time will tell, though.  Cheers!