The a “new” retro-styled Honda CB1100 debuted earlier this year in Europe with two flavors for the 2017 model year (along with one interesting concept bike), and now American Honda has confirmed that one of them will be coming to the United States for next year’s riding season.
The 2017 Honda CB1100 EX continues the push for “heritage” models by the Japanese brands, though the CB1100 is certainly no stranger to American Honda’s lineup.
Hoping to compete against the post-authentic models that we have seen from the European brand already, Honda’s horse in this race has a long pedigree that is steeped in classic/vintage motorcycle cues.
The air-cooled four-cylinder engine from the superbikes of yore gives a potent power supply to this reborn UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle), though subtle modern touches abound to the overall package.
As such, the fuel tank has a modern seamless construction, the lighting fore and aft is LED powered, ABS is standard, and suspension is handled by modern pieces from Showa.
Updates have come to the more classical elements too, with the Honda CB1100 EX sporting new 18″ steel-spoked wheels, and with the engine getting a revision to its inlets and the addition of an assist/slipper clutch.
All in all, Honda has tastefully kept the classic lines of the CB1100 intact, while still adding some of the refinements we expect from 21st century machines. That’s a tough balance to strike.
Look for the Honda CB1100 EX at your local dealership, starting in May 2017, though American Honda hasn’t released pricing details on the Honda CB1100 EX just yet. It should also be noted, the photos seen here are of the European-spec model.
Source: American Honda
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