Honda CB1100F
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The CB1100F is a standard motorcycle
that was made by Honda
, based on their line of DOHC air-cooled inline four engines. It was only available in 1983. Honda showed a new concept bike called the CB1100 starting in 2007 and has announced a production model for 2010.
using a race-bred 901 cc DOHC engine that was a step above the CB750 with its longer stroke and hotter cams squeezing out 95 bhp @ 8500 rpm (actual rear-wheel horsepower exceeded 80 horsepower as measured on a dynamometer). The CB900F was only offered in the USA from 1980 to 1982.
In 1983 Honda released, the CB1100F, based on the CB900F
and the CB1100R
. Besides a distinctive-to-the-1100f paint scheme, it used hotter cams, larger pistons, better carburetion in the form of four Keihin 34 mm CV, and a redesigned combustion chamber. The CB1100F produced 108 bhp @ 8500 rpm. It also had increased rake and the dash featured a 150 mph or 240 km/h speedometer and adjustable two-piece handlebars. The tubeless-tire wheels were new also, 18-inch x 2.50-inch front and 17-inch x 3-inch rear.
The CB1100F was available in different markets, such as USA, Canada, Europe, and Australia from 1982 through 1984. In the USA, a quarter-fairing for wind deflection (and looks), and cast single piece wheels were offered. The other markets had not the fairing, and the wheels were gold "boomerang" Comstars, similar to the ones on the Honda CB1100R
, and the control cables were routed above, rather than below, the handlebars. The riding position was more sporty than the US model, with rearset footpegs and controls as well as lower two-piece clip-on handlebars. These different parts were originally offered through US dealers as a complete sport, or "continental" kit, and now command a price premium in the US as owners seek to upgrade their machines.
called the CB1100. It was shown in two variants. One being more standard while the other more 'cafe-racer' style (black exhaust, black fender, bikini fairing, tapered rear seat).
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that was made by Honda
Honda
is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
, based on their line of DOHC air-cooled inline four engines. It was only available in 1983. Honda showed a new concept bike called the CB1100 starting in 2007 and has announced a production model for 2010.
History
In 1979 Honda had produced a Double Over Head Cam (DOHC) 750 cc engine developing 72 bhp @ 9000 rpm which was used in the CB750F model in the USA from 1979 to 1982. The same year Honda also released the CB900FHonda CB900F
The CB900F is a Honda motorcycle. The first generation was produced from 1979 to 1983, and the second generation was produced from 2002 to 2007. The newer generation CB900F was called the Hornet 900 in Europe but went by 919 in North America, while the similar CB600F was the Hornet 600 in Europe...
using a race-bred 901 cc DOHC engine that was a step above the CB750 with its longer stroke and hotter cams squeezing out 95 bhp @ 8500 rpm (actual rear-wheel horsepower exceeded 80 horsepower as measured on a dynamometer). The CB900F was only offered in the USA from 1980 to 1982.
In 1983 Honda released, the CB1100F, based on the CB900F
Honda CB900F
The CB900F is a Honda motorcycle. The first generation was produced from 1979 to 1983, and the second generation was produced from 2002 to 2007. The newer generation CB900F was called the Hornet 900 in Europe but went by 919 in North America, while the similar CB600F was the Hornet 600 in Europe...
and the CB1100R
Honda CB1100R
The CB1100R was an exotic Honda model that was produced in limited numbers from 1981–1983. It was a full fairing sport bike based on the Honda CB900F. The R suffix denotes a racing version produced so that Honda could homologate the R as a production motorcycle for European and Australian...
. Besides a distinctive-to-the-1100f paint scheme, it used hotter cams, larger pistons, better carburetion in the form of four Keihin 34 mm CV, and a redesigned combustion chamber. The CB1100F produced 108 bhp @ 8500 rpm. It also had increased rake and the dash featured a 150 mph or 240 km/h speedometer and adjustable two-piece handlebars. The tubeless-tire wheels were new also, 18-inch x 2.50-inch front and 17-inch x 3-inch rear.
The CB1100F was available in different markets, such as USA, Canada, Europe, and Australia from 1982 through 1984. In the USA, a quarter-fairing for wind deflection (and looks), and cast single piece wheels were offered. The other markets had not the fairing, and the wheels were gold "boomerang" Comstars, similar to the ones on the Honda CB1100R
Honda CB1100R
The CB1100R was an exotic Honda model that was produced in limited numbers from 1981–1983. It was a full fairing sport bike based on the Honda CB900F. The R suffix denotes a racing version produced so that Honda could homologate the R as a production motorcycle for European and Australian...
, and the control cables were routed above, rather than below, the handlebars. The riding position was more sporty than the US model, with rearset footpegs and controls as well as lower two-piece clip-on handlebars. These different parts were originally offered through US dealers as a complete sport, or "continental" kit, and now command a price premium in the US as owners seek to upgrade their machines.
New CB1100
In 2007, Honda showed two new concepts: the CB1100R and the CB1100F. Both were highly reminiscent of the original CB1100F/R, even sporting dual rear shocks with remote fluid reservoirs. Honda showed a revised concept at the 2009 Tokyo Motor ShowTokyo Motor Show
The is a biennial auto show held in October-November at the Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Japan for cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Hosted by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association , it is a recognized international show by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs...
called the CB1100. It was shown in two variants. One being more standard while the other more 'cafe-racer' style (black exhaust, black fender, bikini fairing, tapered rear seat).