The CB1100R was an exotic 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...

 model that was produced in limited numbers from 1981–1983. It was a full fairing

Motorcycle fairing

A motorcycle fairing is a shell placed over the frame of some motorcycles, especially racing motorcycles and sport bikes, with the primary purpose to reduce air drag. The secondary functions are the protection of the rider from airborne hazards and wind-induced hypothermia and of the engine...

 sport bike

Sport bike

A sport bike, also written as sportbike, is a motorcycle optimized for speed, acceleration, braking, and cornering on paved roads, typically at the expense of comfort and fuel economy in comparison to less specialized motorcycles...

 based on the Honda 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...

. The R suffix denotes a racing version produced so that Honda could homologate

Homologation (motorsport)

In motorsports, homologation is the approval process a vehicle, race track or standardised part must go through to race in a given league or series. The regulations and rules that must be met are generally set by the series' sanctioning body...

 the R as a production motorcycle for European and Australian tracks and prove their design in the race world. It was Honda's first 'homologation special'. It was primarily sold in Europe and not sold in the USA.

The model designations are CB1100RB (1981), CB1100RC (1982), and CB1100RD (1983). In 1981, 1050 units were sold, followed by 1500 per year in 1982 and 1983. The R model has bodywork including a full fairing, aluminum fuel tank, and solo seat with modified tailpiece. In 1983 the Honda CB1100F

Honda CB1100F

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...

was launched that essentially was a blend of the CB1100R and the CB900F, for a broader market. The 1981 CB1100RB had a claimed 115 hp @ 9000 rpm.