Acquired a 2013 CB1100

[RedBird]

Well, I was at my local Kawasaki dealer and since he had this nice CB1100 with all of 2695 miles on it I needed to take it for a test drive. Result, I now own it! I can flat foot it (27" inseam) and it feels like my memory says a UJM should feel. I can sit up and reach the bars. It does not feel top heavy at all (weighs 540lbs). It turns easily, and just feels right to me. Since the photos, I have added a National Cycle Plexistar II windshield. I'll likely switch to a smaller shield when the weather warms up.

As the name implies, it's an 1100cc air/oil cooled inline 4, 5 speed trans (the 2014 models have 6 speeds) chain drive. This one does not have ABS, which is available on the 2013 CB1100A and on the 2014 CB1100 Deluxe.
I have SW Motech mounts for Givi bags on order from Twisted Throttle. And a luggage rack & other bits from a supplier in Japan.

 

[Phil Tarman]

Good looking bike, Ken! Are you a 3-bike guy now?

 

[NoVa Chris]

Really gorgeous. You got my favorite color for the retro CB. Congratulations and happy riding!

 

[Warren]

Very cool. I like it. Enjoy

 

[tawilke46]

Nice bike. Would not mind having one myself. Nice color. I personally prefer the red on this bike.
Friendly Honda here in Baton Rouge has a black 2014 Deluxe CB1100 with ABS on the floor. May go over there and test ride it.......if I can resist buying it. Love those Honda inline fours! Soooooo smooth, sounds like a sewing machine.

 

[tawilke46]

Ken,
Parabellum offers a small fairing with windshield that I think looks very nice, especially with matching paint.

http://parabellum.com/Scout-Fairing-Honda-CB1100-2013-P122.aspx

But it is on the expensive side.........

 

[banjoboy]

Lovely bike. I looked at one and sat on one and it fits me very well. Keep us posted. Nice catch on your part, essentially a new bike.

Terry

 

[RedBird]

Phil, for the moment, yes. Probably not for the long term though.
Tim, you are right, that Parabellum Scout Fairing looks really nice...and really spendy! Still...I am getting a tax refund...tempting, tempting.

 

[Chucksklrst]

So what are you going to let go? The FJR. Not before we can get together and compare FJR notes. Congrats on the new Honda.

 

[vzshadow]

Beautiful bike. Were it not for my Bonneville I'd be looking at those!
Enjoy the ride and please give us a good review when you get some miles on it.

 

[EX Winger]

Congratulations . g00d looking bike, sort of brings back memories of my 1971 CB 750 K1, another one I should have keptand would have If space had allowed.

Eldon