HONDA CB1100 EX (2017 - 2021) Review

At its best on more gentle rides , not in a rush and just enjoying the experience. I’m still feelings fresh after 120 to 150 miles but when my wife is on the back we do about sixty miles have a break and return home

Smoothest engine ever , no vibrations and high torque available at very low rpm, cruise all day at motorway speeds with less than 3000rpm in 6th

Absolutely no corrosion anywhere, nothing has failed or worked loose. Honda perfection !

So easy to work on if you do your own servicing, everything is easy to get at. Honda service items are expensive but it’s quality and worth paying the extra for.

Would definitely recommend fitting a front fender extender to help protect the chrome header pipes and the oil filter. Wheels are 18” and have tubes so tyre selection is very limited.

It's a Honda

Smooth as butter. And, if you even think about braking....it stops.

Smoothest, throatiest, solid feeling, predictable, adequate power.

If there are flaws, I have not found them.

Valve adjustments need professional help

It's a naked bike. The ABS standard is appreciated as is the comfy seat.

Although the saddle looks chunky and we'll padded, I get a ache in my bottom after 50 miles+ The Pillion seat is very short, ok for a 5ft slender Bird, but no good for a chunky lass with a fetish for pies and Lard. (You'll lose the rear tail light in her bum cheeks) 😂

Torque in abundance, silky smooth (like a Slug in a bucket of Snot).

Chrome tarnishes very easy, needs regular polishing to remove pits and blemishes.

Indicator switch and Horn button are around the wrong way. Never get used to it. The amount of times I've got road rage and dragged myself off the bike and give myself a good kicking for being honked up while leaving a roundabout onto a junction. Then realised it was me who beeped myself up while canceling the winker.

Smooth. Brakes excellent.

Loads of torque. Sounds awesome.

Doesn’t come any better.

Change the oil myself.

Has everything you need and don’t need on a retro.

Comfortable bike to ride with a great sound at engine braking and acceleration. Brings a big smile. Power is plentiful and brakes are excellently balanced with ABS. I can ride this bike all day long if you pay for the fuel.

Reliability is excellent and looks great with all metal finish and platinum colours on the crankcase. Its got a real retro sound and feel that is hard to explain. Need to let engine and pipes cool for hours before placing bike cover.

There is no questioning the exceptional and good quality of these models. Very, very well built with quality parts. Everything, the seat, the dials, the spoked wheels, the crankcase, the engine, the exhaust pipes the paint quality. I know Honda make money on these bikes..... but it can't be much given the astonishing quality of every individual part.

Gets 4 out of 5 because of the high fuel costs. Very heavy on fuel. Couple of hours out and about and it is ready to be topped up again. These bikes are such exceptional quality that's why its such good value. Price may seem high but there is no doubting the exceptional quality and build.

ABS is standard. Heated grips is extra ( I got the Oxford). USB is extra (fitted under the seat). I normally buy an upgraded Corbin Seat .....no need on this bike as it is quality, comfy all day long and looks great. Factory supplied tyres are good on this bike and I have not felt a need to change or upgrade. Yellow is the colour that is popular.