2017 Honda CB1100RS - First Ride and Review
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- The new 2017 Honda CB100RS is a fantastic retro / cafe racer style bike for the 21st century!
What an amazingly smooth machine to ride!
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I love my EX, got it on Black Friday this year and already put 450 miles on it! Bike for the mature discerning gentleman.
Best Honda cb1100rs review on CZcams. Thank you, I bought a 2018 model today. Arriving next week.
The Honda CB1100RS is the motorbike I dream of owning.
Try one like me and see if you still want one....but also try a 1250 Bandit...afterwards...🎉
@@iankirkwood2110 I don't like the looks of the Bandit. I live in Thailand where Honda have 73% of the motorbike market.
I just picked up a 2014 cb1100 f. Just finished my first ride on our local mountain. Effortless and razor sharp. Love this bike.
I 've got this bike since march.....and I'm in love with my RS. A fantastic motorcycle...
+Stéphane SPORCQ it certainly is a fab bike :)
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What tyers r you running on it
Wish reviewers could learn somethings from you. Very honest & you cover everything a normal rider would like to know. Great Job Sir
thank you so much for those kind words Saffron. We try :)
Hi Rider cam excellent review. I have recently just bought one of these over one of the Bonnevilles or RNineT’s. I test road them all but settled on the CB because of the lovely smooth comfy ride. And ultimately because they’re aren’t many on the UK roads & I wanted something different from the Triumph’s or BMW’s. I’m going to get my tank sprayed in the old school candy orange flake paint scheme to hark back to early 1970’s 👍🏻
I bought one! Your review was a great help in making the decision to go and have a test ride. Fell in love with it straight away. Thanks.
+JLO Staff hey mate. That's fab news. Great choice and awesome bike ;)
Ride safe
Lovely review by someone who is riding the bike as intended! Top quality Honda.
thanks buddy, glad you enjoyed it :)
I Remember those Bikes back in the 80's here in the States ( Florida ) That Bike bring's back so many memory's. And they still look Really Sharp
+Ed Tuller and awesome too :)
What a beautifull machine, like the ones I remember from my childhood. I am a BMW flattwin guy, but I love these Honda CB series. I drove the big CB1300 many years ago, you could do everything in 5th gear, so much torque and such a quality engineering. If this was painted in the classic Bol d'Or coulours, it would be sick. I love my flattwins, but I sometimes wish that the German engineers go to Honda and learn how to make smooth engines and quality gearboxes.
Definately a lovely machine! i'd be with you if they painted them in the classic colours.. love my flat twins, but this was a lovely smooth machine :)
+ClutchPedalReturnSpr 100%
I have a 2014 CB1100 and to me is has more than enough power. In fact, I would have preferred it to be a 750 or so. But I couldn't resist the retro looks.
Great clear, concise. pleasant review. Thanks!
thank you Sal, glad you enjoyed it. Ride safe :)
As a high-school student in the late '60s, the big Honda 750 Four was an amazing machine. I never did get beyond my little bullet-proof Honda 90, but for me, the "exposed" air-cooled engines, with their chrome fin and OHC covers are so much better looking than today's water-cooled bikes. This Honda painted the fins black, but it's still a very handsome power plant. (In pure engine LOOKS, I think my favorite was the Honda 450, I think because of its DOHC covers.) Anyway, thanks for your no-nonsense but engaging review. I have sub'd and will enjoy exploring your videos. BTW: Those are some NARROW roads you were driving!
+Kevin Phillips thanks for the kind words and welcome to the channel :) narrow roads in cornwall but lovely :)
I love the CB1100RS too ... great bike! ... Cheers from Austria
Thanks for the review and your style of test ride (i.e just ridden normally and not like a cock with stupid overtakes and other antics). . I went to look at one on the weekend and have just bought it today over the phone. Build quality is outstanding and i am really looking forward to getting it.
Hey matey, thanks for the kind words. We are just normal guys talking about bikes and enjoy making videos and just ride them as we would our bikes... Ride safe buddy :)
Bought mine 4 weeks ago (black as in this video). Everyone comments on how good it looks. Fantastic ride with loads of torque. I am glad that I went for this over the rninet which was my other choice.
+PR Jackson great choice matey. Was a fab bike to ride :)
Ride safe
Hi PR Jackson.The Honda CB 1100RS in Black looks fab. As you own one, can you please help me out and tell me why you preferred it over the R nine T ? I liked the bling add ons from the BMW special catalogue but cannot justify their prices. I know if you topple a Beemer the cylinder heads always cost a fortune if damaged but not sure if Honda offer anything to upgrade any of its parts.On the CZcams video I cannot hear much of the exhaust bark but think the BMW may sound better,not sure can you tell me otherwise,no Honda Dealers near to me.
@@richardallan455 I bought the cb 1100 rs a month ago. I was looking at the BMW too without testriding one of those. I was sold on the Honda because of the buttery smooth engine and gearbox. Sound is also important for me and the thing Honda has done with the oldschool bark is really cool, it does really sound better than 'regular' 4 bangers.
I bet the BMW sounds great too and because it's a 2 cylinder, it will rumble nicely. The thing that put me off though is that the big boxer in the r nine t vibrates quite a lot where the Honda is always smooth.
@@aapddd Thank you for taking the time to explain your reasons,I for preferring the Honda. I am put off the Bmw because of part and service costs.
Honda motorcycles are 10,0000000 times better then BMW , honda is the best
Ok. Dude. Thanks for your video...keep enjoying riding this bike and I will just dream it as can't aford the price
Not a Honda buyer as a rule but in all my years it seems a hallmark for Honda, SMOOTH!
Best review on CZcams, very detailed
thanks for the kind words Arthur. Glad you enjoyed it. Ride Safe :)
Wow that is a very impressive looking bike. Tough choice between that and the BMW Pure twin/shaft drive. Centre stand is a big plus over my current CB500F which very annoyingly is lacking one, even as an option.
Thank you for the great review. Looks like a fantastic bike.
OK Honda if Suzuki can bring out a modern day equivalent of the Katana, how about a Blackbird.
I really really love this bike i dont have even quarter of the money needed to buy this bike but one day yes.it will be dream come true one day
Now if only Honda would sell this model in the US, alongside the EX... till then I’m eyeing the R9t. Awesome review.
I picked up a 2018 model in red a couple of weeks ago and I have already done 1200 miles on it! Just waiting for a nice calm (no gales) day to wash it and then clean & lube the chain (for the second time). I have had that gear number (dash) not showing thing once so far (I was looking out for it) and a tap on the gear lever made it recognise the gear I was in (6th). I think it is because the gear change is so light and easy that I barely tap it now to change up or down. All in all, my fourth bike (or fifth if you count the loaner I rode for four months earlier this year) and it is streets ahead of the others.
excellent stuff :) ride safe buddy :)
Very good review, thank you.
+Daniel Clint hey mate, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comments. Ride safe :)
great bike & quality vid'`
Wow look at that build quality superb typical Honda fantastic
an amazing bike indeed
Great review of a lovely bike. This bike does attract a lot of criticism and maybe it would of been nice for this RS to make 100HP Vs the EX's 89HP just for a little differentiation. But at least you review the bike for "what it is" and not for "what it is not". I have an EX model and love it, I also own two other bikes, both making 147PS and they are no more fun to ride, just different.
I hope they bring them back.I'll be the first in line for one.
Great review. Thanks
+Avid Enduro glad you enjoyed it :)
Nice stuff
Oldskool. Thanks for sharing guys.
i loved it... plenty of those to come in future videos :) thanks for the comment
that vid is doing my head in,you keep drifting to the left and i am sitting here leaning more and more to the right lol
That’s because he is approaching a right hand bend so he moves to the left for a better view. Likewise he moves right for a left hand bend but only if it’s safe. Have a look at the book Roadcraft and it is explained there. As we are advanced riders this is the “system” we use. Ride safe
The engine must be very quiet, I cannot hear a thing - but I would like to!
Really good review, and no bad language either. Well done.
Thanks Jane. We enjoy making the videos :)
I have the 2017 red ex and love it, I’m trying to find Ohlins for it and very difficult to locate, if I cud find some in the UK I’d buy them.
Great review. You sound like Will Young the singer, has anyone ever said that?
Great great review, thanks, Honda excellent motorcycle love it.
thank you for the kind words Danilo... Excellent bike indeed
RiderCamTV God bless you, ride safe. 👍🏼😊
Lovely bike.
Love I it got to get one 👍👍👍
Nice looking bike, as one of the other viewer's commented, reminiscent of the CB1300, but a bit racier looking. Good little review 👍
Hey Paul, thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the review. Awesome bike!
Love mine 👌🏻
Had the naked CB1300, brilliant bike, wish I’d kept it...seems a similar concept.
Same here... Waiting to be sold again un Spain. My 19 SP is awesome!!!! Never comes!!!! Justo Japan...soooooooo sad!
Excellent bike, Always in style. 👍🏼
very true, an iconic looking bike indeed!
RiderCamTV thanks for this video well done, keep up the hard work, I enjoyed it and looking forward for more video . 👍🏼
What are (or are there any) the main differences with models between 2014, '15, ... and 2020 of the cb1100rs's?
Nice to see you are not a tailgater like so many bikers are.
I've bought one it's a great bike!
+David Eccles sure is :) ride safe
Great review I have been wanting this bike for some time. I just worry about the power if it would be enough for fast freeway speeds. Also how does it handle in the twisties?
+SmokinZen thanks for the kind words :)
Because it's quite a lift bike the power is definately there and at freeway speeds I don't think you'd have any problems at all. On the twisties it handled really well too, felling 'planted' and positive providing great feedback and responsiveness.
Hope that helps. Ride safe :)
Engine power concession due to air cooling the engine and meeting latest emission standards. Liquid cooling would have easily topped 120 bhp.
What a legendary motorcycle 🤌❤️🔥❤️🔥
Dear Rider Cam TV Team, thank you for your Great vids! I Love the way you make the Videos! My questions is, do you think that the Honda CB1100RS Could be a beginner bike for an middleager? I like the style of the bike, i don't Need a sportier one, i also like the EX Version But for me is the RS the modern bike! A lot of magazines and youtube vids spoke of an not easy handling in curvy roads. They meant that the thicker Front wheel is the problem. Did you mentioned with your experience anything about this? Thank you! Best regards Peter from germany (Rheinmünster)
Hey Peter, thanks for your very kind words.. We really enjoy making the videos and glad you are enjoying watching them.
The Honda CB1100RS is an awesome bike, and would be a great place to start. The bike has a nice weight and we found it really easy to manoeuvre. The RS is also a great bike and would be a great return to bike biker and beginner alike, its very versatile and powerful without being too much to handle and will be a joy to ride I'm sure. Didn't notice any issues with the front tyre at all.... ride safe matey :)
Sorry, I don't have time to 'like' your video...
I am rushing to the local Honda dealer before it closes.
I want one.
I wanted the 2014 one, but now I REALLY want one.
Thanks.
+staninjapan07 hahha. Made me chuckle! Hope you get one :)
Just curious, why the 2014 model
J W the 2013 was only 5 gears. I own a 2014, I dig the blacked out aesthetic (I would have gone deluxe for the extra fuel capacity, but I wasn’t as big a fan of the red) and although it’s not the fastest thing on the road, it’s smooth as glass.
That said, I still wish they would have ditched the twin-springers on the 2014.
I have a good helmet and wear earplugs when riding mine (USA so not the RS) . It's so smooth it's like riding an electric bike.
That's the reason I bought the RS. I wasn't sure untill I tested it. For me it's like driving a Mercedes s class, it's that good.
Great bike, great review. If I would at seen this video before, I would have purchased a Honda, I got a t120 truimph. Thanks 👍🏽
Hey Danilo, thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the review. Ride safe buddy :)
RiderCamTV Is a pleasure, you to ride safe, God bless you always. 😄🙏🏽👍🏽
The t120 is a brilliant choice! I considered it too but after I tested the RS I knew this is the right bike for me.
15:48 One more thing, I got it my bose headphones and that sound is pure symphony! I
Excellent :)
*Can I have one of these?* I'm in the US. All I can find are 2013-14 models with the single pipe.
When I put my Street Twin into first gear it's not only a clunk it's the whole bike shacking... :)
As important as the forks are in handle and safety why in a professional review do I need to ask if they are adjustable? Please tell us! I have enjoyed your reviews. Thank you.
yes
If Honda would build a bike like this in a twin cylinder I would totally be there. Like this bike, though, even if it is a four cylinder.
Know what you mean, but this one is so smooth :)
First seen this bike in the shopping mall in puerto rosario fuerteventura! What a stunning looking bike..
Would it pull 2up to the coast on weekends though?
Is there suitable luggage to fit?
Soft luggage Neil. Plenty of room for throw overs.
SW Motec, Shad & others - soft and hard
How would you compare the bike with suzuki bandit 1200 k6? I used to ride suzuki bandit 600 year 2004 and I found it fine. Some people say 600 is too lazy but now I got suzuki bandit 1200 k6, I see difference but I don't find 1200 giving me some extra pleasure compare to 600, except its more powerful and more heavy. What seems weird is only 180 km/h speed, on my suzuki its 260 km/h and I guess power and numbers are quite similar. Thank you for respond, considering selling my bandit and go for HONDA,
Hey matey, it has a little of the same feel, both very nimble and both extremely smooth. More powerful than the 600 and I’d say that the Honda is more smooth and progressive through the gears. It not heavy and looks amazing. You won’t go far wrong if you go for a Honda :)
13:36 that is actually real aluminum that is hand polished!
Thanks.
Great review, thanks! I'm 5'3" (160 metric) height female - on a Bonneville SE right now, no worries. I know this bike is heavier/seat a bit higher, do you think I could handle the CB1100rs? Please say "yes".
+claud talkz hey, im sure you could. It’s a great bike and well weighted, also an ideal height :)
Ride safe :)
Yes.
Did you buy one I am 5'3" and looking to buy one myself but not sure if it's ok for my 29" legs?
Why do you call it a “cafe racer-esque”? If it’s clearly a new UJM.
Not sure what happened with this horn over there
You keep saying cafe racer es . Its not, its a 1970s style superbike. Cafe racers are from the 50s and 60s with flat humped seats, rear sets and drop handlebars. Different era mate.
The 2013 bike had quite a bit of vibration once you get over 3300 rpms. How was this engine? You say it it smooth. It that only at low rpms? I could not ride 65 mph without annoying vibration thru the seat, bars and pegs. The rear suspension was also sprung too heavy for me at 160 lbs so it didn't do much. Easy fix.
Hi Neil, i foudn it smooth at al revs, be it 60 ish all the way down. No vibrations either, just found it a smooth ride :)
I had a 2013 and didn't notice any buzz or vibration at higher rpms (if you want to call 3300 higher). Smooth all the way to red-line. But some riders did report a 5000 rpm buzz.
I must say Honda did a really good job on this bike, I'm an retro look classic motorcycle enthusiast and retro naked muscle bikes also, the only flaw I see in this model is it's low power engine, only 89BHP for a 1.100cc, to be honest I would preferred it to give at least 120BHP for a big bore engine, miss the days of the CB1000SF, CB1300SF and X11. Other than that is a lovely bike.
+Ogeid Zelop I agree it's a lovely machine :)
I live in the US and always wanted a Honda cb1300 but they never sold it here! I still have my mint 1993 CB750 nighthawk!. Love lasts forever,
+nicholascremato an awesome bike matey. Strange they don't sell it over there :(
Ride safe :)
Ogeid Zelop the reason for the low horse power is because of all of the Emission requirements of Europe and U.S ( Cal )
Yes the european low emission E4 is at fault for the low powered machines that will be produced in the future, the best combination for Honda in this case is that they should of reborn the CB750 and made it the new RS (CB750RS) not with a big bore engine 1100cc. Which will be priced at 15000$ here in europe, expensive as hell for a 90BHP 1100cc bike.
With a flashed ECU, HC pistons, higher lift/duration cams, 4-1 headers and maybe port cleaning/matching this engine should be making an easy 130 bhp all day long without becoming a puddle of aluminium under the bike at stop lights . . . at least one of the most important ingredients it's already there: 1140cc ! (^_^)
JIGA BACHI yeah that's what people want to do, spend an extra $5,000 on a bike that wasn't good enough to begin with. Whatever dude.
Hi mate, Compared to Triumph Bonneville T120 which one has more quality and stability and worth its money?
+Faisal Al-Eidan hi mate, thanks for the question. Not ridden the T120 yet so don't know 100% although looking at them as a friend has the T120, they are kinda of different bikes really as this one is a cafe racer style. Both have their qualities and it really depends what you like more. Hopefully inthe coming months we can try the T120 and see how they compare.
The RS is more comparable to the Thruxton R. The EX to the T120. But yes, I wondered about this too. Honda quality is so high, but my old 2010 Triumph was right up there too. The 120 has had some teething troubles (of the kind Honda would just not have), but I think they've been resolved now. A quality experience is also down to your dealer. They play a big part in that. Get to know the people you are thinking of buying from! For me, the Thruxton R is way ahead of the RS. But the EX/T120 is a much harder choice...
+Nick Rijke that's very true. The T120 is a nice bike too and your definately right about getting to know the people you are thinking of buying from. :)
Both have good fit and finish but I would give the nod to the CB1100.
The Honda is meant to be better than the t120
I rode one today and was bitterly disappointed...not as good as my 2008 Bandit 1250...
Sucks so bad that this is not coming to the US anytime soon, only the EX not the Rs
they are really missing out on sales...
Sooooo many more !!! I enjoyed your video you give some great detail its educational for a newb like me.
+Chris Sabre thank you for your kind words :)
Hi,
could you tell me your height in relationship to ride confort
+Brent W yeah sure. I'm about 5'11 and found it extremely comfortable to ride. :)
Thank you
+Brent W no probs
If you're over 6', I think you'll need a 1 inch higher seat, and maybe more forward foot pegs.
thanks
Is the rs in the us?
jor - d hiya, not currently. Ride safe.
Dash bar appears when gear not completely shifted
+Tuan Tranlee ah thanks mate, thought that to be the case but was quite strange that it happened a few times. Rider error. Hahaha
It did happen on my previous CB400. For this new mode 1100RS, just 9km :). It so sweet, it's way sweet compared CB4 :)
+Tuan Tranlee cool, good to know thanks Tuan ;)
I like japanese made motorcycle.
What is the price of Honda CB1100 EX?
I think I’m the UK your looking at about £11,000
What is its price in Asia?
You’ll have to look on the internet as not sure mate
Potenza giapponese 😊
Swingarm is 100% alloy.
I don't know who want a naked bike. If you ride it all day you are beat up from the wind and covered with bugs. Is it just for looks? I am used to BMW's 130 HP and why would I only want 89 HP?
+Siclmn Cyclerider it's a choice thing I guess. This bike is a lovely machine but I wouldn't have it to ride in the same way as my adventure for the reasons you said, but I definitely enjoyed riding this one, and you really don't notice the HP to be honest because it's not a racing bike and for me, has plenty of power ;)
If you feel like that buy a van! That's what motorcycling is all about.
That’s an oil cooler not a radiator.
I like this bike
Plz give me one bike
Radiator??? :)))
Sure Honda makes a nice riding, pretty machine, but sorry, having owned and worked on quite a few Honda motorcycles, I'm much more impressed with real engineering which involves being able to maintain and work on a bike without tearing out my hair. Something Honda has never figured out. I'll take the rough castings of a Yamaha or Kawasaki any day, when working on them is about half as time consuming and frustrating.
+Richard Alexander very good point mate and it seems as though most manufacturers are going that way that you need specialist tools and gadgets to do anything. For me that's great as I'm not an engineer or mechanic but I guess it is frustrating for those who want to do their own maintenance etc. Ride safe
RiderCamTV: Sad really, because in one relaxed afternoon session I could direct a design team exactly how to create a bike that a large number of people would love, and be able to live with. Problem is such a machine probably wouldn't sell because it wasn't inexpensive, or the biggest, fastest, most flashy, or snobbish. That and the bike market is changing, with most new riders uninterested in a practical sport bike capable of touring. Safe riding to you as well
+Richard Alexander thanks matey
the bike is good looking but power output is pitiful...........less power than a lot of car engines the same size
UnkyGrey For more power ,might I suggest the Kawasaki H2R. That should satisfy ones power cravings.
AUDIO!!
+ray b we are working on it. Budget allowing
throat burble ... what your mad .. its a sewing machine sound
+Roy Rodriguez hahha. Didn't say what the. Urbke sounded like.
This review sponsored by the words Retro and Retro.
+Gerhard Symons haha. Indeed :)
Nice bike, mirrors look like shit
Kawasaki's rule.
All bikes rule :)
power output is poor............cant blame e4 regs.............boring hum drum boring car engines have no problems making this power ......nice but boring
+UnkyGrey I thought it was nice :)
sorry, looks like s***, runs like s***. Give me a break. You want a Nostalgia? Go back to the 80s. I grew up on a Honda Interceptor. I don't want a new version of an 80s Interceptor. I want a brand new motorcycle. Right? What the fuc?
+Jon Ogden that’s the beauty of motorbike. If you want a fast new bike you can buy one and if you want a retro bike they are available too. There is something for everyone :)
Jeees… I think I’m losing the will to live!
I really really love this bike i dont have even quarter of the money needed to buy this bike but one day yes.it will be dream come true one day