CB1100 the New FJ?

[FJ Flyer]

The latest Cycle World has an article about the new retro CB.  They comepare its engine nostalgically to the FJ, in a good way.  Thouh the new CB doesn't quite measure up in power, it appears to have a similar personality.

[Flynt]

it appears to have a similar personality.

It is a 1300 (1283cc) and is even red/white...  nicely modernized FJ I think.  Looks pretty good, but is it really for sale yet?!

Frank

[FJ Flyer]

 Frank,
Think you're talking about a different bike.  This one is 1140cc and for sale now in ruby red and I think black.

[rktmanfj]

Frank,
Think you're talking about a different bike.  This one is 1140cc and for sale now in ruby red and I think black.

This one, Chris?

[Flynt]

My mistake... I was drawn to this beasty:



learn more about it here:

http://www.2013reviews.com/2012-honda-cb1300s-abs/

more of a spiritual successor to the FJ than an FJR is I think.  I like it!

Frank

[craigo]

Nice looking bike. Reminds me of the mid 80's GS750ES. One of my old time favs!!!



CraigO

[HARTLESS]

that is actually pretty sweet! I like how it actually goes in a different style direction than every other new bike (because they all look the same now!). curious to here how she performs.

[Arnie]

This Honda looks Ok, but what makes it better than Yamaha's XJR1300, or Suzuki's Bandit, or 1400, or even the Aprilia Tuono V4 ?

Arnie

[FJ_Hooligan]

This Honda looks Ok, but what makes it better than Yamaha's XJR1300, or Suzuki's Bandit, or 1400, or even the Aprilia Tuono V4 ?

Undoubtedly the MUCH HIGHER price tag.  Honda seems to think their name on something makes it worth more. 

Judging by the incredible number of new VFRs that I DON'T see on the roads, I think their logic may be slightly flawed.

Hooligan

[fj11.5]

No thanks, its a honda 

[Stainesy]

My mistake... I was drawn to this beasty:



learn more about it here:

http://www.2013reviews.com/2012-honda-cb1300s-abs/

more of a spiritual successor to the FJ than an FJR is I think.  I like it!

Frank

I've been looking at these on ebay and the bike trading sites for several months now.  They look good with a belly pan. 

[~JM~]

No thanks, its a honda  

What's wrong with a Honda? I've always found them to be #1 in fit & finish, quality of fastening hardware, etc.

Yamaha slightly leads the Kawasaki, with Suzuki being last.

This doesn't necessarily reflect performance. Just my observations of uncrating & assembling a couple hundred examples of Japanese bikes & quads. Honda had the best crates & packaging, with their bikes damn near assembling themselves. Everything fit perfectly. Suzuki was the worst & would often require a bit of prying to align parts, or threaded holes would need to have a tap run through them. Some Suzuki bolts would even snap before reaching the recommended torque rating.  

~JM~

[fj11.5]

Because usually they just don't look complete, like they've finished some models, then tack something else on that looks out of place

[Travis398]

That front end would look good on an FJ.  Nice big brakes, 43mm cartridge forks, rebound, compression....Fender isn't ugly.  Who will be the first?

[fj11.5]

The wheels look ok too,