A Peek at the CB1100 and Cafe concept

Well at least their trying something, if comes to market I would think it might fair better with a smaller displacement though.
 
The article talks about an "unseen" cafe concept and aftermarket parts. Does this mean that the quasi-cafe bike pictured in the article is not the final version? Because you're right, that one has a few more steps to take before it achieves the look.
 
Huh? Somehow the production version got a bit blander since the 2007 concept bike. The production engine is taller making the bike less sleek. I'm somewhat disappointed.

2007 Concept
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2010 Production
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I like it. yes it's tall. I think seat height might be an issue. I have been wondering if honda pays attention to the culture. the gb500tt was a flop but if they would do a limited production of that bike they would sell like hot cakes now.

Never understood marketing. listen to the riders and sell
 
Please don't over price it Honda. If it is reasonable, I will make payments. 13 grand maximum Canadian I would prefer $9,999.00 no plastic fairings no crap, Should be able to make money at that price, just a basic all round bike for bike riders. I could ride that all day long, work, trips everything. It looks great. I have been lustng after a Ducati GT1000 but now I can maybe get a new honda. First new honda I have looked at and said, yes that is the bike for me. They better not sell it Stateside only, or only at powerhouse "car" dealers. That will really piss me off because the closest one is 5 hours away. IF my wife gets the new job she was interviewed for, I am going to the dealer to put a deposit on one.
 
Mortikan said:
I like it. yes it's tall. I think seat height might be an issue. I have been wondering if honda pays attention to the culture. the gb500tt was a flop but if they would do a limited production of that bike they would sell like hot cakes now.

Never understood marketing. listen to the riders and sell
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Yeah, I never completely understood how the corporate Honda mind works. Over the years they have made some really fine machines (well-engineered, nicely assembled & finished, etc.); the GB500, the CB400 CB-1, the Hawk GT NT650, the PC800 Pacific Coast, the list goes on. It seems like, for what ever reason, they develop and make the things for anywhere from two to four years and then drop them when they aren't big sellers. THEN, the things are "discovered" by what ever niche group of riders is attracted to them they become almost cult bikes and have a big following and remain in demand for many years. Try and find a GB500, a Hawk GT, a CB-1, or even a PC800 and others for a decent price; you'll find that most are lovingly maintained by devoted owners who'll hold onto them forever. One of the few true regrets I have is selling my GB500! :-\
 
Mortikan said:
I like it. yes it's tall. I think seat height might be an issue. I have been wondering if honda pays attention to the culture. the gb500tt was a flop but if they would do a limited production of that bike they would sell like hot cakes now.

Never understood marketing. listen to the riders and sell
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A large part of marketing is timing. Honda has made great bikes that failed because there was no audience for the bike at that time. The GB500 was introduced in the late 80s when all the rage was repliracers and Evo Harleys. Cafe interest was at a low during that time. Pricing is another issue. Kawi would have sold a lot more W650s if it didn't cost almost as much as a ZX6R. Same thing with the Honda 599 and 919.
 
I for one think this is a fantastic offering and opportunity. I hope they promote it better than when Triumph reintro'd the Bonnie though. There wasn't enough solid PR to tie it back to the legend and create that bridge to connect the two. They missed a great deal of market share by handling it the way they did.

I could see this as being a big Ducati fighter IMO. Seat, tank, clip-ons, modified exhaust...there's a lot of room to tweak it from the after market perspective. My only concern is that it's just so BIG...then again though so is a Duc. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing depending on what your after as a rider. I personally prefer smaller bikes I can manhandle but could potentially see myself enjoining the virtually maint free life this bike would lead.

Plus, we could fab up all the parts to give it the vintage look it needs. Right down to the oldschool badges. ;) Regardless of how it goes it's nice to see that Honda is attempting to revisit their roots.

J
 
anybody ever see the movie crazy people with dustin hoffman and darryl hanna.

idea of the movie was lets let a loony bin write add campaigns for modern things like porsches and laxitives.

really good movie
 
Wasn't one of the tag lines "Do you like getting hand jobs from beautiful women? Then buy a Porsche" And the phones at porche dealers start ringing off the hook? Funny. The crazy people were just honest.
 
I love it! Lots of aftermarket potential and a cafe conversion seems like it would be pretty straightforward.
I'm with Maritime Biker. If the price isn't astronomical and the availability is reasonable this might become my "everyday-bike".
I also agree that it looks sleeker and more aggresive in the concept, but such is life. Production bikes are almost always dumbed down from the concept.
 
I dig it, but If I were to buy a new bike, that would not be the one. This bike should be on the cheaper end of the spectrum; it does not use any new technology! I would be more interested if it was more performance built, with a nostalgic look! Honda needs to take note to some of the automotive industries recent “homeruns”(Chevy = Camaro, Ford = Mustang, Dodge = Challenger). Classic look, modern function! I would like to see this new CB with hydraulic rear shocks, inverted front forks, and larger brake disc and calipers. It could share many parts with the CBR, which would help kept cost down too since the CBR parts are currently in production. I also dislike the shape of the tank, with the drop at the tail. I would rather see a straight line from front to back (one of the best features of the old CB’s in my opinion, just a clean look).
 
dcwp said:
The article talks about an "unseen" cafe concept and aftermarket parts. Does this mean that the quasi-cafe bike pictured in the article is not the final version? Because you're right, that one has a few more steps to take before it achieves the look.
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via hellforleather
"It should also make an excellent basis for customization, as proven by the Honda CB1100 Customize concept pictured above in red."
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It's a nice bike... Don't get me wrong. You can't throw a set on 4-1's and a round headlight on a bike with a slightly "cafe" seat and call it a cafe bike. I think in 5 years I'll be looking to pick up one from some yuppy who bought one and then was told not to ride it by his old lady... Then I'll rip it apart and change everything that isn't "cafe" about the bike. (handlebars for Clip-ons, Rear-sets, Seat, etc.) until then, Good luck Honda!
 
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