Cb1100ex 2017

Cb1100ex 2017

HONDA CB1100 EX (2017 - 2021) Review

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Highlights

  • Smooth and relaxed riding experience
  • Honda build quality
  • Retro looks with modern running gear

At a glance

Owners' reliability rating: 5 out of 5 (5/5)
Annual servicing cost: £180
Power: 88 bhp
Seat height: Medium (31.1 in / 790 mm)
Weight: High (562 lbs / 255 kg)

Prices

New N/A

Used £6,400 - £8,000

Overall rating

Next up: Ride & brakes

4 out of 5 (4/5)

If the sun is out and you want a carefree ride on a great looking retro, there aren't many better options than the CB1100 EX. It's Honda at its very best and has a feeling of quality and refinement about it as well as a welcome bit of old-school rawness and charm.

  • Latest news: How the Honda CB1100 engine survived for so long

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Ride quality & brakes

Next up: Engine

4 out of 5 (4/5)

The EX is all about smooth motoring and the new conventional Showa Dual Bending Valve forks are set quite softly, which those aiming on hammering around bends may not appreciate. However if you are after a relaxed ride, they are wonderfully damped and help the bike glide over bumps with ease.

Engine

Next up: Reliability

4 out of 5 (4/5)

The air-cooled 1140cc inline four is a beauty and is typically smooth and precise in its operation. However Honda has also engineered in a pleasing degree of old-school rawness and it pings when it is cooling like CB's of yesteryear and has a lovely raw sound at low revs thanks to altered valve timing between the cylinders.

Reliability & build quality

Next up: Value

4 out of 5 (4/5)

Honda doesn't build a poor quality machine and the EX has the usual lovely level of detail. Everything has been thought about, refined, and then thought about again as it is developed over the years into this latest generation. It really is beautifully put together and has a real feeling of overall quality.

Value vs rivals

Next up: Equipment

3 out of 5 (3/5)

A price tag of £10,795 makes the RX more expensive than the £9800 Triumph Bonneville models (which are a higher spec), the £9990 BMW R nineT Pure and the £8395 Ducati Scrambler Classic. In this context it does look a little over-priced considering what you are getting.

Equipment

3 out of 5 (3/5)

The lack of adjustability on the suspension is a bit disappointing (you only get spring preload front and back to play with) but the motor has a slipper clutch as standard and there is also ABS. But this is a retro and the CB is all about the neat styling touches and on this front it really is impressive. What it lacks in traction control and varying fuel modes it makes up for in the fine details.

Specs

Engine size 1140cc
Engine type Four-stroke, air-cooled DOHC inline four
Frame type Tubular steel cradle
Fuel capacity 16.8 litres
Seat height 790mm
Bike weight 255kg
Front suspension 41mm conventional forks, -adjustable spring preload
Rear suspension Twin shocks, adjustable spring preload
Front brake 2x296mm disc four-piston calipers, ABS
Rear brake 256mm disc, one-piston caliper. ABS
Front tyre size 110/80X18
Rear tyre size 140/70x18

Mpg, costs & insurance

Average fuel consumption -
Annual road tax £96
Annual service cost £180
New price -
Used price £6,400 - £8,000
Insurance group -
How much to insure?
Warranty term 2 year unlimited

Top speed & performance

Max power 88 bhp
Max torque 67.1 ft-lb
Top speed 130 mph
1/4 mile acceleration -
Tank range 170 miles

MCN Long term test reports

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Owners' reviews for the HONDA CB1100 (2017 - 2021)

5 owners have reviewed their HONDA CB1100 (2017 - 2021) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.

Review your HONDA CB1100 (2017 - 2021)

Summary of owners' reviews

Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4.8/5)
Ride quality & brakes: 4.6 out of 5 (4.6/5)
Engine: 5 out of 5 (5/5)
Reliability & build quality: 5 out of 5 (5/5)
Value vs rivals: 4.6 out of 5 (4.6/5)
Equipment: 4.2 out of 5 (4.2/5)
Annual servicing cost: £180

5 out of 5

14 September 2021

Year: 2017

everything is great. takes me back to yesteryear

Ride quality & brakes 4 out of 5

Engine 5 out of 5

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Value vs rivals 4 out of 5

Equipment 4 out of 5

Buying experience: private $8800-8500

5 out of 5 Best motorcycle I've ever owned

07 September 2021 by David

Version: EX

Year: 2017

Annual servicing cost: £300

Most sophisticated, smooth, perfectly engineered motorcycle I've ever owned. A pleasure in every way.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

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

Engine 5 out of 5

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

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

If there are flaws, I have not found them.

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Valve adjustments need professional help

Equipment 4 out of 5

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

Buying experience: Private seller. $10K US

5 out of 5 Honda CB1100EX

19 June 2021 by Tony

Version: EX

Year: 2017

Annual servicing cost: £150

+ Well planted, excellent handling, comfortable. - Bloody heavy when moving around (in out of garage, parking space etc)

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

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) 😂

Engine 5 out of 5

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

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

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

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Equipment 4 out of 5

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.

Buying experience: Full price from a dealer.

5 out of 5 Great retro. Fantastic riding experience.

10 October 2020 by Jon

Version: EX

Year: 2017

Annual servicing cost: £150

Top quality and smooth compliant ride. Not for racing but relaxing and enjoying old fashioned motorcycling.

Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5

Smooth. Brakes excellent.

Engine 5 out of 5

Loads of torque. Sounds awesome.

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

Doesn't come any better.

Value vs rivals 5 out of 5

Change the oil myself.

Equipment 5 out of 5

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

Buying experience: From dealer. Bought secondhand. Asking £7195 put paid £7000

4 out of 5

03 March 2018 by PMC

Version: Pearlescent Yellow.

Year: 2017

Annual servicing cost: £125

This is one that Honda has got right. Exceptional, good quality parts & build. Pure retro with modern technology. Can place both feet on the ground and good comfy seat with retro clear dials. People ask what it is and are very complimentary. Weight is extremely heavy. Drinks fuel very fast. Slipper clutch at slow maneuvering speeds a problem (lacks bite and feeling).

Ride quality & brakes 4 out of 5

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.

Engine 5 out of 5

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.

Reliability & build quality 5 out of 5

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.

Value vs rivals 4 out of 5

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.

Equipment 4 out of 5

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.

Buying experience: Well for me, its always good at Honda Motorcycles......this is my 3rd Honda and I cannot complain about there customer service as I have always been very, very well treated. Got a better than good trade in price against it, in fact I was amazed. Its nice to speak to people that know there business and they know they will sell bikes everyday so there is no sales pressure.... just reassurance that it's Honda .........and that says it all.

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