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The CB1100 RS is a perfect blend of retro looks and modern features
Verdict – The Honda CB1100 RS is a great blend of retro and modern. It looks the part, offers ample performance to cruise at any given speed you desire (as long as you are able to content with the windblast since it doesn’t get a windscreen) and handles quite well too. The real highlight of the CB1100 RS is the charm of its simplicity, it does retro extremely well while staying up to date with the times with its surefooted dynamics and ample grunt, this is a bike which can win the hearts of both the young and old in India.
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The pillion grab handle is just a strap
What’s Cool
* Bike looks gorgeous and instantly puts a smile on your face
* The engine is refined and punchy
* The exhaust is tuned to sound like an old superbike
* The suspension is on the stiffer side while the handling is very precise
What’s Not So Cool
* Cafe-racer styled riding position isn’t comfortable for long rides
* The bike heats up in stop-go traffic
* The grab handle for the pillion seat is not convenient
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The front gets dual discs while the rear gets a single disc
Honda CB1100 RS Specifications
* Engine: 1140cc, Inline-Four, Air-Cooled, DOHC
* Power: 88.50 BHP @ 7500 RPM
* Torque: 91 Nm @ 5500 RPM
* Transmission: 6-Speed
* Fuel Type: Petrol
* Frame: Double Steel Cradle
* Suspension: 43 mm Conventional Fork (Front), Twin-Shocks (Rear)
* Tyres: 120/70/17 (Front), 180/55/17 (Rear)
* Brakes: 310 mm Dual Discs (Front), 265 mm Disc (Rear), ABS
Honda CB1100 RS Dimensions
* Length x Width x Height: 2180 mm x 800 mm x 1100 mm
* Wheelbase: 1485 mm
* Seat Height: 795 mm
* Fuel Tank Capacity: 16.8-litres
* Kerb weight: 252 kgs
Further Reading –
Honda CBR500R Test Ride Review
Honda VFR 1200X Crosstourer X Review
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