The Honda CB1100 is a

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that was introduced by

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in 2010 as a modern spiritual successor to the original

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. At introduction the motorbike was available in Japan, Australia and New Zealand; it was later introduced to Europe and the United States in 2013. The CB1100 is styled as a

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. The model underwent a revision in 2014, gaining a sixth gear and new gauge cluster. Honda also released the CB1100 Deluxe, an upgraded variant on the standard CB1100. The 2017 model was updated with front and back LED lights, a new lighter exhaust, a seamless fuel tank made of pressed aluminum, and the addition of a slipper clutch. The CB1100 ended production in 2022.

CB1100 Deluxe/EX

Introduced in 2014 the Deluxe model has a 6 speed transmission, larger fuel tank (extra 0.7 gallons), 4-in-2 exhaust, ABS, modified seat and other details. In North America this model is labeled ''CB1100 DLX''. The CB1100 EX model variant in addition to the DLX also features wire wheels. As of 2014 it is available in Japan and Europe.

CB1100 RS

The sports-oriented CB1100 RS model was released in the 2017 model year. This model has all lighting from LED lights, slightly revised engine, 17-inch aluminium wheels, shorter wheelbase by 5 mm, Tokico radial brake calipers, different caster angle, sportier suspension setup with dual bending valve two-piece Showa 43 mm fork, and sport-oriented tires.

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