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Honda CB 1100F
Concept
It’s ironic that a show with such futuristic themes and
hi-tech displays also tends to be a showplace for retro-styled motorcycles.
Ducati’s SportClassics line, first displayed in 2003, is a good example. The
Terblanche-styled bikes traded on the look of classic Ducatis of years past,
rather than aping more common cruiser-esque styling cues.
Honda has a rich history of iconic machines, and with this
model—as well as its sister, the [LINK TO CB1100R] CB1100R prototype—it may be
looking to cash in on that heritage. Styled much like the classic CB400F of
1975-1978, the CB1100F uses twin shocks, a tube frame and an air-cooled 1100cc
four-cylinder motor that looks similar to the one in the Japan-market CB750 that
was released last year.
Styling is tastefully vintage Honda. The blocky yet
proportioned tank, like the minimal seat and perfectly curved headers are
reminiscent of the mid-’70s Honda Supersports. Chrome fenders and mirrors make
you want to put on a leisure suit and dance the night away, and the taillight
housing and turnsignals have a soft, aluminum luster to them.
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