We ride Honda's CB1100 RS and EX - MOTOR GERR

At the instant we tend to ar spoilt for alternative within the GB once it involves retro bikes. From the massive capability machines like the Triumph Thruxtons and Bonnevilles to the smaller capability Ducati Scrambler vary, as well as BMW’s R nineT models and therefore the likes of Guzzi, if retro is your factor - or modern retro as Yamaha provide - you have got lots of choices. But oddly, since its European debut in 2013 Honda’s CB1100 has bubbled away below the measuring instrument, not like in Japan wherever it's been a strike. With one updated and one new model, might 2017 finally be the year of the CB in Europe?

It has been a jiffy since I rode the EX and I’d forgotten quite what a pleasing retro it's, and one that has become even higher for 2017. To be savagely honest the foremost changes to the EX ar fairly token, however all of them add up to a way improved overall machine. The new Showa twin Bending Valve forks provides a plusher ride than the older kind of fork and therefore the new sixteen.8-litre tank still as wanting higher will increase the bike’s usefulness by adding 2 additional litres of fuel.

The appearance of a sixth gear in 2014 among the cool engine offers a good longer over-drive (it needs to be aforementioned the highest 3 gears ar slightly wide spread) and overall riding it a delicate pace may be a real pleasure. If you're into relaxed retro cruising, with or while not a seat as each ar catered for exceptionally well on the CB, the updated EX is well price attempting out, particularly if you're considering a comely T120 because the Honda truly incorporates a bit additional spirit among its cool motor than the Triumph’s cool parallel twin. however what of Honda’s new gaudy option?

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