Similar to a Honda CB1100

mimico_polak · Jun 28, 2020

Hey all,
Was gassing up the van today and guy pulled up on a sexy blue 2014 CB1100 and I fell in love.
Then I checked Kijiji and quickly fell out of love as the price I definitely out of budget for my (trying to keep sub 5k).

what type of bike would be a similar style to that? I just loved the entire look of the bike. Not doing much long distance nowadays so this seems like a good runaround.

thanks!

EDIT: less than 1000cc preferred!

Trials · Jun 28, 2020

Modern retro classic, not to darn many motorcycles fit that description,
even fewer in the sub 5 k price range.

Brian P · Jun 28, 2020

Kawasaki ZRX1100/1200
Kawasaki ZR7S
Suzuki Bandit whatever (several displacements have been available, 600 and 1200 were most common)

Mad Mike · Jun 28, 2020

This is a modernized UJM motorcycle. These bikes are all about retro style, not performance. You can also get that for a lot less in a real vintage bike. Well sorted 70s era UJMs are always available in the 2-3k range.

They are surprisingly dependable an IMHO way cooler than a late model copy.

That said, a real vintage bike might not be everyone’s choice for a daily rider, best suited as a second or weekend warrior ride

mimico_polak · Jun 28, 2020

Mad Mike said:
This is a modernized UJM motorcycle. These bikes are all about retro style, not performance. You can also get that for a lot less in a real vintage bike. Well sorted 70s era UJMs are always available in the 2-3k range.

They are surprisingly dependable an IMHO way cooler than a late model copy.

That said, a real vintage bike might not be everyone’s choice for a daily rider, best suited as a second or weekend warrior ride

Thanks. This would be a toy used a handful of times per month.

with work, family, and obligations riding is definitely gone back to a hobby. Not a commuting life for the bike.

800over · Jun 28, 2020

CB900F?

Mad Mike · Jun 28, 2020

mimico_polak said:
Thanks. This would be a toy used a handful of times per month.

with work, family, and obligations riding is definitely gone back to a hobby. Not a commuting life for the bike.

If it’s a few times s a month, up the cool factor and get a classic UJM. I have a couple, part of the ownership fun is the interesting conversations you have every time you park the bike.

Of course there is the “Steve McQueen” coolness factor of riding as it was when these bikes were produced - to me that’s exhilarating.

nakkers · Jun 28, 2020

Honda Nighthawk and Kawi Zephyr are a couple of standards. Yes, carb machines but I’ve come across a few in the 2k range that are clean. Kawi’s are harder to find and cost more.

Honda’s in the early 90’s can be found with some patience.

But, I don’t mind tinkering with older machines and CAA covers me if something happens.

Fairly simple to work on and parts reasonable to find etc.

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TwistedKestrel · Jun 28, 2020

A cheap similar bike would be a Kawasaki Zephyr

Edit: nakkers beat me by seconds

regder · Jun 28, 2020

I might be imagining it, but I think you can get a modern'ish Triumph Bonneville for around $5k.

Mad Mike · Jun 29, 2020

regder said:
I might be imagining it, but I think you can get a modern'ish Triumph Bonneville for around $5k.

Yes, but unless you crave wrench time and spending beer money on parts, stick with Japanese bikes. The reason so many are still around is even 50 years ago, the figured out dependability back then.

Thats not a strong point for UK built motor vehicles. Ever wonder why all the UK car and bike brands are defunct or not UK owned and led?

Mango Rider · Jun 29, 2020

2008 Triumph Speed Master,