"You need something that's going to tug at the heartstrings of your faithful," my Honda PR contact told me just before I swung a leg over the CB1100, the retro style naked bike which will be available in the U.S. by March, 2013.
I've been wondering out loud whether or not Honda will sell the CB1100 since 2009, so you can imagine my surprise when Honda invited me to test ride a top secret bike which turned out to be that familiar Candy Red CB.
Did the CB1100 live up to my expectations? Find out in my 2013 Honda CB1100 Review: Honda Brings Back a Classic.
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Photo © Basem Wasef

I like this and think it is going to do well in the States. I use to have a CB500 and I like the retro look of this bike. I think it’s priced about right too.
I agree Joe!! that bike is sweet!
my (98) vfr800 will be resting in my garage while i’m out on my new cb1100 as soon as it is available to purchase, in red of course.