Limited edition Honda CB1100
Honda team up with custom builder to create limited edition CB1100RS
Honda UK have unleashed this celebratory limited edition CB1100RS, inspired by their factory endurance racers of the 1980s.
There will be 54 of the special machines built in partnership with 5Four Motorcycles of St Neots to mark the 50th anniversary of Honda’s legendary CB750. That ground-breaking bike is regarded by many as the first real superbike and this tribute celebrates that with its mix of old and new. The 5Four special-edition is powered by the same 1140cc aircooled inline four as the standard CB1100RS, which pumps out 88.5bhp. It also has the same chassis and conventional preloadadjustable 43mm Showa forks and twin shocks. Visually though, it’s had an aggressive makeover. The café racer look is created by a single seat unit and understated fly screen surrounding the rounded headlight and clocks. There’s no plastic here, though – everything is hand-beaten aluminium, just how creator Guy Willison wanted it. “5Four Motorcycles were created to build thoroughbred machines with cool design, a statement of individualism and top quality, performance and exclusivity,” Guy told MCN. “From the moment I first saw the CB1100RS I knew it had the potential to be a thoroughbred, single seat, point-and-squirt A and B-road blaster.” The attention to detail is excellent. Complementing the bikini fairing are a set of Renthal ultra-low handlebars with Tommaselli racing grips, shorty levers and billet mirrors, all finished in black. Contrasting with the black are mirror-polished aluminium footrest hangers, with a hand-stitched seat in alcantara and leather. Providing an authentic endurance racing soundtrack are a pair of four-into-two Racefit Urban Growler titanium end-cans. And, going further still, each bike is individually labelled with its unique build number subtly etched into the nickle-plated 5Four badge inset into the tailpiece.
And why 5Four? Simple, that was Guy’s despatch call number…
If you want one you’ll have to be quick; the 54 examples are likely to sell fast – but you can order from your local Honda dealer and there is even a PCP option!
The 5Four Special Edition is priced at £15,554 with each made to order, so deliveries are expected to take around three months. If they’re anything like Willison’s last bike, the Norton Commando Street, they’ll sell out in no time.