

This edition of the Honda CB 1100 EX is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno and the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R 1000.This particular Honda CB 1100 has a 1140cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
The 2014 CB 1100 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CB 1100's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 260 kgs (573 lbs) this makes the Honda CB 1100 EX in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 1140cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 88.5 bhp (65 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CB 1100 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2014 Honda CB 1100 EX has a Power to weight ratio of 340.3 bhp per ton and 263.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 CB 1100 competing with the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [365.0 bhp\ton] and the 1980 Kawasaki Z 1000 H [365.0 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CB 1100 generating around 263.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2015 Norton Commando 961 SF [288.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2006 Suzuki GSF 1200 GT Bandit [287.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.1 secs, this makes the Honda CB 1100 EX similar in acceleration to the 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour Auto (10.9 secs) and the 2022 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Auto (10.9 secs). This Honda CB 1100 EX also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
When talking about the performance of the 2014 Honda CB 1100 EX on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1986 Yamaha XT 350 YDIS (0 secs) and the 1972 Suzuki A 80 Two Stroke (0 secs).
The 2014 version of the Honda CB 1100 EX has a maximum speed of 130mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2014 Honda CB 1100 EX then how about a 1996 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four (141 mph) and the 1995 Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four (141 mph).
Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade SE 10th An
Engine Capacity: 1182 cc
Top Speed: 151 mph
Quarter Mile: 13.5 secs @ 0 mph