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Honda CB 1100 EX - [2017]
This edition of the Honda CB 1100 EX is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin.This particular Honda CB 1100 has a 1140cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2017 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 245 kgs (540 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.
The 2017 Honda CB 1100 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025]
In terms of power the 1140cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 88.5 bhp (65 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 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 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [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 1980 Suzuki GSX 1100 L LT has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2017 Honda CB 1100 EX.
The 2017 Honda CB 1100 EX has a Power to weight ratio of 361.2 bhp per ton and 279.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 CB 1100 competing with the 1980 Suzuki GSX 1100 L LT [386.1 bhp\ton] and the 1980 Suzuki GSX 1100 LT [386.1 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 279.9 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 2023 Suzuki DL 1050 V-Strom [304.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 1994 Buell-EBR S2 Thunderbolt [304.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.5 secs, this makes the Honda CB 1100 EX similar in acceleration to the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE Adventure (10.2 secs) and the 2021 Honda CB 1100 EX Final Edition (10.2 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).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2017 Honda CB 1100 EX and the 2018 Honda NC 700 S
When talking about the performance of the 2017 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 2018 Honda NC 700 S (0 secs) and the 2009 Yamaha XJ 6 DOHC (0 secs).
The 2017 version of the Honda CB 1100 EX has a maximum speed of 130mph.
Top Speed of the 2017 CB 1100 equals the 1996 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2017 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).
