1983 Honda CB1100F Super Bol d`Or from United States of America

Summary:

Absolute joy to own this Beauty/Beast with breathtaking acceleration

Faults:

There have been no issues with this bike.

General Comments:

Looking at the CB1100F I see a rolling work of art. The engine starts up eagerly, but it is best to let her warm up a little before taking off as these bikes like to be at normal operation temperature before hauling the mail. That is just a fact of this big four, she loves the choke in cooler temps. Once the engine is up to temp, it will respond any command that is given. In town with excellent manners or out on the highway in full afterburner mode, it doesn't matter, this engine comes on at any rpm and will climb to redline in a heartbeat.

I've been the caretaker of my F'er for four years now and have had zero problems with this machine. This bike truly is a beast when provoked, but I also love to just sit and gaze at her beauty while parked in my garage.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th February, 2023

1983 Honda CB1100F Super Bol d`Or from Australia

Summary:

A superbly mannered and accomplished freight train

Faults:

0, zilch, nit, nothing.

General Comments:

This bike is a prime example of how well the 80's superbikes were manufactured. My bike was stripped to the frame and restored, the motor rebuilt with a top end performance & carb kit. The bike is an absolute joy to ride and still very quick by today's standards.

The bike has custom paint (non standard) and a small "stone" bikini fairing has been added. It just looks stunning in black with heaps of polished alloy.

I cannot fault this bike in any area, even knowing it is 25 years old! Thank you Mr. Honda.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st November, 2008

17th Jun 2010, 16:58

My experience exactly. Mine has done 80,000, and is strong, reliable, quick and easy starting. I also have an 81 model CB900F over 100,000, which is similarly strong and reliable. We all thank you Mr HONDA.

1985 Honda CB1100F Super Bol d`Or from Norway

Summary:

The Honda CB1100F was beautiful, very reliable and fast for its time

Faults:

One of the rear shocks had to be replaced. That was the only fault during 13 000 kilometers.

General Comments:

The Honda CB1100F was by far the most reliable of the 5 bikes I have had. Therefore the running costs were low compared too many other big bikes.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th March, 2005

4th Mar 2007, 20:20

I had a CB1100F from 1983 till 1991 and I put 31000 freeway miles in California on it. I had more fun on that bike --- it would do 0-150-0 mph in 30 seconds. Did this many times. Also got 35 mpg.

14th Oct 2013, 16:07

I am the owner that wrote the "Norwegian" review above. I unfortunately sold my CB 1100 F in 1989, and really started to miss it some years ago. So, I ended up buying another CB 1100 F (produced in '83) in April this year. I still find it a surprisingly quick and also beautiful bike.

Maybe one always will prefer the bikes from one's youth, just like with the music...