The CB1100F returns!

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24 Jan 2008 04:35 #190770 by N0NB
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After many of us put our names to a petition and have written extensively that Kawasaki should capitalize on the new retro interest, Honda once again beats them to the punch just as I was afraid would happen.

Once again Kaw will be forced to "follow the leader". :( :angry: :pinch:
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24 Jan 2008 05:37 #190777 by kzwolfsr
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And all they had to do was make us a concept and see if we liked it or back to the drawing board. I like that pic that we had of the yellow and black motorcycle, I think it was a 1100 also.
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24 Jan 2008 06:02 #190781 by BSKZ650
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One thing the mfgs see is the short life run of the retro cars, although there was a bunch sold they dont seem to last very long, and the market seems to lean towards the "new" look in the market
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24 Jan 2008 06:10 #190782 by rstnick
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Kawi does have their retro bikes, the ZR series. They just haven't brought them over to North America. Not sure if they're available in Europe or elsewhere either.

2004 ZR1100:

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24 Jan 2008 06:30 #190786 by kawtoy
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It is a damn good looking machine!

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24 Jan 2008 07:14 #190794 by riverroad
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Well if that CB1100 makes it to the streets and it sells well, Kawasaki would almost HAVE to bring some of those ZR's over here, don't ya think? Even better, if any of the bean counters at Kawasaki have seen Honda's intentions, then most assuredly they're already working on it.

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24 Jan 2008 07:15 #190795 by Night_Train01
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I agree.....that KZ is a fine looking bike.

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24 Jan 2008 07:27 #190800 by ltdrider
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I've really had no interest in new motorcycles for quite a while. Sportbikes don't fit me, and V-twin cruisers aren't my style either.
But I'd buy that new ZR1100. I'd also look hard at the CB1100. It's a good looking bike.
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24 Jan 2008 08:05 #190805 by riverroad
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I'm with ya LTD. I guess we just grew up in an era where motorcycles actually looked like motorcycles, and not something from a Power Rangers cartoon. And if it weren't for a few movies about motorcycle gangs and the resultant "coolness factor", the V twin would've died a long time ago.

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24 Jan 2008 08:20 #190806 by hardr0ck68
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I don't even mind liquid cooled bikes. I am cool with keeping up with the times as far as the motors go. I don't understand why 'retro' needs to be detuned...

There is alot to say for 1970's styling... It is practical and looks good without screaming "look at my shinny new plastic toy"
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24 Jan 2008 09:41 #190818 by hannah1
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More on same kzrider.com/component/option,com_joomlab.../id,187545/catid,13/

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24 Jan 2008 11:22 #190838 by loudhvx
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Here's the Zephyr X from 2005 or 2006. I think it's a 400 in Japan, but would probably be a 550 in the U.S.

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