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for Honda CBR1100XX

Rating Summary based on 11 reviews

  • 5 Stars
    		8
  • 4 Stars
    		2
  • 3 Stars
    		1
  • 2 Stars
    		0
  • 1 Star
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  • Comfort
  • Customer service
  • Features
  • Fuel consumption
  • Handling
  		• 4.3
  		• 4.1
  		• 4.1
  		• 3.7
  		• 4.2

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  • 16 of 16 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    chambersp1

    4 Stars CBR1100 Blackbird 2001 injection 24/10/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Fast, comfortable super bike

    Disadvantages Disadvantages poor screen

    Honda Blackbird – CBR1100 – 2001 injection model. There has been a lot written in the motorcycle press about this bike, but I do wonder how “real” some magazine reports really are. It seems many magazines are happy to produce a report on a bike after running it round the block, or doing a couple of laps of a race track somewhere. It has to be said that I have read more than one article about the Blackbird where it seemed that they had not actually ridden it all. When it comes to getting an honest opinion of a bikes capabilities, performance and general reliability, you would be best speaking ... more
  • 17 of 17 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    happytan

    5 Stars Fast comfy and a great way to meet policeman. 06/08/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Smooth, comfy

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Thirsty, high insurance

    I bought the Honda CBR1100xx super Blackbird in 1997 when it was released from the blocks and i have recently traded it in with my brand new suzuki bandit GSF1200s.After testing the ability of my newer bike i have found that when compared to the Blackbird it has its faults. For instance i quite often give my girlfriend lifts and occasionlly friends, and the bandit lacks the ability to real shrug off any pillions without noticing the extra wind resistance or weight, but the blackbird is suited to pillions and you can even get side luggage on aswell. It rides like a dream and if your not careful ... more
  • 15 of 15 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    skater69

    5 Stars '03 CBR1100xx-Oh what a motorcycle! 28/11/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages POWER, handling, smoothness, stability

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Some may need time to adapt to riding position

    I've had my CBR1100xx only a month and have logged about 1450 miles so far. I came from cruiser bikes so the riding position took some adjustment for me. If you haven't ridden forward seating bikes like the XX, you'd be wise to get a book ("Sport Riding Techniques” by Nick Ienatsch is invaluable) or some pointers from someone who has one. Otherwise, you're likely to position yourself wrong and end up with unneeded pain. Helibars or VFR bars is a common upgrade to these bikes as the stock handlebar position can be a bit low especially if you're under 6 ft like I am. I have VFR handlebars ... more
  • 6 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    niglom

    5 Stars One of the few bikes I really regret selling 22/07/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Comfort (just), speed, brakes, handling

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Chain drive, lack of luggage handling, low screen

    Do you know the feeling, when you see you bike being wheeled away by someone who's just bought it, and suddenly you think "I shouldn't have sold that"? That's what happened to me with the Blackbird. I had a 1997 one, one with the carbs. In bronze. I had fitted a Micron full race 4 into 1 sustem and Dynajet conversion with K and N airfilter. It gave out 150bhp at the rear wheel. It went like the wind. I saw 200 mph on the clock at the Nurbergring in 2000. I toured Europe on it, I went to work in London on every day and I took it on track days.I did 20,000 miles on it without a single problem ... more
  • 37 of 38 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    conceptfloors

    5 Stars Honda Blackbird CBR1100 29/01/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Performance & Handling

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None

    Now on my 3rd Blackbird, P plate non injected was first. awsome bike but a bit rough around the edges it was quick, but most of that was hype. The styling is classy yet sinister all in one go. 51 plate injected model next although no apparent changes in appearance the introduction of fuel injection gives a much smoother ride, faster through the revs and more of power cruise. Now on a 54 Plate even better still the odd little tweeks here and the have made this a real motorway muncher that can keep up with your R1s and the like on the twisties. For me you can keep the Busa and the 12 ... more
  • 10 of 12 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    t140v

    5 Stars CBR 1100xx the first 100,000 miles 08/04/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Honda Engineering & Reliability

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Big bike, needs tall people, I'm 5' 11" and my feet are flat on the floor.

    Bought my 1997 carb model in 2000 with about 5000 miles on the clock. Change oil and filter every 4k, changed plugs at 20k but they are still in and I'm not having any problems ( should'nt really as they have platinum tips) Went through a lot of brake pads untill I did a couple of seasons with IAM. (worth doing) Have had more sets of tyres than I can remember, Started with BT57's when bought , tried another set , then tried Bridgestone 020's got decent mileage out of these, tried Avon Azaro's 4k killed the back tyre front lasted a bit longer. (got them cheap) Tried another set of 020's not bad ... more
  • 20 of 28 Ciao users found the following review helpful
    5 Stars Quick review of Honda CBR1100XX by 22116 23/10/2008
    HI I HAVE TWO BLACKBIRDS 98 CARB WITH 72000 ON IT AND STILL GOING STRONG AND A 01 DIDJI CLOCK WITH CATS EXST THE CARB 98 IS FAR BETTER ON FUEL AND HAS LOADS OF GRUNT AND THE INJECTION VERY SMOOTH I STILL PREFER THE 98 AND GO OUT ON IT THE MOST TYRES WISE MITCH ROAD PILT 2S ARE THE BEST ONES I HAVE EVER HAD 5 TO 8 THOU ON BACK SLIGHTLY MORE ON THE FRONT TRY THEM THEY ARE HARD IN THE CENTRE FOR THOSE LONG RIDES AND SOFT ON THE SIDES FOR BRILL GRIP ROUND THOUSE SHARP ... more
  • 4 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    ostrich5720

    5 Stars Ideal Touring and commuter bike 10/02/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Lighter than all other 1100's

    Disadvantages Disadvantages none

    Best value for money that is available comfortable to ridelong distances for both rider and pillion. exhuasts are low enough to be able to use lugagge of a sensible size. this machine has a low enough centre of gravity to enable easy manouverability with a passenger and loads of luggage. power is definitely not a problem even when fully loaded. As a commuter bike the power and handling make it a pleasure even in the heavy rush hour traffic. If ridden wih respect on commutng trips it returns excellent mpg ... more
  • 2 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    superblackbird2

    5 Stars Superblackbird XXBB 1100 04/06/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Performance at a good price

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Depreciates with mileage

    I bought a 2003 xxbb and sold a ZX10 although I miss the zx which had more personality (carb) the Blackbird simply amazes me everytime I ride it. I never put luggage on the sides as this can cause wind wobble so all my luggage goes on seat and rearrack. I can then do amazing roadtrain passes in 2-3 seconds when travelling up north i.e 220km+ in 4th. Stone chips are a pain if following another bike, so keep some distance. I have a higher eagle touring screen with slight lip but isn't necessary as it only covers 75mm higher on your chest, good at speed. Uses 1/2 6cyl car consumption say 16km p ... more
  • 4 of 13 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Fucwit

    4 Stars My first bird - (no loss of virginity joke here!) 20/07/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Great build quality

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Insurance premiums???

    I bought my first 'Bird', a 2000 'W' reg FI model for a very good price. My gain-his loss. My old bike was an aged XJ900 - Wow, what a difference!! The only down side was, 20000 miles of age, the regulator/rectifier cooked itself and the battery, leaving me stranded on the hardshoulder for 3+hours - God bless the RAC - NOT!!! £270 parts & labour to fix. Done two European jaunts since, with the FI light flickering ominously & periodically (Lit up big time before my big break down!) but with no performance issues associated with that bloody FI light. Really speaking (FI light excluded), good all ... more
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