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2012Honda CB1100

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The 2012 Honda CB1100 is a retro four-cylinder roadster in the style of Honda's classic CBs. Its air-cooled 1140cc inline four makes 87.2 hp and 92 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and chain. An 825 mm seat, 244.9 kg wet weight and 14-litre tank give it a smooth, classic feel.

Capacity: 1140.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 243.0 kg
Seat height: 825 mm
Power: 87.2 HP (64.1 kW)

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What’s new for the 2012 Honda CB1100

vs the 2011

Spec	2011	2012
Wet weight	—	244.9 kg (539.9 pounds)

Other years 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering60%

City riding65%

Daily riding75%

Touring60%

Two-up65%

Track20%

Best for: Built for relaxed street riding, weekend cruising, and nostalgic café-style outings rather than aggressive sport riding.
Built for: A retro-styled, air-cooled inline-four that rewards smooth, deliberate riding with classic charm and mechanical character over raw speed.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders seeking off-road capability, sharp modern sportbike handling, or cutting-edge acceleration.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 825mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2012 Honda CB1100, with a relaxed knee angle of around 130 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1140.0 ccm
Power: 87.2 HP (64.1 kW)
Torque: 92.0 Nm (9.4 kgf-m) @ 5000 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.3588 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 73.5 x 67.2 mm
Compression: 9.5:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Transistorised
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multiplate with coil springs

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1490 mm
Overall length: 2205 mm
Overall width: 835 mm
Overall height: 1130 mm
Seat height: 825 mm
Dry weight: 243.0 kg
Wet weight: 244.9 kg
Fuel capacity: 14.00 litres
Ground clearance: 125 mm
Oil capacity: 3.60 litres

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swing arm
Rake (fork angle): 27.0°
Trail: 114 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Rear brakes: Single disc
Front tyre: 110/80-R18
Rear tyre: 140/70-R18

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2011	2012	2013	2014	2016	2017
Capacity	1140 cc	1140 cc	1140 cc	1140 cc	1140 cc	1140 cc
Dry weight	243 kg	243 kg	243 kg	243 kg	243 kg	243 kg
Seat height	825 mm	825 mm	795 mm	795 mm	792 mm	792 mm
Fuel capacity	14 L	14 L	14.8 L	14.6 L	14.8 L	14.8 L