The Honda CB1100R BC is a motorcycle model from the year 1982 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 1062. It uses a DOHC system with four valves per cylinder and has a bore x stroke ratio of 70 x 69mm. The bike is air-cooled and has a compression ratio of 10.0:1. It uses 4x 33mm Keihin carbs for induction and electronic ignition for starting. It has a maximum power output of 120hp/87.5kW at 9000rpm, with the maximum power at the rear wheel being 106hp at 9000rpm. The maximum torque output is 98Nm/72.5 ft-lb at 7500rpm. The transmission is a 5-Speed system, with a chain final drive.
The frame of the Honda CB1100R BC is made of steel tube double cradle and has adjustable telescopic hydraulic forks for the front suspension and a swinging arm fork with adjustable Telehydraulic shock absorbers for the rear. The front brakes have 2x 296mm discs and 2-piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 296mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The front and rear tyres are 100/90-18 and 130/80-19, respectively.
The bike has a width of 805mm/31.7in, a wheelbase of 1490mm/59in, and a dry weight of 235kg/513.7lbs. It has a fuel capacity of 26 litres/6.9 gallons and is capable of a top speed of 230km/h/143mph. In a road test, the Honda CB1100R BC was compared to the Kawasaki GPZ and the Suzuki Katana, with the bike being able to achieve a standing 1/4 mile time of 11.3 seconds at a speed of 190km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CB 1100R BC
| Year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 1062 |
| Bore x Stroke | 70 x 69 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled, |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Induction | 4x 33mm Keihin carbs. |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 120 hp / 87.5 kW @ 9000 rpm (106 hp @ 9000 rpm) |
| Max Power Rear Wheel | 106 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 98 Nm / 72.5 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Steel tube double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Adjustable telescopic hydraulic fork. |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm fork with adjustable Telehydraulic shocks absorbers. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80-19 |
| Dimensions | Width 805 mm / 31.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm / 59 in |
| Seat Height | 795 mm / 31.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 235 kg / 513.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 26 Litres / 6.9 gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.3 sec / 190 km/h |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h / 143 mph |
| Road Test | Honda CB1100RC-Kawasaki GPZ-Suzuki Katana 1983 Motosprint |
