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Honda X11OC History and Mission Statement

 

Honda introduced the mighty CB1100SF X11 to a quizzical market in 1999. Initial press reports were positive with reviewers raving about the bikes abundance of power and its brutal styling. However, this honeymoon period was to be short lived as they quickly started beating it with the "ugly stick" and that was the theme from then on in almost every review. This short sighted attitude from the press really had a massive, negative, impact on sales and sadly Honda dropped the X11 from its portfolio in 2003 after only one minor revision to a bike so clearly ahead of its time.

Riders however, loved it! Anyone who actually swung a leg over the beast just couldn't get enough of it. Of course, they had to be a special breed of rider in the first place. Brave enough to accept the challenge of riding such a bike and thick skinned enough to ignore the comments from the uninitiated.

In 2001 here in the UK, a small group of "aficionados" was prompted to set up an owners meeting after replying to a bulletin board post by an enthusiastic X11 owner called "Phil Bowring". We quickly established ourselves into the "X11OC" when another enthusiast "Fast Eddy" set up a web site to publicise and co-ordinate the planned event. So the club and web site was formed and has evolved into the extensive site that we have today. The site and club is still run by "Fast Eddy", although he'll be the first to admit that he's not as fast as he once was!

We welcome all owners and fans of the Honda X11 to join us in our X11OC and forums. We have always had a "family" feel to our club and you'll quickly feel at home.

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Honda CB1100SF X11 Models and Specifications

CB1100 SF-Y Introduced in 1999.
 

CB1100 SF-1 Introduced in 2001.
   
 
   

Honda x11 Specifications.
   

Engine

 Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
16-valve DOHC inline-4 cylinder
Bore X Stroke 79 X 58mm
Displacement 1137cc
Compression Ratio 11:1

Carburation

Electronic fuel injection.

Power Output

 136PS/9000rpm (95/1/EC) 140PS/9000rpm

Max. Torque

 11.5kg-m/7000rpm (95/1/EC) - 113Nm
11.8kg-m/7000rpm (DIN) - 116Nm.

Ignition

 Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance.

Transmission

 Electric starter, 5-speed gearbox, 'O'-ring sealed chain final drive.

Dimensions

 Dimensions (LxWxH) 2145 x 750 x 1115mm. Wheelbase 1500mm. Seat Height 795mm. Ground Clearance 140mm. Dry Weight 222kg.

Wheels and tyres

 Front Wheel 17 x MT3.50 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium.
Rear Wheel 17 x MT5.50 hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium.
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 (58W) Michelin Macadam 90X, Bridgestone BT57F.
Rear Tyre 180/55 ZR17 (73W) Michelin Macadam 90X, Bridgestone BT57R.

Fuel Capacity

 22 litres (including 4-litre reserve with warning light).

Suspension and brakes

Front Suspension 43mm cartridge-type fork, 120mm axle travel.
Rear Suspension Gas-charged monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable spring preload, 120mm axle travel.

Front Brakes 310mm x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc brake with combined 3-piston callipers and sintered metal pads.
Rear Brake 256 x 5mm hydraulic disc brake with combined 3-piston calliper and sintered metal pads.