Cafe Racer (Honda CB1100 by South Garage Motor Company) 

I LOVE the larger, sculpted fuel tank of the post-2013 CB-1100. For me, that's 1 of the most attractive elements of this great bike. And the bike still has all the nostalgia of the early CB 750's that I need. The Honda refinement & reliability, the ample power, the upgrades from the original, the 2-into-1 exhausts, etc., combine to make this 1 of the most desirable bikes out there currently.

One of the most underrated motorcycle in the Honda Line up... but boy... what an amazing machine this is!!!! And yes... beautifully presented in the video!!! Simply.... WOW!!!

I actually like the aggressive look of the beefy tank on my 2014 CB1100 cafe racer. Funny, that's what I receive the most compliments on. To each their own.

The passion of the narrator in delivering such details and comments together produces a drama never before told in the history of motorcycles.

Recycling existing parts is the essence of building a Cafe Racer. Able to achieve a stunning design with those parts takes a visionary artist of the utmost talent. Bravo to South Garage Motor Company in showing us how simple design tweaks can produce stunning results. Woo Whoo, bike weather has already started.

Aqui no Brasil a marca Honda predomina nas vendas e no gosto popular !! Pena que são poucos apaixonados pela personalização , obrigado pelo vídeo !!!

I bought a 2014 6-speed version in all black. I left mine totally stock and enjoy it as is. I also own a 1982 CB900F and I like them equally.

i have a '14 and i love the tanks in fact i love the bike the way it is

It being built in Milan is so fitting. Beautiful and the attention to detail with the seat and tank flow and the color scheme is perfect.

I am old (70). My first motorcycle was a 1970 360 Yamaha Enduro. I almost started with a 500 BSA modified for the dirt. All the time lusting after the Norton Commando. I dropped one tooth on the counter shaft on my Yamaha and started to terrorize the Mach lll's on the main street of our city. I was smart enough to keep the races from stop light to stop light (1/8 mi.). One of the local Yamaha dealers got word of the fun I was having and offered to sponsor me. Wahoo, I milled the head. put on an expansion chamber and rejetted a 34mm Mikuni carburetor. I never lost to a Mach lll on main street again. Of course, I avoided 1/4 mile runs. I moved on to 4 stroke road bikes. My last three were a GPZ1100, GS1100E, & a Z900. In an attempt to curb my need for speed I now ride a Triumph America and lust after the cafe racers. I love your web site and your remarkable eye for beauty and detail. I have been shopping for a CB750, but the CB1100 would be less work (and more speed).

A beautiful figure has been achieved. Love it. It is not necessary to become pure. So it is already perfect. As we say in Spain "being a purist" has not been necessary. Simplicity, originality and success. Going back to the origins, with little, a great success.

Beautiful production of this short film. Watched twice and will come back. Thankyou

Mais uma Joia pra Coleção. Abraços e Thank you for the Racer TV

Noooossssaaaa muito linda! Adoro motos pretas com niquelado. Ficam agressivas e esse modelo de tanque me surpreendeu e acompanha o banco de almofada com costura. Sensacional, parabéns para a turma de Milão.

You nailed it... almost... the biggest problem wasn't the tank... it was the engine. IT was TOO BIG to be a good city commuter, too big (high head) to allow for straight underline tanks (Hence made them opt for that 1980's CB 1100 F tank), too heavy, and worse off the engine was tuned for cruising (and remember... the original 750 was a superbike, not a cruiser), slow, with only 5 speeds (the original model). When it came out it was reviewed "a very good bike that excels at nothing". What puzzles me even more is that in 2019 was the 50th anniversary of the cb750 four. they could have capitalized on this and sell a shitload of motorcycles if they opted to do one of this motorcycles, with a 750 cc engine, and the oldie tank. I mean, the original 750 four is so good looking that even Honda India created the cb360 h'ness that is selling like hot bread... Have in mind... By no means it is a bad bike... beautifull (albeit I prefered the original elongated tank), great fit and finish, good MPG after the 6th speed was introduced, and HONDA quality all around... It is a bike I would not mind to own. But it is a meh bike. It is not a bike that makes you want to go from a cafe to the other showing off... Someone once told me: "This is the real deal... You get to a café and everyone will revere you because you are a knowledgeable and experienced man of good taste."... what he was really saying was: "this is it, it is a new old man's bike"... and that is not a good thing.

Amazing bike. Comment on the Original Honda Tank 1001% correct. All Whitehouse options are 4000+ Euros before shipping... Ouch. But that last mock-up you showed to us is awesome. Thanks for the time and effort again in a great video!

You're making me wish I'd never had sold my 75 CB 750.

this is not possible to put several likes, i would do that either. the spare tank is made by genius, as you said, this the only thing i would change on this bike.

Look I'm a big fan I love Cafe. My first was a xs 360 Yamaha. It was a flip of the handle bars and bam it was done it was old school. The tank on the 1100. I know you know what your talking about your right. It's big. It's because honda had to do this and the tech department had to do this. It's the fuel pump for fuel injection. The pump takes away gallons with the displacement in the tank. So however many it takes away the tank gets bigger. They just did it on the klr650 kawasaki new fuel injection. The fuel pump was added for the injection and the classic 5 gallon went to 4.5. So bigger tank. So I'm glad you found a new tank for the fuel pump on the 1100 but what is it now on gallons. Keep up the great work I'm posting on Facebook your videos. Awesome job!!!

Honda got this right at the concept stage it is Brilliant red white and blue would still buy it now but my screen saver will have to do .

This proves you can have a great cafe racer with very minimal changes. Beautiful!

Simply beautiful.

The fuel tank was my observation/objection as well! Spot on 👍

Beautiful, I‘m impressed

Fantástico... Sinceramente a olhar para a mota original, nunca pensava que ficaria com esse aspecto tão monstro e tão perfeito! Excelente vídeo ✌️

You are exactly right about the fuel tank

Como a frente ficou espetacular combinando com todo o conjunto.

No matter what your aesthetic flavor, I'm just happy to see the rise of modern classic standard bikes. I love the old ones, and the new ones. As far as the tank goes, I both agree and disagree. As far as wanting classic lines, to pay homage to a throwback machine aspect, I agree. As far as letting it be its own new version of a classic standard bike, but with just the right amount of updates, like usable knee cutouts... I think the updated tank is just fine. No matter which way you want to look at it, it's still a wonderful machine. In the midst of all these egomaniacal, overbuilt, fat tire, loud pipes, with too much chrome and ostentatious paint job show cruisers, it's so standard, it's outstanding, because it's a clean, simple motorcycle, done with good Honda build quality.

Spot-on RACER TV!

Stunning !

Looks awesome with the old fuel tank. Beautiful bike to have for those beautiful days coming in the South suburbs of Chicago. Great video as always.

I think this build will be on the Racer TV short list for the best of 2021...

Didn’t see the tank being an issue but, now I do.

simple modification.but hard work.impressive bro

Thanks for bringing back the original voice

Sempre top o Canal 👍

Pena eu ter demorado pra ver este vídeo, senão meu projeto seria este...👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Oh mate. I knew where you were going from the start. I have already got the Whitehouse / Samurider 4 into 4 plumbing, tank and side panels, forks, gaitors and headlamp bucket, and am currently doing some bespoke tweaks to get even closer to the “look”so my real 1969 K0 can stay in the warm 😊.

Хонда ОГОНЬЬЬЬЬЬ СПАСИБО ХОНДА СПАСИБО САИЧИРЕ ХОНДЕ И ВСЕЙ ЕГО СЕМЬЕ

And from the day this video was published they will go up on value!

Fixe! Kkk Gostei tanto da análise do modelo original, quanto das comparações e alternativas. Parabéns pelo vídeo!

Gostava muito de ter uma cb 1100 ex original, acho a moto linda! E tem imenso potencial.

Just love this ❤️

Motocicletas de un nivel de diseño de primera hermosas máquinas .

I have always liked the CB1100 and this one is a brilliant showcase for what can be done. Let's hope we see more customised versions of this bike. Kind regards Paul 🇬🇧

I don't know how you have maintained such high quality videos over the years...even if I like some more than others, the quality of your videos is always 100% consistently excellent. Obrigado como sempre.

Definitivamente o estilo cafe racer é um dos meus dois preferidos. O outro se não estiver errado o nome, são as esportivas antigas.

Amazing !!! this is, imo, the best cafe racer you have presented RACER TV!! and as always top video presentation!! Thank you sir !!

Once again, an amazing video on an amazing project. Cheers my friend.

Great lil beast.!

my 2013 is sitting in my basement right now, love it and never selling it, I think its pretty happy sitting next to my 19 CB1000R hahah

it looks much better with a replica fuel tank from the original CB750 good movie as always

Kawasaki got it right with the z900rs fuel tank, body kit, and 70's paint schemes.

There are 3 different HONDA CB 1100 Originals shown in this video (2016 model, 2018 model CB1100 EX and 2018 model CB1100 RS) ... I agree with you - they all have great potential for relativ easily customization ... BUT... I do not agree when you say that the old 70s tank looks better and Customers would like this old tank more than the new one ... The new 2018 tank for me is a real piece of art-work/craftsmenship (it looks fantastic - escepially when you see it in real on a black CB1100 RS) ... The engine of the CB1100 is a class of its own, for me nothing compares to it! ... It is completely different to a BMW or Triumph as shown in the video ... Other motorbikes may have more power (PS, torque)... - BUT - the HONDA CB1100 motor is a gem in concern of riding-culture! ... I enjoy every minute on my HONDA CB1100 RS - even on longer distances or on a hole-day-ride crossing the Alps! ... I do not miss anything on my CB1100 - it is simple and pure ... it has good build-quality, low fuel-consumption, good ABS, good brakes, only less electronic, it is air-oil-cooled - and all this makes it a wonderful pure, effective and attractive motorbike! ... for me the Standard RS model looks more modern 'cafe racer' while the Standard EX model looks more true vintage motorbike! ... After 14.000 km great rinding I can recommend this HONDA CB1100 RS ... it is not the cheapest, it has not latest and not a lot of electronics - BUT - for me it is the perfect blend between yesterday and tomorrow! ... It has great history - AND - the concept speaks for itself as it is! ... There is not that great pressure for making it a Custom Cafe Racer - but if you will - you can do it! ... GREAT VIDEO - THANK YOU! ... Greetings and best wishes from Austria!

The tank is the key! 🥂

That is a beautiful bike well done

In my opinion what makes the old 750 shine brighter than anything else Honda built afterwards is that unique growl from the SOHC engine. The lines were beautifull but that engine was something one cannot explain. Unique and irreplaceable.

original é muito bonita 😍 Mas depois de ver ela café racer 🤩 . . . Mudei de ideia 🤩 Parabéns ao canal , obrigado.

Amazing insight😍👌💯

Hallo Mr. Racer TV. Im mostly impressed of your Videos. You would be impressed by watching the imagination of rock'n roll cycles in Germany. Thank you for your perfekt demonstration on this channel.

Wow sweet ride

Always good to see your video's..story teller 👍💥🤟🌟👊😃

Well. I think the Showcase by the Italian company knocked the ball out the park. The seat is to die for and to my eyes compliments the stock tank brilliantly. Always had a soft spot for the 1100 and quite like the new tank especially in flat colours. I want one! 😎

Thanks Victor ! I'm all over the aftermarket tank ! I'm all over the aftermarket café style seat ! I'm all over the Coker retro tires ! But I have to say, I'm not a big fan of the trumpet styled mufflers, ( which are much too quiet ) by the way ! To be honest Victor, I would really like to see a more traditional styled set of pea-shooters ! Not sure what to expect out of them, but, you know what they say, "curiosity killed the cat" ! I would really like to be able to hear if they might have any of the trade-mark crackle ! Even though it's an inline four ! It would be the final trade-mark look, and sound that would be the ultimate final sell for me Victor ! Otherwise, I'm all about the look they have created !

This transformation is obviously far better than the stock version, I was never a fan of the stock tank. It looks like a stock sport bike tank. The shape of the CB 750 tank is a much better look for the CB 1100, but I don't like the look of the larger aftermarket tank either. A stock CB 750 would have been my choice, but then again, this is not my bike...

That bike is amazing..

Beginning with front light, tires, magnificent seat... Everything is beautiful! And i agree with this weird fuel tank. Thanks again, great story!!!!

interesting video Very nice job from South Garage, I like the bike very much. Strong but elegant one.

I certainly agree with you on the tank and side covers. Maybe Honda will see this this and make these changes. Thanks for the video

Good work

Thanks so much for producing such a fantastic channel... 10/10

Nesses anos todos que eu sigo o seu canal, essa é a segunda vez que eu escrevo e a primeira vez que eu vou respeitosamente discordar do senhor. Não gostei do tanque da White Hause, eu achei que essa customizado ficou muito melhor do jeito que está, ou seja, com o tanque original. P.S.: Coloquei o texto em português porque sei que o senhor lê e fala português. Acho que escrever na minha língua é a melhor escolha para ser melhor compreendido pelo senhor pois o Google Translate nunca faz uma tradução descente. Parabéns pelo canal, é o melhor canal de moto que eu conheço.

One more great vision of what is possible on a bike that probably no one like 😀 And one more time great work you did about the tank yessss I had same impression you had

Great video, thanks!

i love this channel for filmography ,excuisite commentary, and richness of videos

Tanto a BMW e a honda, são motos formidáveis para customizar e fazer delas uma cafe racer. 😊🤜🏼🤛

Beautiful

I think you're very accurate with your review. Both of the customizers did a great job in keeping the essence of the original Honda. Although the stock CB is a nice bike I do think Honda could have pushed the envelope a little more towards their heritage.

Another great video, as allways.

Realmente com esse tanque antigo fica melhor

Is it just me or did anybody else notice the stitching on the seat matches the tyre tread pattern. It is a shame that the Honda designers didn't go a little further to make the 1100 look more like the 750. If you want to go retro, do it wholeheartedly. I always look forward to these videos. Their wonderfully produced and a joy to watch.

Great videos as always, If I remember correctly back in US 2010 when the rare CB came out for the price you could still afford 2 nice original CBs from the seventies. Now days if I had a CB 1000 in original condition it would be too a Collectible to mod. #Manxley

Perfect 👌🏼

MASHAALLAH khub valo video......

It looks amazing

Uma jóia!!!

Awesome! 😎👍🏻

Awesome i love my Hondas!!!

Beautiful bike

Wow , your version is amazing

I love this bike regardless of fuel tank, but I agree the powerful engine/price tag might keep a lot of potential buyers away. It's definitely not a beginner bike!!

I had a 2014 CB1100, I loved it the looks of the bike but what made me sell was the suspension. It just wasn't up to the task of maintaining a comfortable ride on the terrible roads where I live. It broke my heart to sell it but it didn't do much good to have a bike I couldn't ride.

Preciosa...!!!

Genius

thank you for the link of that japanese company!

I like the Japanese mod Kit ! You've just "spiked" the price for the used CB 1100 market (Bad Boy)LOL

Love the 70s Honda four cylinders, 🇬🇧👍

Sweet‼️😁

Es la línea lo que hace que una moto tenga identidad como café racer. Me gusta la observación que haces del tanque y como cambia la estética con un kit adecuado. Muy buen video

Excellent