[Test Ride Reviews] ”CB1100” The Sophisticated Black Model

It’s more than 5 years since the CB1100 has launched and the CB1100s I often see in town still are in stock condition. Which proves how much the sophisticated concept has been accepted. But I doubt that all owners are satisfied with the stock condition. I’m sure some riders would like to upgrade the high class style rather than customizing it with motorcycle parts that focus on speed. The “MUGEN” Edition responds to these needs and refines the machine with high quality. The most outstanding feature is the silver coated engine. It looks slightly larger than the OEM engine finished in black but isn’t conspicuous in a bad way nor does it superimpose the image of the good old CB750Four. But softly appeals the beautiful fin and features of the air-cooled engine that has been designed with preference. The wheels are also finished in silver and emphasize contrast with the tires enhancing luxury and airiness. When you’re on the machine, the graphic designs on the tank will inform you that you’re riding the “MUGEN” Edition. The red and gold stripes painted on the black base are fascinatingly elegant. The deep colors of the body are like Lacquerware; so beautiful that you will hesitate to touch it. The ”MUGEN” logo on the Slip-on Cover and Side Cover are subdued and won’t show off like logos usually used for customizing. It is finished in good taste like high class products produced by top class manufacturers. The silver side covers are black on models with Standard Specification.Body color is finished with Graphite Black, not with the Darkness Black Metallic color painted to STD models. It also features simples stripes.The “MUGEN” Edition is standardly mounted with “MUGEN” Slip-on Exhaust and offers a remarkably comfortable exhaust tone.Not like STD wheels with only the spokes finished in black, the wheels of the “MUGEN” Edition are finished with Accurate Silver Metallic from the spoke to the rim.Besides the case cover and cam cover, the main feature that characterizes the CB1100 style is the Air-cooling Straight 4 Cylinder Engine which has been thoroughly finished with silver that gives it even more outstanding presence. The silver finish emphasizes contrast with the tires and offers the machine sporty features.

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