CB 1100 R (reduced effect)

1983 Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1983 Honda CB 1100 R (reduced effect) relies on a 1062 cc (64.8 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 94.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the CB 1100 R (reduced effect) measures 259 kg (571 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.39 HP/kg (2.59 kg per horsepower). The 26-liter (6.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 234 km/h (145 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1981 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.