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That Honda is sweeeeeet!!!
But let's talk about the super T.Its a ,2Stroke???Seems like Alot of engine for 2'stroke.Beautiful bike but what's going to be notable differences ,2 ,verses 4.or did I miss read...1980xs1100.sg Pacifica Fairing ..stock.
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The Super Ténéré ES has a 4-stroke engine ...
It's a DOHC, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, 1199cc inline 2-cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder.
It also has shaft drive, a 6.1 gal. fuel tank, cruise control, electronically-adjusted suspension, and a 6-speed transmission ...
Looks and sounds like it would be a blast to ride!Marco
Current bikes:
1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
1979 Honda CBX
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
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Honda CB1100
The "Deluxe" model sports a 4-into-2 exhaust versus the Standard's 4-into-1 ...
The "Deluxe" has a ½ gal. larger fuel tank compared to the Standard ... and, as mentioned, ABS ...Marco
Current bikes:
1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
1979 Honda CBX
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
WE MISS YOU, DONComment
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Chain
the chain gives you more options for speed VS MPG.
It's a retro in new pants.
Wonder what the stock MPG. is ?76 XS650 C ROADSTER
80 XS650 G Special II
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80 XS 1100 SG
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Based on the few reviews I've read about the CB1100 ...
It seems that if you ride the bike leisurely, you can expect close to 50 MPG. Get aggressive, and gas mileage can drop below 40 MPG.
But the consensus seems to be an average of 42-44 MPG.Marco
Current bikes:
1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
1979 Honda CBX
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
WE MISS YOU, DONComment
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I tried to look that info up to no avail. Iam internet challenged.?Aren't you spoiled with shaft drive though???Last edited by tomcos67; 10-25-2015, 01:03 PM.1980xs1100.sg Pacifica Fairing ..stock.
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Chain vs. Shaft
Well, Tom ...
Chain drive has 2 big advantages over shaft drive: less weight and greater efficiency.
Chain drive is a much more efficient means of transferring power to the rear wheel ... power loss is minimal compared to shaft drive.
Another advantage is the ease with which you can change final drive gearing ...
Simply swap out the rear and/or countershaft sprocket(s) for others with more/less teeth depending on your preference for shorter/taller gearing.
Chain maintenance is so easy ... and there are some great lube/wax products out there with minimal-to-no "fling-off".
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Shaft drive? IMO, the biggest advantages over chain drive are: longevity and longer intervals between maintenance.
With simple oil changes and occasional attention to the splines, a shaft drive could last 2-to-300,000 miles (or longer), as long as it's not abused.
And, of course, it is very clean! But there is that pesky torque reaction you get with almost all shaft-driven bikes (to a greater or lesser degree).
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I've owned several different bikes, some with chain drive, some with shaft drive.
I like them both ... I really don't have a preference for one over the other.Marco
Current bikes:
1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
1979 Honda CBX
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
WE MISS YOU, DONComment
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1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.
Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.
"A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.Comment
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Hey Brian,
Nice to see you back on the forum.
Is that the view from the end of New Zealand ?
I like your bike. How about some more ride pictures.
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
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1980xs1100.sg Pacifica Fairing ..stock.
2006 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100.! ⛺Comment
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Marty (in Mississippi)
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More rides coming up as we enter our summer months. Was out and about over the weekend for the Burt Munro Challenge but didnt have my gopro on board.1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.
Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.
"A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.Comment
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