Honda CB1100 EX vs Honda CB1100 ABS (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB1100 EXstacks up against the Honda CB1100 ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB1100 EXHonda CB1100 ABS
Model year20192013
Price
Engine1140 cc1140 cc
Horsepower89 hp
Torque91 Nm
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L3.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. ABS.Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston. ABS.Single disc. ABS. Single-piston.
Tires110/80-R18 / 140/70-R18 110/80-18 / 140/70-18

Honda CB1100 EX vs Honda CB1100 ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB1100 EX and the Honda CB1100 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB1100 EX brings 89 hp, while the Honda CB1100 ABS counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: