ORIENTAL UPPERCUT: A GNARLY HONDA CB1100 BY ROUGH CRAFTS

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ORIENTAL UPPERCUT: A GNARLY HONDA CB1100 BY ROUGH CRAFTS

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Pretty much just another UJM......
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It’s all about the seat …
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Bigjawa wrote: Wed Jan 04, 2023 7:14 am Pretty much just another UJM......
But they made it much uglier than the rest. At least it's not bland I suppose.
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It looks like a Harley from the early 80s with a Honda engine
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Never understood these 'Silence of the Lambs' headlights that reduce usable output by around 50%. And the rest is pretty much formula.
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Just looks like a slightly stripped down version of a standard model? Old fashioned colour scheme doesn't help it imo.
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It skirts the line between minimal and gaudy,how successful it managed that is down to personal taste. I don't hate it,apart from my general dislike of Honda.
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Looks like the exhaust should clonk nicely on kerbs :)
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You won't be able to benefit from package deals where you buy a front and rear tyre together :(