Honda CB 1100 R (1980–1982) — Specs

Identity

Manufacturer: Honda

Model: CB 1100 R

Category: Motorcycle

Type: Motorcycle

Years: 1980 → 1982

Engine

Displacement (cc): 1062

Cylinders: 4

Power (hp): 100

Power (kW): 74

Torque (Nm): 93

Dimensions

Overall length: 2240 mm

Overall width: 870 mm

Overall height: 1280 mm

Wheelbase: 1510 mm

Ground clearance: 150 mm

Weight (kg): 264

Seat height (mm): 810

Tank (L): 25.8

Tires

Front tire: 110/80 R18

Rear tire: 140/70 R18

Front pressure (bar): 2.5

Rear pressure (bar): 2.5

Drivetrain

Drive chain: 530 chain, 104 links

Sprockets (front / rear): 17 / 39

Ignition

Spark plug: NGK DR8ES

Plug gap: 0.7 mm

Fluids & Filters

Engine oil: SAE10W-40, API SE

Engine oil (with filter, L): 4.5

Engine oil (without filter, L): 4

Oil filter: OEM oil filter

Air filter: OEM air filter

Brake fluid: DOT 4

Fuel consumption

Estimated range: ~469 km on a full tank (25.8 L)

Service

Battery: OEM battery specification

Service interval (km): 6000

Service interval (months): 12

Valve check (km): 24000

Parts and consumables for this motorcycle

Data is gathered with care, but without guarantee. Always confirm critical information with your dealer or workshop.

Service notes

Service interval: every 6,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Valve clearance check every 24,000 km. Valve clearance — intake cold 0.08 mm, exhaust cold 0.08 mm. Engine oil: oil grade SAE10W-40, API SE, 4.5 L with filter change, 4 L without filter change. Spark plug: NGK DR8ES (gap 0.7 mm). Brake fluid: DOT 4. Chain: 104 links, sprockets 17/39 teeth. Tire pressure: front 2.5 bar, rear 2.5 bar (cold). Tire size: front 110/80 R18, rear 140/70 R18. Always confirm critical values with the workshop manual or an authorised dealer.

OEM and quality aftermarket parts that fit this bike. Always confirm with your dealer before ordering.

Engine oil

Spec: SAE10W-40, API SE, 4.5 L (with filter), 4.0 L (without filter)

OEM OEM recommended engine oil (SAE 10W-40)
Premium Motul 7100 4T (100% Synthetic, Ester)
Premium Motul 5100 4T Technosynthese (Semi-Synthetic)

Which Motul for this bike?

	Motul 7100 4T ✓	Motul 5100 4T
Product	Motul 7100 4T — 100% fully synthetic	Motul 5100 4T — semi-synthetic
Best for	Sport, Naked, Adventure (600cc+), track	Standard, Cruiser, Scooter, daily use
RPM protection	Excellent — ester base, stable under load	Good — for normal riding conditions

Standard Repsol Moto Racing 4T (Synthetic)
Standard Elf Moto 4 Tech (Semi-Synthetic)

Fully Synthetic vs Semi-Synthetic

	Fully Synthetic	Semi-Synthetic
Base oil	100% chemical synthesis (ester or PAO)	Mineral oil + synthetic additives
Heat resistance	Excellent — stable at extreme heat & RPM	Good — suitable for normal temperatures
Cold start	Better — reaches engine faster when cold	Good — adequate for normal climates
Change interval	Longer (up to 10,000 km)	Shorter (5,000–7,000 km typical)
Price	Higher	Lower

Oil filter

Air filter

Spark plug

Spec: NGK DR8ES, gap 0.7 mm

OEM NGK DR8ES
Premium NGK DR8EIX
Standard NGK DR8ES

Front brake pads

Spec: EBC FA069HH

Premium EBC FA069HH

Rear brake pads

Spec: EBC FA069HH

Premium EBC FA069HH

Drive chain

Spec: 104 links | Sprockets 17/39 teeth / 104 links

Front tire

Spec: 110/80 R18, 2.5 bar

OEM OEM 110/80 R18

Rear tire

Spec: 140/70 R18, 2.5 bar

OEM OEM 140/70 R18

Battery

Premium Yuasa YTZ14S or YTX14-BS (typical 1000-1300cc)

Brake fluid

Spec: DOT 4

Standard TotalEnergies HBF4

Coolant

Service interval

Spec: 6 000 km / 12 months

OEM Engine oil + oil filter change
OEM Air filter inspection
OEM Spark plug check
OEM Brake fluid replacement: every 2 years

Valve check

Spec: 24 000 km

OEM Intake clearance: cold 0.08 mm
OEM Exhaust clearance: cold 0.08 mm

Suspension

Spec: 37 mm telescopic fork / 275 ml SAE 10W

OEM Fork: 37 mm telescopic fork
OEM Fork oil grade: 275 ml SAE 10W