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I've been eyeing the renewed CB1000 machine for over a decade, but finally pulling the stops and planning to acquire one in a week or so after seeing that the 2024 model is being redesigned for an extremely aggressive look and performance. Currently, I'm a Buell rider with a couple of heavily modified late model rides, both V-twins (one air-cooled OHV, the other liquid cooled, DOHC). I've built and restored a CB400 T-II Hawk and worked on my friend's '89 DOHC CB750... another close friend was a long time '06 CBR1000RR rider and we rode all over the province of British Columbia together. My experience driving a '93 Honda Accord with 5-speed manual seals the deal... always had a soft spot for Hondas.
The market is relatively dry these days with all the supposed supply chain issues, which are legitimate in most cases. Living in southern Arizona, I was surprised to discover that there were no new CB1000s available in the state, despite the fact that Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the entire United States! I found one in Banning, CA and have contacted them and planning to fly out and ride back with a new '23 machine. Still trying to figure out the best route via backroads to break the motor in.
The market is relatively dry these days with all the supposed supply chain issues, which are legitimate in most cases. Living in southern Arizona, I was surprised to discover that there were no new CB1000s available in the state, despite the fact that Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the entire United States! I found one in Banning, CA and have contacted them and planning to fly out and ride back with a new '23 machine. Still trying to figure out the best route via backroads to break the motor in.
