HONDA X-Eleven (1999-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda X-Eleven, also known as X11, was a naked motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 1999 until 2003. Its appearance was characterized by a radiator cowl, a massive fuel tank, stainless steel manifolds, and a striking bridge frame.

In 1999, the Japanese moto maker introduced the Honda X-Eleven, a naked motorcycle described as a successor to the Honda CB 1000 Big One manufactured from 1993 to 1995. The last model of the X-Eleven rolled out the factory doors at the beginning of 2003.

In the visual department, the motorcycle had standard fittings, like a round headlight upfront, a stylish radiator cowl, a large fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail, a dual exhaust system with a chromed muffler on each side, and three-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

The bike’s riding characteristics were provided by a 43 mm cartridge-type telescopic fork on the front with 120 mm of travel and a gas-charged seven-way adjustable shock absorber with 120 mm of travel on the rear.

The braking power was crafted by two 310 mm discs assisted by three-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 256 mm brake disc clamped to a three-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

As for power, the 1999 Honda X-Eleven had installed a 1,137cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine under the fuel tank, boasting 136 hp at 9,000 rpm and 116 Nm (86 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.