2011 Honda-Motorcycle Touch Up Paint (6 OEM Colors)

The 2011 Honda-Motorcycle Vibe

By 2011, Honda was leaning hard into the "sophisticated speed" aesthetic. Whether you were piloting a Goldwing GL1800 across the plains or leaning a VFR1200F into a mountain apex, the look was all about depth and high-end finishes. We've cataloged the survivors from this year-specifically the heavy hitters like the deep Cabernet Red Tricoat and those pearlescent White Tricoats that made every other bike in the parking lot look like it was wearing a primer coat. These weren't just simple shades; they were multi-stage statements meant to catch the sun at 75 mph.

Paint Health Check

Now, here is the "Salty Painter" truth: you are dealing with the Thin Paint Era. By 2011, the factory robots had become masters of efficiency-and for a bike owner, that's a polite way of saying they didn't waste a single drop of clear coat. While these finishes look like a million bucks when they're fresh, they are notoriously susceptible to "Robot Efficiency" syndrome. The paint is lean. Road debris, bug guts, and even a slightly too-aggressive microfiber towel can leave their mark. If you're seeing chips on the leading edges of your fairings or swirl marks that seem to appear out of thin air, it's because there just isn't much material there to protect the pigment.

Restoration Tip

When you're touching up a 2011 factory finish, leave the "one-and-done" mindset at the garage door. Because these coats are so thin, a massive blob of paint will sit on the surface like a sore thumb. Build your layers slowly. Use a steady hand and apply the color in several thin, patient passes rather than one thick drop. This is especially true for the Candy Alizarin Red and Maroon Tricoats-you're trying to mimic a factory depth that was applied by a high-precision machine. Take your time, don't blob it, and you'll keep that 2011 shine looking factory-correct.