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What tips/driving dynamic specifics to the motorcycle would you tell someone about the CB1100? Specifically for someone that has never driven a CB1100. I have heard the brakes are super strong.

Neutral neutral neutral!

Easy turning bike due to narrow tires.

Smooth, strong low and mid range power.

The brakes are strong, but very progressive and easy to modulate.

+1 to what Undecider said. The brakes were a pleasant surprise for me first time I rode my CB. Super strong but very progressive and easy to modulate.

I don't think you'll need too much advice. I went straight from a much smaller displacement (83 Nighthawk 550) and the transition was seamless. Also I think the CB handles in the corners much better!
No weird surprises. Go easy on the bike, it will go easy on you. Flog it, and it will show you what it can do

Plus one to what everybody has said. THis is a super easy to ride motorcycle that is very user friendly imo that wont play any tricks on you. Its very predictable and inspires a lot of confidence in the rider. It just feels right to me for the level of riding I do. I love it. IN contrast, my old 1200 sportster was shaky(no pun intended) in several areas and never felt like it was the total package. Handling was suspect and brakes were horrible. Felt heavier than it was. Heck, my 750 Nighthawk would run circles around the sporty as far as being a better total package and the cb1100 is a big improvement over the 750s imo.

Yes, the front brakes are really really good also and I have to mention that the CB1100s have the best gear box I have ever encountered in my life. Slick is an understatement. I have not had the opportunity to ride as many bikes as some of this board has but I know its really good also.

I would add the following, rear brake is there for stability not strong in stopping power. Also if coming from smaller, older bikes; take it easy on the throttle until you learn the power of this bike. It is no 200hp super bike, but a true beginner could lose control and be surprised.


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(12-30-2014, 05:21 PM)Elipten_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I would add the following, rear brake is there for stability not strong in stopping power. Also if coming from smaller, older bikes; take it easy on the throttle until you learn the power of this bike. It is no 200hp super bike, but a true beginner could lose control and be surprised.


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If one has the ABS system the rear brake is linked to a single piston on the front brake increasing it's effectiveness, the front brake when applied engages 2 pistons. I chose this bike because of the ABS system, absolutely the best performance I ever had in braking. The hydraulic clutch is sweet too as is the linear power curve. I find the CB1100 a fantastic sports bike for one up riding and a great bike for the money.

Brakes are excellent. I thought the Griso had good brakes (and they are) but pale compared to the CB's. They will spoil you. Another Griso owner that has ridden my CB commented, rather quickly I may add, that the CB is very easy to ride.

If it had the Moto Guzzi V twin motor it may be the perfect bike (I do have a slight bias to torquie free reving V twins and their steam engine throbbing power delivery). It flicks into the twisty bits with ease, almost as nice on the fast sweepers. It does not surge forward with wild abandon at speed like the Griso, but it will get up and go. Like a well powered Buick vs. a hot rod Vette.

I added the OEM lower bars to make me feel more apart of the bike rather than just sitting up on it. They're just an inch or so lower but feel more natural too me.

(12-30-2014, 11:11 PM)gossman_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(12-30-2014, 05:21 PM)Elipten_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I would add the following, rear brake is there for stability not strong in stopping power. Also if coming from smaller, older bikes; take it easy on the throttle until you learn the power of this bike. It is no 200hp super bike, but a true beginner could lose control and be surprised.


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If one has the ABS system the rear brake is linked to a single piston on the front brake increasing it's effectiveness, the front brake when applied engages 2 pistons. I chose this bike because of the ABS system, absolutely the best performance I ever had in braking. The hydraulic clutch is sweet too as is the linear power curve. I find the CB1100 a fantastic sports bike for one up riding and a great bike for the money.

If one has the ABS system the rear brake is linked to a single piston on the front brake increasing it's effectiveness, the front brake when applied engages 2 pistons. I chose this bike because of the ABS system, absolutely the best performance I ever had in braking. The hydraulic clutch is sweet too as is the linear power curve. I find the CB1100 a fantastic sports bike for one up riding and a great bike for the money.
I am not sure what it is like in the US, but in Europe only the 2013 model had ABS and CBS (which is the linked braking option). In 2014, they did away with the CBS and so only offer an ABS solution which does not link front and rear brakes.