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RE: Can I hear from all 45 and under riders? Why did you pick the CB1100? - doubleg_imp - 05-14-2015
40 years old. I spent the last few years on a Shadow, and realized that it had it's limitations, both in power and ergonomics. Was seriously considering a Bonneville until I saw that the CB11 was marked down to $7500 ($8500 out the door with tax, title, dealer prep).
At that price it was a no-brainer for me, more bike for the same money.
RE: Can I hear from all 45 and under riders? Why did you pick the CB1100? - Rebel73_imp - 05-15-2015
(05-14-2015, 11:04 PM)doubleg_imp Wrote: 40 years old. I spent the last few years on a Shadow, and realized that it had it's limitations, both in power and ergonomics. Was seriously considering a Bonneville until I saw that the CB11 was marked down to $7500 ($8500 out the door with tax, title, dealer prep).Yah,
At that price it was a no-brainer for me, more bike for the same money.
I had an 05' Shadow Sabre. Really liked that bike, but the CB is my favorite bike ever.
RE: Can I hear from all 45 and under riders? Why did you pick the CB1100? - Teamwalker_imp - 05-15-2015
(05-11-2015, 07:23 AM)walrusz06_imp Wrote: I'm 31, I grew up with my dads '73 CB 350 in the garage. He used to let me sit on it, eventually driving it and riding with him. It eventually went is disrepair and we sold it for $150.
This new CB1100 meets my single requirement of fuel injection for all new motorized things i buy and brings back that feeling with my dad.
Parked next to the Z06. My problem is deciding which one to take on sunny days. #firstworldproblems.
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On sunny days there is only one choice!
RE: Can I hear from all 45 and under riders? Why did you pick the CB1100? - Headbanger02_imp - 05-15-2015
Yes, on sunny days there is only one choice......which one gets the morning shift....
RE: Can I hear from all 45 and under riders? Why did you pick the CB1100? - Manhick_imp - 05-16-2015
I'm 22 will be 23 next month. I Just fell in love with it a couple years ago when it was released. I really like retro bikes, and I was looking at triumph classic range but I grew up riding Honda dirt bikes and four-wheelers so the Honda just made sense. Also a big decision was the practical side. I was riding a Suzuki cruiser, but because I live in the country with a lot of large twistys I wanted something I felt had more control of but could also do highways with my wife.
RE: Can I hear from all 45 and under riders? Why did you pick the CB1100? - hxd148_imp - 05-19-2015
I just turned 30 this year and love my CB. I commute on it daily and have to say its one of the best bikes I have owned. I also had a Bonnie so I guess I just have a thing for retro styled bikes lol. I traded my Yamaha FZ8 in on this bike and while I sometimes miss the power, the CB1100 just looks so much better! That and the insurance is alot cheaper.
RE: Can I hear from all 45 and under riders? Why did you pick the CB1100? - BUTTERSAUTO_imp - 05-21-2015
HELLO, I AM 20 YEARS OLD, I JUST BARLEY BOUGHT MY 2013 CB1100.. THE REASON I PICKED THIS BIKE OUT OF SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM. I LOVE THE CLASSIC LOOK. I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED OLD SCHOOL THINGS. MY DREAM CAR IS A 1970 CHEVY NOVA. ANYWAY. THIS BIKE IS AMAZING PIECE OF ART. I FELL IN LOVE WITH HER THE SECOND I SAT ON HER. I WOULD NOT TRADE HER FOR ANOTOHER BIKE....
RE: Can I hear from all 45 and under riders? Why did you pick the CB1100? - anyonecandoanything_imp - 05-23-2015
I'm 24 and I bought the CB because of its beauty and understated appearance, to me its the perfect bike visually but also not in your face like a panigale or something. The first time I drove a CB was a 750 on the west coast, early 70s model, I had drove out that way on my ninja 650 and when my buddy let me ride the CB I had more fun than I'd ever had on a bike, it all made sense to me then. I had to get one, there was no way around it, the only pickle now is trying to sell my ninja in a flooded market - guess I'm hanging on to both for now.
RE: Can I hear from all 45 and under riders? Why did you pick the CB1100? - EJ from upstairs - 05-23-2015
38 here and this bike is so classic. Proportions are perfect--it won't go out of style. It's not busy or overwrought. It's air-cooled and has metal fenders. It's honest. Simplicity!
RE: Can I hear from all 45 and under riders? Why did you pick the CB1100? - username_imp - 05-23-2015
42 and will be 43 in july. Picked up my new 2013 CB1100 yesterday. The last couple of years, everytime I walked past one at a dealership I had to sit on it. I grew up with my oldest brother coming over with whatever cb he had put together at the time. I pulled up in his driveway last night and he freaked out.
I had always had low seat, forward control cruisers. I had been moving more towards sport tourers until I ran into one of these yesterday and said "Wait! THAT'S what I want."