05-22-2017, 05:25 AM
This weekend near my place, Honda was doing test ride days. This is a great place to ride, with one of the most popular motorcycle riding roads of the area, and this time of the year there are ride days almost every weekend. Next should be BMW and then Ducati, but this time it was Honda!
So, yesterday I headed down there with my brother to have a look. I had in mind to try the new CB1100s so as to compare to my 2014 EX.
First the EX. I think the new tank looks better in real life than in pictures. Mind you, I still prefer mine, especially the all silver engine, but otherwise things were pretty much the same. It was strange though as it felt a bit lighter than mine even if there is no actual difference. All in all, I am happy to see that they continue with this wonderful bike, and have been able to make some minor aesthetic changes which are quite successful. Both the old and the new look great.
The the RS. I really do like the looks! For me the first thing is the new handle bar, and I am convinced to get the same one for my bike. I have been wanting a lower bar for a while, and the one on the RS is perfect for me. The shocks are better, and allow perhaps for a sportier ride, as does the 180 rear. that said, I actually prefer the softer feel on mine, as well as the more nimble 140 rear. So, great looking bike that I am sure I would have bought if I did not have my current one, and I will get those bars!
After that, I had a go on the Africa Twin. I used have the 750 back in the 90's , and always loved that bike. This new one was really amazing! I found it very comfortable, and way more nimble than the likes of the GS. I could really imagine having one of these to go touring with! Tried also the automatic version which was very disturbing to me at first, but extremely efficient. I didn't feel like I was pushing hard, but my brother on the standard Africa was struggling to keep up, and we ride in a very similar way. Great stuff!
So, yesterday I headed down there with my brother to have a look. I had in mind to try the new CB1100s so as to compare to my 2014 EX.
First the EX. I think the new tank looks better in real life than in pictures. Mind you, I still prefer mine, especially the all silver engine, but otherwise things were pretty much the same. It was strange though as it felt a bit lighter than mine even if there is no actual difference. All in all, I am happy to see that they continue with this wonderful bike, and have been able to make some minor aesthetic changes which are quite successful. Both the old and the new look great.
The the RS. I really do like the looks! For me the first thing is the new handle bar, and I am convinced to get the same one for my bike. I have been wanting a lower bar for a while, and the one on the RS is perfect for me. The shocks are better, and allow perhaps for a sportier ride, as does the 180 rear. that said, I actually prefer the softer feel on mine, as well as the more nimble 140 rear. So, great looking bike that I am sure I would have bought if I did not have my current one, and I will get those bars!
After that, I had a go on the Africa Twin. I used have the 750 back in the 90's , and always loved that bike. This new one was really amazing! I found it very comfortable, and way more nimble than the likes of the GS. I could really imagine having one of these to go touring with! Tried also the automatic version which was very disturbing to me at first, but extremely efficient. I didn't feel like I was pushing hard, but my brother on the standard Africa was struggling to keep up, and we ride in a very similar way. Great stuff!