CB1100 compared to recent Nighthawk 750

[the Ferret]

The worst I got in 7000 miles was on my second tank, and that was 48. The most was 56.8 mph. Ave is 52. However I am not an aggressive rider. I shift at around 3750 rpms and my bike never saw over 6000 rpms.

[noytacccp_imp]

Ok, that is incredible mileage! You got me beat!

[rboe]

I got about52 on the last fill. Mileage has been going up as she breaks in. I'm pretty thrilled as the Griso was doing good to get 42.

[Cormanus]

Bloody hell, Ferret, I must take some lessons. I would have said I'm not at all an aggressive rider and the best I've got is 50; average is around 45. Makes me wonder whether I'm not relying on the torque a little too much.

[Red Mist_imp]

40 mpg. I am twisting the crap out of that throttle. I love it.

BTW no comparo between our new 1140 and the 750 Nighthawk. The latter be a fine commuter bike and decent all-rounder but the 1140 has got some guts and heft. WAY cooler bike. I am a performance guy, love to zing the inline fours to redline and hit the track still after all these years and the CB1100 has got my attention and my vote for a long-term bike.

[Pterodactyl_imp]

40 mpg. I am twisting the crap out of that throttle. I love it.

BTW no comparo between our new 1140 and the 750 Nighthawk. The latter be a fine commuter bike and decent all-rounder but the 1140 has got some guts and heft. WAY cooler bike. I am a performance guy, love to zing the inline fours to redline and hit the track still after all these years and the CB1100 has got my attention and my vote for a long-term bike.

Know the feeling. 40.8mpg average over 29,000kms (18,020miles). Around 48 -50 highway and a lot less on the interesting bits.

Cheers

[postoak_imp]

I rode my NH 750 over to a Honda store this afternoon and sat on the CB1100. I'd say ergos were very similar -- closer than I thought they would be. At 6'1" and 31" inseam, both these bikes are too small for me to sit all the way forward in the saddle and get my feet down flat on the heel rests, so I have push myself back some. I doubt I'd notice the difference that I was pushing back between the two.

I'll eventually replace my 750 with the 1100, but YOUR NH is so nice, I wouldn't. You have those nice aftermarket items on there and you won't get anything for them on either the used market or on a dealer trade-in. And you've got the horsepower up to about the same as the 1100, anyway.
My NH 750 gives:

4000 rpm - 57 mph / 91 kpm

5000 rpm - 72 mph / 115 kpm

6000 rpm - 85 mph / 136 kpm

[Red Mist_imp]

I rode my NH 750 over to a Honda store this afternoon and sat on the CB1100. I'd say ergos were very similar -- closer than I thought they would be. At 6'1" and 31" inseam, both these bikes are too small for me to sit all the way forward in the saddle and get my feet down flat on the heel rests, so I have push myself back some. I doubt I'd notice the difference that I was pushing back between the two.

I'll eventually replace my 750 with the 1100, but YOUR NH is so nice, I wouldn't. You have those nice aftermarket items on there and you won't get anything for them on either the used market or on a dealer trade-in. And you've got the horsepower up to about the same as the 1100, anyway.
My NH 750 gives:

4000 rpm - 57 mph / 91 kpm

5000 rpm - 72 mph / 115 kpm

6000 rpm - 85 mph / 136 kpm

"PostOak" eh? You from Brownwood?

I hails from Bear Creek myself!

[OldF7Guy_imp]

I just got a 750 Nighthawk this winter and have finally been able to really put some miles on it. I put about 125 on it today and when I got home I thought to myself I like this thing more and more every time I ride it. What scares me is how I would like a CB11 if I ever rode one.

I did put a 16 tooth on mine and at 4500 which is where I tend to keep it on the parkways and interstates I am at about 71-72-73 mph give or take. It pulls it just fine. I can tell there is some slight loss of acceleration but its minimal and suits my riding style better.

For the money a NH is a bargain hard to beat. For all out best standard ever the 1100 cant be beat in my opinion. I am very very happy with my NH but in the very back of my mind is an 1100 lurking. The one thing about the 11 I so wish I had was fuel injection. My carbs work great. Starts good, runs good, idles good, but can be a bit tricky to start when its between hot and cold. That is life with carbs even when they are dialed in almost perfectly and mine are I think. A little more power would not hurt either even though the 750 hauls pretty darn good.

All of the things that the 11 is better at adds up but it adds up to a bigger price tag too. If I could afford one I would probably trade up but there is nothing wrong with a NH750. Its the next best thing imo to the 11.

Funny how you can come back on these old posts. I stand by my original statement! I am taking my Nighthawk on a 200 mile trip next weekend because it has a small fly screen on it and is easier on me. I trust it as much as the new 1100 or I would not ride it. And I will sell it probably this spring and the miles wont hurt it one bit. It was made to be ridden.

[flynrider]

Isn't it nice to have a choice? Over the summer I had a couple of road trips scheduled (400 mi. and 800 mi.) right about the time the CB11 wore out its front tire. I didn't have time to mount a new tire, so I just took the old Nighthawk. Never gave it a second thought. I consider both bikes to be extremely reliable and wouldn't hesitate to take either one on a long road trip.