07-19-2018, 02:37 AM
(07-19-2018, 02:13 AM)LikeAfox_imp Wrote: SportsterDoc, the power numbers are pretty mediocre for a $12,000 and 540 lbs motorcycle. This is Concourse, Bonneville and Super Tenere money. The new Triumph lineup, for example, creams the CB in every category and they drown in aftermarket options.
I'm not here to put CB down, but there is plenty of rabid favoritism on model-specific forum and it's best to take a step back and see pros and cons from a neutral perspective. The best way to do that is to ride as many different bikes as possible. Sign up for demo events and try to swap bikes with friends and family. I don't claim to be an expert, but we have swapped bikes within my rider group on the same trip, and then compared feedback.
How did the tires look at 10k miles? My rear was getting pretty flat at 6k miles and considering how crappy it was in the rain in general, I replaced it right there and then. What are your new tires?
A new 2017 CB1100EX is available at my local dealer for $9,995.
MSRP on a still available new 2014 CB1100 standard is $10,399 and can be had for much less. I liked my Triumph Bonneville, but would prefer to not have a radiator.
(07-19-2018, 02:13 AM)LikeAfox_imp Wrote: SportsterDoc, the power numbers are pretty mediocre for a $12,000 and 540 lbs motorcycle. This is Concourse, Bonneville and Super Tenere money. The new Triumph lineup, for example, creams the CB in every category and they drown in aftermarket options.
I'm not here to put CB down, but there is plenty of rabid favoritism on model-specific forum and it's best to take a step back and see pros and cons from a neutral perspective. The best way to do that is to ride as many different bikes as possible. Sign up for demo events and try to swap bikes with friends and family. I don't claim to be an expert, but we have swapped bikes within my rider group on the same trip, and then compared feedback.
How did the tires look at 10k miles? My rear was getting pretty flat at 6k miles and considering how crappy it was in the rain in general, I replaced it right there and then. What are your new tires?
Most of us favor the torque of an in-line 4.
Most of us prefer air or air over oil cooling.
Most of us have a nostalgic interest.
I have no interest in anything other than a standard, sit up straight, mid-controls motorcycle. H-D stopped making a standard height Sportster, other than the Roadster; which I no longer find to be comfortable ergonomics.
Does not leave much else. I sat on the Kawasaki 900, and BMW R9T this week. I prefer the ergonomics of the CB.
There will always be a faster bike, car, truck.
(07-19-2018, 02:13 AM)LikeAfox_imp Wrote: SportsterDoc, the power numbers are pretty mediocre for a $12,000 and 540 lbs motorcycle. This is Concourse, Bonneville and Super Tenere money. The new Triumph lineup, for example, creams the CB in every category and they drown in aftermarket options.
I'm not here to put CB down, but there is plenty of rabid favoritism on model-specific forum and it's best to take a step back and see pros and cons from a neutral perspective. The best way to do that is to ride as many different bikes as possible. Sign up for demo events and try to swap bikes with friends and family. I don't claim to be an expert, but we have swapped bikes within my rider group on the same trip, and then compared feedback.
How did the tires look at 10k miles? My rear was getting pretty flat at 6k miles and considering how crappy it was in the rain in general, I replaced it right there and then. What are your new tires?
They look fine, but don't know how they will look coming back from a 700 mile trip early Sep, so preparing for replacement.
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=13053