02-29-2016, 02:00 PM
Proper chain tension adjustment noticeably improves shift smoothness on these bikes. When the CB1100 was first introduced to the US in 2013 the press reported it had one of the smoothest trannys on the market. Coming off an 11 Triumph Bonneville which had a great trans in its own right, I have to agree with the press. My bike shifts almost flawlessly with very little effort between gears. Honda did their homework on this bike.
Funny thing, when I took my Basic Rider Course 6+ years ago now, we used Honda Rebel 250s as training bikes. Now, you want a slush box tranny to shift, try that bike. I remember having a heck of a time getting that bike into Neutral. The CB1100 shifts like butter in comparison and is in my opinion one of the smoothest shifting bikes I have ridden.
Funny thing, when I took my Basic Rider Course 6+ years ago now, we used Honda Rebel 250s as training bikes. Now, you want a slush box tranny to shift, try that bike. I remember having a heck of a time getting that bike into Neutral. The CB1100 shifts like butter in comparison and is in my opinion one of the smoothest shifting bikes I have ridden.