Buying 2014 CB1100 and have questions

[the Ferret]

Where they put the redline is where the motor isn't supposed to be operated past, where damage can occur. On the CB that's at 8500 rpms. So, you are not supposed to run them at 8600 rpms or above as damage may occur (of course they can't because Honda wisely put a rev limiter on the bike). They can be safely operated anywhere below that figure as long as the engine is running smoothly and not bucking, a point at which damage may also occur. On the CB that would probably be under 2000 rpms. So, keep it above 2000 rpms and ride for a hundred thousand miles or more.

We have discussed this before and the majority of the forum ride between 2500 and 3500 rpms rpms for their regular riding

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4050

but again, the CB will happily live anywhere between probably 2000, and 8500 rpms, your bike, your choice, on how you want to ride it.