03-27-2022, 06:17 AM
(03-27-2022, 01:18 AM)DaSwami_imp Wrote:(03-26-2022, 04:44 PM)michael1954_imp Wrote: I like the way it looks, but I tend to think it would be just too slow and an under performing compared to our CB1100. I am still riding my Kawasaki Z900 RS, retro-Rootbeer colored one I bought in 2018. Yes, I know it is not totally Retro with its water-cooled, large radiator, but on the performance end, not many bikes with such a small displacement will do 155mph or the 1/4 mile near and below 11 seconds.
I just put new Pirelli Angel GT tires on the Z today (a 190/50 on the rear!) and they are so much smoother than the Bridgestone Battlax tires that came on it. Anyone put them on the CB1100 yet? They are 'Z' rated, and can handle the speed of the Z900RS, but are they as smooth on the Honda? Got a little off track, but if the W800 was the only Retro bike out there, I would probably buy one, but the Triumph 1200 Scrambler would be my first choice!
Holy crap, that IS impressive!! I can't stand that big honking radiator, but maybe I need to take a closer look at that bike...hmmmm can I cross over to the dark side (water cooling)....?
Yeah, that is the only way to get the performance out of a liter bike these days while meeting 21st emission requirements. The radiator is a mixed blessing for sure. Great when stuck in summer traffic, but a pain when they start leaking. To insult to injury, some bikes have more than one radiator.