10-08-2021, 10:59 PM
(10-08-2021, 06:20 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: KTM 790.? @ 95/65/417 dry
My favorite combo is 100 hp and 75 lbs torque in a 500 pound package with shaft drive but it's a rare combo to find
I find the CB 1100 is close enough for me at 84/63/550 and I have been getting used to a bike with even less at 58 /51/500
Both with chains.
I'm looking forward to test riding the new NT 1100 with 100/77/550? ( not sure on weight) I only wish it had shaft drive.
@ferret
why the concern with the chains ? does it become a pain, when a rider does as many miles as you do ?
BTW also wanted to ask how happy you are with your NC ?
(10-08-2021, 08:37 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote:(10-08-2021, 06:49 AM)bioman_imp Wrote:(10-08-2021, 06:20 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: KTM 790.? @ 95/65/417 dry
My favorite combo is 100 hp and 75 lbs torque in a 500 pound package with shaft drive but it's a rare combo to find
I find the CB 1100 is close enough for me at 84/63/550 and I have been getting used to a bike with even less at 58 /51/500
Both with chains.
I'm looking forward to test riding the new NT 1100 with 100/77/550? ( not sure on weight) I only wish it had shaft drive.
The new Moto Guzzi V100 is promising: 120+ hp with a weight that is most likely less than 500 lbs. And it has a shaft drive!
The new Moto Guzzi V100 is promising: 120+ hp with a weight that is most likely less than 500 lbs. And it has a shaft drive!
It's a nice looking bike too. Doubt it will be less than 500 pounds wet.
Love looking at Guzzis. Dont like riding them though. Same with BMWs.
It's a nice looking bike too. Doubt it will be less than 500 pounds wet.
Love looking at Guzzis. Dont like riding them though. Same with BMWs.
Same for me. Switched my CB with a state-of-the-art BMW for a short ride and a rider I know. After 20 miles I happily returned the BMW to him and we both laughed.
(10-08-2021, 02:13 PM)tod.branko_imp Wrote:(10-08-2021, 06:03 AM)j3gq_imp Wrote: Which one is, your best guess, the most powerful light bike on the market these days. I am looking for anything under 450 pounds wet, and with a high weight/power ratio. Our CB1100, by some considered not powerful enough, comes in at about 6 pounds/HP, which is not bad at all. Funny thing is that many lighter bikes I see on the market come with 450 pounds and a ratio of 8.If you really want a bike with high power to weight ratio, you need to look at sports bikes and modern hyper naked segment, these are all weigh around 400lbs, and punch out around 200hp. Our CB1100 is not even close to compete there. You should start your search with the king of power to weight - Kawasaki H2R, it makes 320hp out of just about 450lbs. Hope that fits your needs
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
Thanks for the idea, Tod. But no, this is not what I mean. I am searching for high weight/power in the range of under 100HP, this makes them light, and better suited for a 2nd bike used in commuting. Of course I'd love to test a H2R or the like, but I am afraid it's beyond my cash envelop to buy.