If the CB1100 didn't exist

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some others brought it up in another thread about the new bikes being released, but I thought this would make in interesting topic on it's own merit

IF.. the Honda CB1100 didn't exist

what other bike or bikes would be on your radar for buying?

I think the 1982 Restored, Suzuki GS1100E I hope to get in a few weeks, would be the bike I would, and will ride. It is faster than our beloved CB, and with the Progressive Shocks I am going to mount, may ride as smooth. I will let you all know as soon as I get her!

My CB1100 does not exist. So it has to be the Africa Twin.

= = =

But seriously, a comparable CB replacement? Dang. That's hard for me ... Yamaha Maxim 750X. (Bonus: It has SSSSHHHH-aft drive)

I like this bike. Being a retro bike lover, and when one looks in really good shape, you got my eye! (The Yamaha Maxim at the top of the page)

I like this bike. Being a retro bike lover, and when one looks in really good shape, you got my eye! (The Yamaha Maxim at the top of the page)
Hey, ya. A 20-valve 750cc engine in a standard steel tube frame, the bike actually excels! I think stock is around 105 bhp. Even the air-cooled tamed 700cc version looks okay.

The downside: The 20-valve lump can be a gas guzzler when ridden well.