12-27-2017, 01:29 AM
(12-26-2017, 02:51 PM)postoak_imp Wrote: What kills the Z900RS for me is the foot position is too far back. It looks to be the same as the Z900. Also, I read a review that said the throttle was on-off like a light switch. That's definitely not what I want -- and it isn't retro.They're lower and further forward but you are absolutely right, this bike is no retro, only in looks. Retro calls for air-cooling. That's why the Royal Enfield looks really good to me right now.
Even the Triumphs are liquid-cooled, albeit with pretty deep fins.
The Z900RS is a modern standard all the way.
Compared to the CB1100, yes, the throttle is going to feel very responsive. Also the Z900RS is geared even LOWER than the Z900, which I though was a little strange, since the Z900 has very low gearing in 1-5. Sixth is pretty tall.
However the Z900 in any form is unbelievably smooth at 70-80 mph. Essentially zero vibration in the handlebars. I have never ridden a smoother bike, or one with a flatter power band.
I was wondering about the actual weight of the CB1100EX model.
Yes, the Rideapart article called the '14 Deluxe a 2015 model in the article's title, but the writer correctly called it a '14 in text. By any name or year, it's a Deluxe and comes in at 571 per the service manual.
My question is, isn't the EX even more "Deluxe" than a Deluxe?
It has the twin pipes, and yet another half-gallon of fuel.
Don't see how it could come in at 540 lbs like the Standard.
I guess I gotta dig around and see if anyone actually weighed the thing.
Beautiful bike, though. Impressive on the showroom floor.
Looks like it weighs 562 lbs if Motorcycle.com can be believed. That sounds about right.