10-18-2017, 10:46 PM
As far as torque, the CB1100 has more torque at 1500 rpms than the 650 does at 8000 rpms, but most importantly the CB1100 has over 60 ft lbs of torque from 2500 rpms to redline which makes it real easy to ride. (peak numbers for torque CB 1100 65 ft lbs @ 5200 rpms, CB 650 47 HP at 8000 rpms)
Doesn't mean the 650 wouldn't be fun to ride, spec numbers don't mean everything, but they are indicative of how a motor performs and what type of powerband to expect. The 650 may indeed be torquey for a 650 class 4 cyl, but it won't be torquey like an I4 liter bike.
Doesn't mean the 650 wouldn't be fun to ride, spec numbers don't mean everything, but they are indicative of how a motor performs and what type of powerband to expect. The 650 may indeed be torquey for a 650 class 4 cyl, but it won't be torquey like an I4 liter bike.