11-21-2016, 04:04 AM
In the Triumphs there are two basically the same but different power plants. Triumph calls one " high power" the other "high torque" . I have not ridden a Thruxton so I can not speak to it's " high power" properties, but I have ridden my brother's T120 quite a bit and can tell you it's "high torque" powerplant keeps up with the CB 1100 with no issues and in fact turns the exact same rpm at the exact same speed in the exact same gears. Peas in a pod, except the CB is smoother and the T120 has a better or at least more comprehensive electronics package. My brother is amazed at the power of the T120 compared to his old T100.
Motorcyclists by nature are transients, unable to be satisfied by one machine, that is why CB1100's ( like every other model from every brand) are bought, gushed over for awhile, while their owners participate in model brand forums, and then sold to buy something else, where their owners move on to new forums temporarily.
We all think we know what the " perfect" motorcycle for us would be, ( Ulve seems to be wrestling with this right now..BMW, yes, no, Kawasaki yes, no, back to Beemer, yes no) and with the CB " it has plenty of power" " it could use 5% more across the board" .. When in reality it wouldn't matter. the CB would be no more perfect than it already is even with 5% more power (you are talking 4 peak horsepower, and only a percentage of that at any spped in any gear) and neither the Kwacker or the Beemer will be the perfect bike either, requiring yet another decision somewhere down the road between a couple of other models.
Perhaps we should all use the moniker Un-Decider. At least our buddy who does use that name understands himself and is honest about it. I am as guilty as any. I think I've had about 29 street motorcycles ( the ones that I recall anyway) I was sure were the perfect bike before buying them. The ST is the only one that has stayed in the stable for an extended period of time...10 years. It's not perfect though... If Honda brought out the same bike that weighed 150 pounds less, had factory heated grips, heated seat, cruise control, 6 speed trans, digital gear indicator, I'm afraid there might be a shiny new Honda sitting in the garage where my beloved ST is sitting right now. I can't even say for sure the CB will always be in the garage. If someone comes out with a bike that I think would make me happier than the CB does (unlikely but possible..maybe a bike a little physically larger and with shaft drive) there may be one of those in the garage. No guarantees when it comes to motorcycles. Love my Hondas, but I am not married to any of them.
Motorcyclists by nature are transients, unable to be satisfied by one machine, that is why CB1100's ( like every other model from every brand) are bought, gushed over for awhile, while their owners participate in model brand forums, and then sold to buy something else, where their owners move on to new forums temporarily.
We all think we know what the " perfect" motorcycle for us would be, ( Ulve seems to be wrestling with this right now..BMW, yes, no, Kawasaki yes, no, back to Beemer, yes no) and with the CB " it has plenty of power" " it could use 5% more across the board" .. When in reality it wouldn't matter. the CB would be no more perfect than it already is even with 5% more power (you are talking 4 peak horsepower, and only a percentage of that at any spped in any gear) and neither the Kwacker or the Beemer will be the perfect bike either, requiring yet another decision somewhere down the road between a couple of other models.
Perhaps we should all use the moniker Un-Decider. At least our buddy who does use that name understands himself and is honest about it. I am as guilty as any. I think I've had about 29 street motorcycles ( the ones that I recall anyway) I was sure were the perfect bike before buying them. The ST is the only one that has stayed in the stable for an extended period of time...10 years. It's not perfect though... If Honda brought out the same bike that weighed 150 pounds less, had factory heated grips, heated seat, cruise control, 6 speed trans, digital gear indicator, I'm afraid there might be a shiny new Honda sitting in the garage where my beloved ST is sitting right now. I can't even say for sure the CB will always be in the garage. If someone comes out with a bike that I think would make me happier than the CB does (unlikely but possible..maybe a bike a little physically larger and with shaft drive) there may be one of those in the garage. No guarantees when it comes to motorcycles. Love my Hondas, but I am not married to any of them.