02-28-2016, 11:39 PM
oh, Django, I'm surprised to hear you are thinking of moving on...
When you say you are doubting that the CB11 is the bike for you, apart from the fuel range, what other things do you think of? Is it mostly around a "utility" long distance bike with lots of wind protection and good storage?
I agree that the rust and flaking you have is annoying and uncharacteristic, but even so you have a stunning looking bike! The "charm factor" that you mention, in my opinion, is a very big one.
Of course if looks and style are set aside, it was always clear that "better" bikes can be had for the same money or less. By which I mean, more power, water cooling, better fuel consumption and range, better service intervals, more storage, more protection etc. The CBF1000 is an old model that I believe is discontinued so I'm not surprised they are discounting it. I remember reading a test about the VFR800X that mentioned "I don't know why anyone would buy the CBF1000 now, since it is the same price but the VFR is so much superior". It could be a personal thing though. Another bike similar to the CBF is the Suzuki Bandit 1250, it's probably even cheaper, offers the same things, plus maybe a bit more. But ... similar, somewhat bland styling.
I would recommend that you wait, I think the winter weather took its toll on you, once the weather warms up (very soon I hope) you will not miss the protection as much, but will really appreciate the beauty of your bike every time you look at it!
When you say you are doubting that the CB11 is the bike for you, apart from the fuel range, what other things do you think of? Is it mostly around a "utility" long distance bike with lots of wind protection and good storage?
I agree that the rust and flaking you have is annoying and uncharacteristic, but even so you have a stunning looking bike! The "charm factor" that you mention, in my opinion, is a very big one.
Of course if looks and style are set aside, it was always clear that "better" bikes can be had for the same money or less. By which I mean, more power, water cooling, better fuel consumption and range, better service intervals, more storage, more protection etc. The CBF1000 is an old model that I believe is discontinued so I'm not surprised they are discounting it. I remember reading a test about the VFR800X that mentioned "I don't know why anyone would buy the CBF1000 now, since it is the same price but the VFR is so much superior". It could be a personal thing though. Another bike similar to the CBF is the Suzuki Bandit 1250, it's probably even cheaper, offers the same things, plus maybe a bit more. But ... similar, somewhat bland styling.
I would recommend that you wait, I think the winter weather took its toll on you, once the weather warms up (very soon I hope) you will not miss the protection as much, but will really appreciate the beauty of your bike every time you look at it!