12-16-2013, 10:53 AM
I too owned one, although it was the 790 carbed version. Like all bikes I've owned ( including the CB 1100) I wasn't that disappointed with the suspension, but the review of the brakes rang true for me, and the power was lacking a bit, the exhaust note was woefully weak, and the seat was kind of thin and hard. Still, it was a very enjoyable bike to own and ride. Given the opportunity I'd gladly own another. It definitly garnered attention where ever I rode it.
The point being, the traditional styling sells a bunch of these even with a multitude of glaring faults. You'd think the other Japanese mfgs would recognize this and come out with models of their own..maybe a 903 Style Kaw, a GS 1100 styled Suzuki, or a XS 1100 styled Yamaha.
The point being, the traditional styling sells a bunch of these even with a multitude of glaring faults. You'd think the other Japanese mfgs would recognize this and come out with models of their own..maybe a 903 Style Kaw, a GS 1100 styled Suzuki, or a XS 1100 styled Yamaha.