06-10-2020, 10:24 AM
Hello!
First time poster. I'm in the market for a new bike (last bike was a 919) and I was unaware that the CB1100 existed until a week ago. I am a huge fan of the CB750 styling from the 1970s so this 1100 really rings a lot of bells for me. I had no issues with the 919 other than the exhaust location made even a short ride a smelly ride (clothes were doused with exhaust). I test drove a 2013 CB1100 yesterday and it was the smoothest bike I've ever ridden...by far. HOWEVER, as some have reported, when I got it up to 65 MPH+ (4k RPM+) it was not as smooth. In fact, I felt like between the noise and vibration that it could make highway trips laborious. I see the 2014 likely corrected the issue with additional gear but the cost of the 2014's is substantially higher.
Two main questions:
1) Is there a easy/somewhat cost effective way to correct the issue I am describing or would it just be better to look for a 2014? I would like to be able to do interstate driving/road trips if needed so those higher speeds/rpms are concerning.
2) Alternatively, does anyone have any recommendations for bikes that have similar looks without the issues above (I prefer Japanese/UJM/upright with 1970's styling) in the $4500-$6000 range?
Seems like what I'm after is difficult to find as there isn't a lot of bikes that combine the UJM retro style with ability to use both city and highway use.
Much thanks!!
2)
First time poster. I'm in the market for a new bike (last bike was a 919) and I was unaware that the CB1100 existed until a week ago. I am a huge fan of the CB750 styling from the 1970s so this 1100 really rings a lot of bells for me. I had no issues with the 919 other than the exhaust location made even a short ride a smelly ride (clothes were doused with exhaust). I test drove a 2013 CB1100 yesterday and it was the smoothest bike I've ever ridden...by far. HOWEVER, as some have reported, when I got it up to 65 MPH+ (4k RPM+) it was not as smooth. In fact, I felt like between the noise and vibration that it could make highway trips laborious. I see the 2014 likely corrected the issue with additional gear but the cost of the 2014's is substantially higher.
Two main questions:
1) Is there a easy/somewhat cost effective way to correct the issue I am describing or would it just be better to look for a 2014? I would like to be able to do interstate driving/road trips if needed so those higher speeds/rpms are concerning.
2) Alternatively, does anyone have any recommendations for bikes that have similar looks without the issues above (I prefer Japanese/UJM/upright with 1970's styling) in the $4500-$6000 range?
Seems like what I'm after is difficult to find as there isn't a lot of bikes that combine the UJM retro style with ability to use both city and highway use.
Much thanks!!
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