05-03-2013, 04:28 PM
(05-03-2013, 01:18 PM)redReno_imp Wrote: I'm 23
A good friend of mine always tries pushing me to get a sport bike, when I first got a bike, when I told him I was getting a new bike, and even now after getting the CB11 he suggests I should trade it in for something different.
I am not into sport bikes at all, the riding position and all the fairings just isn't me. Cruisers are nice but I like having my feet behind my knees, totally feels awkward having them out, I feel less in control. The CB750 was awesome and the CB11 is a sweet upgrade.
Once I have her paid off I think I might look for a used CB1000R, almost went with it as my new bike but I am more of a daily commuter guy, I like having fun on the weekends for sure but I can't afford two bike payments. I'll see how the CB11 does going up Palomar if weather permits Sunday.
A lot the boy racers (and some middle aged ones) at work rib me about riding standard bikes. I don't really give them too much guff about their plastic coated rides. Sportbikes are built for a purpose and they suit it very well.
I used to race in my younger days and on the track a sportbike was ideal. When it comes to everyday riding, I just don't see the point of being hunched over a tank with my legs behind me. Even sportbikers themselves tell me how uncomfortable it gets after awhile. If you're doing 20 laps on the road course there's nothing better, if you have to do a 50 mile commute every day, it's not much fun. Sportbikes are just not very practical for normal street riding.
It's interesting to note that in the rest of the world, where bikes are used for everyday transportation, the standard bike is alive and well.