05-03-2014, 02:08 PM
To be honest, I had my heart set on a CB1000R...I wrote both....the CB1000R was a ROCKET!!! with lots of cool modern technology, massive cool rear tire, mono shock, water cooled, single swing arm, 130hp....but after riding both, I came home with the CB1100 std. Very comfortable, plenty power and I decided I didn't need to ride wheelies at my age ;-)
About gas mileage, I don't and never have gotten good gas mileage...I guess it depends on how you ride/drive...when I slow down, I gear down...automatically....I always want to be near the bottom of the power curve (about 2000-2500rpm) for evasive action if needed. Sure this 1100 will pull your weight at very high gears even at low speed, but that is not why I bought it ;-)
About gas mileage, I don't and never have gotten good gas mileage...I guess it depends on how you ride/drive...when I slow down, I gear down...automatically....I always want to be near the bottom of the power curve (about 2000-2500rpm) for evasive action if needed. Sure this 1100 will pull your weight at very high gears even at low speed, but that is not why I bought it ;-)