Is the CB1100 no more?

[the Ferret]

Ha, Ferret. I rent a GS every opportunity that MotoQuest has a transporter special running from San Francisco to L.A. I’m a short guy and the bike seems huge at first, but you get used to it almost instantly. After three days in that comfy saddle however, I feel like I’m getting on a child’s bicycle when I get back on my own bike.

There were a few very low mile Guzzi V7s in the used area at the dealership when I checked out the Katana on Saturday. Studied the details of them and man, they were pretty, but gotta wonder why they were traded in at a non-Guzzi dealership with barely any miles on them.

What is short? I'm 5'6" with a 27" inseam. At 5'9" I could see where there wouldn't be an issue.

answer to your wondering part... they have no power lol. V7 is very romantic motorcycle, sleek, conjures up images of Guzzi cafe racers, but get out in traffic on one and you'll understand. They are pretty much gutless unless you run the ever living snot out of them. A little over 1/2 the HP of a CB1100. 52 vs 88. They are ok on deserted back roads where no one is pushing you I suppose, particularly if you are not in a hurry.