Is the CB1100 no more?

[the Ferret]

ferret, its not just the HP but how its delivered. I have a few sub 50hp bikes that will curl your toes, and trust me, ive seen it happen with my friends that ride them that are used to 100+ hp bikes.

HP is nice, but its how its delivered thats more important i think.

I'm aware hence the need for 75 ft lbs. A bike with high hp and no torque is no more fun for me than a bike with low hp and no torque.

For ME (my requirement to enjoy the bike) has to be able to pull top gear down to 30 mph and take off again without protest, and it has to have enough acceleration to put a big ol smile on my face. I have basically been riding 4 cyl liter bikes since 1977. To me there is nothing as satisfying. I've owned Aermacchi, Harley, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki,Kawasaki and BSA's..singles, twins V & P, triples, fours I and V (and have ridden sixes...also ridden BMW's Ducati's and KTMs) Autos, 3 speeds, 4 speeds, 5 speeds and 6 speeds, air cooled and water cooled, 2 strokes and 4 strokes,(I think 31 street bikes, maybe 32 at last count I've owned since 1965) and at this time have pretty much narrowed down what floats my boat. Sub 75 hp bikes with less than 60 ft lbs of torque don't float my boat.

Your mileage may vary (and probably does)