12-30-2019, 11:25 AM
CK: I totally get what you are saying and have a similar set of problems. I totally enjoy the soul and aesthetics of the CB1100. Solid. However, - for me - it has been amongst the worse long distance comfort bikes I have ridden, but not as bad as comparable Triumph Bonnevilles.
Similarly, I have found adventure bikes quite comfortable. Example: Kawasaki Versys 650, NC750X (arguably not an ADV), Africa Twin. The Africa Twin standard is actually lighter than the CB1100 and on-paper performance equal, even with a 142 cc and two cylinder "deficit". 2020 Africa Twin is a bigger beast. However, general aesthetics of ADVs are ugly, with the Africa Twin being arguably the least ugly, ..., if ugly is not bothersome.
If you thought the CB1100 small, then you may find the Z900RS a tic tac. I would still test ride it though because never turn down testing riding any motorcycle unless it is missing a wheel or sumthin'.
Similarly, I have found adventure bikes quite comfortable. Example: Kawasaki Versys 650, NC750X (arguably not an ADV), Africa Twin. The Africa Twin standard is actually lighter than the CB1100 and on-paper performance equal, even with a 142 cc and two cylinder "deficit". 2020 Africa Twin is a bigger beast. However, general aesthetics of ADVs are ugly, with the Africa Twin being arguably the least ugly, ..., if ugly is not bothersome.
If you thought the CB1100 small, then you may find the Z900RS a tic tac. I would still test ride it though because never turn down testing riding any motorcycle unless it is missing a wheel or sumthin'.