10-13-2019, 11:06 AM
I purchased the 2014 leftover in April of 2017. After some suspension mods, and nearly 12,000 break in miles, this has become the favorite of my three bikes.
1991 R100GS with 160,000 miles. Love this old bike. I've owned since 1991, and we've made several long trips together, as well as 200-300 mile day rides through NE Ohio. She's getting a bit too tall for me, at 76 years old. But the rides are still enjoyable.
2008 Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport. Almost at 69,000 miles. The last of the Guzzi 'big block' two valve per cylinder bikes. This has been an unexpectedly good ride over the past 11 years, but is absolutely getting too top heavy for me. Suspension is supple, the engine revs effortlessly, the 6 speed tranny shifts smoothly. One would think the v twin would be a low revving torque monster, but it simply likes to spin up. Normal shift point is approx 4000-5000rpm. Love this bike, but she's really top heavy, especially if I fill up with 6 gallons of fuel.
2014 CB1100. Almost to 12,000 miles. Gets better by the mile. Although this bike weighs more than the GS, and approximately as much as the Guzzi, she feels a hundred pounds lighter than either. Great engine, super brakes, and soooo easy to ride. This is my bike of choice whenever I simply want to 'go for a ride.' I'm stunned by the fact that this bike, without exceeding 4000 rpm in the first 3-4 gears, is really hauling!
The CB is the easiest of the 3 bikes to ride (for me.)
Bob
1991 R100GS with 160,000 miles. Love this old bike. I've owned since 1991, and we've made several long trips together, as well as 200-300 mile day rides through NE Ohio. She's getting a bit too tall for me, at 76 years old. But the rides are still enjoyable.
2008 Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport. Almost at 69,000 miles. The last of the Guzzi 'big block' two valve per cylinder bikes. This has been an unexpectedly good ride over the past 11 years, but is absolutely getting too top heavy for me. Suspension is supple, the engine revs effortlessly, the 6 speed tranny shifts smoothly. One would think the v twin would be a low revving torque monster, but it simply likes to spin up. Normal shift point is approx 4000-5000rpm. Love this bike, but she's really top heavy, especially if I fill up with 6 gallons of fuel.
2014 CB1100. Almost to 12,000 miles. Gets better by the mile. Although this bike weighs more than the GS, and approximately as much as the Guzzi, she feels a hundred pounds lighter than either. Great engine, super brakes, and soooo easy to ride. This is my bike of choice whenever I simply want to 'go for a ride.' I'm stunned by the fact that this bike, without exceeding 4000 rpm in the first 3-4 gears, is really hauling!
The CB is the easiest of the 3 bikes to ride (for me.)
Bob