09-10-2019, 06:03 PM
As has been mentioned earlier, here in Europe we are blessed with much more diversity when it comes to bikes. On my regular rides in the area, you can never really generalise that a specific type or model dominates. There are certainly a number of GSs and similar bikes (Multistrada, KTM, Versys etc.), many sportbikes as well as a good collection of supermotos. Roadsters are common, but usually the more powerful ones like Tuonos, Speed Triples, FZ09 and so on, and some proper touring bikes like RTs. Probably cruisers are among the most rare ones, but I do still regularly see some Harleys and are beginning to see more regularly also Indians now. I think for the most part riders figure out fairly quickly that cruisers are not really well suited for riding around our mountain roads…
Personally I seem to be somebody who always falls for the rarest of bikes, or rather bikes that nobody else wants to buy. There was an article recently in a French web magazine about 10 bikes that nobody buys but that really deserve more success. Other than the CB1100 being on the list, there were several others that are among my favourite bikes and some that I am seriously considering buying or have already owned. For example the Moto Morini Corsaro was on the list, a bike I have owned and really enjoyed (and I believe the best power roadster made). Other mentions include the BMW R1250 RS and the Multistrada 950, both bikes figuring on my shortlist for next year. Mind you, on the top of my shortlist is the SuperSport 950 which I think has sold even less than the Multistrada 950, and one that should have been part of this top ten list. Incidentally the only cruiser I could consider was on the list, and is the Guzzi California.
This all suits me quite well though, as I never like to ride the same thing as everybody else. Instead I strive to find the bike that is perfect for me, and for sure the CB1100 fits that description.
Personally I seem to be somebody who always falls for the rarest of bikes, or rather bikes that nobody else wants to buy. There was an article recently in a French web magazine about 10 bikes that nobody buys but that really deserve more success. Other than the CB1100 being on the list, there were several others that are among my favourite bikes and some that I am seriously considering buying or have already owned. For example the Moto Morini Corsaro was on the list, a bike I have owned and really enjoyed (and I believe the best power roadster made). Other mentions include the BMW R1250 RS and the Multistrada 950, both bikes figuring on my shortlist for next year. Mind you, on the top of my shortlist is the SuperSport 950 which I think has sold even less than the Multistrada 950, and one that should have been part of this top ten list. Incidentally the only cruiser I could consider was on the list, and is the Guzzi California.
This all suits me quite well though, as I never like to ride the same thing as everybody else. Instead I strive to find the bike that is perfect for me, and for sure the CB1100 fits that description.