05-09-2019, 04:19 AM
(05-09-2019, 04:00 AM)Dave Swanson_imp Wrote: I am casting around for another CB1100. I do appreciate what the 2017 EX has to offer over the standard 2014, but at double the price ~$5000 for the minty 2014 with less than 1000 miles vs ~$10,000 for the new 2017EX I am having a hard time justifying the new one. I just thought this is the best place to commiserate! Your opinions would be welcome.I'd vote for the 2014. Performance and handling are about the same. 2014 is lighter, a little easier to get on the centerstand, a a lot easier to keep clean, and tubeless tires. The 2017 has a little larger tank, and a better headlight, and ABS.
But the biggest factor for me is the cost. In a couple years, the unsold 2017s will be hugely discounted to dealers like the 2014s were, and you'll see it drop $4-5k overnight. Remember, they're already 2 model year old.