03-26-2018, 10:28 PM
I had the opportunity a few days ago to ride my CB1100 back to back with my new (to me) 2008 Triumph Sprint ST. Now the Sprint comes in at 461 in stock form but mine comes in at 435 due to the extensive diet the previous owner put it on. This included forged wheels, Ohlins shock, replacing most fasteners with Titanium as well as a lot of carbon.
The Sprint is light and turns in very fast which took a bit of getting used to. The seating position is, as expected, more forward than the CB but not so much that it unduly weights my wrists. With the intake modifications the bike has it pushes out 123 hp so it is faster. The bike is very pleasant to ride and the seating is comfortable. There is a set of Vario pegs that lower them by 1 1/4 inches creating nice leg room.
I won't go into great detail about the CB as you all know the basics. Given that it weighs some 80 lbs more it provides a very relaxing ride with more deliberate input required for turn in. My Corbin seat is comfortable and I still love the ride. It is more relaxed which is a good thing.
All in all these are two great bikes and fulfill all my motorcycle needs.
I know that when heading for West Virginia and surrounding States it is the Sprint that will be going. Besides the faster handling it has a full set of the Triumph panniers and top box. For a 9 day trip the extra capacity will be nice. However for
1 or 2 day trips in and around Indiana the CB will be the ride. My soft bags have plenty of room for these trips. Not being as hyper as the Sprint and given that curves are hard to find especially here in northern Indiana.
Love them both.
The Sprint is light and turns in very fast which took a bit of getting used to. The seating position is, as expected, more forward than the CB but not so much that it unduly weights my wrists. With the intake modifications the bike has it pushes out 123 hp so it is faster. The bike is very pleasant to ride and the seating is comfortable. There is a set of Vario pegs that lower them by 1 1/4 inches creating nice leg room.
I won't go into great detail about the CB as you all know the basics. Given that it weighs some 80 lbs more it provides a very relaxing ride with more deliberate input required for turn in. My Corbin seat is comfortable and I still love the ride. It is more relaxed which is a good thing.
All in all these are two great bikes and fulfill all my motorcycle needs.
I know that when heading for West Virginia and surrounding States it is the Sprint that will be going. Besides the faster handling it has a full set of the Triumph panniers and top box. For a 9 day trip the extra capacity will be nice. However for
1 or 2 day trips in and around Indiana the CB will be the ride. My soft bags have plenty of room for these trips. Not being as hyper as the Sprint and given that curves are hard to find especially here in northern Indiana.
Love them both.