There is something inexplicably pleasing about the CB1100

[Cormanus]

I've always taken 'character' to be a euphemism for mechanically unreliable. Every bike or a car—or anything else for that matter—I've heard described as having 'character' has caused problems for its owner. I want none of it, thanks.

Stichill, I've no particular wish to be contrary, but I can imagine a red carpet with character. Not sure I'd want to ride it though.