My review of the CB1100 (2018 EX)

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Without any damping adjustment we have very little control of the harshness or suppleness of the ride but I do think Honda have struck a very good balance of comfort with control on my 2017MY EX. I wouldn't generally but I find you can ride the bike quite spiritedly without worrying to much about getting out of shape. I am a heavy guy and I am surprised at how well it copes with my weight as it comes out of the factory. Personally I would even take a little less damping for a slightly more plusher ride but that's just because my bones ache. How do earlier model year bikes suspension compare to the 2017 and on years, there must be a good few who have had both?