10-31-2019, 12:11 AM
Modern liter bikes have ridiculous amounts of horsepower, I agree. I never use all the power of my CB or my FJR, rarely over 4000 rpms, but I dont miss running it up into the higher rpms. As a matter of fact I also have a CB 500x in my garage which I can ride whenever I want. Every time I do ride it all I can think of is how under powered it is . It doesnt start making any power until 4000 rpms, everytime I slow for a corner even a little I have to downshift once or twice, to make any headway coming out the other side. Some guys enjoy that dance. Personally I like riding the torque wave of a big bore bike and I'm fine with wasting a little ( or a lot ) of top end horsepower. When getting on the freeway, or in a passing situation, I like knowing I have more than enough. Nothing like needing a boost in speed, twisting the throttle and everything you need is right there. Actually to me the CB 1100 at only mid 80 hp is a good compromise.
Every once in awhile I like to test ride a 250-300 cc bike, one that you can use all the power on, to remind me just how much work it is to ride a small motorcycle.
Every once in awhile I like to test ride a 250-300 cc bike, one that you can use all the power on, to remind me just how much work it is to ride a small motorcycle.