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So. Does the "one bike does all" holy grail exist? What would your pick be?
(04-02-2014, 03:19 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote:
(04-01-2014, 10:13 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote:
(04-01-2014, 10:06 PM)Cormanus_imp Wrote:
(04-01-2014, 09:57 PM)thessler3_imp Wrote: Hey FlynBullDog, I was not implying that my GT750 is an ideal bike in today's world. Rather, the GT750 was a great bike for its time and put a big smile on my face when I bought it. It still sits in my garage and I still like the riding position, smooth engine, wide powerband and sound of the bike. The CB1100 hits some of the same buttons. Comfortable, simple, wide power band, etc. Wish more bikes were like it.

I do not like the stepped seats, low gearing, underseat exhausts, etcetera from many of today's sport bikes. Most rear seats are so short and high they are unusable.

My ideal bike would be similar to the CB1100 but with adjustable suspension, small fairing, removable sidecases and make it a bit lighter too. Wishful thinking but no bikes actually fit the bill. Ninja 1000 and FZ1 are close but have those stepped seats I don't like. I rented a CBF1000F with sidecases in Europe for a trip through the Alps. Great bike and I would buy one if they were imported.

One of these? http://www.tesztmotor.hu/images/stories/...010_12.jpg

I found this in a Hungarian magazine.

Probably a very competent motorcycle, but too "modern" looking for me personally.... unless "OUR" CB 1100s were not available... then I would consider something like that.

Probably a very competent motorcycle, but too "modern" looking for me personally.... unless "OUR" CB 1100s were not available... then I would consider something like that.
Huh... Was just looking again at that European CB1100F again to see just how modern looking it was, and suddenly realized there is a girl standing in the right hand side of the picture. Didn't see her the first time. Honestly! I must be a true motorcycle enthusiast lol

Probably a very competent motorcycle, but too "modern" looking for me personally.... unless "OUR" CB 1100s were not available... then I would consider something like that.
Huh... Was just looking again at that European CB1100F again to see just how modern looking it was, and suddenly realized there is a girl standing in the right hand side of the picture. Didn't see her the first time. Honestly! I must be a true motorcycle enthusiast lol
Or you've got cataracts? Tongue
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RE: BMW - by Ack-CB11_imp - 03-30-2014, 12:10 PM
RE: BMW - by Red Mist_imp - 03-30-2014, 01:51 PM
RE: So. Does the "one bike does all" holy grail exist? What would your pick be? - by Tortuga_imp - 04-02-2014, 08:59 AM

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