10-18-2014, 06:09 AM
I had a Triumph Tiger 1050 for 5 years and it was a fine bike with an engine that made generous torque throughout the rev range. The sound it made was the best part however. A triple at full song is hard to match for sound, fabulous. My only problem with my Tiger was it's height. I'm 5'6" and with my arthritis getting worse I needed a bike with a lower seat. Next bike was a Guzzi 1100 Breva which I mistakenly thought would have a good torque spread but no. Below 4K it was gutless and the engine was smooth as long as you kept the revs up, 4K or better. The CB1100 has proved perfect for me. Outstanding torque spread, good handling at any sane speed and a seat height that allows me to get my feet down comfortably. It's a keeper.