06-28-2018, 06:34 AM
(06-28-2018, 05:25 AM)Guth_imp Wrote: As the Hawk GT was the only other street bike I've over owned, the CB1100 is never going to feel lightweight to me. Featherweight is definitely not a term that I'll ever use to describe the bike, lol. But then I"ll never own a sports tourer or likely any bike heavier than the CB1100. I'd love it if the CB weighed under 500 pounds, but it is what it is.
In fairness, I definitely enjoy the build quality of the CB1100 which does contribute to the bike's overall weight. I don't notice the weight of the CB nearly as much once I'm rolling and I do like how stable the bike is on the open road.
It's actually sort of an aspiration of mine to cut more than 50 or 60 pounds from the bike through modifications. I'm starting with removing the big heavy rear fender soon and replacing it with a lightweight fiberglass tail cowl. i'll replace the front fender with a smaller one soon. whenever i get around to getting a new exhaust i'm thinking of going with titanium. there are lightweight batteries that save a ton too. I think if i keep at it and mod the bike bit by bit i can get it down well under 500 lbs.