05-23-2018, 12:36 AM
Most of my riding is done on rural back roads, although I have also ridden on 2 and 4-lane highways. Some days I lay back and cruise, other days I enjoy enthusiastically sweeping through the curves. The motor in the CB1100 makes it an easy motorcycle to ride. I seldom see the tachometer at greater than 3500 RPM, unless I am making a quick pass on a 2-lane highway. It has been described as a lazy man's bike because it is so easy to ride.
The CB1100 is a heavy motorcycle at 560 pounds. It also feels top heavy because of the tall upright motor and large gas tank. However all that disappears once you shift out of first gear. On windy highways the weight actually make the CB1100 a very stable motorcycle.
There are a couple of things that can make a long ride uncomfortable. The handlegrips are small in diameter and rock hard. They will cramp your throttle hand within an hour. However a pair of Grip Puppy slip-on foam covers can eliminate that.
The second complaint of most rides is the seat. I weigh close to what you do. Numb bum sets in after 1 1/2 hours. There are a number of ways to dealing with it. The Coleman MadDog seat pad is the least expensive, but will only give you an addition 1/2 hour of comfort. Others have tried air cushions, and various after market seats. The are numerous threads on this forum to read on this subject.
Overall the CB1100 is a very pleasant motorcycle to ride, and its good looks will often receive compliments when you stop.
The CB1100 is a heavy motorcycle at 560 pounds. It also feels top heavy because of the tall upright motor and large gas tank. However all that disappears once you shift out of first gear. On windy highways the weight actually make the CB1100 a very stable motorcycle.
There are a couple of things that can make a long ride uncomfortable. The handlegrips are small in diameter and rock hard. They will cramp your throttle hand within an hour. However a pair of Grip Puppy slip-on foam covers can eliminate that.
The second complaint of most rides is the seat. I weigh close to what you do. Numb bum sets in after 1 1/2 hours. There are a number of ways to dealing with it. The Coleman MadDog seat pad is the least expensive, but will only give you an addition 1/2 hour of comfort. Others have tried air cushions, and various after market seats. The are numerous threads on this forum to read on this subject.
Overall the CB1100 is a very pleasant motorcycle to ride, and its good looks will often receive compliments when you stop.