05-23-2018, 12:49 AM
(05-23-2018, 12:45 AM)tommymck_imp Wrote: Hi Mike,
With your size and build, you shouldn't have any problems whatsoever. As to the question of power for the highway, it's fine. I'm used to cruisers with a bit more low-end torque, so I find that I need to downshift the CB1100 on passing at highway speeds more than I'm used to with my BMW, but that's just me. It isn't a problem from my perspective because I get far more of a kick out of motorcycles on side roads than I do on the highway anyway, but it definitely isn't a sport bike.
I'm 5'11, 180lbs and the thing feels like a featherweight to me. Where in Maryland do you live? The Honda dealer in Crofton goes out of their way to push you out on a test ride. There is no substitute for a test ride in my opinion. Others do test rides as well, but these guys really encourage it, leading you on a nice course that takes the bike through its paces.
Thanks, Tommy. I am in northern Baltimore county and have actually been in contact with Crofton (I can't stand Pete's cycle up by me). I would love to test ride, but have put off actually getting my license, which I am doing at the end of June. Just from sitting on it and based on everyone's feedback, I feel very confident this is now the bike for me.