CB1100 - Someone with Basic Skills

[memphismike_imp]

Hello everyone,

This is my first post on the forum so please bear with me if this has been asked before. I did some searching around the forum and found somewhat similar threads, but nothing that truly answered my question.

That being said, I've grown up riding dirt bikes (nothing bigger than 200cc) and I am very confident in my basic riding skills, however, I am on the fence if a CB1100 would be a "good" first street bike. Just to give you some perspective, I'm 33 yo, 5' 10" about 230 pounds (all jokes and laughs aside, I am a pretty built guy). I've also sat on the CB1100 and can almost flat foot it. I'm looking for a bike to cruise around on, maybe a few commutes to work once in a while, and a short trip here or there. I wouldn't classify myself as a thrill seeker, but more so just want to get out and enjoy the road when the weather permits. I also want a bike that has enough power to cruise the highway and safely pass cars without pushing the bike to it's limits. I love the lines and look of the CB1100 and really think it checks all of the boxes I am looking for in a bike. That said, although I want a bike I can, "grow old with," safety obviously comes first, which is why I am taking the time to write this post.

From everything I've read and seen on Youtube, everyone seems to agree the CB1100 is a powerful bike, but, "it will not do anything you don't want it to do," as one person said best.

I welcome your honest feedback and look forward to hopefully joining the CB1100 family.

Thanks

Here is a short review of me on Interstate with CB1100