03-01-2018, 04:27 AM
A Yamaha dealer across town (~28 miles) has an owner I like/trust.
I bought both the TW200 and XT250 from him.
Before I bought the Moto Guzi, I very seriously considered the SCR950 (MSRP $8,600, 51 MPG).
Before I bought the CB1100, I very seriously considered the Bolt (MSRP $7,999, 51 MPG)...and both had DEEP discounts, at the time.
However, sitting on those Yamahas did not feel "standard", gauge not easy to read and a couple other minor things. The scrambler version felt a bit high and the Bolt felt way too low (my complaint about newer Sportsters).
When I sat on the CB1100, it just felt natural. Had the same experience on the 2012 Triumph Bonneville. It was as if I had been riding it for years.
Yes, the CB is a tad heavy, but the ergonomics are great.
The only negative is an urge to stretch my legs a bit more often, due to footpeg location (or being 71 years of age?)...but I would not want them any lower, for cornering.
The odometer should pass 5,000 miles on Monday (going to SoCal) and I remain extremely pleased.
I bought both the TW200 and XT250 from him.
Before I bought the Moto Guzi, I very seriously considered the SCR950 (MSRP $8,600, 51 MPG).
Before I bought the CB1100, I very seriously considered the Bolt (MSRP $7,999, 51 MPG)...and both had DEEP discounts, at the time.
However, sitting on those Yamahas did not feel "standard", gauge not easy to read and a couple other minor things. The scrambler version felt a bit high and the Bolt felt way too low (my complaint about newer Sportsters).
When I sat on the CB1100, it just felt natural. Had the same experience on the 2012 Triumph Bonneville. It was as if I had been riding it for years.
Yes, the CB is a tad heavy, but the ergonomics are great.
The only negative is an urge to stretch my legs a bit more often, due to footpeg location (or being 71 years of age?)...but I would not want them any lower, for cornering.
The odometer should pass 5,000 miles on Monday (going to SoCal) and I remain extremely pleased.