In Defense of the CB1100

[Nortoon_imp]

Well written post. I'm a newbie CB owner, I'm old, fat and slow so the CB is the perfect ride for me at this stage in my life. BTDT as far as the sport bike thing goes. Had a 2012 BMW S1000RR with all the goodies. Reality check I couldn't use 10 percent of what it could do.

I experienced similar rides on a Yamaha FZ-09 before I bought my CB1100 EX. Rode all day on some of my favourite roads. The bike was light, nimble, had good torque and brakes. But I seldom got beyond 3rd gear while riding enthusiastically on the twisty roads. On the highway 6th gear was never needed. The motor is overkill for anything other than track days, wheelies and hooliganism.

The looks of the FZ are not my cup of tea. But I understand is was not made for that purpose, or my age group. Premium priced gas and poor gas mileage did not bother me either, as it was not designed as a cruiser or touring motorcycle. But am I sure the insurance premiums would have.