How dealers lose the sale

[Ulvetanna_imp]

Before all is said and done, I would at least expect the CB1100 RS to make its way to our shores. Not sure which version I'd prefer then, either. I like the monotone paint scheme on the RS's motor, plus its heftier suspension and brakes, but I prefer the chrome pieces, stitched seat, solid red color, traditional turnsignals, and more upright seating position of the EX. Regarding the differences in the wheels, I'm torn. I prefer the look of the EX's polished spokes, but the tubeless 17" cast wheels on the RS are obviously easier to live with. If the EX's wheels were tubeless, I'd definitely prefer the spokes.

If there was a choice I'd pick the RS for sure, as the wheel/tire sizes are more to my liking. I don't know how much better the suspension really is, but it's gold and that must make some kind of difference. The CB1100's brakes are terrific on any version, but the bigger disks would be nice. I'd prefer cast wheels but spokes are fine if that's the only option. Spokes really have never troubled me over the years, but the cast wheels are more trouble-free overall, of course.

So we'll see what's coming.