10-22-2017, 10:21 PM
(10-22-2017, 12:45 PM)JonC1985_imp Wrote: Hi im usually a vtwin cruiser guy but the cb has caught my eye. My question is how does it compare power wise to say my v star 1300 or the victory cross country i had (106)? Like is this basically or close to a sport bike motor where even though the cc’s are smaller it still pulls off the line faster than a cruiser because of different gearing and rpms and such? Not sure how that stuff works but i have just about enough saved up for a 2013. I just dont want to hop on and it ends up riding like my 1100 shadow I had for a hot minute. Not looking to go down in CCs but if its a different thing entirely where that doesnt matter than it would help in my purchase decision. Thanks in advance friends.
Tbe CB 1100 is definitely the stronger bike and by no means as 'weak' as the big shadhow I've ridden for 2 years. The 50HP and the torque of it were in good shape, no question for the amount of power it offers. The power of the CB is much more overwhelming using some revs. Not that much revs but you can rev it if you want. The shadow only has a small power band in comparison.
The engine concept of both bikes is very different. The CB runs much smoother than the vibrating Shadow. The fuel consumption is lower and I prefer the classic riding position over the chopperlike one.
Give it a try, I guess you will not be disappointed.
Wisedrum