08-22-2017, 07:33 PM
The CB 1100 is an excellent touring bike for endless miles. Of course not everywhere and for everyone. But for me it fits as I recently found out on a second longer roadtrip over 6.000km this year in the UK. The torquey big engine makes the CB run effortless, no matter how much equipment you use and let her carry it. Much more than the ferret load on it I guess.
I use a lot as a motorbiker who is always camping instead of booking B&B or hotelrooms. For more comfort I've mounted highway pegs and a windshield. But I know that the seat and the seating position is not the best for everyone, I'm used to it and it works for me. If I would have had the choice to order a kardan instead of a chain drive I would have done it, because it makes it much easier to drive in rain which I had to do a lot on this years trip. What I also like about the CB is that it runs straight without shaking and wavering no matter how fast you ride and how fully it is packed. Brave bike. And despite from these it is total reliabe and everyone who saw it instantly liked it. 
Also the fuel consumption isn't high, if you keep yourself back a bit, 42.000km with 4.64l averagely per 100km.
Wisedrum
I use a lot as a motorbiker who is always camping instead of booking B&B or hotelrooms. For more comfort I've mounted highway pegs and a windshield. But I know that the seat and the seating position is not the best for everyone, I'm used to it and it works for me. If I would have had the choice to order a kardan instead of a chain drive I would have done it, because it makes it much easier to drive in rain which I had to do a lot on this years trip. What I also like about the CB is that it runs straight without shaking and wavering no matter how fast you ride and how fully it is packed. Brave bike. And despite from these it is total reliabe and everyone who saw it instantly liked it. Also the fuel consumption isn't high, if you keep yourself back a bit, 42.000km with 4.64l averagely per 100km.Wisedrum