new 2014 standard price?

[LongRanger_imp]

The V7 price looks right. They're being blown out right now to make room for the V9. That's an incredible price.

The V7 is a terrific bike, but depending on your needs, will be no match for the CB1100 in terms of power, comfort, suspension, two-up ability, or build quality in my opinion (I've owned two). That being said, it has the character, agility, and panache the Honda can't match, and it's about 150 lbs lighter if that's important to you.

For the West Coast, I think it's a good price. I paid much more than that in March 2014. Then again, it is winter. I would have to try to get heated grips, crash bars, and luggage rack included. Of course, I tried that and failed on my own purchase, but then I completely blew my deal.

I'm an old pro at not paying a penny more than I should for an automobile, but somehow the young motorcycle salesman's tactics threw me off my game. The CB750 purchase before that, with a fellow old guy, went exactly according to plan.

Note: Research the $1000 Bonus Bucks. I'm not finding it right now, but fellow inmates will know if it's still available or not.

From the dealership's own web page, I see that the $1000 "bonus bucks" is offered for the '14 Standard. I was assuming that this is why they have the $7995 price tag on it: they sell it to customer for 8K, they get a 1000 credit from Honda and it really comes out to 9k for them. But if that 1k is at play, maybe they would listen to an offer of 7750 no freight charge...a lot more palatable for me.

I'm just over 6'3". Any tall riders out there that care to comment on the ergonomics with this bike?

I'm 6'6", 220 lbs, 36" inseam. No issues for me whatsoever. I find my DLX to be very comfortable and capable as long as I don't expect it to be something it's not.