08-15-2017, 01:58 AM
I have owned over a dozen motorcycles. I although they were all different, I enjoyed them all, with the exception of a Triumph 500 which left me stranded on the side of the road 580 miles from home. Each had its own purpose, pros and cons.
Most of them were twins. They were relatively inexpensive to purchase, light in weight, and used for daily riding and the occasional trip. Of those my two 650cc BSA Lightnings, 350cc Yamaha RD5, and Honda CB500XA were my favourites.
I did not own a 4 cylinder motorcycle until I was 35 and married. The Yamaha XS 1100 and Goldwing Aspencade were used for touring. The Yamaha was top heavy but very strong. Although heavier than the Yamaha, the flat 4 Goldwing provided a lower center of gravity and was easier to handle. It was also capable of effortlessly hauling a lot of gear two up. We hauled a tent trailer through the hills of Vermont and New Hampshire in overdrive. The Goldwing is the most comfortable motorcycle I have ever owned. If it wasn't for the price I would probably own one now.
The 2017 CB1100 EX was bought for its looks. After it took a nap on me on the side of a lonely road when my foot slipped on the soft shoulder, I have named it Miss Piggy. Like Miss Piggy it is good looking in an old fashion way, stout for its size, and top heavy.
I do notice a buzz through the handle grips and foot pegs, although Grip Puppies made the grips more comfortable. It is too bad that Honda deliberately gave the engine a 1970s buzz. I also think the new louder mufflers contribute to the buzz, although I do like the 1970s motorcycle sound.
Personally if Honda made a 750cc inline 4 that weighed a hundred pounds less and had the CB1100s good looks, I would buy it. I like the torque provided by the CB1100 throughout the rev range, but I only use about 1/3 of the rev range in normal riding conditions.
Most of them were twins. They were relatively inexpensive to purchase, light in weight, and used for daily riding and the occasional trip. Of those my two 650cc BSA Lightnings, 350cc Yamaha RD5, and Honda CB500XA were my favourites.
I did not own a 4 cylinder motorcycle until I was 35 and married. The Yamaha XS 1100 and Goldwing Aspencade were used for touring. The Yamaha was top heavy but very strong. Although heavier than the Yamaha, the flat 4 Goldwing provided a lower center of gravity and was easier to handle. It was also capable of effortlessly hauling a lot of gear two up. We hauled a tent trailer through the hills of Vermont and New Hampshire in overdrive. The Goldwing is the most comfortable motorcycle I have ever owned. If it wasn't for the price I would probably own one now.
The 2017 CB1100 EX was bought for its looks. After it took a nap on me on the side of a lonely road when my foot slipped on the soft shoulder, I have named it Miss Piggy. Like Miss Piggy it is good looking in an old fashion way, stout for its size, and top heavy.
I do notice a buzz through the handle grips and foot pegs, although Grip Puppies made the grips more comfortable. It is too bad that Honda deliberately gave the engine a 1970s buzz. I also think the new louder mufflers contribute to the buzz, although I do like the 1970s motorcycle sound.
Personally if Honda made a 750cc inline 4 that weighed a hundred pounds less and had the CB1100s good looks, I would buy it. I like the torque provided by the CB1100 throughout the rev range, but I only use about 1/3 of the rev range in normal riding conditions.