08-20-2017, 03:22 AM
(08-19-2017, 09:04 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: My brother rides a parallel twin Triumph T-120, one of the new 270 degree firing ones, but used to ride one of the old 790 360 degree firing ones. I lent him my CB yesterday for a just under 200 mile ride, and his comment to me was " no wonder you like this bike, it's so smooth"
My buddy said the same thing to me after taking my CB for a spin. He rides a liter + engine Ducati. I actually tend to like the "texture" to the sound of his thumping twin, but can appreciate how ridiculously smooth the CB's motor is too. Everything about it, from the power curves to the liquid smooth sound and feel. I can appreciate both for different reasons, but if smooth and less choppy (motor) is what you're after, I don't think its even remotely competitive. On the other hand, if you want more noise, more and larger chunky cadence vibes making their way through and enjoy those sensations, its not even remotely competitive in favor of the twins. I do understand folks who aren't fans of high frequency buzzing might be put off by inlines, but mine only seems to do it from 3-4k RPMs.