08-26-2017, 01:26 PM
I've never had an I4 until my 2014 CB 1100. I've had several other engine configurations over my 50+ years of riding but definitely prefer the under stressed engine of my present bike along with it's torque characteristics and its "do everything without drama" nature. Like Ferret, I really like a quiet exhaust note and the muffled exhaust sounds are relaxing on an early morning ride into work and, there is pleasant goodness above 48-5K rpm or greater when I want to get on it and enjoy that side of the record.
Currently, I am extremely blessed to also own a 2017 Husky SM single and a '17 Super Duke. Both have aftermarket cans bringing out their charms. But the CB 1100 is the one I turn to with a warm heart most often and is a keeper until I trade for another one someday down the road. The 701 is a beautiful contrast to the 1100 and I love to change-up ever day or so. Mostly, my adult son rides the SD and, I have not bonded with that twin.
It has absolutely magnificent engine characteristics that I find are easily manageable. It had been touted as having qualities that would allow this model to be a comfortable tourer. But there is a harshness to the engine and the bike in general that for me grows old quickly. And, I've come to have second thoughts about sharing a powerful twin with my son. I wouldn't think twice about that with the CB and, that puts me over-the-top completely in a strong vote for an inline 4 over the potential of a twin.
-Will never forget the late winter evening on one of my Tuono's in a SoCal canyon, hitting black ice and high siding (my smallest left finger will never be the same after jamming one bone deep into its socket). -So much early-on torque! A friend whom I let ride one of my Tuonos for a day ran across damp grass after leaving his house to return my bike. He broke his collar bone and arm and I think, a rib. Sure! No one should do that with an I4 but a strong twin needs an experienced pilot and can be really edgy.
Currently, I am extremely blessed to also own a 2017 Husky SM single and a '17 Super Duke. Both have aftermarket cans bringing out their charms. But the CB 1100 is the one I turn to with a warm heart most often and is a keeper until I trade for another one someday down the road. The 701 is a beautiful contrast to the 1100 and I love to change-up ever day or so. Mostly, my adult son rides the SD and, I have not bonded with that twin.
It has absolutely magnificent engine characteristics that I find are easily manageable. It had been touted as having qualities that would allow this model to be a comfortable tourer. But there is a harshness to the engine and the bike in general that for me grows old quickly. And, I've come to have second thoughts about sharing a powerful twin with my son. I wouldn't think twice about that with the CB and, that puts me over-the-top completely in a strong vote for an inline 4 over the potential of a twin.
-Will never forget the late winter evening on one of my Tuono's in a SoCal canyon, hitting black ice and high siding (my smallest left finger will never be the same after jamming one bone deep into its socket). -So much early-on torque! A friend whom I let ride one of my Tuonos for a day ran across damp grass after leaving his house to return my bike. He broke his collar bone and arm and I think, a rib. Sure! No one should do that with an I4 but a strong twin needs an experienced pilot and can be really edgy.