07-21-2017, 09:49 AM
Omar:
I grew up riding bikes in the 1970s and had been out of the game for over 30 years. In 2014 I bought a CB1100 DX because of the nostalgic look. The CB1100 is so easy to ride and the transmission is so smooth. It's heavy enough to handle the windy freeway and agile enough to handle the twisties. The CB1100 is really engineered and built well and you're really going to appreciate it. The drawbacks of a CB1100 is that it's a heavy bike at about 550 lbs with a high center of gravity (COG). But then again, that's about on par with most bikes in the 1000cc segment. Also, the seat is not good for long rides. If you're planning a long trip, buy a better seat (your butt will thank you). Putting the CB1100 up on its center stand is a challenge too as the bike is heavy; watch some youtube videos to learn how to do it. I highly recommend you take a course first on how to ride a motorcycle and outfit yourself with all the protective gear. I shudder every time I see a rider out there with nothing but a skull helmet; those guys are taking too much risk with their lives. The hardest thing to do on a heavy motorcycle is low-speed maneuvering; that's most like where you'll drop the bike. Anyway, I think you're making a wise choice.
Best Wishes,
Bryan
I grew up riding bikes in the 1970s and had been out of the game for over 30 years. In 2014 I bought a CB1100 DX because of the nostalgic look. The CB1100 is so easy to ride and the transmission is so smooth. It's heavy enough to handle the windy freeway and agile enough to handle the twisties. The CB1100 is really engineered and built well and you're really going to appreciate it. The drawbacks of a CB1100 is that it's a heavy bike at about 550 lbs with a high center of gravity (COG). But then again, that's about on par with most bikes in the 1000cc segment. Also, the seat is not good for long rides. If you're planning a long trip, buy a better seat (your butt will thank you). Putting the CB1100 up on its center stand is a challenge too as the bike is heavy; watch some youtube videos to learn how to do it. I highly recommend you take a course first on how to ride a motorcycle and outfit yourself with all the protective gear. I shudder every time I see a rider out there with nothing but a skull helmet; those guys are taking too much risk with their lives. The hardest thing to do on a heavy motorcycle is low-speed maneuvering; that's most like where you'll drop the bike. Anyway, I think you're making a wise choice.
Best Wishes,
Bryan