06-17-2013, 07:34 AM
Hey MrHonda,
I definitely get what you are saying about the CB11. Are your other bikes modified? Since you have other bikes, what was your main reasoning behind adding the CB11 to the stable?
I ask because I also own a 12' Triumph Bonneville and 12' Triumph Speed Triple. Both Trumpets are quite modified and I believe they add significantly to the riding experience. Compared to those two bikes, the Honda sure is lacking in overall character. However, it is no fault to the Honda as it was engineered to perfection. Whether you consider this bland because it does not have many quirks, or appreciate it for being built so well is for you to find out. I definitely think adding an exhaust will make for a better experience, it did for my other two bikes.
I myself bought the CB11 for riding two up, riding exclusively when the cold weather comes, and also for general touring/commuting duties (I plan to get a small windscreen, add heated grips, and also a luggage race and topcase). I think it excels in this regard and will easily do it better than both Triumphs will. I don't consider it boring because I would rather ride in a motorcycle than in a cage any day so I still have a great deal of fun on it.
This past weekend me and the wife went on a 120-mile ride through scenic back roads and we had an awesome time. There is no way I would do that ride on my other bikes. I think it's important to add bikes with differing purposes to the stable. If you plan to do similar riding on the CB11 that you could do on your other bikes, I do think you will be somewhat disappointed.
I definitely get what you are saying about the CB11. Are your other bikes modified? Since you have other bikes, what was your main reasoning behind adding the CB11 to the stable?
I ask because I also own a 12' Triumph Bonneville and 12' Triumph Speed Triple. Both Trumpets are quite modified and I believe they add significantly to the riding experience. Compared to those two bikes, the Honda sure is lacking in overall character. However, it is no fault to the Honda as it was engineered to perfection. Whether you consider this bland because it does not have many quirks, or appreciate it for being built so well is for you to find out. I definitely think adding an exhaust will make for a better experience, it did for my other two bikes.
I myself bought the CB11 for riding two up, riding exclusively when the cold weather comes, and also for general touring/commuting duties (I plan to get a small windscreen, add heated grips, and also a luggage race and topcase). I think it excels in this regard and will easily do it better than both Triumphs will. I don't consider it boring because I would rather ride in a motorcycle than in a cage any day so I still have a great deal of fun on it.
This past weekend me and the wife went on a 120-mile ride through scenic back roads and we had an awesome time. There is no way I would do that ride on my other bikes. I think it's important to add bikes with differing purposes to the stable. If you plan to do similar riding on the CB11 that you could do on your other bikes, I do think you will be somewhat disappointed.