06-30-2013, 08:15 AM
(06-30-2013, 06:48 AM)thumper_imp Wrote: flynbulldog--My best friend also had a 1098R. I've got a CBR1000RR and a VFR1200F, so I know about power.
But, in referring to his 1098R, I used to call the throttle the "Front Wheel Lifting Device."
I don't care what sportbike experience a person has there is nothing that can prepare you for the 1098R
It is simply mind-boggling, there's nothing else like it.
(06-30-2013, 06:40 AM)darmahman_imp Wrote: I agree with you 99%, but my noob nephew( 5000 miles on a 04 triumph Bonneville) rode mine yesterday and fell in love with it. I think the OP just was expecting something different. Kinda like it was for us when the CB750 and the Z-1 came out. This bike isn't groundbreaking in that way, but it is one of my favorite all time bikes I have owned. I think the bike is brilliant! It gets better every ride.
Yes exactly as I said, a noob with very little or no experience will love the CB11,
I'm guessing your nephew's experience on mild bonnie would lead him to be surprised by the CB.
it's those guys with a few bikes and a few years under their belts that are starting to taste performance that won't fall in love with the CB. it wont be enough.
Those of us who've spent years on high performance bikes can relax and enjoy what the CB delivers. We don't need or want this bike to be another racer.
Hey I know I'm being a bit narrow and we all have different needs and desires. The bottom line is to be in love with it or to move on to something that does it for you. No bike will satisfy everybody.