07-16-2013, 01:41 PM
Got to ride a 919 a couple years ago. Wonderful motor. It seemed like there was linear connection between the throttle and the speedo. Twist the throttle 30 degrees and the speedo needle moved 30 degrees - in about the same amount of time. Almost as torquey as the CB1100.
But the design didn't move me and I felt the bike should be a bit longer (showing my age a bit, I think larger bikes should be - larger!). From memory I prefer the 919 motor at speed, and I prefer my Griso's motor at speed over either. But the CB1100 is better looking than the 919 (apples and oranges to the Griso). I really like the way the CB motor does not bring out the hooligan in me and gives me plenty of audio feedback as it speeds up. Very civilized.
But the design didn't move me and I felt the bike should be a bit longer (showing my age a bit, I think larger bikes should be - larger!). From memory I prefer the 919 motor at speed, and I prefer my Griso's motor at speed over either. But the CB1100 is better looking than the 919 (apples and oranges to the Griso). I really like the way the CB motor does not bring out the hooligan in me and gives me plenty of audio feedback as it speeds up. Very civilized.