11-18-2016, 04:13 AM
I had both a 2012 Bonnie and the CB100 at the same time. I loved the Bonnie for what it was, but there's just no comparison to the CB's quality, finish, ride, and solid feeling, let alone the power difference.
Probably more because of age than anything else, at 6' with a 34" inseam, I needed a little more legroom. A taller seat (both Tiro and K&H - available from Samurider - work beautifully, and are much more comfortable than the stock seat as well) did the trick perfectly.
There are quite a few aftermarket mufflers for the bike. A lot depends on the look you want - there are lots of sportbike-style cannisters that work, but I like the Staintune the best. It looks a lot like the stock piece, so you keep the classic look, but it's got a great, low, mellow tone that lets you know you're on an inline 4 without being obnoxious.
Bottom line is you really can't beat these bikes. They're great looking, and the quality is fantastic, and there's a pretty decent aftermarket support for them, too.
Probably more because of age than anything else, at 6' with a 34" inseam, I needed a little more legroom. A taller seat (both Tiro and K&H - available from Samurider - work beautifully, and are much more comfortable than the stock seat as well) did the trick perfectly.
There are quite a few aftermarket mufflers for the bike. A lot depends on the look you want - there are lots of sportbike-style cannisters that work, but I like the Staintune the best. It looks a lot like the stock piece, so you keep the classic look, but it's got a great, low, mellow tone that lets you know you're on an inline 4 without being obnoxious.
Bottom line is you really can't beat these bikes. They're great looking, and the quality is fantastic, and there's a pretty decent aftermarket support for them, too.