10-14-2016, 02:26 PM
When they first came out I had a gut feeling (or connected dots that perhaps weren't really there) it was a small niche and would quickly fill it. But like the GB and W650, it would be appreciated down the road. But it has turned into the bike I'lll probably keep very long term.
It has character; just not much Italian character - both good and bad. So much easier to ride in town than the Griso. I still like the Griso, Now a fellow on the Facebook Guzzi site didn't think much about the handling of the CB; grinds the footpegs way too easily and he prefers the Griso because of the sporty handling. I don't ride that aggresive, especially on the CB, so it's not an issue for me.
I like the new CB (but unsure if it will come here) but for that classic retro look I think the 2013-14 was done better. If I had the room, and the cash flow I'd consider getting a new CB if they import it. But I'm a firm believer in diversity so some thing like a cruiser or a CB500X would make more sense.
While she is perfect in town, I took her Death Valley last year for a Guzzi gathering. I knew the Griso needed the roller kit so I kept her off the road until she had been upgraded and took the CB instead. She toured better than I suspected. For some reason I didn't expect much (I used to tour on a KZ550 Ltd so it should have been a no brainer - especially with the better seat). Some of the guys here have done some serious tours with her. My only ding, she sucks gas in a head wind. sigh...
We've had several Guzzi guys (oddly enough, mostly Griso owners) also got CB1100. It must hit similar buttons that Guzzi's hit. So you're in good company here.
Welcome aboard and good luck finding your new ride.
It has character; just not much Italian character - both good and bad. So much easier to ride in town than the Griso. I still like the Griso, Now a fellow on the Facebook Guzzi site didn't think much about the handling of the CB; grinds the footpegs way too easily and he prefers the Griso because of the sporty handling. I don't ride that aggresive, especially on the CB, so it's not an issue for me.
I like the new CB (but unsure if it will come here) but for that classic retro look I think the 2013-14 was done better. If I had the room, and the cash flow I'd consider getting a new CB if they import it. But I'm a firm believer in diversity so some thing like a cruiser or a CB500X would make more sense.
While she is perfect in town, I took her Death Valley last year for a Guzzi gathering. I knew the Griso needed the roller kit so I kept her off the road until she had been upgraded and took the CB instead. She toured better than I suspected. For some reason I didn't expect much (I used to tour on a KZ550 Ltd so it should have been a no brainer - especially with the better seat). Some of the guys here have done some serious tours with her. My only ding, she sucks gas in a head wind. sigh...
We've had several Guzzi guys (oddly enough, mostly Griso owners) also got CB1100. It must hit similar buttons that Guzzi's hit. So you're in good company here.
Welcome aboard and good luck finding your new ride.