Bummed by a test ride

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I think the OP is just observing the trailing off power band beyond 7500-8000 rpm. I rarely go beyond that for this reason. I find the engine to be so rewarding to ride that wave of torque.

I do think that Honda might have a hit if they built aa higher performance version of the CB, like a CB1100 Super Sport. 100+ hp, higher spec suspension, and a little racier styling.

I think the CB1000R is probably Honda's intended offering for buyers looking for that sort of thing.

I think the CB1000R is probably Honda's intended offering for buyers looking for that sort of thing.
Agreed! I was thinking that the retro style of the CB11 tweaked just a little would be appealing. The CB1000R definitely lacks retro flair.