01-18-2022, 12:10 PM
There's lots of wisdom in that article unrelated to the question. posed by j3gq. It didn't change my view that the CB1100 is not a cruiser. It simply doesn't meet the ergonomic requirements.
However, I wonder of j3gq meant "tourer" rather than "cruiser"? While the CB1100 is not of the genus cruiser, I reckon it's a fine touring motorcycle. It can be made comfortable enough; it has sufficient power to travel at the speed limit comfortably all day with plenty of reserve to overtake; it can comfortably haul a load (and a passenger if required); and its range forces one to get off for a refuel and stretch after a sensible time.
I take issue with this:
Quote:...the endurance of the average rider is around 3 hours of non-stop riding. With experience, that could stretch up to 4 hours. Anything beyond that is uncommon. Assuming an average speed of around 40 to 50 MPH on US roads, that gives us a distance of around 150 to 160 miles.
Road safety authorities in Australia encourage motorists (cars and bikes) to take a break every 2 hours. I've no idea what evidence supports this, but I'm sure there's some; it certainly aligns with my experience and preference. Four hours without a break seems excessive to me. Two hours on the other hand is about time to fill the CB's tank, take a pee and ease the growing discomfort in my knees and backside. That's about 200 kms or 125 miles. As noted, it neatly aligns with the range of the CB1100's tank.
However, I wonder of j3gq meant "tourer" rather than "cruiser"? While the CB1100 is not of the genus cruiser, I reckon it's a fine touring motorcycle. It can be made comfortable enough; it has sufficient power to travel at the speed limit comfortably all day with plenty of reserve to overtake; it can comfortably haul a load (and a passenger if required); and its range forces one to get off for a refuel and stretch after a sensible time.
I take issue with this:
Quote:...the endurance of the average rider is around 3 hours of non-stop riding. With experience, that could stretch up to 4 hours. Anything beyond that is uncommon. Assuming an average speed of around 40 to 50 MPH on US roads, that gives us a distance of around 150 to 160 miles.
Road safety authorities in Australia encourage motorists (cars and bikes) to take a break every 2 hours. I've no idea what evidence supports this, but I'm sure there's some; it certainly aligns with my experience and preference. Four hours without a break seems excessive to me. Two hours on the other hand is about time to fill the CB's tank, take a pee and ease the growing discomfort in my knees and backside. That's about 200 kms or 125 miles. As noted, it neatly aligns with the range of the CB1100's tank.