Triumph T120 v CB1100a

[Cormanus]

I don't think the heat complaint is unique to the CB1100, or to air-cooled bikes in general. Over on the F800ST/GT forum, a number of folks complain about the heat coming from those bikes in hot weather, and they're water-cooled. Because of the fairing design, engine heat tends to be blown onto the rider's legs. I've experienced no such issues, but it is a heated topic (pun intended).

Without wishing to turn up the temperature, I seem to remember reading of many complaints about the heat thrown off the Honda ST1300. And that is water cooled.