07-26-2014, 09:19 PM
My 2010 Bonne SE was sold to purchase a CB1100.
There is no comparison power wise. The bike is definitely underpowered. The Bonne has a 7000 rpm redline but is straining and buzzy when it gets there. A lot of folks do airbox mods, remover the 02 sensor and add aftermarket pipes to give it more pep. The 17" wheels allow you to flick the bike around quickly (and scrapes pegs easily) but handling gets a bit iffy at high speeds. And doing a 100 mph on a Bonne takes a bit of work.
There are a few idiosyncrasies such as the key on the left side of the steering assembly and a seperate key to lock the bike - on the opposite side. The seat, which is ok for short rides - is a real pain to remove. You have to pull a side panel to access the tool and then strain to remove to bolts at the rear of the seat. The bike does sit comfortably low.
The engine may still be made in England but the rest of the bike is made and assembled in Thailand.
Don't get me wrong. I really liked the Bonneville (loved the looks) and was a bit sad to let it go. But the Honda is superior in practically every respect.
There is no comparison power wise. The bike is definitely underpowered. The Bonne has a 7000 rpm redline but is straining and buzzy when it gets there. A lot of folks do airbox mods, remover the 02 sensor and add aftermarket pipes to give it more pep. The 17" wheels allow you to flick the bike around quickly (and scrapes pegs easily) but handling gets a bit iffy at high speeds. And doing a 100 mph on a Bonne takes a bit of work.
There are a few idiosyncrasies such as the key on the left side of the steering assembly and a seperate key to lock the bike - on the opposite side. The seat, which is ok for short rides - is a real pain to remove. You have to pull a side panel to access the tool and then strain to remove to bolts at the rear of the seat. The bike does sit comfortably low.
The engine may still be made in England but the rest of the bike is made and assembled in Thailand.
Don't get me wrong. I really liked the Bonneville (loved the looks) and was a bit sad to let it go. But the Honda is superior in practically every respect.