Bonneville vs CB1100

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I've had them both. I certainly don't think the Bonnie was underpowered. Personally I preferred the Bonnie over the Honda CB1100 just because of it's lighter and smaller frame (size). I agree the Honda is probably a bit better built but I think that's academic for the most part.

Want a nice bike? Triumph Thunderbird? Better then the CB? I don't know but you can pick up a used Bird for about $7500 bucks about the same as a used CB. I'd suggest riding all three bikes and picking the one you PERSONALLY LIKE. And don't buy an new anything. Save THOUSANDS and buy one with a couple miles on it.

I would suggest that if you had three bikes a CB1100 a Bonnie and a Bird and we all rode them back to back a majority would pick the Thunderbird.

I sold them all and bought a CTX700 so what do I know? I am old and fat and weak and that CTX fits my riding style best for right now. Don't knock any of them. Best is subjective. They are all good and I know you guys will not accept this but my Harley Sportster 1200 custom is also a nice bike. Probably not as nice as the other three mentioned but it's kinda sexy in it's own way.

I am just glad I can still ride a two wheeler. And fortunate to have been able to play with a bunch of them over the years.