06-15-2018, 01:56 AM
(06-15-2018, 12:27 AM)Stichill_imp Wrote: Thanks for the write-up tommymck. I've also been thinking that the Speedmaster seems to be a natural competitor to the CB1100 even though they have different riding positions.
Some of the online reviews have mentioned that you can put mid-mount controls on the Speedmaster because it's on the Bonneville platform. Have you entertained that thought or do you think it would compromise leg comfort?
What are your thoughts on the "beach cruiser" style wide handlebars on the Speedmaster? Are they comfortable at the expense of confident handling?
I don't think that it would compromise comfort (it may even be more comfortable for all I know) but it would compromise the overall feel and vibe, which is a good part of why I was interested in it in the first place.
So far as the "beach cruiser" bars are concerned, I'm not even sure what the term means. So far as I can tell, the bars are no wider than is typical. Maybe even narrower. I think maybe the term refers to the fact that the bars bend towards the rider so you don't have to reach forward very much. That's sort of essential I guess because otherwise you'd have your legs and body both forward and the bend would be too much. In any case, they are fine in terms of handing. The bike really makes you want to sit back and take it all in though, and I really haven't pushed it at all.