09-08-2015, 05:29 PM
Interesting.
As a former R1200GS owner...the quality of the CB1100 is, at least, equal.
Not only assembly; but fuel-injection mapping; general operation. You will find the steering suspension on the CB is neutral, which differs from the BMW.
Performance, as you can see from horsepower ratings, is going to be lower. But, I'm projecting (others can correct me) down the road, maintenance costs will be FAR lower.
Yes, chain-drive is more primative than a shaft. But the elaborate maintenance of a modern BMW, versus the lower-cost upkeep of a Honda...makes the tradeoff more worth it.
Bottom Line: The Honda CB1100, a "retro" model, is also a proven design - and will deliver value; and which is technologically up-to-date.
As a former R1200GS owner...the quality of the CB1100 is, at least, equal.
Not only assembly; but fuel-injection mapping; general operation. You will find the steering suspension on the CB is neutral, which differs from the BMW.
Performance, as you can see from horsepower ratings, is going to be lower. But, I'm projecting (others can correct me) down the road, maintenance costs will be FAR lower.
Yes, chain-drive is more primative than a shaft. But the elaborate maintenance of a modern BMW, versus the lower-cost upkeep of a Honda...makes the tradeoff more worth it.
Bottom Line: The Honda CB1100, a "retro" model, is also a proven design - and will deliver value; and which is technologically up-to-date.