06-22-2015, 09:21 AM
(06-22-2015, 07:47 AM)mnm2008_imp Wrote: Trying to see if anyone have both these - CB1100 Vs R1200R
Iam coming off a FJR & Have a exchange offer from a private party.
I did ride both, but it was on different days & for less than 5 Miles.
As i remember CB is much easier to ride (That's the reason iam replacing FJR, as i dont do any touring & its too much for my occasional < 100 Mile Sunday trips).
Any comments?
I had a 1999 R1100RT. Sold it to make the payment for the CB.
Yes, it's absolutely correct that the CB is a more friendly ride. Handling is neutral.
The R1100RT, had a front-end geometry that took me a LONG time to make friends with. At slow speeds it almost wanted to turn, either direction, rather than go straight. At highway speeds, I didn't trust it - until I figured out how it rolled, so to speak - just press down on the handlebar end you wanted to turn towards, lean a little, and it would follow nicely.
The CB...was the same weight but FELT lighter. Neutral, more-conventional handling and steering geometry. Actually, for a long ride on twisties...I preferred the BMW; but it wasn't a great deal of difference.
More important to me was the more-upright riding position in stock configuration. I didn't need to lean forward.
Leg positioning...more knee bend but the feet were further back. I didn't mind it but my arthritis sometimes did.
The factory fairings were good in keeping wind off - good when it was cold.
Hope that helps.