06-16-2015, 07:58 AM
(06-16-2015, 07:26 AM)Jeephoto_imp Wrote: How long did it take for you to decide before buying the CB1100?
I'd been shopping and comparing for about 4 years while riding my KL650. I knew I wanted something better for the street, lower seat height and multi-cylinders. I looked at Triumph's Scrambler and Bonneville, the America, Kaw Versys, and many, many others. I just could not decide although a couple of times I thought I found the perfect bike, I just couldn't "pull the trigger".
When the CB1100 came out in 2013, I went and test rode one and I really liked it. At that time I was comparing it to the Bonneville. I was amazed at how "smooth" it was, riding, cornering and power delivery.
Anyway, long story short,I came into a little money and knew I was buying a new bike within a month. I was sure I was getting the new Kawasaki Versys 650, but just couldn't do it. I don't know why.
So, I went and sat on the CB, I put down the deposit, and had the bike within two days. I have never been happier with a purchase or a new motorcycle.
I decided I would buy one when they were released in Japan and Australia back in 2010. When they announced in 2012 that the CB11 was coming to the U.S., my decision had already been made.