06-16-2015, 10:00 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.
Too long!
I had been following the CB news online but where I live I never got a chance to see one for real.
The day I finally saw one at a not-so-local dealer I bought it.
I'm kind of thinking I need a spare, in case they never make any more!