02-23-2015, 04:04 AM
I have the green 2012 SE Griso and from what I hear there are slight differences (more than slight when comparing the 2009 model).
Brakes; I find the CB's are much better. Griso is no slouch though.
Handling; CB is better in town and in the tight twisties. Griso, better on the open road and long sweepers. CB has not felt jittery to me. I had DTR in town adjust the suspension on the Griso after riding Chris's GRiso and how much better it felt. Best $30 I've every spent on a bike.
Power delivery; GG, not sure if you have remapped yours, mine is a bit better down low but still have to feather the clutch at slow speeds as she is snatchy. I'm told this is more of a product of the V twin compared to the much smoother inline 4. I don't care for the Griso in town. Especially in the summer as the heat from the jugs becomes unbearable. Pouring on the coals, the Honda lets you know you are working it. The Griso, especially on roll on's at speed, leaps forward with little effort.
Comfort, stock seats; the Griso was terrible for ME. Russell Day Long solved that issue. LAMM seat solved minor issues with the CB. Not as good as the RDL so at some point I may upgrade it.
For long trips I still prefer the Griso. The Russell Day Long seat as well as the power pulses of the big V twin are nice. But I get better mileage with the CB. Once retired I can explore the two a bit more.
GG, I installed ROX bar extenders to bring the bars back a bit (and up) Recommended. I have always preferred wide bars.
I also installed the Stelvio hand guards to take the wind off. This winter I added the Bikemaster heated grips. Oddly enough I like them more for the grip material and design than the heating elements. Thicker too. I think I'll add them to the Honda. Only $60 too!!!!
Brakes; I find the CB's are much better. Griso is no slouch though.
Handling; CB is better in town and in the tight twisties. Griso, better on the open road and long sweepers. CB has not felt jittery to me. I had DTR in town adjust the suspension on the Griso after riding Chris's GRiso and how much better it felt. Best $30 I've every spent on a bike.
Power delivery; GG, not sure if you have remapped yours, mine is a bit better down low but still have to feather the clutch at slow speeds as she is snatchy. I'm told this is more of a product of the V twin compared to the much smoother inline 4. I don't care for the Griso in town. Especially in the summer as the heat from the jugs becomes unbearable. Pouring on the coals, the Honda lets you know you are working it. The Griso, especially on roll on's at speed, leaps forward with little effort.
Comfort, stock seats; the Griso was terrible for ME. Russell Day Long solved that issue. LAMM seat solved minor issues with the CB. Not as good as the RDL so at some point I may upgrade it.
For long trips I still prefer the Griso. The Russell Day Long seat as well as the power pulses of the big V twin are nice. But I get better mileage with the CB. Once retired I can explore the two a bit more.
GG, I installed ROX bar extenders to bring the bars back a bit (and up) Recommended. I have always preferred wide bars.
I also installed the Stelvio hand guards to take the wind off. This winter I added the Bikemaster heated grips. Oddly enough I like them more for the grip material and design than the heating elements. Thicker too. I think I'll add them to the Honda. Only $60 too!!!!