07-04-2013, 04:12 AM
Sounds like McSpofforson will have the chance to try the bike out for herself if she is able to coordinate things with forum member INTP.
I'm 5' 8" with an inseam somewhere around 30" or 31" (call it 30.5"?). For me, the biggest challenge with the CB1100 is rolling it around in the garage. That is when I can really feel the 150 extra pounds as compared to my Hawk GT and it is definitely noticeable. Once I'm on the bike and rolling however, I actually feel like the CB1100, with plenty of low-end torque and such a smooth clutch, is actually better at low speed maneuvering than the Hawk. Both have very similar width tires by the way.
In my case, I wouldn't mind if the seat were a touch lower for the sake of planting my feet on uneven surfaces, but I actually find the stock seat to be so comfortable when riding that I have no intentions of changing it out. Otherwise, I would try to get my hands on the lower factory seat used in Japan and Australia.
When it comes to picking the bike up after dropping it — I'm just going to have to wait to find out how demanding that task really is when the day comes, which I'm in no hurry for.
Good luck with your decision McSpofforson!
I'm 5' 8" with an inseam somewhere around 30" or 31" (call it 30.5"?). For me, the biggest challenge with the CB1100 is rolling it around in the garage. That is when I can really feel the 150 extra pounds as compared to my Hawk GT and it is definitely noticeable. Once I'm on the bike and rolling however, I actually feel like the CB1100, with plenty of low-end torque and such a smooth clutch, is actually better at low speed maneuvering than the Hawk. Both have very similar width tires by the way.
In my case, I wouldn't mind if the seat were a touch lower for the sake of planting my feet on uneven surfaces, but I actually find the stock seat to be so comfortable when riding that I have no intentions of changing it out. Otherwise, I would try to get my hands on the lower factory seat used in Japan and Australia.
When it comes to picking the bike up after dropping it — I'm just going to have to wait to find out how demanding that task really is when the day comes, which I'm in no hurry for.
Good luck with your decision McSpofforson!