valve timing inaccuracy?

[VTR1000F_imp]

I think VTR1000F should explain exactly what " straight timing " means before we go any further. Yes, valve timing can be altered for different power delivery characteristics, but what are you looking for ? Maybe you have the wrong bike. Many posts on this Forum have discussed the smooth, even power band as being one of the attributes of the CB1100. If maximum power is your objective, buy another bike.

Don´t get me wrong. As Ferret says, engineers at Honda implemented offset to valve timing to reproduce a "retro" feeling and buzz to our inline four. They said, without that imperfection the engine would feel "too perfect". I´m absolutely happy with my CB performance, but I was just wondering about this matter and for the sake of discussion.