CB1100 compared to recent Nighthawk 750

[HikerToo_imp]

Hi guys;

I am thinking of adding another Honda to my stable, and the CB1100 is on my short list! I want a larger displacement motorcycle for longer highway rides.

I like everything about the CB1100 except for the lack of hydraulic valves. I currently ride a mint 2001 Nighthawk, and I am wondering if I should keep it or sell it (what did you do?). Is the CB1100 a true improvement/replacement over the CB750, or do they compliment each other? My Nighthawk is bone stock, with the exception of a beautiful 4-1 Supertrapp exhaust system, Progressive springs up front, some key OEM add-ons, and a Corbin seat. Braking is decent now, especially after a full rebuild of the front master cylinder, but they lack compared to modern setups. It produces about 80 hp at the crank with the Supertrapp installed. Overall, I am happy with the performance, but I would like a bit more low-down torque, hence the reason for my interest in the CB1100. I could use the money to put towards the CB1100, but I worry about "giving it away".



Oh one other point... my Nighthawk is only 5-speed, and I find that the engine is revving fairly high at highway speeds... and this is another reason why I am craving a larger displacement motorcycle. What rpms are you turning at say 120 km/hr? Sorry I don't have the mph conversion. Thanks!

I noticed yesterday the CB1100 in 5th gear doing 70MPH was at 4K RPM's.
The 2014 model has a 6th gear which should bring that down quite a bit.