07-22-2013, 12:34 AM
When I started looking at bikes after a 15 year break I saw a Suzuki naked that was very good looking. Headed to the dealer to find out how much; $8K. When I left bikes that was Goldwing territory. Very well appointed Goldwing territory.
So you can imagine I've had to adjust my price scale (this took a couple years). So today, the CB1100 at $10K is a very good deal. There are cheaper bikes and there are more expensive bikes. Compared to what is available she is not over priced at all. But hey, it's your money, make your choices based on what you like and your comfort level. There are a lot of good bikes out there today (inspite of many being uglier than sin; but hey, that is just my opinion and internet opinions are worth what you pay for them) and I think the hardest thing is limiting yourself to just one.
Then there are the used bikes that can be had that will run for a very long time if you do your part. Many bikes built from the late 70's on will last to 200,000 miles easy if you are vigilant with maintenance (and I suspect longer) and treat them with respect. The quality, for the most part, is there.
So you can imagine I've had to adjust my price scale (this took a couple years). So today, the CB1100 at $10K is a very good deal. There are cheaper bikes and there are more expensive bikes. Compared to what is available she is not over priced at all. But hey, it's your money, make your choices based on what you like and your comfort level. There are a lot of good bikes out there today (inspite of many being uglier than sin; but hey, that is just my opinion and internet opinions are worth what you pay for them) and I think the hardest thing is limiting yourself to just one.
Then there are the used bikes that can be had that will run for a very long time if you do your part. Many bikes built from the late 70's on will last to 200,000 miles easy if you are vigilant with maintenance (and I suspect longer) and treat them with respect. The quality, for the most part, is there.