05-23-2022, 06:50 AM
Hey Curt -
There might be a physique issue too. I have ridden both the CB1100 and Bonneville and like 'em both. Most of my riding gear is Triumph, so a fan I am.
That said, and similar to Gone, the CB1100 is definitely more powerful - more willing to accelerate easily and quite simply refined (my opinion, of course). For my body frame, the Bonnie frame type was small and harsh. I would have not survived long tours on it. The CB1100 was more tolerable for me, but ultimately a pain in the ... legs. I am over 186 cm in height. I like Triumph, but bought the CB1100.
There might be a physique issue too. I have ridden both the CB1100 and Bonneville and like 'em both. Most of my riding gear is Triumph, so a fan I am.
That said, and similar to Gone, the CB1100 is definitely more powerful - more willing to accelerate easily and quite simply refined (my opinion, of course). For my body frame, the Bonnie frame type was small and harsh. I would have not survived long tours on it. The CB1100 was more tolerable for me, but ultimately a pain in the ... legs. I am over 186 cm in height. I like Triumph, but bought the CB1100.