07-29-2014, 12:04 PM
kDiqq,
I'm the same height as you, but a little heavier
The only other retro bike I considered was the Moto Guzzi V7 Stone, and that model because it felt good ergonomically. The Triumphs all felt too small. I'm glad I didn't get the Guzzi because it is drastically underpowered and undersprung compared to the CB1100. It had relatively good Brembos on it, but no ABS and after a few close calls with my previous bike, I vowed never to have one without ABS again.
At your weight, the stock CB seat may not be too bad for long hauls, but there are plenty of other bikes out there better suited for long hauls. You have to remember that the CB is a retro bike, and as such, there will be some compromises. I bought it for the classic styling and never intended to do any serious or long touring on it. That's what an ST1300 is for, or any number of other dedicated sport touring bikes. Sure, you can add plenty of aftermarket goodies in an attempt to make the CB into a sport touring bike, but I really don't think that was the rationale for the design of this model.
Compared to my liquid cooled CBF1000, it's not as powerful, but it probably has more usable power and a broader power band than most other retro bikes.
I love my CB1100...it is the most fun I've ever had on any bike. That may be because it is my first truly naked bike. Every other bike I have owned had either a large windshield or a fairing of some sort. I don't have a windshield installed on my CB, but I may make a concession to the Dart Flyscreen when it is available for the 2014s. I'm going to do my best to preserve the naked/retro/standard look, and I fully plan to keep my CB as long as I am able to ride.
I've driven the CB in some hot stop-and-go city traffic, and while I can feel some increased vibration when she gets really hot, I haven't noticed much, if any reduction in power. The air cooled CB engine may look like an old design, but this engine was designed from scratch to be as reliable and bullet proof as you will likely ever find.
I'm the same height as you, but a little heavier
The only other retro bike I considered was the Moto Guzzi V7 Stone, and that model because it felt good ergonomically. The Triumphs all felt too small. I'm glad I didn't get the Guzzi because it is drastically underpowered and undersprung compared to the CB1100. It had relatively good Brembos on it, but no ABS and after a few close calls with my previous bike, I vowed never to have one without ABS again.
At your weight, the stock CB seat may not be too bad for long hauls, but there are plenty of other bikes out there better suited for long hauls. You have to remember that the CB is a retro bike, and as such, there will be some compromises. I bought it for the classic styling and never intended to do any serious or long touring on it. That's what an ST1300 is for, or any number of other dedicated sport touring bikes. Sure, you can add plenty of aftermarket goodies in an attempt to make the CB into a sport touring bike, but I really don't think that was the rationale for the design of this model.
Compared to my liquid cooled CBF1000, it's not as powerful, but it probably has more usable power and a broader power band than most other retro bikes.
I love my CB1100...it is the most fun I've ever had on any bike. That may be because it is my first truly naked bike. Every other bike I have owned had either a large windshield or a fairing of some sort. I don't have a windshield installed on my CB, but I may make a concession to the Dart Flyscreen when it is available for the 2014s. I'm going to do my best to preserve the naked/retro/standard look, and I fully plan to keep my CB as long as I am able to ride.
I've driven the CB in some hot stop-and-go city traffic, and while I can feel some increased vibration when she gets really hot, I haven't noticed much, if any reduction in power. The air cooled CB engine may look like an old design, but this engine was designed from scratch to be as reliable and bullet proof as you will likely ever find.