Hello, goodbye bikes

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I have to confess, Squid, at this point (being that I obviously have no investment in your situation anyway!) I don't even care about what bike you ultimately end up with - I'm just MASSIVELY enjoying your write-ups!

...but best of luck with your decision anyway.

Many thanks for the kind words, there are quite a few quick, clever, witty posters here - clearly CB1100 owners are a special breed - except maybe those with red ones.....
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I am uniquely qualified to answer this question for you because (1) I bought my 2013 CB1100 used with 160 miles on it, and (2) guess what I traded in? A 2008 Vulcan 900 Custom Special Edition.
The low mileage on the CB was the result of the PO not liking the bike (!), and he traded it in on a Suzuki Burgman scooter. I liked the Vulcan and put over 5,000 miles on it, but there's no comparison to the CB, they're two very different bikes. The Vulcan is not as quick, but for a cruiser, it does pretty good (I outran Harleys on a regular basis), it is comfortable but has limited rear suspension travel, it handles pretty good, but things touch down easily since it's a cruiser. Around town the engine is very smooth with very little vibration and on the highway it's fine until you go past 70 MPH. Things get real buzzy above 70 on the Vulcan. That engine has been around a long time so it's pretty reliable but there have been stator problems with the Vulcan.
As for the CB1100, IMO it's more comfortable, quicker, smoother, rides better and it's lighter than a Vulcan. Good luck deciding!
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Superb reply Mini

A Burgman?????? - even I think that's beyond the pale.....