06-07-2014, 01:56 AM
(06-06-2014, 04:08 PM)offroadfx4_imp Wrote: I actually test road both the CB1100 and the CB1000R before deciding. The CB1000R is a super modern high hp, high tech bike with ALL the cool features...120 hp, monster rear tire, mono shock, single rear arm, water cooled...it was a rocket! The 1100 won't pull my arms off, but it has all the power I need. At the end of the day, the 1000 just didn't fit my old fat body as well as the 11 did, so I purchased the 11. I do wish I had a touring bike as well....I'll dream of a BMW K 1600 GTL at my ultimate bike for long distances...
I came from owning the GTL...
Looking for something simpler, cheaper, less potential failures, able to keep for years without having to worry that the water pump might fail, front shock might squeak, switches might get stuck, etc... with a good smooth power plant and riding ergos.
There's no perfect bike. But I'd rather be saving up more $ to spend on longer riding trips, the wears on bike, taxes, and seeing a bigger bank statement each month!