04-17-2014, 10:27 AM
I owned a 2007 Candy Red Honda 919. It was a great bike, and its small size made it feel tiny. I used to ride mine on my favorite mountain road, and I also took it onto the race track quite a few times (http://www.classrides.com)
The 919 is basically a naked sport bike--its engine coming from a CBR. It has 17" tires at both ends, which accept premium tires. I put a Power Commander III on mine, and had it dyno-tuned by Jett Tuning. I also had Jett install an Ohlins shock in back. The 919 loved twisty roads.
The fuel injection on the CB11 is much more refined than on the 919. The 919 always wanted to go 120mph. The CB11's engine enjoys just cruising around at 55-85mph (although it will go faster.)
I bought my 919 to re-kindle my first love---my 1982 Suzuki GS750L. But, the 919 was too much of a sportbike to fill that role. The CB11 fits the role perfectly.
I miss my 919, but the garage is full. Buy a CB11, but keep your 919. They're totally different bikes, for totally different moods.
The 919 is basically a naked sport bike--its engine coming from a CBR. It has 17" tires at both ends, which accept premium tires. I put a Power Commander III on mine, and had it dyno-tuned by Jett Tuning. I also had Jett install an Ohlins shock in back. The 919 loved twisty roads.
The fuel injection on the CB11 is much more refined than on the 919. The 919 always wanted to go 120mph. The CB11's engine enjoys just cruising around at 55-85mph (although it will go faster.)
I bought my 919 to re-kindle my first love---my 1982 Suzuki GS750L. But, the 919 was too much of a sportbike to fill that role. The CB11 fits the role perfectly.
I miss my 919, but the garage is full. Buy a CB11, but keep your 919. They're totally different bikes, for totally different moods.