CB1100 as first bike?

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I think the CB1100 is very managable at low speeds and under less than ideal riding surfaces.

I live down a hill in the woods with a long pot-holed driveway and have to negotiate tight turns on fairly steep dirt surfaces. The CB1100 handles it better than the last 4 bikes I've owned - 3 sports bikes and a Bonneville. It does great in gravel, in low speed parking lot maneuvers, etc.

Ride carefully and you should be fine.