04-29-2014, 12:46 AM
Ok, Maybe I can give you a little information. I currently own a 2012 Sportster custom and just traded a CB1100 on a CTX700 DCT ABS.
First of all have you ridden a new Sportster since they rubber mounted the engine? If not it's a BIG improvement.
The CTX700 is a nice bike but it doesn't have the power of the other two. Lets face it no matter how you cut it 700 CC will not match 1200cc or 1100cc.
If I was you I would not buy a new bike find a near new one of your choice and save big money. All nice bikes. It's personal preference. The CB1100 is more refined then the Harley bike. There is something about the Sportster however it's pulls like a tractor and it sounds and looks like a well a Harley I guess.
The CTX is a more practical machine but it's not got the visceral appeal of the other two. You're not exactly comparing apples to apples. Honestly all nice bikes it's your money and your flavor of ice cream.
I am getting older and need a smaller lighter machine then the CB1100. The sportster is lower and easier for me to handle. The CTX 700 with the accessories is a nice short tourer or commuter bike.
First of all have you ridden a new Sportster since they rubber mounted the engine? If not it's a BIG improvement.
The CTX700 is a nice bike but it doesn't have the power of the other two. Lets face it no matter how you cut it 700 CC will not match 1200cc or 1100cc.
If I was you I would not buy a new bike find a near new one of your choice and save big money. All nice bikes. It's personal preference. The CB1100 is more refined then the Harley bike. There is something about the Sportster however it's pulls like a tractor and it sounds and looks like a well a Harley I guess.
The CTX is a more practical machine but it's not got the visceral appeal of the other two. You're not exactly comparing apples to apples. Honestly all nice bikes it's your money and your flavor of ice cream.
I am getting older and need a smaller lighter machine then the CB1100. The sportster is lower and easier for me to handle. The CTX 700 with the accessories is a nice short tourer or commuter bike.