04-21-2014, 08:21 AM
A buddy finally got to ride my bike yesterday; he was very surprised how light on its' feet the CB felt. Just reading the specs he had one opinion about the bike. Totally different opinion once he rode it. Another reason to test ride a bike and form your own opinion.
I've always considered my Griso to be my "sport" bike (more of a road bike) and the CB is much better in the tight twisty bits, mainly because of the narrower tires. Very flickable (not like a GSXR though!), with a longer wheel base to absorb the wash board bumps. The Griso is still superior for fast sweepers (the CB is no slouch, but out of her design element).
If a retro bike is what you are looking for this is one to get. Has the looks of the older bikes, but no carbs, tubeless tires, electronic ignition, stronger frame (better handling) - basically all of the good stuff and little if any bad stuff.
I think of her as a well done Buick; not a kitted up Z28.
I've always considered my Griso to be my "sport" bike (more of a road bike) and the CB is much better in the tight twisty bits, mainly because of the narrower tires. Very flickable (not like a GSXR though!), with a longer wheel base to absorb the wash board bumps. The Griso is still superior for fast sweepers (the CB is no slouch, but out of her design element).
If a retro bike is what you are looking for this is one to get. Has the looks of the older bikes, but no carbs, tubeless tires, electronic ignition, stronger frame (better handling) - basically all of the good stuff and little if any bad stuff.
I think of her as a well done Buick; not a kitted up Z28.