04-16-2014, 06:20 AM
(04-15-2014, 11:45 PM)bubblerboy64_imp Wrote:(04-15-2014, 04:40 AM)jimigalahad_imp Wrote: I'm with Rboe, very interesting to see how you like the new bike especially since you can directly compare it to your 1100 experience.
This CTX700 DCT ABS really doesn't compare at all to the CB1100 (other then it does have two wheels) I really liked the CB1100 but I am making concessions to my age, weight and general fitness level (or lack there of) I would say if you wanted to compare it to anything it might be closer to a Burgman or a Silverwing in power and performance but it's still a swing your leg over motorcycle. I've had big scooters and they are entirely fine but this bike seems to be a bit better handling and it certainly isn't more of a handful over say the Silverwing (seat height balance etc). I rode it home on I 81 from Hagerstown to Chambersburg and it's fine on the highway. Probably not a first choice to ride real long distances and certainly not two up (which I never do).
Hey, life is a compromise beginning to end. While at Twiggs the fellow before me was picking up a brand new Goldwing Trike. To each his own but that rig did not appeal to me at all. And for the money???
The CB is a fine machine I didn't part with it due to any issues at all with the bike. One of the very best I've had in my collection for sure.
This CTX700 DCT ABS really doesn't compare at all to the CB1100 (other then it does have two wheels) I really liked the CB1100 but I am making concessions to my age, weight and general fitness level (or lack there of) I would say if you wanted to compare it to anything it might be closer to a Burgman or a Silverwing in power and performance but it's still a swing your leg over motorcycle. I've had big scooters and they are entirely fine but this bike seems to be a bit better handling and it certainly isn't more of a handful over say the Silverwing (seat height balance etc). I rode it home on I 81 from Hagerstown to Chambersburg and it's fine on the highway. Probably not a first choice to ride real long distances and certainly not two up (which I never do).
Hey, life is a compromise beginning to end. While at Twiggs the fellow before me was picking up a brand new Goldwing Trike. To each his own but that rig did not appeal to me at all. And for the money???
The CB is a fine machine I didn't part with it due to any issues at all with the bike. One of the very best I've had in my collection for sure.
Thanks for the info. Even though I understand the two bikes aren't very different it is interesting to see the differences. I'm really drawn to the new [url=http://powersports.honda.com/nm4.aspx]NM4 for a second bike (I can't afford) which has many similarities to your CTX.