02-19-2014, 03:25 AM
"Still for me, it's the '13 model that has the most appeal. Even if I had the chance to trade straight up for the new bike, I just couldn't do it. The design of the '13 just pushes all of the right buttons for me, just like the '14 will for others. Not only does introduction of the '14 models ensure that the CB1100 will stick around for at least another year, it also locks down the exclusivity of the 2013 model."
-Guth
Agreed. However I am finding the CB1100 to be a very nice touring bike. If it continues to grow on my in this vein, I might consider getting a version with the sixth gear. Now as I think about it, though, there are so many other bikes for the same dough as the CB1100 that are already much better "standard" tourers that it would still be a wasted effort, being as I already own the current version.
I suspect I'd move in the direction of the BMW F800GS for a sport-tourer. Much better fuel mileage, a lot lighter, and handles far better.
Nay...I guess I'll stick with my classic five-speed CB.
-Guth
Agreed. However I am finding the CB1100 to be a very nice touring bike. If it continues to grow on my in this vein, I might consider getting a version with the sixth gear. Now as I think about it, though, there are so many other bikes for the same dough as the CB1100 that are already much better "standard" tourers that it would still be a wasted effort, being as I already own the current version.
I suspect I'd move in the direction of the BMW F800GS for a sport-tourer. Much better fuel mileage, a lot lighter, and handles far better.
Nay...I guess I'll stick with my classic five-speed CB.