11-19-2013, 11:37 PM
I own both a Bonnie (actually two) and a CB. I find them to be quite complementary and equally respectful modern representatives of their forebears, and I really don't care about who owns the company or whether it was reborn or where the bike is built. Origin snobbery is quite counterproductive. I'd say that all of the current modern classic motorcycles are fine and built to specifications that favor good all around performance aimed at smart enthusiasts. All of the original models they refer to were the best performance bikes of their era. No longer.
I think the CB is a better all- around bike, but I can't say i love it more than the Bonnie. Emotion counts. I wanted to love the Griso, but mine was a flaming (literally) turd, and without ample and expensive aftermarket tuning, was unrideable under 3k RPM. Reliability and practicality also count.
Whatever floats your boat, but the CB is a great bike, as are it's competitors in the retro segment.
I think the CB is a better all- around bike, but I can't say i love it more than the Bonnie. Emotion counts. I wanted to love the Griso, but mine was a flaming (literally) turd, and without ample and expensive aftermarket tuning, was unrideable under 3k RPM. Reliability and practicality also count.
Whatever floats your boat, but the CB is a great bike, as are it's competitors in the retro segment.