12-08-2013, 06:50 AM
(12-08-2013, 05:12 AM)Mike Bee_imp Wrote:(12-07-2013, 04:28 AM)ingobohn_imp Wrote: Funny discussion... I owned a Transalp before which is roughly 25 kg lighter than the CB 1100. But from the very beginning, I thought the CB is lighter. The handling is easier than of the Transalp.
That's my impression too. When I first bought the bike it seemed light compared to my Harley Electra-Glide and BMW K1600. I'm talking about sitting on them at a stop or pushing them around the garage. No surprise there, but I have to say the Beemer is the lightest handling of the lot. Much of the weight is low due the the forward tilt of the 6-banger and steering geometry plays a big role there. The CB is small and rather spare compared to the others - something I really like about it. It's buck naked!
~ The Bee
That's my impression too. When I first bought the bike it seemed light compared to my Harley Electra-Glide and BMW K1600. I'm talking about sitting on them at a stop or pushing them around the garage. No surprise there, but I have to say the Beemer is the lightest handling of the lot. Much of the weight is low due the the forward tilt of the 6-banger and steering geometry plays a big role there. The CB is small and rather spare compared to the others - something I really like about it. It's buck naked!
~ The Bee
I like the "butt-nakedeness" of the CB1100 too...but the relatively short wheelbase is concerning me a little, as this will make her less stable cruising compared to a longer wheelbased bike. short WB means the bike can be tossed more easesly, and I am not sure if the purpose of the CB1100 is to be tossed around....as a Gixxer is. cheers