10-07-2013, 11:28 AM
Vibration and your tolerance to same varies a LOT from person to person. I think this is one reason big V Twins are so popular, you got your vibration but the frequency is half that of an inline four so its more of a vibe than a buzz. In general it appears to me folks prefer a low frequency to a high frequency one (think V twin vs. a 2 stroke) and some guys like some thumping going on vs nothing at all (they use the term "sewing machine" in a derogatory manner).
I know I like the feel of the Moto Guzzi Griso motor at freeway speeds (so far, only 300 miles on the CB) and prefer it to the CB. That said, I'm very attracted to the vibration my Honda XR650L big single but I don't hate it either. Before I got the CB I enjoyed 650L more than the Griso just about everywhere but the open road. For a thumper that 650L is not bad all. The most I've ever spent on the 650L is about 3/4 of a day. After about 2 hours the seat is a chore.
I know I like the feel of the Moto Guzzi Griso motor at freeway speeds (so far, only 300 miles on the CB) and prefer it to the CB. That said, I'm very attracted to the vibration my Honda XR650L big single but I don't hate it either. Before I got the CB I enjoyed 650L more than the Griso just about everywhere but the open road. For a thumper that 650L is not bad all. The most I've ever spent on the 650L is about 3/4 of a day. After about 2 hours the seat is a chore.