08-21-2013, 03:16 AM
(08-17-2013, 11:58 AM)mmrabit_imp Wrote: I took a 25 mile test ride today on a CB1100, I was really looking forward to getting to ride the motorcycle.
It wasn't what I was expecting, I love the way it looks, and it is a Honda which is always a good thing.
I was disappointed in the power and it was kind of buzzy, hadn't rode an inline 4 for about 35 years so I wasn't sure what to expect, but coming off a BMW R1150R it is way way different.
I still want to like the bike though!
Do you get used to the vibes when it hits about 4500 rpm and above[/b]?
does it smooth out with age?
Just curious, because I REALLY like the look of the bike.
Wow, I've now ridden 3 modern BMW boxer twins and they all vibrated far more than the CB11. As mentioned earlier in this thread, the rear view mirrors shook so much I had to put my hand on them to dampen the vibration so I could see behind me. I had gone to the dealership to buy a GS1200 but the test drive killed my desire. The CB11 is electric smooth compared to a boxer. So smooth that Honda engineers staggered the intake timing to give the motor some vintage character. Different strokes for different folks.
Chip