01-16-2022, 05:49 AM
Interesting how the CB1100 provides such a different experience to different riders.
In my case, I have a different opinion on almost all your critical points:
I find it NOT top-heavy, and my bike seems to me very agile and easy to manoeuvre. Suspension is not great but also not bad at all (for 1 rider - I can not comment on how it rides with a passenger). Seat is pleasant enough. True: after an hour or so I want to stretch my legs but I have that on all bikes. Wheels & tire sizes are fine. I replaced my exhaust so cannot comment on wear & tear of the OEM system. My (2016) bike has 6 gears and so that is fine as well. Regarding the 8km valve adjustment interval and shims: surely you knew that before buying?
If I have any critical notes, funnily enough I have to disagree with your only positive comment: its "decent power". I think that I would have liked a bit more aggression coming from its engine. It is a bit lazy. I feel that I have to push the bike a bit to convince it to give 100%.
Then again: I have to admit that I bought this bike only for its looks, and I am very happy with it.
In my case, I have a different opinion on almost all your critical points:
I find it NOT top-heavy, and my bike seems to me very agile and easy to manoeuvre. Suspension is not great but also not bad at all (for 1 rider - I can not comment on how it rides with a passenger). Seat is pleasant enough. True: after an hour or so I want to stretch my legs but I have that on all bikes. Wheels & tire sizes are fine. I replaced my exhaust so cannot comment on wear & tear of the OEM system. My (2016) bike has 6 gears and so that is fine as well. Regarding the 8km valve adjustment interval and shims: surely you knew that before buying?
If I have any critical notes, funnily enough I have to disagree with your only positive comment: its "decent power". I think that I would have liked a bit more aggression coming from its engine. It is a bit lazy. I feel that I have to push the bike a bit to convince it to give 100%.
Then again: I have to admit that I bought this bike only for its looks, and I am very happy with it.