08-08-2013, 04:07 AM
(08-07-2013, 09:23 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: OldF7guy..the Kawasaki was an excellent machine and maybe my favorite bike of all time. Loved it.
What is amazing is how close the specs are on the KZ1000 and the CB1100
Motor. 1015 vs 1044
Hp. 83. vs. 88.5
Trq. 59. vs. 68.6
Wt. 563 w/ 1/2 tank gas. Vs 546 wet
Gas 4.4 gal. vs 3.9 gal
Trans. 5 sp. vs 5 Sp
Chain. 530. vs. 530
Brakes. Dual disc. vs triple discs
Cost. $ 2299. vs $ 9999
Amazingly the CB is actually slightly better is every category measurable category, weight, trq, hp, brakes, it undoubtedly handles better....I think the seat was better on the Kaw, but then again I had a 27 year old bum then and a 63 year old bum now. I like the looks of the big KZ better, especially the pipes. It will take a couple years before I decide just how good of a motorcycle the CB is in my eyes, but on paper it certainly has the potential to move right to the top looking at the numbers.
That is amazing how close the specs are for bikes 35 years apart. Thanks for posting. I like the style then and still like it now. UJM motorcycles have never gone out of style to me. I do wish Kawasaki or someone would attempt to give the CB11 some competition. It would only make the breed better in the long run.