07-30-2013, 04:45 AM
72 CB350 is a very different beast than a 74 CB350 four. I have a 73 CB350 four (aka CB350F). It is teaching me that carbs are for the birds. EFI is the way to go.
My primary ride prior to the CB1100 was a Moto Guzzi Griso (still have it). In town the CB is a pleasure to ride. Less heat, less power, 30, 35, 40, 45mph I can set the speed and Honda just sits there. Seems to me the Honda has more low end torque in the lower revs (2000-3500) than the Griso. At speed the Griso is superior. Less vibration (or more pleasant) at 65+. Handles better; certainly gives me more confidence at speed. In the end, one is apples, one is oranges. Both are vastly superior to the CB350F. That opinion is based mainly on my bias towards torque with the 350 has none of. I do ride the 650L from time to time and I think push come to shove I'll purge all the bikes except that on if it means I can only have one bike. It's light and has boat loads of torque. Does not cruise down the road like the Griso or CB but it does some much just as good (without looking as pretty either; but I'm no calendar guy either).
At speed, above 65mph in my experience, on a naked bike, wind is going to be a problem. Little bikini or cafe' fairings can help a lot while keeping the motorcycling experience and not upsetting handling like your larger handlebar fairings that can act like sails. More protection comes with a price.
So for wind, there are inexpensive solutions (I use a Givi A770 on the Griso) that will help you out if you think it's an issue for you.
As for comparing the Sabre to the CB, more like apples to bananas. Two completely different bikes. Your personality will be the defining factor there. Some guys are cruiser guys and some are more sport or standard and the CB fits more in the standard with slightly sporting abilities. I'm not that much into cruisers.
My primary ride prior to the CB1100 was a Moto Guzzi Griso (still have it). In town the CB is a pleasure to ride. Less heat, less power, 30, 35, 40, 45mph I can set the speed and Honda just sits there. Seems to me the Honda has more low end torque in the lower revs (2000-3500) than the Griso. At speed the Griso is superior. Less vibration (or more pleasant) at 65+. Handles better; certainly gives me more confidence at speed. In the end, one is apples, one is oranges. Both are vastly superior to the CB350F. That opinion is based mainly on my bias towards torque with the 350 has none of. I do ride the 650L from time to time and I think push come to shove I'll purge all the bikes except that on if it means I can only have one bike. It's light and has boat loads of torque. Does not cruise down the road like the Griso or CB but it does some much just as good (without looking as pretty either; but I'm no calendar guy either).
At speed, above 65mph in my experience, on a naked bike, wind is going to be a problem. Little bikini or cafe' fairings can help a lot while keeping the motorcycling experience and not upsetting handling like your larger handlebar fairings that can act like sails. More protection comes with a price.
So for wind, there are inexpensive solutions (I use a Givi A770 on the Griso) that will help you out if you think it's an issue for you.
As for comparing the Sabre to the CB, more like apples to bananas. Two completely different bikes. Your personality will be the defining factor there. Some guys are cruiser guys and some are more sport or standard and the CB fits more in the standard with slightly sporting abilities. I'm not that much into cruisers.