06-10-2013, 05:56 AM
(06-10-2013, 05:17 AM)willsmith_imp Wrote: So for those that have owned smaller displacement UJMs and now own the CB1100 how much does difference does the extra power make in your happiness?The extra horsepower will make everything on your difficulty list easier, but, IMHO won't really make you happier. The most fun I ever had on a motorcycle was riding a ragged out XR75.
The things that are difficult now (with my CB250) are:
-riding up steep windy roads, such as the mountains of north GA
-riding 2 up above 40-50 mph
-anything on the interstate
-looking like a tough guy next to friends with R6's and Harley's
The pro's of the smaller bike are:
-light weight for parking/city riding etc
-negligible insurance/gas costs
-low maintenance--only fluids are oil and gas
-less temptation/capability to go too fast?
