VIBRATION - deciding too much; and living with it.

[pekingduck]

Anyone that complains about vibration on a CB 1100 has not ridden ANY British singles or twins from the 50's to late 70's or any Yamaha 650 twin from 69-83 or any Harley Davidson Sportster any year from 59 on.

It's the type of vibration we're complaining of, the high frequency buzz. The Norton Commando I rode more than 30 years was as smooth as anything today. And late model rubber-mount Sportys too. My late model Bonnie and new V-Strom actually vibrate with more amplitude, but lower frequency, and I can ride all day without thinking about it. To me, the CB11 does not have a "sweet spot" above 3500rpm, where it feels relaxed but not out of the power band.
The only inline 4 I've ridden with no vibes was an '82 Suzuki GSX1100G. Heavy because it was rubber mounted and shaft driven, it was as smooth as a Gold Wing.