How to make the CB1100rs perform better

[SportsterDoc]

I believe the CB will always be limited by its steel frame. If it were me, I'd buy a lighter bike with an aluminum frame, but if you're intent on improving the performance of the CB, I'd consider putting less of a priority on engine mods and instead lighten the bike to improve its handling (and your riding skills):

Replace front and rear suspension with race-quality suspension
Replace the wheels with race wheels to reduce unsprung weight
Replace the tires with sport or racing tires
Replace the exhaust with a lighter exhaust system
Remove unneeded or extraneous components to further reduce weight
Improve your riding skills by investing in race training and track days

I believe every 8-10 lbs of weight savings is equivalent to gaining an additional hp. Lighten the bike and improve your riding skills and you won't miss a few extra hp that you might gain by spending money on engine mods.

Would dieting be less expensive?!

[DBM_imp]

Have a look at the new 2018 CB 1000R

[Saltani_imp]

Gent, Beardy, LongRanger,

Seriously... thanks for the information, time and Effort you guys put into the advice.

My previous bike experience was on a 1200 sportster (4 yrs) and on a
Breakout (5 yrs), now that I’ve experienced the CB1100RS I can say I genuinely enjoyed the feel of the bike. However, my wrist aren’t used to the riding position so the quickly started to ache. I hope it’s only a matter of getting used to the bike. Any advise?

The exhaust is 4 into 2. The sound is nice but not enough. What are your thoughts?

What about the rear fender? What do you think? Do you know of a shorter version without loosing the handles?

[misterprofessionality]

small advice: it seems like the bulk of your experience is on leaned back western bikes. this is more standard and thus more of a euro seating position. if your wrists are hurting, it's because you may be leaning forward and putting weight on your arms. your body should be held up by your lower back, gripping the tank with your legs, leaving your arms loose and free with less weight on them. you would only shift your weight forward like that when dipping into turns.

[alprider]

arm and shoulder should be loose...no weight on the wrist....hold your body with your belly and back muscles

the handlebar is not made for push ups

[LongRanger_imp]

Saltani, I can't provide any guidance with respect to exhaust or fender modifications, but others here will be happy to share their experiences.

[Saltani_imp]

Thanks LR. Mr. Pro & Alprider,

So am I to understand that I need to learn a new riding technique where I continuously hold my self up using my mid section and legs... where can I read up on this?

I’ve actually been holding my self up with arms!

[misterprofessionality]

Saltani: correct. it's not as grueling as it sounds, but you should be holding yourself up with your back and legs to keep your shoulders loose. whenever you see squids go by on sportbikes with their back arched and their heads up (call it "seal" position), thinking they look really cool, all their weight is on their wrists, and they are unable to handle the bike correctly in that position. proper body position will help you take turns and maneuver in a way that is impossible with your weight on the bars all the time.

as for where to read up on this, i regret to say I can't help you. Reddit.com/r/motorcycles is full of riding technique critics who are often particular to the point of brutality, but they will certainly teach you (in fact, sometimes i think it's their #1 passion in life...) also, retaking any local MSF courses for more experienced riders will probably net you a lot of instruction about body position, because a good instructor will point it out if he sees you sitting on your CB wrong.

[alprider]

for flowing effortlessly laid-back cornering you need exactly this technique or just for drive general

and
do not make a hollow cross to the front

[LongRanger_imp]

Imagine you're riding a horse. There's no pressure on your arms or wrists. Instead, you're sitting on your butt but holding yourself with your knees and thighs, and standing in the stirrups when things get bumpy. It's why you don't see sport bikes with forward controls!

The wrist pressure you do want is when you push on the inside grip to lean the bike into a turn. Push left to lean left, push right to lean right. On a bike as light-steering as the CB, it doesn't take much. Thank the narrow tires for that.