Sayonara to the CB1100, with an exit interview.

[Cormanus]

Wait, my dates were wrong. That not 3 new bikes in 3 months; it's 3 in *one* month! You've shattered the awesomeness meter!!

Anyway, don't be a stranger. First, I've always enjoyed your posts. While occasionally incendiary, they're always insightful and informed by years of relevant experience. Second, as far as your new rides, I really like each of your choices, and I'd guess others do, too.

Please keep us posted on how things go as you enjoy your updated fleet. And don't let that age thing bug you. You may be 60, but remember, that's only about 48 Canadian.

Be well and enjoy!

OK, I have to admit that is funny. What's it in AU, I wonder?

I would have liked to own this Z650: http://nippon-classic.de/classic-bikes/k...staerkung/



Couldn't afford it in the seventies.

I couldn't afford anything in the seventies!

OK, I have to admit that is funny. What's it in AU, I wonder?
Mate, if I got the joke, I'd happily tell you.

OK, I have to admit that is funny. What's it in AU, I wonder?
Mate, if I got the joke, I'd happily tell you. You mean you don't have a Hot Tub Time Machine that transmutes Canadian years to "Years AU?"

I would have liked to own this Z650: http://nippon-classic.de/classic-bikes/k...staerkung/



Couldn't afford it in the seventies.

[url=http://classic-motorbikes.net/kawasaki-z650-road-test/]Here's a really sweet article on that bike in English.

The specs on that bike are really great. If Honda'd made an equivalent in an inline four package I'd still own it. Under 470 pounds, about 65 HP. I'd take a disc brake in the rear and maybe twin disks up front. Funny but those specs are very similar to the Triumph Street Cup and even closer to the new Z650. KHI is saying about 65 HP, but it comes in at 410 pounds wet with ABS. Come on Honda, in three years I'll be ready, I hope, to trade in something else. Make a 750 with these specs, air-cooled, retro-look, affordable (to keep it in production) and Triumph will have some real competition.

Kawasaki Z650 B1 Specifications

Engine – Air cooled 4 stroke DOHC inline four
Capacity – 652cc
Bore/stroke – 62mm x 54mm
Power – 64bhp @ 8500rpm
Torque – 41 ft-lbs @ 7000rpm
Carburetion – 4 x Mikuni VM24SS
Transmission – 5-speed wet clutch chain final drive
Frame – steel twin loop cradle
Suspension – 36mm telescopic forks. Twin shock rear
Brakes – 275 mm disc single piston floating caliper. 180 mm single leading shoe drum
Wheels – 3.25 x 19, 4.00 x 18
Weight – 211kgs
Top speed – 125mph
Wheelbase – 1420mm
Fuel capacity – 16.8ltrs

OK, I have to admit that is funny. What's it in AU, I wonder?
Mate, if I got the joke, I'd happily tell you. You mean you don't have a Hot Tub Time Machine that transmutes Canadian years to "Years AU?"
No chance. Even if we did, there'd be no water to put in it at the moment.

But I'll hazard a guess and say the answer is almost certainly 42.

[Chapomis_imp]

I hope the Z650 is fun to ride, cause it certainly isn't fun to look at Weight and weight distribution is definitely a huge consideration as I get older. I don't have any issues with my CB, not like the RT. The RT, at nearly the same weight, is a beast in comparison.

[DAC]

Hey Chapomis, you no likee RT?

[Chapomis_imp]

Hey Chapomis, you no likee RT?

I like it, the best I've ever ridden. But below 10 mph it's a beast for me. Don't care for the small front wheel at a stand still or slow speeds. I didn't get to spend much time on it this season, this move is really cutting into my riding time. When I did have time the CB was my go-to ride. I'll get used to the RT in time.....or not

[curlyjoe_imp]

The RT is a big bike but only weighs in at 600 lbs. The ST is 730 lbs and the CB is about 540 lbs. How does BMW keep the weight down?

My CB feels very light and nimble after a days ride on my ST, lol.

[Stichill_imp]

^ I think the main thing is they use a lot more aluminum in the frames, suspension, and swing arms...and look closely at the thin design of the cast wheels.

[the Ferret]

The RT is a big bike but only weighs in at 600 lbs. The ST is 730 lbs and the CB is about 540 lbs. How does BMW keep the weight down?

My CB feels very light and nimble after a days ride on my ST, lol.

I think I have made that statement a time or two

[uscgmac_imp]

I ride another bike which is nearly a 1000 lbs. The CB is a little toy in comparison. The CB is my tiny bike, lol.

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A 10 yr old girl could pick this bike up off its side if done correctly. The ride like a pro series of video's show proper techniques on how to pick up large motorcycles with ease.

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If I'm correct, you picked up a Triumph street cup also. I absolutely love the looks of that bike.

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[CB4ME_imp]

Ulvetanna,

I hope you stick around on this forum. I've really enjoyed your posts.

[Ulvetanna_imp]

Ulvetanna,

I hope you stick around on this forum. I've really enjoyed your posts.

How's your recovery progressing? Getting ready to pick out a new 2017 EX model yet?