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(10-14-2016, 07:35 AM)uscgmac_imp Wrote: (10-13-2016, 08:14 AM)AzBob_imp Wrote: (10-11-2016, 11:06 PM)uscgmac_imp Wrote: With the amount of awesome new bikes being produced Honda needs to really step it up. BMW now has a cheaper version of the nineT in a scrambler package which will sell like crazy.
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Sell like crazy? I haven't seen a single RNineT on the road since they came out. I know Triumph Bonnevilles sell well, too, but can't say I've seen more than one or two of those on the road, either. I've seen more very expensive BMW K bikes than I have naked standards. The most thing I've seen is Ninja 250-300, Honda 250-300's, and 600-1000cc sport bikes. Everything else is merely a whisper. I'd love to know what people are doing with these bikes they buy.
Sell like crazy? I haven't seen a single RNineT on the road since they came out. I know Triumph Bonnevilles sell well, too, but can't say I've seen more than one or two of those on the road, either. I've seen more very expensive BMW K bikes than I have naked standards. The most thing I've seen is Ninja 250-300, Honda 250-300's, and 600-1000cc sport bikes. Everything else is merely a whisper. I'd love to know what people are doing with these bikes they buy. I said the newer, cheaper scrambler, not the regular nineT. It's a new bike so they may be popping up. It all depends on where you are as well. These bikes (nineT) are all over New York City and the metro area. Same with the Ducati Scrambler and the triumphs, very popular in NYC and surrounding areas. Lots of dealer support in this area for these imports. If someone lives in let's say a more rural, less populated area it may be different.
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Sell like crazy? I haven't seen a single RNineT on the road since they came out. I know Triumph Bonnevilles sell well, too, but can't say I've seen more than one or two of those on the road, either. I've seen more very expensive BMW K bikes than I have naked standards. The most thing I've seen is Ninja 250-300, Honda 250-300's, and 600-1000cc sport bikes. Everything else is merely a whisper. I'd love to know what people are doing with these bikes they buy. I said the newer, cheaper scrambler, not the regular nineT. It's a new bike so they may be popping up. It all depends on where you are as well. These bikes (nineT) are all over New York City and the metro area. Same with the Ducati Scrambler and the triumphs, very popular in NYC and surrounding areas. Lots of dealer support in this area for these imports. If someone lives in let's say a more rural, less populated area it may be different.
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so is this officially coming to USA/Canada as 2017 model?
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Man, I like the new gas tank so much better
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(11-28-2016, 12:09 PM)Timpo_imp Wrote: so is this officially coming to USA/Canada as 2017 model?
Nothing yet from the Honda mothership. Theiy have another dealer info release either next month or January.
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The news from Australia is not good, although one bloke in one dealer may not be a completely accurate prediction. 
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Been away from this great site for a few months after buying a Guzzi V711 Special. The 2017 CB1100 is on my list to ride next year - though I'm still (perplexingly to some, I'm sure) deterred by the weight.
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Beerman, just curious... What is it about the weight that deters you? Are you small? older? frail? Do you have medical issues? Balance issues? Would you have to back it uphill out of a garage? Im about as small as they come at 5'6", 27" inseam. Old too at a soon to be 67 and not very strong ( I would struggle lifting a 50 pound bag of sand... I'm sure I couldn't lift one over my head). Other than the ocassional backing up, and lifting it off the side stand, there is not much involved that would make you notice the weight. It balances on it's wheels just fine. The power is so, that it's very easy to ride at anything above a walking pace. Truthfully for me the weight is not a concern at all.
My other bike weighs 142 pounds more than the CB dlx and the only time weight is an issue with it, is lifting it off the sidestand (especially with a passenger,) and backing it up, uphill. Once upright though riding it is no issue, as again you are balanced on the wheels.
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(12-19-2016, 03:20 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Beerman, just curious... What is it about the weight that deters you? Are you small? older? frail? Do you have medical issues? Balance issues? Would you have to back it uphill out of a garage? Im about as small as they come at 5'6", 27" inseam. Old too at a soon to be 67 and not very strong ( I would struggle lifting a 50 pound bag of sand... I'm sure I couldn't lift one over my head). Other than the ocassional backing up, and lifting it off the side stand, there is not much involved that would make you notice the weight. It balances on it's wheels just fine. The power is so, that it's very easy to ride at anything above a walking pace. Truthfully for me the weight is not a concern at all.
My other bike weighs 142 pounds more than the CB dlx and the only time weight is an issue with it, is lifting it off the sidestand (especially with a passenger,) and backing it up, uphill. Once upright though riding it is no issue, as again you are balanced on the wheels. Ferret, to be fair, you do claim to be a rider of 'modest spirit,' ( I say that with peace and love!) so the weight of the CB may not hinder the way you ride, or be noticeable at sub- sonic speeds and road twistiness. I can say that the CB's weightiness does impact more spirited riding, not that it's a pig by any means. But it weighs about 60 LB's more than my Tiger 800, which is kinda ridiculous. I do have access to a number of bikes to compare it to regularly, both in garage pushing around and riding...and the CB does just fine...for a slightly tubby gal!
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Ferret, Thanks for posting what you replied to Beerman. I owned my CB1100 of only a month now (85 miles) and in back of my mind, I can not shake the thought that I made a big mistake buying my new CB 1100 due to my physical limitations. I am a shrinking 66 year old (5' 11" to 5' 8") with two types of arthritis. I too have lost a lot of strength. My main ride for decades has been my 67 CB77 SH. So when I was moving my CB1100 around the garage, learning how to put it up on the center kick stand. I was afraid I was going to drop the bike. (A few youtube videos helped me with that.)
The few times I was able to ride the CB1100, I felt the bike was made for me. Easy to handle, well balanced, and brakes that react much quicker than my CB77 drum brakes. I need more riding experience and practice to get comfortable with the CB1100 in the event I need to react during an emergency maneuver.
Your post will put my mind at ease until Spring finally arrives! Thanks
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suhawk, you should be fine once you get some garage pushing and riding experience, the CB is a well- balanced bike. Don't over think it.
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