Buy without test ride?

[Lord Popgun]

You are right about looks with a top box, but a whole lot of us, including me, have one. I think mine is 46 liters. The 52 or 53 ones are BIG. Too big I think. I have that size on my ST1300 and put it on the CB once to see. Did I say it was BIG? Cause it was

They don’t really look bad though. Even Honda makes one for it. Mine are Givi.

[DAC]

Welcome, Johnshiro. I will advise at least sitting on one first, if you can. The ergos are important and if you like the way the bike looks and can guess that you will be comfortable on it, then you will only need to factor in the weight as mentioned above.

That it doesn't have incredible power will need to be understood as well. Some have been underwhelmed. This is an 1,140cc engine built for reliability and general usability with a torque "curve" that's flat as a tabletop.

Good luck!

[apex1_imp]

I would certainly test ride one first. The bike is heavy--approaching 600 pounds wet. The weight hides itself well once rolling, but that is true of any bike. Pushing it around, loading it onto a lift and even getting it up on its centerstand requires more care than lighter bikes. The engine is quite smooth and has a broad torque curve for an inline 4, but it is not very powerful or torquey compared to many other bikes, nor is it particularly fast. My 15 year old 1000cc air cooled Ducati would leave my 2017 CB1100EX for dead at any point in the rev range. Also, the CB top speed is limited to 112 mph, if that matters to you. That said, I love the way my CB looks, I am a huge fan of the air cooled motor (probably nostalgia there), and the ride is very smooth. Also be sure to pay attention to the footpeg placement. While the seating position is upright, the pegs are higher up and further back than other "competing" retro bikes like a Triumph Bonneville. The ergos are very different and be sure you are okay with your knees much more bent and your feet farther back. All this is my way of suggesting you test ride it.

[Desert viper_imp]

I have a Shad 48 liter on my BMW R1200R and it easily removes when I don’t need it.....you install the factory rear rack and Shad make various sized top boxes with a quick release mounting plate......SAMURIDER sells the factory Honda color matched 39 liter top box for the CB that looks very nice too. If you order a Shad make sure you buy the backrest pad too.....the Honda box can be keyed to match your ignition

[LongRanger_imp]

After sitting on the bike and determining you fit on it comfortably, as an experienced rider I’m not sure you’d learn anything from a test ride. This isn’t a sport bike, so a test ride isn’t going to thrill you with breathtaking acceleration or racetrack handling and responsiveness. The CB is a supremely smooth, comfortable, and extremely forgiving jewel of a motorcycle, and makes no pretense that’s it’s anything but that. It makes more than sufficient power for street riding and looks great while doing so. You’ll be impressed with the build quality, refinement, and attention to detail. Despite the weight, it handles easily with its narrow tires and upright ergos, and offers much more capability and riding satisfaction than a test ride could demonstrate. If this is the ownership experience you’re after, skip the test ride and just buy the bike. You won’t be sorry!

[alprider]

well he has here the RS but just the EX is more comfortable bcos the little bit other ergonomics and some better/easyer handling as the RS









and you will find many more reviews






topbox ?

well sorry the pics with my yellow darling are some blur...

[url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2481&page=319]http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....1&page=319

[pdedse]

I would certainly test ride one first. The bike is heavy--approaching 600 pounds wet. The weight hides itself well once rolling, but that is true of any bike. Pushing it around, loading it onto a lift and even getting it up on its centerstand requires more care than lighter bikes. The engine is quite smooth and has a broad torque curve for an inline 4, but it is not very powerful or torquey compared to many other bikes, nor is it particularly fast. My 15 year old 1000cc air cooled Ducati would leave my 2017 CB1100EX for dead at any point in the rev range. Also, the CB top speed is limited to 112 mph, if that matters to you. That said, I love the way my CB looks, I am a huge fan of the air cooled motor (probably nostalgia there), and the ride is very smooth. Also be sure to pay attention to the footpeg placement. While the seating position is upright, the pegs are higher up and further back than other "competing" retro bikes like a Triumph Bonneville. The ergos are very different and be sure you are okay with your knees much more bent and your feet farther back. All this is my way of suggesting you test ride it.

+1 on the above; however, I'm 6'3" / 195cm, and I found that by putting a 1" pad on the seat, it raises me just enough to take the strain off knees and hips.

The bike is quiet compared to most bikes, very little growl or throaty sound to it compared to the Triumphs for example. So short of test ride / start up at dealership, I'd listen to some youtube videos.

Weight...I don't notice it at all while riding. Wait, that's not true...I actually really like it on hiways, particularly on windy days or any oncoming truck traffic. The CB1100 stays put.

[alprider]

he had a CBF1000...and this bike has a tighter knee angle as our CB...the sitting position is much more upright as the CBF and the CBF has a small supersport stub handlebar compared to our CB ....just our CB is way more comfortable as the CBF1000

[Ale72_imp]

I would try it ... the limit of this motorcycle is the medium-long journeys, being a motorcycle of reduced size, the knee angle and very closed for both rider and passenger

[Wisedrum]

No need for a test ride , just buy one and you WILL like it !

Yes, but I know the CB. Rider and bike will find their way to and with each other after the process is started to work together. Some may be found out on a testride, the real long time test begins after having bought the CB. The CB is easy to like. So many thinks and parts that need no long time to get used to. That's what I think.

Wisedrum