2018 CB1100RS

[rboe]

For some reason, a fair number of Griso owners bought CB1100's. Somewhere in there is a common theme or thread between the machines and owners.

I"m not sure a CB1100 could be an only bike for me, but it's close.

[GoldOxide_imp]

For some reason, a fair number of Griso owners bought CB1100's. Somewhere in there is a common theme or thread between the machines and owners.

I"m not sure a CB1100 could be an only bike for me, but it's close.

Interesting comment Rboe.

I was just about to pen a deal for a light metallic green 2014 Griso and decided to "cool off" over Christmas. After Boxing Day I committed to the 2014 CB1100. It literally felt like 49% Griso, 51% CB at the time. I felt soooooo bad. Today: No regrets. Griso is still a very cool machine.

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Some of you out there may know it was a big deal for me to give up on the Griso. Particularly given it was ... shaft drive.

[the Ferret]

The Griso has a much more aggressive rider triangle and hates running under 4000 rpms. Above 4k it sings, but below that it just coughs lol.

[GoldOxide_imp]

The Griso has a much more aggressive rider triangle and hates running under 4000 rpms. Above 4k it sings, but below that it just coughs lol.

Totally agree. The riding position was probably the top two or three reason why I didn't choose it. I didn't mind the vibrations - made it unique.

[cblais19_imp]

The Griso has a much more aggressive rider triangle and hates running under 4000 rpms. Above 4k it sings, but below that it just coughs lol.

All the Guzzi engines are like that it seems, you need to run them above 3500 and then they’re remarkably smooth.

I probably would’ve gotten in a lot more trouble with a Griso, I was always wringing the neck of my V7 out of the joy of listening/feeling that twin get happier and happier as I approached redline. Can’t imagine how badly I’d be breaking the speed limit with double the power and the same feeling .

Thankfully the smoothness of the CB below the same cut line means things stay more sane .

[rboe]

I have a custom map for the Griso, aka the Beetle map - tuned for economy and ease of running. 3K is not a problem. That said, 4 to 5K is the main rpm range unless you wring it out and it hits 8500 (red line) way too easily.

The ergo's are not good for me, however a Russell Day Long seat and Rox bar risers makes her a mile eater. The stock seat, for me, is a bum eater and ten minutes is my limit on it. Other folks love it. On the whole I think it's a better open road machine than the CB, while the CB is much easier to love in the city. It has a beefie stator so you can add things like heated gear, lights etc. with no fear of taxing it.

Modern chains, for me, make the shaft drive vs. chain debate moot.

You make your choices and put your money down.

[DBM_imp]

For some reason, a fair number of Griso owners bought CB1100's. Somewhere in there is a common theme or thread between the machines and owners.

I"m not sure a CB1100 could be an only bike for me, but it's close.

Interesting comment Rboe.

I was just about to pen a deal for a light metallic green 2014 Griso and decided to "cool off" over Christmas. After Boxing Day I committed to the 2014 CB1100. It literally felt like 49% Griso, 51% CB at the time. I felt soooooo bad. Today: No regrets. Griso is still a very cool machine.

- - -

Some of you out there may know it was a big deal for me to give up on the Griso. Particularly given it was ... shaft drive.

Interesting comment Rboe.

I was just about to pen a deal for a light metallic green 2014 Griso and decided to "cool off" over Christmas. After Boxing Day I committed to the 2014 CB1100. It literally felt like 49% Griso, 51% CB at the time. I felt soooooo bad. Today: No regrets. Griso is still a very cool machine.

I paid 5,999.00 for a new leftover 2014 standard. How much is the Guzzi?

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Some of you out there may know it was a big deal for me to give up on the Griso. Particularly given it was ... shaft drive.

[Bazbro_imp]

Interesting the shaft Vs chain comment from Rboe (and others elsewhere).
Modern 'O-ring' chains are a million miles from the things I grew up with, when shaft drive was Nirvana! But having owned and ridden my BeeEmm for over 26 years, all over Europe and the United States, it's with not a little trepidation that I'm facing my new CB1100's chain drive, and the adjustment/lubrication issues that will ensue!

[Bheezy27403_imp]

[quote='Rboe' pid='231343' dateline='1550637615']
I have a custom map for the Griso, aka the Beetle map - tuned for economy and ease of running. 3K is not a problem. That said, 4 to 5K is the main rpm range unless you wring it out and it hits 8500 (red line) way too easily.

Sounds like my air cooled Bonnie. The power band is good from low rpm but when in the mountains keeping her above 4k is where she wants to be. Great roll on torque and engine braking up there.

Maybe I need to test ride one of these Griso's. They sure do look good and the Indian dealer 2 minutes from my work just picked up Guzzis.

[DBM_imp]

Interesting the shaft Vs chain comment from Rboe (and others elsewhere).
Modern 'O-ring' chains are a million miles from the things I grew up with, when shaft drive was Nirvana! But having owned and ridden my BeeEmm for over 26 years, all over Europe and the United States, it's with not a little trepidation that I'm facing my new CB1100's chain drive, and the adjustment/lubrication issues that will ensue!

My bike has 4500 miles on it now, and the chain has needed zero sdjustment so far. The key is to lube your chain after your ride when it is warm, and spin the tire backwards while spraying on the inside of the chain. I use the Honda brand lube with moly. Very happy.