There is something inexplicably pleasing about the CB1100

[VLJ_imp]

No idea. I usually average between 44-46 mpg with this bike. The best I've seen was 53 mpg, but only for a short stint. It wasn't a full tank.

This last tank was all commuting miles, no sport rides at all. I was quite surprised to see that I averaged fewer than 40 mpg. Wasn't too particularly thrilled about it, either.

[the Ferret]

mickey is starting to sound like Moto Yoda.

I told you many times it was a very satisfying bike to ride, despite the fact that it weighs too much and doesn't have enough HP or torque (according to some)

It's just a great all around motorcycle.

Like it more you will

[Cormanus]

VLJ, I find the CB drinks petrol in the city. It’s quite a different experience to touring.

I could get Guth to change Ferret’s user name to Yoda. A certain appeal it has. Hmm.

[Acrobat_imp]

Inexplicable? Maybe it's explicable. Think about balance (as an acrobat i know a few things about balance...). The art of balance is the art of excellence. "Παν μέτρον άριστον" = everything in the right amount.
All performance characteristic must be in the right dose to achieve this mechanical synergy.
Look at the effort and talent Marquez put in to find grip and speed , to tame his beast, to find balance in the end. It's about what you are pursuing, absolute speed or absolute pleasure. Of course success, the best drug in the world.
Engineering is like cooking, the right ingredients in the right dose. Marketing suggests maximum power and minimal weight, but how about control and interaction.
VLJ I think that you and all of us here are very lucky to have the sentimental intelligence to understand and enjoy our bikes (please don't mention again squealing ..).
CB is such an amazing piece of mechanical art that I think it's normal , even for us to caught by surprise and wonder why we like it so much...
Maybe you are right after all, inexplicable....

[Cormanus]

I meant to add that, even after 3 and a bit years and lots of use, I still get all the feelings you describe. Wonderful bike.

[pdedse]

Nice reaction update, VLJ. I have only 160 some miles on my '17. Between my '14 and the '17, I had a Street Twin for a couple of months. I thought I would enjoy a lighter bike...I did--in the garage. What I didn't care for was the Twin's lack of heft on at speeds of 65 plus with cross / head winds. Back on the CB1100...I can appreciate its sure footing.

To compare squeak notes...my front brake groaned loud the very first time...then, as you have described elsewhere, when braking lightly coming to a stop...but mine is only so slight, and doesn't happen often. Seems that when I try to make it happen, it won't.

I too enjoy the post ride "warm down" checking it out as I hang up mc gear. It's a beautiful machine at speed and on the stand.

[Desert viper_imp]

Absolutely love my 14 Deluxe.....I always park it , walk about 20 feet, and find myself turning to look back at it....

[alprider]

No month passes without a new declaration of love to the CB......a extra thread for this would be a good idea...smile...

[Wisedrum]

mickey is starting to sound like Moto Yoda.

I told you many times it was a very satisfying bike to ride, despite the fact that it weighs too much and doesn't have enough HP or torque (according to some)

It's just a great all around motorcycle.

Like it more you will

I'm happy not to belong to this group of 'some'.
Sure the CB is no lightweight but if you are used to it it's easy to handle. And power? More than enough. Depends on which motorbike you take for comparison. In my case I compare the CB to a Bullet and a W800. No surprise, concerning power the Honda is the absolute winner...

Wisedrum

[paulw_imp]

I had the opportunity a few days ago to ride my CB1100 back to back with my new (to me) 2008 Triumph Sprint ST. Now the Sprint comes in at 461 in stock form but mine comes in at 435 due to the extensive diet the previous owner put it on. This included forged wheels, Ohlins shock, replacing most fasteners with Titanium as well as a lot of carbon.

The Sprint is light and turns in very fast which took a bit of getting used to. The seating position is, as expected, more forward than the CB but not so much that it unduly weights my wrists. With the intake modifications the bike has it pushes out 123 hp so it is faster. The bike is very pleasant to ride and the seating is comfortable. There is a set of Vario pegs that lower them by 1 1/4 inches creating nice leg room.

I won't go into great detail about the CB as you all know the basics. Given that it weighs some 80 lbs more it provides a very relaxing ride with more deliberate input required for turn in. My Corbin seat is comfortable and I still love the ride. It is more relaxed which is a good thing.

All in all these are two great bikes and fulfill all my motorcycle needs.

I know that when heading for West Virginia and surrounding States it is the Sprint that will be going. Besides the faster handling it has a full set of the Triumph panniers and top box. For a 9 day trip the extra capacity will be nice. However for
1 or 2 day trips in and around Indiana the CB will be the ride. My soft bags have plenty of room for these trips. Not being as hyper as the Sprint and given that curves are hard to find especially here in northern Indiana.

Love them both.