Potential Buyer

[Houtman_imp]

The biggest regrets in life are the things you didn't do.

[el duque_imp]

Quote: The biggest regrets in life are the things you didn't do. there is that.

but I've read...

Most folks regret not becoming the person they wanted to be.

I kinda had that in my brain when I bought my bike though. Its a little different equation when you get mid 60's. I did feel like I needed to get down with it. Looks was a definite factor.

I'm not all that enamored by the bike (014 Dlx) though. The suspension is kinda harsh. If I had known I might have considered an 017 but I'm not a fan of spokes or buying new. Not quite ready to spring (no pun) for new forks. Do I regret it? Nope.

What's a motorcyclist to do? Try things.

I figure I'm lucky I've got this first world problem.

[use2b_imp]

I am very happy i purchased my CB1100 and out of probably 50 bikes i have owned in my life only two stand out that i wish i did not buy.
the two are a New BMW R1200R ABS which i hated the seat riding two up and could not get around that so i sold it for a great loss
the other one is an XL650R which was just to tall for me.
So many i wish i never sold and that is why i balked at selling my CB 1100 and will keep it just so i do not miss it when it is gone.
Loved my two hayabusa's but they were not comfortable and i lacked self control yet i miss them both. am ecstatic over my Valkyrie GL1800C and wish it was more pleasing to the eye but the smooth ride is the finest ever and has made long rides fun again , a keeper for sure

[HellFishTat_imp]

I am very happy i purchased my CB1100 and out of probably 50 bikes i have owned in my life only two stand out that i wish i did not buy.
the two are a New BMW R1200R ABS which i hated the seat riding two up and could not get around that so i sold it for a great loss
the other one is an XL650R which was just to tall for me.
So many i wish i never sold and that is why i balked at selling my CB 1100 and will keep it just so i do not miss it when it is gone.
Loved my two hayabusa's but they were not comfortable and i lacked self control yet i miss them both. am ecstatic over my Valkyrie GL1800C and wish it was more pleasing to the eye but the smooth ride is the finest ever and has made long rides fun again , a keeper for sure

That’s the other thing. The dealer in Rockingham has left over stock 2104 Valkyrie’s for less than $9500

[PowerDubs_imp]

I've never ridden a valk- but I'd imagine the Cb is a better 'riders bike', other than superslab across states.

[apex1_imp]

A contrarian's view
CB1100 is a very special motorcycle. It's most important distinguishing characteristic is that it is, and will probably remain, the last air cooled inline four.

One might - or might not - believe that for something I will call a "serious motorcycle", for a number of reasons, anything less then four cylinders is simply an antiquated motorcycle design. I respect the difference of opinion, but have nothing much to offer to those that do not share this view.

However, when it comes to air cooling, things are not so simple.

Given today's exhaust emission requirements and power/mass ratio expectations, air cooling is not the best engineering option. Liquid cooling will result in additional mechanical complexity and the presence of an ugly radiator, but it will result in a design that will better meet contemporary exhaust emission requirements, will result in more kilowatts per kilogram of vehicle mass and it will result in a vehicle that is more capable to deal with modern stop-and-go urban traffic.

So, the first question anyone considering this motorcycle must ask himself or herself is this:

Am I sufficiently attracted to the esthetics and the design philosophy of an air-cooled motorcycle to tolerate the downsides of such design?

If your answer is "no", look elsewhere. If it is yes, re-read all the answers above.

BTW, if you believe a two-cylinder engine is also a reasonable choice and are not put off by increased noise and vibrations, the number of your options will increase substantially.

A Ducati 90 degree twin is a smoother engine than an in-line 4, even 4s with flat plane crankshafts. I love my CB1100 EX and have had numerous in-line 4 cylinder bikes, but a well engineered 90 degree twin is a very smooth running engine. At high rpm the Honda is far buzzier than my Multistrada.

[HellFishTat_imp]

I would love a Multistrada, but my fear of Italian maintenance scares me too much