2015 CB

[the Ferret]

Chip our sons think on the same level only mine has no hair to shake. Here he is on his Duc 696 with his wife on her Ninja. He also thinks my CB 1100 is an awesome bike but he wanted a Duc since he was a kid and his wife bought it for him as a wedding present (he also rides a Yamaha FZ-1 but is getting the itch for something new)

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[rboe]

Duc's have great PR, like Harley's. Most of us get sucked into the image at some point. Hopefully, at some point, we find other aspects more important.

[NightRider_imp]

ST is "righteous" and too groovy. CBs are a groovy kind of love. .

[Inline4_imp]

Duc's have great PR, like Harley's. Most of us get sucked into the image at some point. Hopefully, at some point, we find other aspects more important.

Outstanding! As a matter of fact, I want a t-shirt with those words of wisdom.
Well-played Rboe.

[rboe]

Zazzle.com, you can create your own t-shirt. I've bought a couple Guzzi shirts, made a Royal Enfield t-shirt for a buddy (another Guzzi rider turned me on to them) and it appears Guth is aware of them.

[linuxology_imp]

Big rotors on that Ducati

[Siggy Javotnik_imp]

“I never thought I’d say an 1100 would make a great beginner bike, but the CB1100 really would"

I think that was a compliment.

Two quotes from the different threads on this article. I'd be interested to hear (read?) other views. Mine is that it suggests that the author of the statement either knows mountains more than me or has lost the plot. Was it meant to be a compliment? Was he saying it's such a beautifully mannered and balanced bike that even a beginner could ride it? Or was it part of the 'faint praise'? Was he saying it was such a boring and gutless bike that even a beginner could ride it. I can't make up my mind.

I also know it doesn't really matter what he thinks, except ........ people in positions of influence, however minor, shouldn't peddle nonsense that might influence people. The idea that a beginner could easily ride an 1100cc motorcycle, even one as charming and well behaved as the CB1100, is surely nonsensical. Even the power-reduced 650 cc bikes that learners and novice riders can ride in Australia are probably too big for many. It's not just power; there's also the weight of the things to be considered. Then there's the combination of those two factors.

My $0.02 worth.

“I never thought I’d say an 1100 would make a great beginner bike, but the CB1100 really would"

I think that was a compliment.

Two quotes from the different threads on this article. I'd be interested to hear (read?) other views. Mine is that it suggests that the author of the statement either knows mountains more than me or has lost the plot. Was it meant to be a compliment? Was he saying it's such a beautifully mannered and balanced bike that even a beginner could ride it? Or was it part of the 'faint praise'? Was he saying it was such a boring and gutless bike that even a beginner could ride it. I can't make up my mind.

I also know it doesn't really matter what he thinks, except ........ people in positions of influence, however minor, shouldn't peddle nonsense that might influence people. The idea that a beginner could easily ride an 1100cc motorcycle, even one as charming and well behaved as the CB1100, is surely nonsensical. Even the power-reduced 650 cc bikes that learners and novice riders can ride in Australia are probably too big for many. It's not just power; there's also the weight of the things to be considered. Then there's the combination of those two factors.

My $0.02 worth.
I wasn't upset by that "great beginner's bike" comment -- I took it as, "It's a confidence-inspiring, smooth, well-balanced bike from the get-go." My dad came into town this summer, and it was an easy choice which bike to put him on, between my Guzzi and the CB -- the CB. No quirks, just turn the key and enjoy.

[rboe]

Hmm, many of these comments come from very experienced riders. Who we could hear from; true beginners. When we get down to brass tacks, these are heavy bikes and beginners don't need a heavy bike to learn on; no matter how well mannered (some riders can handle the weight, but on average, your typical learner has better things to do than cope with the weight).

The Stelvio is definitely no beginers bike. Tall, heavy, she is a beast! Especially with her tank filled up. I looked hard at the Stelvio (a buddy picked up a 2014 and every time I see it I'm seduced by her) but still decided that I just did not want to deal with the weight. Especially on a tall bike. My much lighter XR650L can be son of a gun to right, just because she is so tall. Oiy!

I wonder how many other Honda Guzzi owner combo's we have here.

[Dakota_imp]

I am a fairly new rider and I was intimidated by the CB even after riding smaller bikes for 2 or three years. I feel relatively comfortable on it after riding it for a year but agree that a smaller, lighter bike would be a better choice for a beginner.

[mgoodie_imp]

Im coming from the other direction (Harley Street Glide to CB1100) and this thing feels small and light and oh so much more confidence in my ability. I believe it could be a beginner bike for someone who has the ability to adjust quickly but I would not recommend for most.