R9-t vs. Griso vs. CB1100

[rboe]

http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/ret...r-shootout

[Rocky_imp]

This review is really hung up on horsepower.
I have no interest in the other two at all.
I'll stick with the CB, thank you very much.

[Firstfour_imp]

"Ridden alone, outside of a direct comparison test, the Honda seems a stellar motorcycle when measured simply by its pure proficiency at being a motorcycle. So, if you’re not a multi-bike owner looking to expand the caliber of your personal arsenal, the Honda could be the best choice for single-bike ownership."

That about says it all for me.

(as said in the post in CB in the press section below)

[lukeduck_imp]

Some pretty fair price differences there too.

[Papa Weeley_imp]

This review is really hung up on horsepower.
I have no interest in the other two at all.
I'll stick with the CB, thank you very much.

Ditto...although, as I've said here before, I wouldn't have minded an extra 20 or so hp myself. Still, it's a pity that it seems like the CB came in behind the other two almost exclusively due to that.
Regardless, it's still the best looking (subjective, I know), and best all-around bike available now (only somewhat subjective ).

[kevbroce_imp]

I loved this review. To me, 3 of the most interesting bikes on the market. If I were to do it all over again, I'd be thinking really hard about the Griso. I'd be really tempted to get one but it fills such a similar role as the CB, it doesn't make much sense as a 2nd vehicle.

[Ack-CB11_imp]

I've never ridden a Griso but I like the V motor.
The power between the others to me is strongly noticable down-low mostly. Keep the CB wound up, use the clutch and it will hang with those two. A good 600 will spank all 3. I've always loved the boxer motor and shaft drive. I never did like the para-lever front end too much so the 9T set up has all my favorite stuff. A bit like my BMW HP2, only more street and much lower. I think the CB is alot more comfortable and way smoother on the vibe meter. New boxers shake, vibrate and drink oil like crazy for the first 3 or 4000 miles. Mine is only half smoothed out now and will match the CB by next summer.

[rboe]

I own the Griso and the CB. When I bought the CB I thought the over lap would be too great and would sell the Griso. No such luck. Apples and oranges. Maybe I should consider the BMW....

So, get a Griso. http://www.grisoghetto.com/ is the main forum for us Griso owners; with a remapping the bike runs better (for some, a LOT better; I saw fewer benefits). The main thing, have a guy tune the suspension for you since from the factory its' too harsh. After that, it's the usual; farkle it up to suit you, as needed (I went with lowered pegs and a seat, rear rack, bar set backs, bikini fairing and Stelvio hand guards). I think you'll find the Griso better suited to the open road and fast sweepers with a pounding locomotive motor. The CB, more of a town bike, tight twisty bits bike.

I've never ridden the BMW, but to compare the Griso to the CB does a disservice to both bikes. Too totally different markets and riders.

If you test ride a Griso, make sure it's a long ride. It's the sort of bike that grows on you (the seat is highly subjective, my bum does NOT like it, but others can ride all day on it)

[holy666diver_imp]

On looks Honda nailed it! The BMW and the Griso look so odd with the twin engine sticking out the sides. Leg room and ergos should have been more of a factor too. Who cares about the Horsepower unless you plan on taking the bike on the track every week end. The other two are more expensive too. If it's about sport they should have done the CB1000R

[Henrik_imp]

I like the review. These were precisely the three bikes I had narrowed my choice down to when moving on from my Corsaro. My first choice was actually the R9T, but that was before I had tried the Honda. The difference in power between the three of them were not really an issue because they were all considerably down from my Corsaro, and I specifically wanted something a bit less powerful. Certainly the BMW was a quicker bike around the mountain roads around here, with a very good chassis, but I found the Honda more relaxing. As far as the Griso is concerned, I really liked it, and it reminded me a bit of a Ducati ST2 I had a while back. However, it did feel a little bit dated in comparison to the other two, and although brilliant in fast sweepers it was a bit of a handful when it got really twisty. That fuel injection could use some work...