CB1100 is under powered

[cbdtran_imp]

Here is your bandit

I almost bought this bike in 97 or 99, hold it then almost bought the Yamaha FZ1 first gen. These bikes are quick, have 120 HP

The Suzuki Bandit 1200 has very smooth engine, I think the engine is smoother than the CB1100 if my mem serves me right. I however dislike the name very much "Bandit" ???

[lola_imp]

If you are a Lazy Rider than I don't think you need a bike with mucho Power. It's like what Spidermans Uncle said to Spiderman "Peter Parker" that with great Power comes great Reponsibility.

Everyday I tell myself before I ride to work that today is going to be a good relaxing ride to work day. I travel @70-75mph on the freeway carpool lane But then I get a Cager tailgating me So I hit the gas and put a good margin till I hit 112 rev limit. Mine has terrific pick up but it has its limitations and I am ok with that.

[B166er_imp]

I feel like such a novice. My sphincter has a 85mph rev limit.

[Elipten_imp]

112mph in the car pool lane in commute traffic, you got brass ones. Good on you, my hat's off to you.


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[kevbroce_imp]

112mph in the car pool lane in commute traffic, you got brass ones. Good on you, my hat's off to you.


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It doesn't surprise me when traffic paces at 90 down here.

[lola_imp]

Yup. Gone are the days you travel 65mph on freeways here in la.
Just stating that the cb is no slouch even in freeway traffic. While in city riding its faster than anything on 4 wheels out here.

[Oboro_imp]

I keep the revs around 5000 if I want to have serious pull and even stock this bike has plenty of pep. I wouldn't call it underpowered. It simply is what it was meant to be and will keep up with or better anything this side of a sport bike.

[OldF7Guy_imp]

I keep the revs around 5000 if I want to have serious pull and even stock this bike has plenty of pep. I wouldn't call it underpowered. It simply is what it was meant to be and will keep up with or better anything this side of a sport bike.

Best way I have seen it put yet. Its not for everyone but its plenty for me.

[Tortuga_imp]

I would suspect that we have an O.P who would be better off buying a twin or triple cyclinder machine, as he wants lots of grunt, low down.

His reluctance to use high revs (and lower gears) leads me to think a more suitable bike might be something like either a big twin cylinder cruiser like a Suzuki M1800 Intruder or Kawasaki VN1700 Classic.

If neither or these have enough torque (which is what he's asking for) then he should bite the bullet and buy a Triumph Rocket III which with its 2294 cc three cyclinder lump should haul OP and his wife along at a brisk pace, whatever the weather.

[Todd_K_imp]

Saw one of those Triumphs today. What a beast of a bike. The dual headlights gave it a sporty look and kept it from looking too Harley-esque... If that's possible