Coming Back to CB1100

[Lord Popgun]

Toro, I would advise that you never look at Ebay after a few beers. Beer, Ebay, and Amazon lead me to interesting purchases...

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

I have looked at the Griso several times. Something about the exposed cylinders on both the Guzzi and the BMW.
I couldn’t agree more that the bikes we grew up with seem to have the greatest appeal. I can barely ride a sport bike anymore without looking like an old fat guy in biker shorts at the Golden Corral but any time I see Interceptor 500 on eBay its all I can do not to put in a bid.

The Griso is an amazing machine. I was two minutes from purchasing a 2014, but somehow found strength to pause (overnight) and landed on the CB1100.

 

[dr_rock_imp]

Like the OP I had to sell my 2013 due to a move. I then ended up buying another last August. It’s such a beautiful and well made bike that as long as I can afford to have two motorcycles (and maybe just one) I plan on keeping it. You can still pickup a 2013 or 2014 for a great deal and they are versatile and require little fussing.
Cannot wait for the weather to turn nice here!

 

[Houtman_imp]

Toro, I would advise that you never look at Ebay after a few beers. Beer, Ebay, and Amazon lead me to interesting purchases...

Years ago , well before eBay and Amazon, a few beers lead me to some interesting women .

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Like the OP I had to sell my 2013 due to a move. I then ended up buying another last August. It’s such a beautiful and well made bike that as long as I can afford to have two motorcycles (and maybe just one) I plan on keeping it. You can still pickup a 2013 or 2014 for a great deal and they are versatile and require little fussing.
Cannot wait for the weather to turn nice here!

Congratulations Dr. Rock. Once in the hive, you can never leave. leepy:

 

[dr_rock_imp]

Like the OP I had to sell my 2013 due to a move. I then ended up buying another last August. It’s such a beautiful and well made bike that as long as I can afford to have two motorcycles (and maybe just one) I plan on keeping it. You can still pickup a 2013 or 2014 for a great deal and they are versatile and require little fussing.
Cannot wait for the weather to turn nice here!

Congratulations Dr. Rock. Once in the hive, you can never leave. leepy:

Congratulations Dr. Rock. Once in the hive, you can never leave. leepy:

Thanks! Happy to be back and went for the first spin of 2019 after work today. Such a perfect motorcycle.

 

[apex1_imp]

The BMW and the Honda are quite different in a lot of ways. I think the wet vs. dry clutch is something you should not be concerned about. They both work fine and are very proven. Focusing on the other differences might help you choose the best bike for you. These 2 videos will give you a direct head to head comparison:

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

The BMW and the Honda are quite different in a lot of ways. I think the wet vs. dry clutch is something you should not be concerned about. They both work fine and are very proven. Focusing on the other differences might help you choose the best bike for you. These 2 videos will give you a direct head to head comparison:

Haven't seen the first video. Both are pretty crisp. Thanks for sharing apex.

 

[nhawk7504_imp]

I rode the R9T and it didn't impress. Kind of vibey. Felt every pebble in the road. Mushy sort of power delivery. Just kind of meh.

 

[the Ferret]

Always loved looking at BMW's, but never enjoyed riding them. I'm not one of those that enjoys "character", the rocking back and forth, the flat drone exhaust note, the weird switches, weird headlights, weird gauges etc. The few extra ponies the BMW has (96 vs 88) means nothing to me. When I ride my CB 1100, even after climbing off my 146 hp FJR, I think this CB is just perfection. Smooth, quiet, great brakes, great transmission, handles well, powerful, everything works together, and everything looks great. Will pull out of a corner in 3rd or 4th gear at 3000 rpms and will run 80 mph on the freeway at 4000 rpms in 6th. IMO it's just a great motorcycle, and at the prices they can be bought for just an outstanding bargain to boot.

 

[dr_rock_imp]

I rode the R9T and it didn't impress. Kind of vibey. Felt every pebble in the road. Mushy sort of power delivery. Just kind of meh.

I felt the same way. Really liked the looks though. The one retro bike I would really like to ride and possibly buy is the z900rs.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

I feel pretty good that the R9T is continuously compared to the CB1100. It can mean these are meaningful bikes to think about and gets the emotional juices flowing.

 

[LongRanger_imp]

Much to Ferret's point, I wouldn't expect someone who is attracted to the CB1100 to be conflicted by the R Nine T, just from an aesthetic, functional, and mechanical standpoint. To me, they're two different animals, not unlike Honda vs. Harley. The Honda is supremely approachable and easy to love, while the BMW is, quite frankly, an acquired taste that, while it has some very favorable attributes, probably won't appeal to everyone.

 

[DBM_imp]

"Smooth, quiet, great brakes, great transmission, handles well, powerful, everything works together, and everything looks great. Will pull out of a corner in 3rd or 4th gear at 3000 rpms and will run 80 mph on the freeway at 4000 rpms in 6th. IMO it's just a great motorcycle, and at the prices they can be bought for just an outstanding bargain to boot"

Could not agree more. I paid $5,999.00 for a brand new 2014 STD leftover. Happy camper.

 

[Capo]

The transmission is only a minor part of what would sell you or not on the R9T, or most any opposed twin BMW. They are just different, throughout. But the engine is the heart of a motorbike, and IMHO, one either loves or dislikes the BMW motor. It is not anodyne, like a typical Japanese I4, but is bursting with mechanical feel. I like character as much as the next character- liking guy, but not every character.

You absolutely must ride the R9T before buying one.


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