MrGood_imp
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Seem comfy looking, reliable, upright riding position, etc. What are some things to look out for on them, known issues, strengths or weaknesses? thanks.
Lowdown on CB919's?
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Teamwalker_imp
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Have a 2002 since new and agree with your good points. Really loved the look and that is main reason I bought. Honda aspect certainly a factor and I have had no regrets. Seems like biggest knock on bike was performance vs. cost at time (much like CB1100). Engine biased toward torque not horsepower and all feels good to me. Only knock I had was wind blast on long interstate runs. You really hang on from 60 mph up!MrGood_imp said:
Bought small Honda fly screen available from British Honda. Disappointed that American Honda did not seem to support aftermarket like Brits do.
I was hot to buy a 919 back in the day, but, after getting a chance to ride one I passed.
Two things stick in my mind; vibration and riding position.
Vibration was notable through the bars. At freeway speeds it got old fast.
Riding position put me forward over the tank, felt like I was sitting over the front wheel, nothing I could not get used to... but the vibration was a deal breaker for me.
Two things stick in my mind; vibration and riding position.
Vibration was notable through the bars. At freeway speeds it got old fast.
Riding position put me forward over the tank, felt like I was sitting over the front wheel, nothing I could not get used to... but the vibration was a deal breaker for me.
American Honda did offer the fly screen here in the USA, I know because I bought one and pit it on my `92 750 NightHawk.Teamwalker_imp said:
MrGood_imp
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Yeah I can see that. good point indeed. Ever compare it the FZ1 which it was matched against? The FZ1 seems much more a sport bike and less comfy for sure by looking at it.
Papa Weeley_imp
Road warrior
MrGood_imp said:
My memory and impressions of it were much more in line with the Nighthawk 750 than the FZ1. A nice "naked" bike for the time, but no powerhouse by any means, just a torquey-enough largish engine that was enough to keep you amused, but not blow your hair off. The fact that it's a Honda should speak volumes in itself. I liked the 900cc class in the mid-90s to mid-2000s. Nice size frame, and a decent enough amount of power. I'm guessing you couldn't go wrong with a 919 in nice condition.
The FZ was much more bike in most every way; I'm not sure I'd even compare the two, to be honest. It had a slightly sporty position, but was extremely comfy anyway (even for my aging self), and had lots of power. (I sure miss mine! :-/ )
I wish I had some personal seat time on the 919 to add to that comparison, but I don't. I do love reading about others' knowledge and experience with these "other bikes" in this section, as like most, I couldn't ride EVERY bike ever made!
the Ferret
Road warrior
I test rode a 919 and bought an FZ-1 (1st gen). Really liked the looks of the FZ better. The 919 was a good bike but I thought it looked stubby. Anyhow sold that FZ-1 to my son after a couple years and bought a Nighthawk 750. Missed the power, handling and brakes of the FZ-1 so I bought another one. It really made a superb solo sport tourer. I sold both of them (the FZ to my brother who still has it and my son still has his as well..80,000 trouble free miles between them) to buy the CB 1100. Still think the Gen 1 FZ-1 was a very under rated motorcycle.
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I've had an '02 919 (CB900F in Canada) since new and still have it. I really didn't need another four-cylinder Honda, but when the 1100 showed up I had to have one.
I have enjoyed many great rides on it - including day trips; 3-4 days on the road as well as a couple of weeks on the road. It has been stone axe reliable and has never given me one second of concern.
I just feed it fresh oil, filters and tires and it seems to run forever - like most Honda's do.
I wasn't looking for a tire shredder and the "F" has plenty of power and torque for me. I even kept the factory seat.
I have enjoyed many great rides on it - including day trips; 3-4 days on the road as well as a couple of weeks on the road. It has been stone axe reliable and has never given me one second of concern.
I just feed it fresh oil, filters and tires and it seems to run forever - like most Honda's do.
I wasn't looking for a tire shredder and the "F" has plenty of power and torque for me. I even kept the factory seat.
Brookland27_imp
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I'd be curious how it compares to the cb1100. In other words is it different enough to own both? I want another bike but I think a v twin triple or v4 sport bike might be a starker contrast
The answer is probably no. They are too similar in too many ways. If you want a sharp contrast look to another model.Brookland27_imp said:
The 1100 is much smoother and civil compared to the 919, but the 919 is much lighter and has more HP which makes it a bit of a hooligan bike and fun to ride.
That was my quandary. Did I really need another similar 4-cylinder Honda, but I loved the retro look of the 1100 so I made the leap.
To top it all of both are blue
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rboe
Road warrior
I can recommend the Moto Guzzi Griso, or if it's a wee bit too big, the V7ll. The Griso being the hooligan bike (think of it as a roadster/cruising sport bike).Brookland27_imp said:
LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
If I recall (and I'm probably wrong), the 919 and 599 were both made in Italy, right? Due to the weak US dollar at the time, I seem to recall they were relatively expensive when they were brought here. At least that's what I remember from the magazine reviews.
postoak_imp
Been there
I'm in a similar position now. I want more power than my 750 Nighthawk and have been looking at the CB1100 and the CB919. I don't need a whole lot more power and think the 1100 is probably the better choice because of it's extra weight (540 pounds vs 427 pounds), which should make it more stable on the highway. But now, someone above has brought the Yamaha FZ1 into the discussion.
