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HikerToo_imp
Road warrior
Lotta cool videos there!
Here is the CB1100 one
http://www.cycleworld.com/videos/popular_videos/2013_honda_cb1100/?section_id=42&article_id=155
Here is the CB1100 one
http://www.cycleworld.com/videos/popular_videos/2013_honda_cb1100/?section_id=42&article_id=155
The Spaceman_imp
Road warrior
I know the Diavel is an awesome bike from a technical and performance perspective, but damn it's ugly. It looks like a dog that's been chasing parked cars.
Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Everyone said my VStrom was butt-ugly...I thought it looked ok.
Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Everyone said my VStrom was butt-ugly...I thought it looked ok.
the Ferret
Road warrior
The Diavel is very comfortable..surprisingly so.
Never considered one an ADV bike though lol. :clap:
Never considered one an ADV bike though lol. :clap:
buck80mph_imp
Running like a top
Lol! I find beauty in most motorcycles. But sometimes I do have to squint and tilt my head side ways to actually see the beauty. However the Diavel looks nice to me...The Spaceman_imp said:
The Spaceman_imp
Road warrior
I followed a guy on a Diavel about 5-6 miles on surface streets. We were both heading to the local Ducati/Triumph dealer. He was tearing it up...zipping between cars, hauling ass from the red lights; he was definitely enjoying the bike.
The Spaceman_imp
Road warrior
So are you thinking about replacing the CB, or adding a Diavel to go along with it?
Just looking right now. If I do decide to get one I will probably replace. I hold no sentimental attachments. I have enjoyed every bike I have ever owned. I have had 4 @ one time. I learned it's hard enough to find time to ride 1 much less 2-4. Until I get a grin from another the CB fits the bill for now.The Spaceman_imp said:
The Spaceman_imp
Road warrior
I like the CB because it encourages responsible behavior. I have a personality defect that causes me to exploit high-performance bikes irresponsibly. When I had a VFR and later a CBR1000RR I was constantly "cruising" at ridiculous speeds. The bike liked it, I liked it, the cops did not. I barely escaped jail and impoundment a couple of times.
The CB reminds me of the Subie BRZ: you can have a blast with the BRZ at legal speeds without endangering life, property, or license.
The CB reminds me of the Subie BRZ: you can have a blast with the BRZ at legal speeds without endangering life, property, or license.
I hear you. That's why I sold the ZRX. Crazy fast & front was real light. I rode the Ducati. It has different ride modes you can select. The Urban 100hp mode is pretty tame while being extremely torquee @ same time. Very comfortable, sounds mean, sit down in the bike, corners great, brakes amazing, suspension firm but good & # 1 reason I like is it somewhat hides my tool shed with seating position.The Spaceman_imp said:
silascopathic_imp
Been there
that is a crazy bike! I saw the video on it its intense and probably gonna be pricey for parts.. but what a looker
My brother bought one of those about a month ago. He can't say enough about it. I personally would go more for the Multistrada which I tested the same time he tested the Diavel. The Multi is like riding a trail bike on steroids: light, highly responsive and power all over the place.
Hmmm. Maybe it's time for another visit to see baby brother?
Hmmm. Maybe it's time for another visit to see baby brother?
Jim21680_imp
Been there
I actually cross-shopped the Hypermotard with the CB, and insurance was one of the main reasons I decided against it (it was almost twice as much). I still like the bike...a lot. I'm just curious how it would be on longer-distance rides.
The Spaceman_imp
Road warrior
Isn't that a cuss? At my age, (50ish) and with a perfect driving record, any high performance bike I priced insurance for was thousands. GEICO initially priced the CB in that segment. It wasn't until I got a supervisor on the line to look at the bike on Honda's website that I was able to get the premium down from a couple thousand to a couple hundred. Insurance for bikes in FL is optional if you don't finance, but who wants to risk $10k or more?FUZZY_imp said:After further research, Not! Over 2K a year more for insurance.
I think its a direct result of allowing any putz with cash or credit to buy any bike they feel like with virtually no training or testing at all. I watched a sales guy explain the clutch and gearshift to a kid who had just bought a used R1 at the local dealer. The kid never made it home...he rode the R1 straight into a telephone pole a few miles away.
cb400four_imp
Running like a top
My next door neighbor has a one-owner Ninja ZXR which he has put 120,000 miles on and by now the bike is pretty ragged, so he took a test ride on the Diavel and he absolutely loved the bike. The purchase is on hold, though, because the all-in expense (purchase, insurance, Ducati maintenance) is pretty high.DAC_imp said:
My next door neighbor has a one-owner Ninja ZXR which he has put 120,000 miles on and by now the bike is pretty ragged, so he took a test ride on the Diavel and he absolutely loved the bike. The purchase is on hold, though, because the all-in expense (purchase, insurance, Ducati maintenance) is pretty high.cb400four_imp said:
My little brother lives in a market where a car is optional. He finally bought a VW Golf because they were practically giving them away at year end. The Duc is his hobby, like most of us, and so that is where his money goes.
silascopathic_imp
Been there
Fuzzy I forgot to tell you, I went and took a Diavel out for a test ride. HOLY CRAP. If i had twice the cash and hated my CB I would buy one. If I ever am in the market for a second bike this is it.
