cbdtran_imp
Been there
I love beauty, and attention to details AFTER functionality. Honda put clear coat on many parts of the CB1100, all metal parts are nicely finished and coated. it is a beautiful bike to ride.
Tell me about your CB1100
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buck80mph_imp
Running like a top
If you can manage to own both, that would be ideal. While they are both in the same "Standard" class. I feel as though the twin in the Bonnie and the Inline 4 in the CB11 make them different enough to justify having both. Two different rides for sure... However, for a daily commuter, I'm leaning towards the CB11. Honda's are Bullet Proof!
rboe
Road warrior
Both are very good bikes; apples and pumkin pie. I could easily justify having both but I have too many bikes now and for me there are more interesting bikes than the Bonnie (nothing against the Bonnie, just my tastes).
I think you would be doing fine with either machine. One or the other may prove to be more useful for say in town or road work. Depends on how you ride.
Get one now, in a few years get the other.
I think you would be doing fine with either machine. One or the other may prove to be more useful for say in town or road work. Depends on how you ride.
Get one now, in a few years get the other.
Royal Enfield and Moto Guzzi Racer V7 to me are more of a weekend bike. I would not recomend them for daily commuting duties specially if you take the interstate, they are underpowered in my opinion but they are nice to look at . Bought the CB1100 for Commuting duties and before the CB I was totally in love with the Moto Guzzi Griso Tenni SE. Maybe the Griso would be one to think about.
My Friend just bought a Triumph Bonnie Mag version and I did his first Service and man it was a cuss just to get to the oil filter compared to the Cb1100'S Oil Filter location. Plus the CB has a center Stand which makes maintenance such a breeze.
All bikes you"ve mentioned are Great Bikes in there own respect its just at the end of the day its what suits you and your intended use.
Goodluck!
My Friend just bought a Triumph Bonnie Mag version and I did his first Service and man it was a cuss just to get to the oil filter compared to the Cb1100'S Oil Filter location. Plus the CB has a center Stand which makes maintenance such a breeze.
All bikes you"ve mentioned are Great Bikes in there own respect its just at the end of the day its what suits you and your intended use.
Goodluck!
SnowCrash_imp
First service completed
Thread starter
I'm fairly certain my next bike will be the cb1100 (I'll most likely keep the bonnie t100 around too). Kinda wish they gave the honda more power though (retro standard bikes used to also be sports bikes, no?). We'll see what honda does in the coming years with the CB and possibly the rumored VFR800. I hear bmw is coming out with a retro classic of their own as well :banana:lola_imp said:
Aussie_imp
Running like a top
One thing I have noticed is how 'light' it feels at slow speed. The only time the bike feels heavy is when I duck walk it in and out of the garage. As soon as you get underway at any speed it feels so stable and light. It's a great commuter.
the Ferret
Road warrior
Lol all you guys that think the CB is heavy should get a Hpnda ST 1300 as second bike in the garage. At 717 pounds, coupled with a short sidestand, it is truly a chore to move around by hand in the garage, driveway, parking lot etc. The CB feels like a Schwinn bicycle by comparison.
110% Agree!The ferret_imp said:
Want more power? Eveyone loves power
here is another one...2014 Horex VR6 Classic - First Look
SUPERCRUZ_imp
Running like a top
Thanks, I'll try relieving some tension on the chain- still waiting on a usb drive to load a new map on and get rid of the warning light that came on because I removed the O2 sensors.SnowCrash_imp said:
I'm a 90's kid, so by the time I was able to get bikes they were mostly all fuel injected, and I sort of prefer keeping it that way since I'm more computer-minded (i.t. guy, not afraid of working with machines).
I'll probably settle on either the honda or the enfield (thruxton is too much like my bonnie to get it as a second bike).
I hear Honda is coming out with some interesting models pretty soon, VFR anyone? :celebrate:
Leaked Document Allegedly Reveals New Honda VFR800F, CTX1300, CBR650F, CB650F and CB250F
You actually want to tighten the chain to min spec. Also set the throttle free play to min spec and adjust the idle up to around 1000 - 1100 RPM. I like the Enfield but think it is under powered for everyday commuting.
You should take a test ride on a CB if you can. I think you will like it. Very benign motorcycle and easy to ride.
