(10-22-2017 07:45 PM)JonC1985 Wrote: Hi im usually a vtwin cruiser guy but the cb has caught my eye. .....Not sure how that stuff works but i have just about enough saved up for a 2013. I just dont want to hop on and it ends up riding like my 1100 shadow I had for a hot minute.
Tbe CB 1100 is definitely the stronger bike and by no means as 'weak' as the big shadhow I've ridden for 2 years. The 50HP and the torque of it were in good shape, no question for the amount of power it offers. The power of the CB is much more overwhelming using some revs. Not that much revs but you can rev it if you want. The shadow only has a small power band in comparison.
The engine concept of both bikes is very different. The CB runs much smoother than the vibrating Shadow. The fuel consumption is lower and I prefer the classic riding position over the chopperlike one.
Give it a try, I guess you will not be disappointed.
Wisedrum