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calamarichris · 02-19-2014 02:12 PM

Sure, symmetry is prettier to our eyes, but a 4-into-1 is more efficient. Those higher-frequency exhaust pulses help pull each other out the muffler faster. You might not want the added smoothness & power, but that extra efficiency will also result in better mileage.

**The ferret** · 02-19-2014 02:27 PM

Its all relative Chris...who is going to get better performance and mileage..a guy 6'4 250 on a standard with a 4 into 1 .... or a guy 5'7" 170 on a Deluxe with a 4 into 2?

If I wanted fuel mileage I'd buy an NC 700, if I wanted performance I'd buy a Aprilia RSV4

Like Guth said a CB 1100 isn't about performance. Wink

**Cormanus** · 02-19-2014 02:35 PM

I'm with the symmetry guys. The Deluxe is certainly a lovely creature to behold.

calamarichris · 02-19-2014 02:37 PM

(02-19-2014 02:27 PM)The ferret Wrote: If I wanted fuel mileage I'd buy an NC 700, if I wanted performance I'd buy a Aprilia RSV4, but I wanted neither so I bought a CB11.

FIFY.

Haha--I kid because I love. (And sometimes I love a little too much.)

**The ferret** · 02-19-2014 02:42 PM

(02-19-2014 02:37 PM)calamarichris Wrote:
(02-19-2014 02:27 PM)The ferret Wrote: If I wanted fuel mileage I'd buy an NC 700, if I wanted performance I'd buy a Aprilia RSV4, but I wanted neither so I bought a CB11.

FIFY.

Haha--I kid because I love. (And sometimes I love a little too much.)

Buffalohead · 02-19-2014 03:06 PM

(02-19-2014 01:40 PM)Guth Wrote: I honestly prefer the 4 into 2 exhaust over a 4 into 4 system which would have added more expense and weight.

I agree. 4 into 2 looks best. I always wondered why they didn't make it that way back in the day.

redbirds · 02-19-2014 03:10 PM

(02-19-2014 03:06 PM)Buffalohead Wrote:
(02-19-2014 01:40 PM)Guth Wrote: I honestly prefer the 4 into 2 exhaust over a 4 into 4 system which would have added more expense and weight.

I agree. 4 into 2 looks best. I always wondered why they didn't make it that way back in the day.

Guess I'm the odd man here, I much prefer the 4 into 1 and the non-pleated seat.

Buffalohead · 02-19-2014 03:12 PM

(02-19-2014 01:49 PM)The ferret Wrote: Symmetry... It calms me

Symmetry. It makes you wonder how many females the male lion would get if you shaved off one side of his mane! Big Grin

Deanohh · 02-19-2014 03:36 PM

(02-19-2014 03:12 PM)Buffalohead Wrote:
(02-19-2014 01:49 PM)The ferret Wrote: Symmetry... It calms me

Symmetry. It makes you wonder how many females the male lion would get if you shaved off one side of his mane!

if symmetry was so essential you'd have to have a sidecar on both sides.

**Cormanus** · 02-19-2014 04:05 PM

(02-19-2014 03:06 PM)Buffalohead Wrote: I agree. 4 into 2 looks best. I always wondered why they didn't make it that way back in the day.

Cause 4 into 4 was symmetrical and looked pretty good too. Particularly whey wanted to make the point that this bike had 4 cylinders.