Re: 2013 CB1100?!

Posted by 750K8 on Mar 20, 2013; 10:33pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/2013-CB1100-tp4032054p4038187.html

Yea, but the problem is that taller riders can't ride it!

Not that I don't like the 1979 (I think the earlier years look better;  I think there's probably a general consensus on that statement), but the fact that it has a low saddle seat and rearward footpegs render this bike useless for many American Riders.

I have a 1979 CB750k, 1977 CB750, 1972 CB450k, and a 1978 CB125s in my garage. The only uncomfortable bike out of all of those is the 1979 CB750k, no question. My legs are squinched, and it's just uncomfortable (although it rides very smooth). I always felt that my feet were in a bind while riding it which is a safety concern. I gave the bike to my father and he's fine on it. Even the CB128s is FAR more comfortable to me than the 79 CB750k, believe it or not. Hell, I'd drive that one 50+ miles without being sore.

It just seems that Honda could have been more mindful of taller riders, which many of us relatively are. Would have been better if they recreated the earlier years first, but that's my opinion.