Tried the new CTX 700

[Cutter J. Duke]

So I had to take my father to an appointment and it was a few blocks from the Honda dealer. We made a stop just to see some of the new bikes up close. I spotted a red NC, it was ok but could have used some metal flake in the paint and for some reason, with it sitting next to a silver NC, it appeared smaller than the silver, optical illusion from the mix of colors. I also had a seat on the CTX, seat being the key word. The seat is impressive compared to the stock NC seat, losing the frunk would suck. It was so low slung and with the pull back bars and forward controls, I just couldn't see myself ever being comfortable on it. I also hopped on the CB1100, it was an instant trip back to 1980 and sitting on my CB750k. I didn't like the chrome fenders, there is a reason why we used to sand blast and paint them...pitted rusty chrome sucks, salt, be it in the air or on the roadway will turn them to toast. I think I would like to take the CB1100 for a spin, it might end up as a second bike in my garage.

 

[ziggie]

From what i hear from someone that just got the cb1100 its a nice ride with power.

 

[L.B.S.]

So I had to take my father to an appointment and it was a few blocks from the Honda dealer. We made a stop just to see some of the new bikes up close. I spotted a red NC, it was ok but could have used some metal flake in the paint and for some reason, with it sitting next to a silver NC, it appeared smaller than the silver, optical illusion from the mix of colors. I also had a seat on the CTX, seat being the key word. The seat is impressive compared to the stock NC seat, losing the frunk would suck. It was so low slung and with the pull back bars and forward controls, I just couldn't see myself ever being comfortable on it. I also hopped on the CB1100, it was an instant trip back to 1980 and sitting on my CB750k. I didn't like the chrome fenders, there is a reason why we used to sand blast and paint them...pitted rusty chrome sucks, salt, be it in the air or on the roadway will turn them to toast. I think I would like to take the CB1100 for a spin, it might end up as a second bike in my garage.

Totally agree. I would hit the :like: button a few more times if I could, lol. Thanks for the mini report

 

[happy]

I love the CB 1100 too!

 

[Naked_Duc]

The CB1100 is the retro UJM done right! I'd be up for the CB1100 Café!

 

[lipsee]

So I had to take my father to an appointment and it was a few blocks from the Honda dealer. We made a stop just to see some of the new bikes up close. I spotted a red NC, it was ok but could have used some metal flake in the paint and for some reason, with it sitting next to a silver NC, it appeared smaller than the silver, optical illusion from the mix of colors. I also had a seat on the CTX, seat being the key word. The seat is impressive compared to the stock NC seat, losing the frunk would suck. It was so low slung and with the pull back bars and forward controls, I just couldn't see myself ever being comfortable on it. I also hopped on the CB1100, it was an instant trip back to 1980 and sitting on my CB750k. I didn't like the chrome fenders, there is a reason why we used to sand blast and paint them...pitted rusty chrome sucks, salt, be it in the air or on the roadway will turn them to toast. I think I would like to take the CB1100 for a spin, it might end up as a second bike in my garage.

its just regarding the chrome fenders (mudguards) my old goldwing (GL1000 1975)has them and the chrome is absolutely 1st class,,so deep ,,I doubt you could get chrome as good these days... But to be honest I am a lazy sod ,and just cannot be bothered with all that polishing,,,so they stay covered up....

 

[Old Can Ride]

Chrome, if you just got to have chrome, get the new plastic chrome like on the new Goldwing. That stuff is plastic and it does not turn black, pit, or rust. Chrome? I'll take plastic, please!

 

[TomInOregon]

I was seriously thinking about the CB1100 instead of my NC700x, but the short fuel range killed that idea quick. Coupled with the price and it was an easy choice to get the NC.