Guys i am considerinf selling my cbr1000f and getting a cbr1100xx , for those whom have rode the two of them which one do you prefer?


Don't forget I have a MK1 with modifications.

By the way if i sell it and one of you wants it , you will pass first.


Thanks!

 

KenG just did that Carl , he seems a happy camper from the switch

Check the Bird Threads !

was on one back in August , very nice bike , more power bit harder on the knees , well for me anyway

interesting review here

 

I sat on a bird last week at the bike shop, did not like the 'feel' of it. Did not seem anywhere as comfy to sit on.

 

Hey:

If you do it, get a 1999 as its the best year, don't settle for any other.
I ride one every now and then and its faster/quicker, but not more comfortable.
I would buy a Busa before owning a Bird as they can be found at better prices and are a better bike overall. The zx14/C14 are better than either but not to cheap to find. To me its not that big of an upgrade to go to a Bird but the Busa/zx14 is, but not worth the extra cost. My last 3 new bikes were a 98XX, 01RC51, and a 04RR, prior to going back to another Cane a 95. And I still ride my modded 88 more than my other bikes except my 80 CBX if that means anything to you.

Dub

 

Why the '99? Just curious.

 

I'll always be a fan of the 1000F, but there are some fine bikes out there, notably the 'Busa and Blackbird and dare I say it the K1200S and ZZR1200
I would always want to keep my 1000F and buy another bike if space/finances permit.

And yes, agree with Steve - once the crucifixion is done we'll still talk to you no matter what your decision........ HERETIC UNBELIEVER

Wasn't the 99 Bird a carb model ? Not as comfy IMO as a 1000F Mk2 - can't speak about a Mk1 as I've never had one.

 

Hey:

Most HP, Best FI map, no carbs, but still the fastest year, after this 2000+, HP went down and has a diff stock FI map. 97/98 carbs only. All else the same for most years, 97 and 03+ had some things unique to them only. 99 has no odd stuff about it, and has FI thats why.

Also Carl it depends on your size if your taller 6+ and heavier you may want to look elsewhere than a Bird. Try to take one for a long ride if you can before you sell the Cane and lay down the cash on a Bird to see how it fits. If your not you will probably love it.

@ Shadow no 99 is 1st year of PGM FI.

here is a list from Honda of the 99 upgrades and remember them well as I had a 98

1999 Major update. PGM FI fuel injection system is introduced.
Ram-air system is introduced. It provides engine with more air at high speeds (above 200 km/h/120 mph) utilizing aerodynamic pressure, thus raising power output to a claimed 164 hp (122 kW) at 9,500 rpm (at the crank).
Revised linked brakes with altered proportioning between front and rear.
Fuel tank capacity is increased from 22 to 24 liters.
The choke lever is removed from the left side switch assembly as it is no longer necessary.
To accommodate the ram air tubes, the oil cooler becomes lower and wider.
The inner and outer fork bushings are wider, changing the fork lowers and sliders.
The sidestand warning light on the instrument cluster becomes the FI warning light.
The wide part of the front axle (left side) becomes 10 mm longer, which makes the left-front axle space 10 mm shorter.
The two bulbs in the tail light are vertically aligned, in previous years they were side by side.
Front wheel hub is enlarged, the brake rotors are changed.
The ignition switch is changed, and the keys are longer.
The rotor carriers, stator cover and clutch cover are a light titanium color.
The number of clutch plates is reduced from nine to seven.
The rear inner fender changes shape to accommodate additional electronics.
Manufacturer's power and torque figures are 164 hp (122.3 Kw) and 91.5 ft-lbs (124 Nm)


Dub

 

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Good to know Dub ...was that also because of the 99 Busa getting into the mix and prior to the 186 limit being put in place ?

 

Yeah, I was just wondering why you were so dead set on the '99 in particular and not the later ones.
I would definitely go '99+ for the injection, but I didn't know they had the best map. How big of a HP difference are we talking about?
It just seems to me that if it's a trivial difference, I wouldn't limit myself to just the '99.
I suppose a power commander could be added to any of the FI ones so you could do whatever with the mapping.