Would you change your CB1100 to a Thruster?

[Motorsport3]

I like well thought-out retro and cafe style bikes and have been riding a CB1100EX for the past year w/o issues.

Makes nice noise has good provenance is robust and now terminally out of production, at least for UK/EU market.

At the workplace garage noticed the latest Thruxton RS that someone recently purchased and is a sculpture of a machine.
Reminded me the Ducati sports classic but new/dependable.

I suppose the CB will be a bit easier to live with but can't help but drool over the Thruxton.

What are the thoughts here about the two bikes?

Edited by Motorsport3 on Wednesday 15th June 11:48

[stang65]

Motorsport3 said:

At the workplace garage noticed the latest Thruster RS that someone recently purchased and is a sculpture of a machine.
Reminded me the Ducati sports classic but new/dependable.

I suppose the CB will be a bit easier to live with but can't help but drool over the Thruster.

Triumph Thruxton RS?

[Motorsport3]

stang65 said:

Triumph Thruxton RS?

That's the one. My mistake

[Biker9090]

The Triumph would have the performance advantage (I assume) due to the lower weight and slightly more power. However, i absolutely love the look of the CB1100 and would be VERY hard pressed to get rid of it.

[stu67]

I've always had an unexplained love for the CB1100, the only reason I've not had one is that I've got a Moto Guzzi V7 in the stable also which is a similar retro style bike. It is an itch I'm going to have to scratch sooner or later.