Would you swap a CBR1100xx Blackbird for a CB750f?

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:32 am

Hi guys I've got a 97 CBR1100 Blackbird as my daily ride, never let me down, reliable, fast. But I might be able to swap it for a CB750f. On one hand my mind says don't offer to swap but on the other hand my mind says You know you love these bikes, contact the guy. I have a CB900f at the moment and have owned about 4 of them but never had a 750f. Value of bikes are similar, but not exact. What do you guys think?

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:52 am

Buy a 750F outright and keep the Blackbird

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 12:47 pm

Now that's a solution😊

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 2:56 pm

I have a 2001 XX and I would not trade it for ANY F ... I love the f series but my XX is exactly as you state... fast , comfortable, reliable and downright bad ass.
I'm with Greg... keep the XX and buy the 750 if you can.

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 9:06 pm

I agree who knows, the Blackbird might be a collectors item when they are 40 years old. After all they were the fastest thing on two wheels when they first came out.

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 9:49 pm

Can you post a picture of the Blackbird?

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 1:18 am

I'll try to post a picture after work, but I'm in Australia. 97 carby model.

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:01 am

If you already have a 900F, I would not think the 750 would offered anything extra. I would just keep what you have.

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:41 am

Bone wrote:

If you already have a 900F, I would not think the 750 would offered anything extra. I would just keep what you have.

+1

That's what I'm thinking too.

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:44 am

If the 750F is stock i would keep the Blackbird.

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:22 am

Thanks guys, I'm thinking the same now.

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:05 pm

Bone wrote:

If you already have a 900F, I would not think the 750 would offered anything extra. I would just keep what you have.

100% agree with this. The 750 is a real nice bike-- but the 900 is a spectacular bike in comparison.

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 6:58 pm

Keep the blackbird.
Swapping between my 81 750 and the blackbird made me realise how far bikes have come.
I've ridden my 06 blackbird to Canberra three times and I can't ever imagine taking my 750, even if restored to new condition.
Rode the blackbird to the border and back a couple of months ago. 3000km in four days. Would have a much tougher trip on a 750.

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:38 pm

A similar thread.
http://www.cb1100f.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=71020&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:50 pm

Walter wrote:

Bone wrote:

If you already have a 900F, I would not think the 750 would offered anything extra. I would just keep what you have.

100% agree with this. The 750 is a real nice bike-- but the 900 is a spectacular bike in comparison.

+1 The 900 is everything the 750 is and more. The blackbird is an exceptional bike, it would be foolish to trade down for the 750 IMO. Ed

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:28 pm

I think the Blackbird is like a loyal quiet child that never asks for much and my CB900f is like a child that always needs attention so I've forgotten how good the Blackbird is until I could of swapped it for another attention seeking child. The grass isn't always greener on the other side.

MB-5 Joined: Jul 19, 2020 Posts: 22 Location: Slidell, LA

I have a 750F, 1100F, vf100F and a Blackbird. They are all VERY different bikes. If you are used to a Blackbird, a 750F will be a big disappointment.

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