CB-1 (NC27) vs CB400SF (NC31)... thoughts

[RhynoCZ]

Hello, so it seems like I'm gonna sell the ''Superbike'' on Saturday and I already came across a '98 CB400SF (NC31), my question is, what's new since the ('89-'90) CB-1 NC27? I mean apart from the obvious things, such as the dual front disc brake and dual shock rear suspension. I have the CB400SF on my to buy list, but I kind of can't see the point as I've already had the CB-1, but I would like to try a improved NC27.

The CB-1 was cool, but a bit underpowered and the worst MPG motorcycle I've ever had, mind you the GPz I had ran on 3 cylinders 90% of the time, yet it did better.

I know a test ride could give me the answers, but one can't find all the perks of a motorcycle in a one short test run. And the motorcycle in question is not really around the corner, if you know what I mean.
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'87 Honda XBR 500, '96 Kawasaki ZX7R P1, '90 Honda CB-1, '88 Kawasaki GPz550, MZ 150 ETZ
'95 Mercedes-Benz w202 C200 CGI, '98 Mercedes-Benz w210 E200 Kompressor

[craigs23]

I find the Superfour to be more practical and comfortable than the CB1 I used to have. Bigger tank, slightly less cramped riding position, surprising amount of underseat storage space.

The CB1 felt more sporty though - some herald it as the first official 'streetfighter' - essentially a CBR400 Aero without fairings (which I'm sure you know about). The Superfour feels like a modern 'classic' bike, or a small CB1000/1300 - arguably just as thrashable, but I find mine give me more of a choice of chilling out and cruising around at sedate speeds. I prefer the look of a twin shock retro bike though. Just.

Very similar running costs on both though (50-55 mpg for example) - although maybe slightly less on the CB1, as its character made me feel like I wanted to thrash it more.

[spottedtango]

I think the cb400sf looses the gear driven cams of the cb1 and monoshock. Gains some wider carbs and a fuel gauge. HP is about the same. I'm not 100% sure but I think the superfour is slightly lighter

I think the super four looks better. I remember really wanting one at one point but I think it will be a similar experience to your old cb1 power delivery wise.

[RhynoCZ]

I did about 40 MPG on my CB-1, even at 50kph at 6th gear it did about 3,200 rpm, or so. But, my motorcycle was not equipped with the eco back blowing nonsense, so that might raised the consumption, I was really pushing it too.

I'm still looking around, what to pick. I know, I shouldn't be looking for a new motorcycle, when the old one still sits in my garage, but it won't hurt to have a look now.
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'87 Honda XBR 500, '96 Kawasaki ZX7R P1, '90 Honda CB-1, '88 Kawasaki GPz550, MZ 150 ETZ
'95 Mercedes-Benz w202 C200 CGI, '98 Mercedes-Benz w210 E200 Kompressor