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Roll-on Times



>>triumph sprint rs                                            4.77
              sprint st                                            3.83 <<
>>So how do 2 bikes with identical engines & power outputs record 2 >>such
>>different times ? The RS is also quite a few kg ligther than the ST..
>>
>>   Darren.

>dont know, it also has a lower top speed. top speed may be due to half
>fairing, but roll-on ?    sprocket size or internal gearing.  BTW all >the
>other mags say the same.

Rider magazine reports 40-60 mph top gear roll-on for the ST was 4.06, the 
RS was 4.05.  The 60-80 roll-on times were 4.39 for the ST and 4.53 for the 
RS.  Rider tested a '99 ST (with the 17/43 gearing) and an '00 RS (with 
19/43 arrangement).

Randy
'00RS

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