[ST] new mag tests

[Jconne6305@xxxxxx]

I just stopped off to read the new motorcycle mags  and have a tasty coffee 
beverage. Two of the british publication tested triumphs this month. One 
(forgot the publication) tested the Aprilia, the bmw r1100s, the  Triuimph 
ST, the Ducati st4s, and the Honda vfr800.  They heaped praise on the Sprint, 
ranking it second and noting that it would be first if you travelled often at 
less than 100 mph and valued comfort over peg dragging ability.   The VFR 
came in first.  Most american riders in populated states would actually like 
it better.  The Aprilia was down on the list.
The other magazine tested the Aprilia, a Sprint RS, and a VFR.  The triumph 
came in for a bit of a bashing, actually being slammed hardest for  torque 
and poor fuel injection ( snatchy).
I find the triumph to have seamless throttle response.  I  also find it to be 
very dependent on proper clutch  and throttle cable adjustment.  It requires 
very little freeplay compared to other bike.  The clutch adjustment makes all 
the difference.  A  bit too much freeplay and the bike will not easily go 
into neutral.  I wonder if the test bikes are properly set up,as I can not 
understand how two magazines can have such different experiences.  any 
ideas??  one mag loves the throttle response, the shifting, and the midrange 
and the other one hates it.  
john c

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