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Re: [ST] 2002 VFR
>But I've gotta ask ya', have you ever ridden a VFR? More than a demo
>ride? If so I don't think you'd choose the "bland" word.
I have ridden one for ~500 miles of canyons in LA.
>It runs on
>rails through curves,
It is not bad, but I found it to turn in slower than many other bikes, and
the suspensionis soft, like the stock RS.
>has an angry snarl at the middle revs that is
>unreal,
Yes it does, and if you put on an aftermarket can, it sounds vicious --
which you need to drown out that horrible whining sound it makes.
>and in my unique position to be able to ride both, outhandles the
>ST handily.
I do not know that I would agree with that. I doubt it outhandles my RS,
based upon my experience.
>IMHO, Triumph could use being a bit "bland" if it includes the Honda fit
>and finish, reliability,
Reliability? Only if you ignore the electrics.
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