Re: [ST] ST Comparison

["ASHLEY BENNETT" <spondon955@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree it is  very interesting reading about the Daytona in relation to
other bikes but I think a direct comparison is unfair as there isn't
anything quite like it. I don't really consider the R1 a true road bike in
so far as it is by all accounts just a little too manic for the road. The
Daytona is very well mannered and easy to ride. Just look at what bikes are
in all the bike wreckers, R1's, GSXR's etc. This is because there
performance is well beyond the capabilities of most of the people that buy
them. The Daytona got criticised because it wasn't quite up there with the
Japanese and Italian rivals, well who cares ? I know that I don't need 150
hp on the road and the way our cops are I certainly don't need to do 300
KPH. I personally don't think Triumph should get involved in the ultimate HP
race, just stick to doing what they do best and that is making great
looking, reliable and exciting street bikes.
Ashley

> Yes, but all of the other comparisons have pitted the Daytona against the
> open class Japanese bikes - R1, GSX-R1000, CBR954RR, and ZX-9.  And those
> are street bikes (yes, even the GSX-R) and the Daytona doesn't fit in that
> class either.
>
> Don't get me wrong.  Given the funds, out of the bikes listed above and
the
> ones the Daytona was compared against in the article, I would take the
> Daytona.  Why?  Let me see:
>
> 1) It is NOT like the others
> 2) Very few people own them
> 3) It is NOT a race bike
> 4) And out of all the bikes listed, except for the ZX-9, it is actually
> "comfortable".
>
> You are right, it doesn't really fit any where, but I like reading about
it
> and wish there were more articles comparing the Daytona to other bikes.  I
> like to read about the Daytona.  And this article really didn't have
> anything negative to say about the Daytona, other than the fact it really
> doesn't fit in with the others.  You are right, I can't imagine riding the
> Ducati on the street, the RC51 is a little more rider friendly, but still
> not what I would choose.  And the Aprilia's just don't do anything for me
at
> all.  But the Daytona does.  And I like reading how it stacks up against
> other bikes.
>
> Eric Mann
> eric91z@xxxxxxxxx
> '91 Camaro Z28
> '01 Triumph Sprint ST
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "ASHLEY BENNETT" <spondon955@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 6:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [ST] ST Comparison
>
>
> > I don't think you need to compare it to another triple but just with
> similar
> > bikes, the 3 others are very much race bikes for the road while the
> Daytona
> > was always intended as a road bike. The Benelli will have to be much
> better
> > than their race bike or the Triumph shouldn't have much to worry about.
> > Ashley
> >
> > > You are right, Ashley, the Daytona is not like the others, and they
even
> > say
> > > that in the article (now that I have read it).  And they actually
really
> > > liked the Daytona.  Problem is, there isn't really a like-with-like
> > > comparison available for the Daytona - until Benelli finally releases
> the
> > > Triple.  Otherwise, the Daytona is kind all alone.  No other triples
to
> > > compare it to.
> > >
> > > Eric Mann
> > > eric91z@xxxxxxxxx
> > > '91 Camaro Z28
> > > '01 Triumph Sprint ST




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