RE: [ST] August 2003 Issue of Motorcyclist, what gives?

[Scott.Fehr@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

I got over all the VFR ass-kissing by the cycle mags a long time ago.
My best friend and riding buddy has an 02 VFR which I've logged a lot of
miles on over twisties, bagged up, etc.  It's a great bike but I told
him I wouldn't ever trade.  Funny how he's always the one who suggests
we switch bikes for a while...

We're always cutting each other's ride (in jest of course) with him
telling passers-by about Triumphs leaking oil.  For my part I call his
bike the Toyota Camry of motorcycles.  Guess what happens when you whack
the throttle on a VFR at cruising speeds?  Nothin'!  It moans a bit but
just toddles along.  I also call the VFR the "Gear Hunter".  Better do
some left hand exercises because you'll be shifting a lot to keep up
with the ST. Did I mention it's heavier and gets much worse fuel
mileage?  

Sorry - got carried away there.  :)

Anyway, I could do a complete 180 if Honda comes out with a rumored VFR
1000.  Might just have to trade in the old Stonker for somethin' like
that....

Scott
01 BRG ST



- -----Original Message-----
From: Bryce [mailto:bster13@xxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 8:10 AM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ST] August 2003 Issue of Motorcyclist, what gives?

In the back of the issue in the stats section for the
magazine did anyone catch their comment for the Sprint
ST?:

"Unchanged and about to get its tail kicked by new
STs; c'mon triumph!"

I wonder what other STers are that are coming out to
kick the Sprint ST's butt?  I guess class-leading
SPORT-touring isn't good enough is it? :p

Other things of note:

Sprint RS:

"Half-Faired Version of the ST, still looking for a
niche:

I can agree with that. :p

and the Interceptor:

"Electrics should be corrected in second year; luggage
really available!"

Funny how it seems they put a negative spin on the
Triumphs no matter how nice they are and a positive on
the VTEC VFR no matter how much even the VFR listers
don't like it.

Lovely...

Bryce

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