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RE: [ST] What are the non-cosmetic differences between RS and ST?



If I recall correctly, the ST's were fitted with Bridgestone BT56's, and
the RS's Bridgestone BT020's.

Matt Heyer



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simonb
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Subject: Re: [ST] What are the non-cosmetic differences between RS and
ST?

On Tue, 2005-02-01 at 08:52 +0000, Gavin Lawrie wrote:
> Thanks everyone for the info - I guess from what you say that the 
> differences I experienced were probably mostly due to the  ride height

> / steering angle, plus perhaps a bit due to less weight (the loan RS 
> did not have a center stand, and I guess the ST fairing must weigh a 
> bit too).  The 'narrower feel' sounds like it is due to plus narrower 
> clip-ons.  All small changes, but net effect is quite significant.  I 
> still prefer my ST - but should I ever become rich I get the feeling 
> that an RS in the garage for blasting about country roads on the 
> weekend could be a good thing... :)

It would be interesting to know what tyres where fitted to both bikes.
For me this makes one of the biggest differences in how a bike handles.

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