Re: [ST] Rocket vs. ST vs. Beemer

[brettwilson21@xxxxxxx]

I can answer some of this, having done about 1800kms so far on my '05 ST.
 
I went for a couple of hours on one of our local roads last week having finally got past the initial running in kilo-meter-age.
 
The sportier side of the equation definately shines through, as you would expect. It feels more planted & steers quicker. Left right left combinations are a lot more fun. I could never get my '99 ST to handle as well as I would have liked. It would run wide when exiting a corner if I wasnt careful. No such problem with this one. It goes where its pointed and tracks beautifully.
 
The pillion seat is a lot higher this time around, courtesy of the underseat exhaust. My wonderful girlfriend is not as happy on this one as she was on the '99 and the Sargent seat. The Triumph top box forces the pillion the lean forward slighly which becomes very uncomfortable very quickly. Having said that, she is on her own CBR600F now, so maybe its a front seat thing...
 
I cant speak for long rides just yet, but I can say that there will be people wanting to put handle bar risers in place as per the previous model.
 
Riding in the wet is a pain in the A**! But the '05 does well. I never had a problem on the '99 and I dont forsee one now.
 
On the way to work today I explored the rev range and carried some corner speed. This bike is a lot of fun and very easy to ride fast if thats your thing. I am having a lot of fun so far!
 
I've written a detailed letter to Triumph explaining my experiences and what I think should be sorted on the bike so far, especially the pannier system. I will post it if anyones interested.
 
Stay upright,
Brett
Sydney.
 
-----Original Message-----
From: iPat <pmdavies@xxxxxxxxx>
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 12:13:07 +0100
Subject: Re: [ST] Rocket vs. ST vs. Beemer


But this is its weakness as well. Its more sports than tourer.
Whereas my 2000 model is firmly in the middle between the two
categories, the new ST is heavily over to the Sports section. that in
itself appeals to me but i'm wanting to hear how pillions do, what its
like after 500+ miles and how it handles in the wet.

> The more I see of the ST1050 the more impressed I get.

-- 
iPat
if you have any preconception of yourself, you cannot comprehend the
unknown, that which is spontaneous.
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