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Re: [St] New spec for 2008 1050 ST



And don't forget the "more durable rubber on the footpegs"  .... wow!!

Dave Bardell
01 ST
07 Tiger leftover on it's way.
06 V Strom 650 for sale
04 Gas Gas Pro for sale

> Hi
>
> UK's Motorcycle News (weekly paper) has short story saying that
> Triumph has revised spec for 1050 ST for 2008.  Significant changes
> cited in article comprise change from plastic to metal for tank ('to
> allow use of magnetic tank bags') and inclusion of a 'high performance
> headlight' (??).
>
> Couple of questions.
>
> * First - does anyone know if this is full extent of changes, or are
> these the gloss on a more substantial update - if so what are other
> changes?
> * Second - do the changes reflect 'flaws' in the 2005 model being
> corrected, or are they 'value engineering' (i.e. keep appearance same
> but substitute cheaper bits)?
>
> Be interested in any thoughts / info.
>
> Regards
>
> Gavin Lawrie
> ST'03
>
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