Re: [St] ST replacement

["Joel Ashman" <ashmite@xxxxxxxxx>]

Like in cars, models get larger and larger over time, and eventually replace
the model above them.  Then a new model comes out in smaller size.  Like the
Daytona 675.  Or the Toyota Yaris replacing the Corolla.  Has anyone heard
of a Daytona 1050 beyond rumor?  Maybe its one of the 22.

I suspect that we may see the ST go away and be reborn as a 675 model or
just get morphed into an FJR type.  I agree with you that there really
wouldn't be much sense in having two 1200cc sport tourers even if one is
more sporty, and the other more toury.

For me, a Sprint 675 w/ 2 bags would be an ultimate commuter bike for day to
day riding that could easily handle longer runs.

--Joel



On Wed, Mar 19, 2008 at 1:43 PM, <dkamest110@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Greetings all, the following is from the "new bonneville forum" two weeks
> ago. My only comment is why replace something as good as the ST with a much
> larger (cc's & weight) bike.
>
>
>
> "A more concrete rumor concerns the Trophy touring bike, which is
> apparently
> definitely undergoing development at the Hinckley factory as we speak. It
> will have a brand new three-cylinder motor, which will eventually replace
> the 1050 and have shaft drive to compete against other large-capacity
> tourers such as the Honda Pan European and the Yamaha FJR. This will be
> one
> of a 22 bike portfolio that the company is rumored to be looking at having
> in place by 2010."
>
> Don Kames
> 03 ST in ILL
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