[ST] re: test rides (was: still wishy-washy)

[Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

FWIW: When I was looking for a new bike it boiled down to the ST and 
the VFR. I rode both a couple of times. I liked the VFR.. a lot! But 
after riding the ST I was hooked I found the power more, and more 
usable, I really, really wanted factory hard bags ( and heated grips 
etc) not the fugly tacked on looking Givi's and the clincher for me 
was that the ST cost me 75% less per year to insure! About $375.00 vs 
about $1600.00 I also and not to be too snobby didn't want to ride 
the same thing as everyone else. In fact I've lost count of the 
Harley riders who've come up and talked about Triumphs with me. I 
doubt that would have happened with a VFR. As for the ride between an 
RS and an ST the handling on the RS will be a bit lighter but the 
acceleration maybe better on an ST especially if the RS has the 
taller gearing..

Erik

> > ... you probably realize this -- but the RS and ST definitely ride
>differently...
> >
> >  I do know they are different.  But the test ride would at least give me
> >  a good sense of the engine's strength and powerband, which should be
> >  similar to the ST.
>
>Hang on, it'll take off quicker and sooner than you think. The inline-3 is a
>beautiful compromise between v-twin grunt and a peaky inline-4.
>
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