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Hi All
On the test complaining about the fuel injection, from my own experience
and I think all the previous write ups I have read on the ST, I can only
believe the bike they had was incorrectly set up. If this was Triumph
supplied the bike, its a bit of an own goal. My bike is perfect in this
respect. I also read the Supererbike reviews, its amazing, two months ago
another magazine put the Fireblade and the Daytona pretty well on the same
level.
On the Sprint tests, I didn't see the summary in the list before, sorry if
I am repeating it:
BMW R1100 - 75%
DUCATI ST4S - 87%
APRILLA RST1000 - 89%
SPRINT ST - 92%
VFR 800 - 94%
It seems that their quantified opinion is that the Sprint is pretty well
near the top of the pack, and really only loses out to the VFR. If I
hadn't already bought the Sprint, having read their review I would still be
looking for the Sprint 1st, it has so many features that are more appealing.
I then looked again at their summaries, and 2 of the biggest difference
they had were on Engine (VFR 97%, ST 92%) and Appeal (VFR 96%, ST 91%).
While respecting their opinion, the ST generates more interest than a VFR
period. I am sure plenty of listers will acknowledge that. Imho, for
appeal they have the numbers the wrong way round. As for the engine, I can
only say mine is brilliant, and I believe it is more powerful than the
VFR. Is it as smooth? I don't know, but I think their 5 point difference
is a tad exagerated. Still - it doesn't bother me, and always enjoy
reading the reviews no matter what.
On a different topic, how do I get to the archives?
And finally, I need help. I have had my bike for over a year and my
beloved won't entertain the idea of coming out for a ride. The kids, the
neighbours wives! - they are all fine. Just her. I never really worried
too much, but last night she said that when we are on holiday (Florida at
Christmas), why don't I hire a HARLEY! and she will ride on the back of that.
AAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHH!
I feel I need to send her back to her mother for re-training, any ideas anyone?
Alex (A Scot, who will return home once his missionary work in England is
complete:))
Black ST 2000
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