RE: [ST] ST vs VFR

["David J. Hughes" <bambi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Robert,

We sound quite similar in our likes for bikes.  My friends (riding things
like Daytona's, 748SP's, CBR600's etc) ask me why I ride a touring bike.  I
tell them that it's actually a comfortable sports bike.  When we all ride
the twisties together they are a little surprised.

When I first rode the VFR8, I thought it was the perfect bike.  After riding
it for a while I realised that it was the "almost" perfect bike.  I'll keep
this short and to the point.

The RC46 engine of the VFR8 is a nice lump.  Great engine in fact.  But, it
is far more suited to one up applications.  It needs more torque and
mid-range to be a good two-up power plant.  Riding it in a sporty manner
one-up is great fun. But, you'll find that whenever you ride it with your
girl on the back that you'll still be in "race face" mode.  If you don't
ride it hard and at high rev's you'll bog down on every corner.  Don't know
about you but I ride more conservatively when my girl is on the back.
Having a fist full or torque at lower rev's is something you'll learn to
love.

Comfort wise, both bikes are great.  The ST has some very obvious ergonomic
similarities to the VFR.  Both are easy to ride all day without needing a
back brace and new set of wrists at every fuel stop.

The style of the bikes is a very personal thing.  I think they are both good
looking machines although I prefer the curved lines of the ST over the
angular edges of the VFR8.  My girl compares them by saying that the trumpy
is much more handsome (take from that what you like ;-)

I originally liked the noise of the VFR over the ST. That was until I fitted
a good aftermarket pipe (Two Bros high-rise carbon job).  I wouldn't swap
the note of a triple at full noise for anything that a twin or a four can
produce.  Sheer pleasure to listen to.

Hard bags?  Not a concern in my buying decision.  I don't use it for week
long tours, rather day or two trips in the local hills etc.  If it doesn't
fit in a backpack then it doesn't come with us :-)

If you have any specific questions just drop me a line (off the list is
probably best as the other list members already know that the ST is better
;-)


Bambi
...

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
Import Auto Works
Sent: Thursday, 15 March 2001 10:14 AM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ST] ST vs VFR


Yes David that was me,

I'm thinking of buying a '00 ST or a '01 VFR. What should I do? I like the S
in ST
more than the T. I will be riding two up with the wife about 50% of the
time.
I like power also. I rode a 900 Trophy and thought it was a dog. Any
comments
welcome.

Possible Future ST owner
Robert

"David J. Hughes" wrote:

> I didn't see the original message bringing up this comparison, but if the
> original poster has some specific questions I'd be more than happy to
answer
> them.
>
> My current ride is a '99 ST and before that it was a VFR 800.  I know a
> thing or two about them both ;-)
>
> Bambi
> ...
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
> Spicer
> Sent: Wednesday, 14 March 2001 1:57 AM
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ST] ST vs VFR
>
> I agree 100 % . I have the 2000 RS and just love it. I have had a number
> of bikes through the years and with out question this RS is by far the
> best in build quality , finish , fit , performance and handling. I am
> just now venturing out to the 300 plus miles per day ride as I am
> getting back into biking after about a 15 year absence. I love it!
>
> Jerry , scottsdale, az
>
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