Re: [ST] Bike Information

[david.funk@xxxxxxxxxxx]

All the listed bikes are good.
But my first thought when I read "more comfortable than the Sprint" was, just make the Sprint more comfortable.

The FZ1 is a very good motorcycle.
The Bandit is the bargin.
No knowledge on the V-Strom.

David W. Funk
'00 Sprint ST
Pleasanton, CA

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> Hey all - time to tap the collective knowledge of our group here. I'm 
> looking at getting another bike and would like some feedback on the 
> following (if anyone has any experience with them): Suzuki V-Strom 
> 1000, Suzuki Bandit 1200s, Yamaha FZ-1. I'd love to consider the BMW 
> RT and GS, but I'm not sure that I'm willing to spend that kidn of 
> money right now. 
> 
> I'm looking for a capable everyday bike that's more comfortable than 
> the Sprint and can still can be ridden somewhat spirited though. If 
> anyone has any good input on these bikes, it would be appreciated - 
> especially any comparison remarks between them (for that matter, I 
> should include that I am considering a Triumph Tiger too). 
> 
> Lastly, specific negative feedback on any of the bikes will be highly 
> valued - it is all to easy to find praise on any bike these days, but 
> is much more difficult to find what flaws exist (and every bike has 
> them....). 
> 
> Thanks in advance, 
> 
> Matt Heyer 
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