Re: [ST] Rocket vs. ST vs. Beemer

[Matt Heyer <mattheyer@xxxxxxxxx>]

>From my fairly limited riding on the new ST, I would agree with what you 
stated. In chasing that ultimate sports-tourer, the Sprint is becoming more 
sport bike with luggage. I always thought the "dig" against the old ST by 
bike magazines (does everything well but nothing extraordinary) was it's 
best compliment. Sure there will be faster bikes; sure there will be comfier 
bikes for long distance, and on and on - but the fact that the Sprint could 
do them all reasonably well was a strong point. Otherwise, strap some givis 
on an R1 and call it the ultimate sport-tourer (that's just not my idea of 
one)
 Matt Heyer

 On 9/12/05, brettwilson21@xxxxxxx <brettwilson21@xxxxxxx> wrote: 
> 
> I can answer some of this, having done about 1800kms so far on my '05 ST.
> 
> I went for a couple of hours on one of our local roads last week having 
> finally got past the initial running in kilo-meter-age.
> 
> The sportier side of the equation definately shines through, as you would 
> expect. It feels more planted & steers quicker. Left right left combinations 
> are a lot more fun. I could never get my '99 ST to handle as well as I would 
> have liked. It would run wide when exiting a corner if I wasnt careful. No 
> such problem with this one. It goes where its pointed and tracks 
> beautifully.
> 
> The pillion seat is a lot higher this time around, courtesy of the 
> underseat exhaust. My wonderful girlfriend is not as happy on this one as 
> she was on the '99 and the Sargent seat. The Triumph top box forces the 
> pillion the lean forward slighly which becomes very uncomfortable very 
> quickly. Having said that, she is on her own CBR600F now, so maybe its a 
> front seat thing...
> 
> I cant speak for long rides just yet, but I can say that there will be 
> people wanting to put handle bar risers in place as per the previous model.
> 
> Riding in the wet is a pain in the A**! But the '05 does well. I never had 
> a problem on the '99 and I dont forsee one now.
> 
> On the way to work today I explored the rev range and carried some corner 
> speed. This bike is a lot of fun and very easy to ride fast if thats your 
> thing. I am having a lot of fun so far!
> 
> I've written a detailed letter to Triumph explaining my experiences and 
> what I think should be sorted on the bike so far, especially the pannier 
> system. I will post it if anyones interested.
> 
> Stay upright,
> Brett
> Sydney.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: iPat <pmdavies@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 12:13:07 +0100
> Subject: Re: [ST] Rocket vs. ST vs. Beemer
> 
> 
> But this is its weakness as well. Its more sports than tourer.
> Whereas my 2000 model is firmly in the middle between the two
> categories, the new ST is heavily over to the Sports section. that in
> itself appeals to me but i'm wanting to hear how pillions do, what its
> like after 500+ miles and how it handles in the wet.
> 
> > The more I see of the ST1050 the more impressed I get.
> 
> --
> iPat
> if you have any preconception of yourself, you cannot comprehend the
> unknown, that which is spontaneous.
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