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Re: Sprint ST wins another bike shootout!
- Subject: Re: Sprint ST wins another bike shootout!
- From: mfay@xxxxxxxxx (Martin Fay)
- Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 09:36:07 +0000
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Subject: Sprint ST wins another bike shootout!
Author: "Paul Wilson" <paulwilson@xxxxxxxxx> at Internet
Date: 04/12/99 12:53
Interestingly, one of the top-rated tires was the Avon Azaro, which I haven't
seen mentioned in tire discussions on this list.
I have a pair of Azaro Super Sports arriving this week for fitment to my ST.
I'll let ya'll know how I get on with them after I've put on a few miles. I have
the same tires fitted on the TL and can't rate them highly enough, especially
now that the price has dropped into the realms of normality.
Martin,
Dublin, Ireland
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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Folks,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Just finished reading the February 2000(!!!)
issue of Sport Rider, which contains an excellent comparison test of the
usual suspects: BMW R1100S, Ducati ST4, Honda VFR800FI,
and the Triumph Sprint ST. Once again, the ST came out on
top.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Of 10 rating categories, the ST was rated best
in 2 (engine power delivery, engine smoothness); tied for first in 7
others; and was rated second in just one category (suspension).</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>The testers said that the handling improved
significantly by increasing the preload (front: 1 line showing;
rear: preload, 10 clicks out; rebound damping, .5 turns out), but
suggested that stiffer front springs were in order.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Finally, they fit all four test bikes with
Dunlop D205 High Performance Street Radials and stated that the Triumph's
handling benefited the most from this tire upgrade.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>The same issue of Sport Rider also has an
excellent tire comparison test of 24 performance sport tires.
Interestingly, one of the top-rated tires was the Avon Azaro, which I
haven't seen mentioned in tire discussions on this list.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Regards,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Paul Wilson</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Toronto</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>
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