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At 02:03 PM 9/25/2000 +0200, Andy Cunningham wrote:
>I'm in the process of trying to decide on a Daytona or Sprint ST. I've managed
>to arrange back to back test rides of both machines next weekend at my local
>dealer.
>
>In the mean time I thought I might canvas opinion on the relative merits of
>these machines from those that own them!
>
>So opinions please! Thanks, Andy.
Ask yourself the following questions:
Do I want a more prone racing riding position, or a more upright
touring riding position?
Do I want hard luggage designed for the motorcycle, or not?
Do I want more torque down low, or more top end horsepower?
ST: more upright, hard luggage, more torque down low.
Daytona: more prone, no hard luggage, more top end horsepower.
I bought the ST, and at the time fretted about not going for the
extra horspower, but took some solace in the torque curve. I
haven't regretted it, as the ST has more horsepower than I am
likely to use, and I have fallen in love with the torque curve.
The riding position is also a big plus for me, and I have added
the GenMar risers to make it even more upright. The air coming
over the windshield now takes all the weight off my hands at
about 60-65, which is perfect for me.
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