Nice problem to have, GG. The ST has a long heritage and has been reasonably unchanged for some time except for a few extra CCs. It's a little low on outright HP but has a nice linear torque curve and a great fairing.
The Be Em has a gained 100CCs this year (I just read it) and it has had a big increase in torque. The 2008 GT torque curve was like looking at the Great Dividing Range. See here.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/11/539/Motorcycle-Article/2008-Super-Sport-Touring-Comparo.aspx
A bit of dyno time might clear it up or it might not be as noticable and just rev right through the flat spots.
I used to ride with a guy who owned an ST 1300 with a few KM on it as a second bike and he loved it. He was no slouch on it, either. Ground clearance on it wasn't so good for spirited riding. It also weighs a few pounds.
Are they the only two bikes you are looking at? The new VFR 1200 is due soon. That will be a gem!
Take them both for a ride and let us know what you think of them, GG.
Cheers,
I've read a couple of things about the Honda that may not suit you gg- I believe the Honda gets quite hot as you ride it- engine heat can make riding it uncomfortable in warm weather (and given where you intend to ride that may not be so good). I think the Beemer is more economical and more stable at higher speeds too.
I should declare that I'm a Beemer fan through and through though! I've got an F800GS and it's been fantastic. Very reliable, very predictable and nothing's a drama at the dealers- if anything went wrong under warranty they'd sort it out without a fuss. The only thing I don't like about BMW is the cost of genuine accessories- you tend to get a bit shafted there but I don't know if Honda is any better. BMW service intervals tend to be very long, which is good if you think you're going to rack up the k's.
If I was going to go a big tourer I'd get the K1300GT, but I've opted to have my mid-life crisis on both tarmac and dirt.
my 4 years of ownership and 25,000kms on a Dakar were 100% trouble free.
One review I read on the 1300 GT said there was a bit of vibration through the bars. Has anyone got any experience of this happening?
gg
buy a harley
grow ya hair
enjoy the vibrations
Now I know how the godbotherers feel when their Bible and Religion threads are hijacked by the Atheists and Anarchists.
Nun, this thread is about 2 quality bikes, One German and one Japanese, and not about American putputs.
gg
arggggghhhhhhhh
you just got no soul brother
as you were
Mate my aunt Phoebe can corner better in her wheelie walker than I've ever seen a Harley do.
They are all over the shop unless driven in a straight line with a hundred or so others to lead and avoid a turn in the road.
Its either a BMW 1300 or a Honda 1300 for me.
gg
Now I know how the godbotherers feel when their Bible and Religion threads are hijacked by the Atheists and Anarchists.
gg
Probably true, but one must be careful where one says things like that.I'm glad GG has a proper sentiment regarding Harleys. Not a proper bike, merely museum pieces.
But Harley riders don't ride them for performance do they.
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