--- In st2_owners@yahoogroups.com, "tripleduk" <nicloo@...> wrote:
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> Yes nick it never ceases to amaze me the dissappointment on my face after taking another bike for a ride with great expectations. The old freind takes a lot of beating. Mind you the V4 motor in the Aprilias now is a peach. A V4 Tuono is an exciting prospect :-)
It occurred to me yesterday while out on the ST for another run that I don't get bored with it. With other bikes, much as I like them and the sensation of being on two wheels and having the scenery change in an elegant fashion, I know when I've had enough and want to turn for home. On the ST, it was 'where shall I go now?' Only some doubt about a air leak on the rear rim had me being prudent, but possibly the flexing of the tyre has re-seated it as the pressure was still OK.
As to the Aprilia V4; if it's like the Honda VFR, it's interesting in a theoretical way but has too many cylinders to have organic character like a twin. Great for warp-speed no doubt, but not for the majority of riding, and certainly not for staying sane and careful. That would be my take anyway...
NickW
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