From Honda ST1300 to S10

[Maxified]

The S10 is much more stable at speed.

Too bad, my ST1300 was like a rock, very smooth at higher speeds, like it was on rails. My suspension was set up nicely, so that helps a lot. The Sargent seat & risers also contributed to the comfort factor.

My Tenere is pretty smooth but don't think I'll be running too fast on K60's or other dual sport oriented tires. Overall, I am enjoying the SuperTenere more right now mostly because of the off-road excursion capability. It is a comfortable machine, but comfort is a personal perception based on many factors, size, weight, suspension, seat/position, etc. It is also nice to change motorcycles ever so often, variety enhancing one's perspective. I've been using the Parabellum windscreen for a couple years and I like it a lot. I also use an adjustable bracket. Hope you enjoy yours.

 

[Disaster]

Too bad, my ST1300 was like a rock, very smooth at higher speeds, like it was on rails. My suspension was set up nicely, so that helps a lot. The Sargent seat & risers also contributed to the comfort factor.

My Tenere is pretty smooth but don't think I'll be running too fast on K60's or other dual sport oriented tires. Overall, I am enjoying the SuperTenere more right now mostly because of the off-road excursion capability. It is a comfortable machine, but comfort is a personal perception based on many factors, size, weight, suspension, seat/position, etc. It is also nice to change motorcycles ever so often, variety enhancing one's perspective. I've been using the Parabellum windscreen for a couple years and I like it a lot. I also use an adjustable bracket. Hope you enjoy yours.

I had a trunk on the ST which I read makes it worse. The ST didn't just start shaking on it's own but the littlest input on the open road, like the wind from a truck I was passing or grooves in the pavement, would set the steering shaking in a scary manner. I've read it is a combination of things like lift (worse with trunk) and steep steering geometry. I noticed a bit of cupping forming in the front tire which didn't help. New tires were waiting to go on it when I sold it.

The S10, on the other hand is rock stable. Of course that also means it takes a lot more steering input to get it to move, which I don't mind...especially at triple digit speeds where I don't want to kiss the pavement.

 

[greg the pole]

bought a 05 ST13, put on 9xxxkm in half a season and sold it.

It's a very good bike. But I found that I was killing front tires on it (yes the pressure was correct)
I simply got rid of it, as it limiting to what you can do with the bike.

Do I miss it? once in a while. But those whiles are few and far between

 

[Bug Dr.]

Welcome from another previous ST 1300 rider.
Mike