They dont? I have a '02 ST with factory hardbags...I get a large-full face in each one. With room to spare for gloves, smokes, camera...etc
But, alas....Mine is a 2002 ST I bought new outta-the-box from a dealer near me in late '02. I sat, looked, stared, poked, prodded and examined every inch of the ST B4 I commited to buy! (I came from Harleys and Buells all my riding life, so I wuz a bit sceptical about buying a new British bike).
Now (granted, I only have 30,000 on her clock now, as I always ride/own more than one bike ;] )
at 30,000 what I can say about this machine is...it Is The Best bike I have owned yet! I live in SE PA and have ridden her to Florida, Tennessee, WVirginia (and all points in between), and as far west as Indiana! Comfortable and plenty fast for me! Only problems/repairs I have had to make were (obviously..) Tires, brake pads, chain, and clutches (fuel level sender went bad @745miles, covered under warranty) Ive done all services and repairs on my ST myself. And I can say I am very pleased with my '02.
I compare this to the rest of the bikes Ive owned in the past (which, by the way were mmmmmany!) And while my earlier bikes in life all did one thing well, this ST does everything very well.