What's the Difference between the RS and ST?

[johnshumpert]

I'm talking pre-1050cc engine ST's. What are the major differences? Are the engines the same? The suspension? Or is the RS just a half-faired version of the ST?

Thanks,

- John

[vdlcinc]

The RS's are much faster... and sexier...

[DFWBiker]

The major differences are the fairings, bar position and swingarms....although the 2004 RS's had the same SSSA as the ST.

[DrHouse]

RS's are much faster and sexier, especially if they are black!

[JWats01]

From what I've read, the engine is the same, and is also shared with the Daytona.

I think you nailed it with the RS is basically a half-faired version, with a couple of small differences:

Lower initial price when new(Due to
No centerstand
No electric accessory plug
Electric Speedo

That's all I can recalll off the top of my head.

[steventhechef]

The fork rake is slightly longer as well giving it a racier attitude. It is only a matter of degrees but alters the turn in slightly (apparently). I'm a chef, not a henengineer!!

They have clip on bars, not the upswept bars of the ST

The mirrors and indicators are "less expensive" than the ST's,

NO, I DIDN'T SAY CHEAPER !!

and it's sexier and more boy racer than the ST IMHO

[stevecro]

I think Triumph pitched the ST as as little more "touring" and the RS as a little more "sport"

lower bars, slightly different rake, 6-7kgs lighter and half fairing , lower purchase price = sports

more upmarket dash, full fairing, hard bags = touring

I preferred the look of the RS from the start (I am basically a sucker for the look of a naked bike, but i wanted some protection from the elements and the RS filled the role) but I'm in the minority. The fact that some of the differences made it cheaper was a bonus for me.