Hello all, I know it is a hell of a tile but seriously, has anyone ever ridden both and have an honest opinion of which is a better street bike? I have had twins (SV650) and have had my 750 since 06 when I bought her brand new. I love the power and all the top notch suspension and brakes. Lots of snap everywhere. Opposed to what people say the new inline 4's have a ton of down low power, this was actually my biggest fear when selling my 650 and getting the i4. I was pleasantly surprised that the 750 outperformed the 650 in the entire rpm range on torque.
Anyhow, I am not in my 20's anymore but rather in my mid 30's and the 750 is not that much fun on longer rides, especially slab rides to get to interesting roads. Put on a set of LSL superbike bars which are basically make the bars like a ST's (dirtbike bars) but that still left the hiked up rearsets even when in the lower position. My riding style is 75% city/burbs riding and 25% backroad ,slab and twistys (as much as IL offers at least). Entertaining the idea of getting something new to change things up a bit, Would the ST's feel like a 180 compared to the gixxer? I like the idea of better streetbike manners and am a believer or riding a slower bike fast is more fun that riding a fast bike slow. I guess the real question is, have I been spoiled and may consider the Street Triple a downgrade or is it a fun bike much like the SV was? Also how does the stock suspension on the ST's I am about 170lbs? The SV even after a few hundred dollars of fork and shock upgrades felt very unsettling at high speeds on sweepers where the 750 is totally at ease and planted at high speed sweepers, the trade off is that is can be rough on city streets. Any input for either side or any other suggestions appreciated. Last question, std. vs. R; do they both have the same ergo's as far as footpeg location?
Thanks for any input.
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Anyhow, I am not in my 20's anymore but rather in my mid 30's and the 750 is not that much fun on longer rides, especially slab rides to get to interesting roads. Put on a set of LSL superbike bars which are basically make the bars like a ST's (dirtbike bars) but that still left the hiked up rearsets even when in the lower position. My riding style is 75% city/burbs riding and 25% backroad ,slab and twistys (as much as IL offers at least). Entertaining the idea of getting something new to change things up a bit, Would the ST's feel like a 180 compared to the gixxer? I like the idea of better streetbike manners and am a believer or riding a slower bike fast is more fun that riding a fast bike slow. I guess the real question is, have I been spoiled and may consider the Street Triple a downgrade or is it a fun bike much like the SV was? Also how does the stock suspension on the ST's I am about 170lbs? The SV even after a few hundred dollars of fork and shock upgrades felt very unsettling at high speeds on sweepers where the 750 is totally at ease and planted at high speed sweepers, the trade off is that is can be rough on city streets. Any input for either side or any other suggestions appreciated. Last question, std. vs. R; do they both have the same ergo's as far as footpeg location?
Thanks for any input.
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