I regret starting this thread . . . One good thing is the discussion of engineering terms.
Instead of starting this thread, I should have just looked out on the net for motorcycle reviews of both bikes because many times they have 1/8 or 1/4 mile drag tests. Besides, the riders for the main motorcycle hard-copy magazines and the main motorcycle online sites have professional riders.
Anyhow, I learned my lesson . . .
I will never try to start a flame war . . . Oh, by the way, the CTX1300 is faster, quicker, and better in every way than the STs.
(Just kidding folks . . . )