The Latest Rumor-Suzuki sports tourer and GS rival on the way

I've got an '06 hayabusa and love it. Although I wouldn't do an LD ride on it, it's great for couple hours of enjoyment at a time for me. The fit and finish on my '06 is fine as well. I fit into Vikings profile of the typical busa owner. Been riding bikes for over 25 yrs:sbs1:

Would love to see suzuki come out with the busa based ST and a nice DS.
 
How about this Bandit?:D

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So we revisit an old thread, and I have changed bikes.

I gotta tell you, I have a B King on my porch right now, and if Suzi would wrap a fairing around that set that I could sit behind (I am too big for a 'bus) I'd be a player. That 'de tuned' Haybus is faster than my Connie (itself a detuned superbike), and the fit, finish and quality is really good. The fly by wire throttle set up has to be felt to be imagined, it's that good. Oh, is this a great time for Sport Tourers or what?

I have 3 Suzuki's sitting on the verandah right now. V STrom and Bandit being the other two.
 
Yup, set up properly the Bandit's a very good sport tourer, albeit at the "sport" end of the sport-touring spectrum, whereas the ST is at the "touring" end. I just bought a bandit 1250, my factory color-matched bags are on order, and with a larger shield (quite a few are available) it will fit right in. Like the ST, it may need bar risers, and an improved seat (mine has a Spencer modded saddle on it), and a windshield change, but we're all used to that around here. :)

No, it doesn't offer the weather protection, or as much luggage capacity as the ST, and even with a better seat and risers it probably will never be as comfortable. OTOH, it's 150+ lbs lighter, more hp throughout the rev range and a torque curve as high as Colorado and as flat as Kansas. And it will leave an ST in the dust when the "sport" side of sport-touring comes into play. And without the all enveloping bodywork heat simply isn't an issue.

Oh, and ridden properly the front tires last almost forever.... :D
 
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