Picking up a used 2006 1050ST on Friday with less than 10k miles. Same color scheme - agreed it's the best out there. Thx for posting a video with the damn thing running; was about to hit my head against a wall. Too many walk around vids of this thing and the owners never fire them up. Peace.
I'm also saving up for one of these... when I've paid for my wedding!
But one thing bugs me about them - I really don't like the noise! Fair enough, there's a low pitched rumble present - nice - but there's this shrill warbling over the top that sounds like a chinchilla on amphetamines or something. Heard one taking off from Devil's Bridge last monday, just not a good sound. If you whistle at the same time as humming, that gives a pretty good estimation I think! Would need an aftermarket can.
@Saladzingers It's the straight cut transmission gears that give it the unique "whine". I have the Triumph off road muffler on it now, so it has a much deeper tone and sounds better.
@Saladzingers Once you hit 5k revs the whistle stops and the engine just roars. Small children cry, old people clutch at their chests and even atheists pray the world isn't coming to an end.
I got mine on the 24th June 08, also in Pacific Blue, which has to be the BEST colour. Did you get the ABS version? I originally ordered without but changed my mind before delivery and went for it... you never know when you will need it. Anways, I have put over 250 miles on her in 3 days! Happy riding!
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SIWY86LIN 11 months ago
Picking up a used 2006 1050ST on Friday with less than 10k miles. Same color scheme - agreed it's the best out there. Thx for posting a video with the damn thing running; was about to hit my head against a wall. Too many walk around vids of this thing and the owners never fire them up. Peace.
S0UT5 1 year ago
I'm also saving up for one of these... when I've paid for my wedding!
But one thing bugs me about them - I really don't like the noise! Fair enough, there's a low pitched rumble present - nice - but there's this shrill warbling over the top that sounds like a chinchilla on amphetamines or something. Heard one taking off from Devil's Bridge last monday, just not a good sound. If you whistle at the same time as humming, that gives a pretty good estimation I think! Would need an aftermarket can.
Saladzingers 1 year ago
@Saladzingers It's the straight cut transmission gears that give it the unique "whine". I have the Triumph off road muffler on it now, so it has a much deeper tone and sounds better.
94concours 1 year ago
@Saladzingers Once you hit 5k revs the whistle stops and the engine just roars. Small children cry, old people clutch at their chests and even atheists pray the world isn't coming to an end.
darkerrapture 5 months ago
My next bike. Saving up to get one next year :D
chromerium 2 years ago
I got one question, can you fit a helmet into the side bags
Thx
johnlazik 3 years ago
Not a full face.
94concours 3 years ago
These are such nice bikes...
kerethan 3 years ago
I got mine on the 24th June 08, also in Pacific Blue, which has to be the BEST colour. Did you get the ABS version? I originally ordered without but changed my mind before delivery and went for it... you never know when you will need it. Anways, I have put over 250 miles on her in 3 days! Happy riding!
aramisaviation 3 years ago
Yes, this is the ABS model. I have over 2,800 miles, and I am very happy with the Sprint!
94concours 3 years ago
Nice one mate. I just bought mine today (in Tornado Red)... Pick it up next weekend... VERY excited!
MotoGPAFX 3 years ago