I am currently looking at buying another motorcycle in the next few months and am considering a sport touring bike. I currently have a HD FXDX that I have made into a comfortable all day ride, but I want something sportier. My son has a Ducati Monster, so I am familiar with the local dealership and I have been reading posts here off and on for a while, but I still have a couple of questions I hope you all can help me with.
I don't really want to spend the coin for a new MTS, or I would consider that, so I am looking at used STs of the various varieties. One thing that puts me off is the maintenance costs. Could someone give me an idea how much a typical service actually costs? Plus, while I have read the Newbe ST sticky thread, I am still a bit confused about how much performance difference there actually is between the different models. It sounds like I'd really like the ST4s, but it also sounds like I'd have to sell a kidney to have it serviced. Since it is a sport-TOURING model, I hope to put quite a few miles on the bike and I am afraid the cost of ownership will kill me.
Finally, another bike I am strongly considering is the Triumph ST. Could someone compare that bike to the Duc? I searched for a comparison on the web, but came up disappointed. I would have thought it would be a common comparison.
I guess I could get an FJR1300 or a Concourse 14, but I like something different.
Thanks
I don't really want to spend the coin for a new MTS, or I would consider that, so I am looking at used STs of the various varieties. One thing that puts me off is the maintenance costs. Could someone give me an idea how much a typical service actually costs? Plus, while I have read the Newbe ST sticky thread, I am still a bit confused about how much performance difference there actually is between the different models. It sounds like I'd really like the ST4s, but it also sounds like I'd have to sell a kidney to have it serviced. Since it is a sport-TOURING model, I hope to put quite a few miles on the bike and I am afraid the cost of ownership will kill me.
Finally, another bike I am strongly considering is the Triumph ST. Could someone compare that bike to the Duc? I searched for a comparison on the web, but came up disappointed. I would have thought it would be a common comparison.
I guess I could get an FJR1300 or a Concourse 14, but I like something different.
Thanks