Newbie here, currently have an 06 honda ST1300, i see that the super ten is coming to USA and i am very interested in this bike, just wondering how it handles on back twisting two lane roads? I will most likely be riding asphalt 90% of the time but would like the ability to go on some fire roads and over some mountain dirt roads. One local dealer gave me a price of $12,600 plus fees and taxes, hoping as next spring rolls around more info will be given by dealers
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Hi mailman and welcome 
When I test rode the Super Ten it was all on road, I could not fault the handling and it was very forgiving and inspired confidence, I have read some good feedback about the on road side of it and I found this to be backed up whilst I was riding. Clearly it's a heavy bike but I guess your be use to that riding a ST1300, the same goes for myself as my current ride is no light weight!
No issues to report from me. 8)
When I test rode the Super Ten it was all on road, I could not fault the handling and it was very forgiving and inspired confidence, I have read some good feedback about the on road side of it and I found this to be backed up whilst I was riding. Clearly it's a heavy bike but I guess your be use to that riding a ST1300, the same goes for myself as my current ride is no light weight!
No issues to report from me. 8)
thanks for reply, with the ST1300 the weight goes away as soon as you drive it, it is black so i might go with blue S10 but the black one looks great. ;D
Yeah my GSX1400 is the same, it's only when ya pushing it ya really notice, I found the Super Ten was the same, once ya rolling it seemed fine to me.
If Black is available in the UK that's the one for me, if not then Blue.
If Black is available in the UK that's the one for me, if not then Blue.
mailman,
i came from an ST1300A and you will be in heaven to find how easy the SUper Tenere will handle. Going back to the ST13 would be like riding a Rhino, trust me. I went from the ST to a Suzuki DL1000 VSTrom and it takes curves so much easier. With the Yammie having Shaft and ABS, it will be almost like the ST.
I sat on the Tenere today and it covers my legs more then my ST did, yes true. I thought the seating was much better without the heat of the ST. I won't be leaning over on the Tenere, like i had on the ST with the bar risers installed.
Good luck with this all!!! See you on the dirt road!!!
i came from an ST1300A and you will be in heaven to find how easy the SUper Tenere will handle. Going back to the ST13 would be like riding a Rhino, trust me. I went from the ST to a Suzuki DL1000 VSTrom and it takes curves so much easier. With the Yammie having Shaft and ABS, it will be almost like the ST.
I sat on the Tenere today and it covers my legs more then my ST did, yes true. I thought the seating was much better without the heat of the ST. I won't be leaning over on the Tenere, like i had on the ST with the bar risers installed.
Good luck with this all!!! See you on the dirt road!!!
ive had my boots scraping the tarmac on mine after only 2500 miles 8)
While I have not come close to dragging anything (I think!), I was cornering harder than I do with the ST1300 this past weekend. It is easier to throw around and scrub off excess speed due to its lighter weight.
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I agree with Jeff. Most bikes handle pretty good once they're moving, but if you're really pushing them, that's when you really notice the difference. I had a heavy bmw and working that thing all day in the twisties was exhausting, My Vstrom was a pleasure in the twisties. I hope the ST10 is the same. All indications looks like it is. ::012::HoebSTer said:
By the way welcome to the board. Not to far from me either. ::004::
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It 'Tis a Hoon Bike..!
throw it in a corner and lean waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay over, no drama, no worries.
Whack the throttle on exit.
yipee.!!
throw it in a corner and lean waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay over, no drama, no worries.
Whack the throttle on exit.
yipee.!!
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I've been trying to ease in to it, graduallty increasing the lean angle. There are no chickin strips left on the Battlewing tires but I dont know how much more lean it has left in it. I havent touched down anything yet. The bike handles well, even better than I expected it to. I just dont want to find the point of overcoming the tires ability to hold the road, at least not find it in a hurry.
What's a "Chicken Strip"? Only one's I know of you get at Micky D's )
Michelin makes a tire with graduated marks on the sidewalls for those who feel they must prove they swing heavy equipment, so to speak ???
In any case ::006::
)Michelin makes a tire with graduated marks on the sidewalls for those who feel they must prove they swing heavy equipment, so to speak ???
In any case ::006::
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Bob, looks like you have yours set up just right. I like what you have done to it. Very good job. ::008:: ::008::justbob said:
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Thanks, farkling is a labor of love for me.
I'm using the soft bags until I wade thru all the hard bag choices and I might take all winter to make that decision.
Just need to be ready for a trip to Alaska next year and I prefer hard lockable luggage for a trip like that.
I'm using the soft bags until I wade thru all the hard bag choices and I might take all winter to make that decision.
Just need to be ready for a trip to Alaska next year and I prefer hard lockable luggage for a trip like that.
Photo #6 has me freaked out. I have ordered only bolt-on hard part farkles so far, cause I have no clue what electronic do-dads I want and no clue how to install them. Bob, what is the box under the seat in photo 14?justbob said:
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Brian, all the colored wires you see in #6 are wires that I have added.
The box in #14 is the cruise control unit.
The box in #14 is the cruise control unit.
Although this bike only weighs about 60 lbs. less than the FJR I traded-in, it feels a lot lighter probably due to a lower center of gravity. Moving it around in the garage and low speed parking lot type maneuvers are much easier. It truly is a pleaasure to ride. I'm also surprised at how effective the tank and shield block wind. I was concerned that giving up the FJR would result in a serious lack of wind protection but a short shield in the Summer and a tall shield and the accessory wind blockers in the Winter should do the job.
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I had a FJR and sold it to buy what I thought was a better handling 1000 Strom. I love the Strom but was recently able to ride the Super T for about 300 miles in the twisties. The roads were very tight and all pavement. The handling was as good as the Strom (or better with time) and the brakes were far superior to the Strom. I now have a Strom for sale as I have always been a Yamaha fan. The FJR was maybe just me, but I could never get through the tight stuff on that bike. I think we can embarrass many crotch rocket riders if desired on the Super T.
I'll defer to the Street Triple for any serious cornering. The S10 is my "cruiser".bloke said: