Sprint GT Decision Gt Or St?

@Stu9000 My own personal choice is the ST i had four in all over the years and one GT which i did not get on with. But they are both great bikes I also found that bits on the GT were easy to damage like those chrome flashes on the fairing. This is only my opinion and i am no expert.

 

@Stu9000 Only my opinion but i found the GT less aggressive. But as a bike in its own right it was faultless in every other way. I think as i had the ST'S i got used to that style of bike. Even though i had one explode coming out of Liverpool. My boy was riding it and went past me all i saw was a great plume of smoke and steam and him skidding to the hard shoulder in a pool of oil. To this day i still don't know how he kept it upright. But i really think you wouldn't go wrong with the GT At least you get a fab set of luggage with it. Let us know what you decide. And lots of luck.

 

Sounds as if you have made a decision by now but if it helps I had a GT some years ago and found It to be an excellent bike, it was a bit more comfortable than the ST as you can move around more on the seat. I don't recall having had any problems with it and toured in Europe on it several times.
Let us know what you decide and a couple of piccys please!!

 

I have a 2011 GT with 43k miles on the clock, 18k of which I have added (purchased with 25k). It has been a wonderfully comfortable bike if you like the body position. I chose to install drop footpegs (25mm) and bar risers (30mm) to relax the body position. Although I also had the optional touring windscreen (+3 inches), I replaced it with a Zero Gravity unit that was taller, preferring more wind protection than less.

Comparatively, I understand that the ST is about 6" shorter, which will make the ride a bit rougher. The GT has manually adjustable shocks, front and rear, so you can stiffen the ride to your liking. Not sure about the ST. I also installed LED headlights and have Twisted Throttle driving lights, so nighttime riding is well lit.

I don't know if that helps, but I have not been unhappy with the GT. BTW, I also have frame sliders and front axle sliders to provide protection in the event of a topple, which I have confirmed.

 

I am 6'1" tall (190lbs).

 

Haven't got a ST myself but have rode my brother-in-laws and found it a really good bike. He has toured all over Europe, 2 up with full luggage and it still runs great with nearly 60K on it. On top of that he is 72 years old and never complained about comfort although he has a gel seat.