Sprint ST or the Speedmaster? - - or am I just nuts

[Moondoggie]

Ok, I know, totally different bikes, but after scouring all possible forums, I have yet to find anyone that says anything pro or con about using the Speedmaster for a LD ride.  I'm buying a Triumph, that's for certain, and am really loving the SM's retro looks.  But I'll be doing some serious up-the-east-coast and out-west rides to meet up with scattered family members.  Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated.  

[tuumi]

Sprint St, but I'm a bit partial
 

[Stripes]

Have you ridden either one? If not, you need to go to your local Triumph dealer and ride both! I own a Sprint and have done more than a few 1200 mile days in the sadle, two up with all three bags fully loaded and never had any problems. I've never owned or traveled any long distance on a cruiser, so I have no opinion there, but if you're looking for tons of fun while on a long ride, I think the Sprint is the way to go!

[BubbaDenkins]

I owned an America before I got my Sprint.  I put around 5000 miles on the America in half the season with fair weather riding.  I rode a fair bit on it, so to speak.  I've done a fair amount of riding on the Sprint as well so far (1400 miles and I bought it in November).  Both are comfortable over long distances in my opinion.  It really boils down to what you are looking for in a bike.  I honestly think that either of them would be fine for long distance riding.  It just depends on how you want to do it.  I could throw the America around in the curves, but it's no Sprint in that regard.  If that type of riding isn't a big deal to you, then go for the Speedmaster.  I don't think either of them will disappoint you.

[dangle]

If you can't find any pro/con info on the Speedmaster and Ironbutt type riding is maybe there is little to no info available. Choose the Speedmaster and maybe be the first. It is really a sweetlooking bike. I don't know how comfortable it will be with the feet out and the tailbone carrying all the body weight for any length of time though.