Trophy vs. Sprint ST

[seapigrichard]

I have a 1996 Trophy 1200 and a 1999 Sprint ST. The Trophy is a much better long distance  tourer - especialy with my wife along. It is top heavy but that goes away over 10 MPH.

The ST is more fun by myself or on more local runs and gets much better gas milage. The bags on both seem to be the same size. On the ST I added LSL bar risers and the reach is still a bit long for me(I have short arms) but it is much easier to handle in the parking lot.

I am taking a cross country trip next summer and will take the Trophy for its comfort and because my wife will be meeting up with me on the 2nd half of the trip. If I was going solo I would take the ST.

Hope this helps

[CosmicCowboy]

Thanks. The Trophy in question wound up selling before I could make another shot at it. Pretty much settled between a VFR and a Sprint, since in reality the majority of my riding is less than 300 mile days. 2 up rides are rare and short.

[Dan K]

I have a Sprint, and limited miles on a VFR.  VFR is nice, kind of sterile, have to wind it up.  Handles maybe a touch better than the Sprint, but didn't really push the VFR when I rode it.  Both have great wind protection.  VFR has 1000000000% better lights for night riding.

Sprint may be easier to find for a better deal.  

Either way, can't go wrong. Good luck.

- Dan