Since we won't shut up about it, I rode an ST1300 as a cop bike. **** that bike. At 110mph, it shook and wobbled so bad even I wouldn't push it faster. It's a known problem that Honda can't fix. Unlike others, I also hated the sewing machine sound. It was dated, because now they all are. What's funny, is that bike was like a 2006, maybe 2008 , and they're still the same. It was no match for my FJR.
Then I had a friend buy an ST1300, in about 2010. His buddy who had an ST1100 was talking mad shit about how much faster that Honda was than the FJR. So, I did what any mature adult would do, I went on a ride with them. When I got to the top of the Crest Rd., I got my helmet off and locked up before that pig finally showed up. Turned out, he "almost lost" the Honda because he said, "The front wheel washed out." Maybe, but he didn't look any better in the straights either. That was the last time I rode with them. They decided I ride too fast for their comfort.
I guess it is what it is, but this thead is reminding me of all the loser HD dorks that tell me how their 65hp POS will walk away from "that POS Jap Bike." Funny...hasn't happened yet! I guess the Japanese make better bikes than the Milwaukee crowd thinks, and Honda isn't as special as the Hondalytes think.