30-03-14, 04:44 PM 
		
	
	
		I had an ST1050  which came with panniers as standard.  It was torquey rapid and good on fuel.  The underseat exhaust kept my passenger warm on a foggy cold night in France heading down to Le Mans!.  It handles quite well and when I put on a higher level screen on it constant 100mph speeds on (foreign) motorways were sustainable for long periods.  It was comfortable and I could spend many hours in the saddle more than many other bikes I have owned.  Would I recommend one in short from my experience -yes  
	
	
	
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