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I sold my Sprint ST to get a smaller, slower, more practical bike (had a few months with a BMW 650GS before settling on the XTR) and I can agree 100% with your feelings here. One third of the power, half the top speed, twice the fun, and your licence is a lot safer.
I picked mine up from the dealer and checked the fuel. I could hear plenty sloshing about in the tank, and the fuel light wasn't on (no gauge on the R), so I set off home assuming I would get about half way before I needed to fill up. Immediately I left the dealer, the fuel light came on, and I had no idea how many miles I had in the tank. It was 25 miles before a filling station came along, and it took 13+ litres, so I was very close to dry. Riding a new-to-me bike, on unfamiliar roads, and with serious fuel panic - not the best way to start a relationship.
I can't see myself ever going back to a sports or semi-sports bike.
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