weighing around 290kg, the st1100 was no lightweight. the bike was fitted with wing-shaped tipover protectors projecting from the side of the lower part of the fairing. these would not only protect the bike and cylinder heads in a crash, but, should the rider drop the bike on its side, would prevent this very heavy bike from leaning over so far that it would be nigh impossible to pick up again; the panniers also helped in this matter. the st1100 low-mounted rear-view mirrors were particularly effective.