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Lou Girardin

4th April 2005, 21:21

The new Sprint ST and Speed Triple have arrived. Haven't ridden either yet, but they look like sex on wheels.
The Sprint looks more Sport bike than tourer, very Daytona like. But it has a more real world riding position. And the Speed Triple is pure Streetfighter, tries to out-Buell Buell. The guys running them in say that the new 1050 engine is a bit of a torque monster compared to the 955. The Sprint has lost some of the softness of the old Sprint due to stiffer susp base settings.
AMCN has a report on the Speed Triple this month too.

Blackbird

5th April 2005, 07:28

5th April 2005, 07:58

If I got rid of the bird for whatever reason, I'd buy a black Speed Triple - what a horny looking machine. There's other bikes that I think look nice, but the triple has that undefinable quality that stirs me up inside. :love: :love:
Same here. Very tempting that triple and the idea of a different style of riding has some appeal. The wallet says otherwise.

Hitcher

5th April 2005, 08:39

Hmmmm. Sprint ST. Hitcher like.

bear

5th April 2005, 09:08

Damn sexy!!!

Lou Girardin

5th April 2005, 09:13

Hmmmm. Sprint ST. Hitcher like.

Buy one and we'll do you a deal on that Diabolic 2.

Hitcher

5th April 2005, 09:22

Buy one and we'll do you a deal on that Diabolic 2.
Have you really got a Diabolic 2 in a XXL, or are you just toying with me?

Holy Roller

5th April 2005, 09:24

Hi Lou
A guy at work just traded his Beemer in on a triple from you guys I believe. Havent seen it yet though there is a black 91 triple in the bike park. I don't think that one would have their licence long if that was in the garage.

Lou Girardin

5th April 2005, 12:52

6th April 2005, 05:53

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When will the demos be in Wgtn? I'm keen to have a look-see.

The Speed Triple looks bloody good in photos.

MD: you could trade both your beasts on one!!
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gav

6th April 2005, 07:03

As could you !! :msn-wink:

Legolas

6th April 2005, 07:34

Originally posted by Blackbird.
If I got rid of the bird for whatever reason, I'd buy a black Speed Triple - what a horny looking machine. There's other bikes that I think look nice, but the triple has that undefinable quality that stirs me up inside.

Hi ya M8.

I took a break from the DIY the other weekend to go to get something from the DIY store (that's my excuse). I went into the new Triumph dealer to have a look at the latest models. They had a Black Speed Triple in the show room. Most impressed. It looks like it's begging to be thrashed.
Also quite like the Thruxton in Black too. :2thumbsup

Blackbird

6th April 2005, 07:57

Hi Legolas (and gentleman of good taste in motorcycles :niceone: )

At 57, I can still use a fair bit of the B/B's performance when I need to, but what the heck do we replace our 'birds with when the time comes to be more sensible? My leanings towards the Speed Triple are to make a big change in riding style - massive grunt at the bottom end and to hell with top speed. I'm sure that my wife thinks it's long overdue :whistle:

Cheers

Geoff

Lou Girardin

6th April 2005, 08:14

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When will the demos be in Wgtn? I'm keen to have a look-see.

The Speed Triple looks bloody good in photos.

MD: you could trade both your beasts on one!!
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They're not in Wellington yet? Goodness, gracious me, I wonder why the cultural centre of the Universe is so late? :banana:

Ixion

6th April 2005, 11:00

Hi ya M8.

Also quite like the Thruxton in Black too. :2thumbsup

That bike looks nice **BUT** - there can only ever be *ONE* Thruxton.And it ain't a Triumph. Latter day stealers of that revered and immortal name are mere pale imitations, to be sneered at and consigned to biker purgatory for their sacrigious name-stealing.

Blackbird

6th April 2005, 11:04

That bike looks nice **BUT** - there can only ever be *ONE* Thruxton.And it ain't a Triumph. Latter day stealers of that revered and immortal name are mere pale imitations, to be sneered at and consigned to biker purgatory for their sacrigious name-stealing.

Oh, you mean that black single with a squashed muffler :msn-wink: I was in the IOM when Malcolm Uphilll did the first 100mph lap on the Thruxton Bonnie, so naturally, I'm a tad biased :shifty: I think that the Velo pilot was still swinging on the kickstart :lol:

Legolas

6th April 2005, 17:07

I must admit that I don't remember a Thruxton Velo. Must be too young. He He.

I think that I like the new Thruxton Bonnie because it reminds me of the cafe racers I dreamed of when I was too young to ride and couldn't afford when I was. I also have a soft spot for large parallel twins, especially pre 1971 Triumphs. The way the classic bike scene is going over here it's probably cheaper to buy a new Speed Triple or Thruxton Bonnie than a 1970 T120 Bonnie. :drinknsin

6th April 2005, 18:40

I was passing through Palmy today so popped into ANZA and saw a new blue Speedtriple. Looks great from any angle but front on it looks odd to me. Sort of unfinished. Maybe those bug eyes grow on you. I still find the America and Speedmaster the best looking new Triumphs.
ps- Linda, I sold my America. You can't ride two bikes at the same time so one had to go ... until I give in to the urge again

Ixion

6th April 2005, 19:49

Oh, you mean that black single with a squashed muffler :msn-wink: I was in the IOM when Malcolm Uphilll did the first 100mph lap on the Thruxton Bonnie, so naturally, I'm a tad biased :shifty: I think that the Velo pilot was still swinging on the kickstart :lol:

Yep. This one here. Pure unadulterated beauty. Now, let's see the Bonnie **AVERAGE** 100mph for 24 hours non stop!.

Blackbird

6th April 2005, 21:18

Good evening Ixion

Err.... sorry to disappoint you but from memory, 3 Triumphs averaged over 100 mph for 24 hours at Monthlery in France. I'm pretty sure that they were Thunderbirds and will have a rat through my old mags to see if I can find something about it. You're perfectly correct that a Bonnie didn't do it though. The track would have been awash with oil from one end to the other if my experiences with Triumph pre-unit construction monstrosities is anything to go by. :confused:

Hello Legolas Old Friend :drinknsin

Your nickname had me completely fooled today :niceone: - I'm sure that Irchester wasn't mentioned on an earlier post. Just got back from a big night ride to test the new seat for the Southern Cross ride - absolutely superb. Will write a decent email tomorrow. Enjoy your day mate!

Geoff

Blackbird

6th April 2005, 21:25

...... here's a very nice TT Velo restored by someone I know in the UK (just to show that I can appreciate Velocettes :msn-wink: )

Geoff

Ixion

6th April 2005, 21:39

Good evening Ixion

.. You're perfectly correct that a Bonnie didn't do it though. The track would have been awash with oil from one end to the other if my experiences with Triumph pre-unit construction monstrosities is anything to go by. ..

Heh heh. And fallen off rocker covers. 100mph was a bit of a push for a Tbird (I owned one and the ton was pretty hit or miss). A T110 could have done it though, and probably held together.

Sadly, the 24 hour world record holding Velo (it was actually a Venom Clubman, not a Thruxton, and it did at Montlhery) was destroyed in the terrible fire at the UK National Motorcycle Museum, which also badly damaged the legendary Slippery Sam ( what *was* it with Triumphs and oil!)

7th April 2005, 05:28

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I was passing through Palmy today so popped into ANZA and saw a new blue Speedtriple. Looks great from any angle but front on it looks odd to me. Sort of unfinished. Maybe those bug eyes grow on you. I still find the America and Speedmaster the best looking new Triumphs.
ps- Linda, I sold my America. You can't ride two bikes at the same time so one had to go ... until I give in to the urge again

MD: hope you got a good price for the America. Must catch you on the hill some time - we're around this w/end do will be out on the bikes if it's fine.

[/QUOTE]As could you !! [/QUOTE]
Gav: yes, I guess I could......I honestly didn't think about that......

[/QUOTE]They're not in Wellington yet? Goodness, gracious me, I wonder why the cultural centre of the Universe is so late? [/QUOTE]
Lou: I'll go for a wander to WMCC today to see if they're in.
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ching_ching

7th April 2005, 10:06

New Speed Triple... it makes my jangly bits... well jangly.. :banana:

SPman

7th April 2005, 15:38

New Sprint - me like - and what a comfy seat and riding position!
$23k though.............

dveus

7th April 2005, 15:47

Im not too sure if i like the styling of the triple or not. Thought I may as well post the only pic i've got here on my work PC. They look good from this angle.

Legolas

7th April 2005, 18:42

Thanks for the pictures of the Thruxton Velo's Ixion, Geoff.
I must admit for looks it leaves the new Thruxton Bonnie in the dust.
:drinknsin

7th April 2005, 19:02

They're not in Wellington yet? Goodness, gracious me, I wonder why the cultural centre of the Universe is so late? :banana:
I have to come to the defense of the cultural centre and point out that the new Triples arrived and damn well departed into waiting owners hands before anyone could get a good looksie.
I got down to WMCC today to catch the new Sprint though and for those into sports tourers it looks like the top dog. Very cool and surprisingly small.

Hitcher

7th April 2005, 20:52

Wooosh! "What took you so long to get down here, Hitcher?"

"Had to wait for the lift..."

I hope they've got a demo at Chez Trash.

Bob

8th April 2005, 02:32

I got to plant my backside on the new Triple - and it seems tiny! Didn't get the chance to throw a leg over the ST, but it looks superb.

This is a link to a report of the show where I saw both of them, with photos of the two bikes "in the flesh" (http://www.bobpickett.co.uk/bkit/allypally05.htm)

The riding position on the Triple is very "Sit up and Beg" - and those bars and short wheelbase should mean it handling is really sharp.

If I had the money I'd be tempted by the Triple, but riding in all weathers, I need a bit more protection. If I did any kind of distance on a regular basis, the ST would be the bike I'd be looking towards I think.

(And if I could have a balls-out, stuff any problems as I must be loaded so someone can sort it for me) I'd have a Benelli Tornado.

Hmmm... three-cylinders, wonder why they're all so appealing?

Blackbird

8th April 2005, 07:31

Hmmm... three-cylinders, wonder why they're all so appealing?

It's the wail Bob. I'm giving my age away when I say that I used to go and watch Percy Tait on the works Trident with an open megaphone at Mallory Park.

Almost better than sex (shudder) :love:

Geoff

Lou Girardin

8th April 2005, 08:15

It's the wail Bob. I'm giving my age away when I say that I used to go and watch Percy Tait on the works Trident with an open megaphone at Mallory Park.

Almost better than sex (shudder) :love:

Geoff

And the feel. More alive than a four but not as coarse as a twin at low revs.

LED

13th April 2005, 23:40

And the Speed Triple is pure Streetfighter, tries to out-Buell Buell.. ........

Lou,lou,lou, now you're just talking silly talk........

N4CR

14th April 2005, 00:11

Just a noob question... aint that speed triple the one that is restricted untill you hit 5th gear as the torque shreds the rear wheels etc or am I mistaken?

Just something tried to claw its way out of my memory!

Big Dave

14th April 2005, 00:13