I fell in love today

[Gubb]

Went out to look at a few bikes for a mate who's just earned his 6L. He's in Pukekohe and asked me to drop into the shops along Motorcycle Mile (Barry's Point Road).

Looked at a few used CBRs, an NSR, etc etc.

Then our eyes met.

'08 Triumph Street Triple. I just about fell over in the shop then and there. First time i've seen one in the flesh. Looks amazing.

Now I know what i'm saving all those hard earned dollars for.

Anyone done a comparison between the 675 and the 1050? I thiuk the 1050 would be too big a jump from the 6R.

Might have to put a picture on the Fridge to aid the saving.

[MD]

I'm still waiting for the local shop to get a demo Street triple in, so I can sample one.

I have ridden the 1050cc though and comparing that to my 675 Daytona, I would have to question why you would bother forking out more dosh ($15k vs $19k?) for a little more power and a lot more weight?
With that extra $4k you could bling out the Street III with the low slung side exhaust and extras. Have a look at some of the owners blinged ones on Triumph675.net

Also the smaller one is far cheaper to run, if saving money is an issue. Something worth considering as we break through $2 a litre. Even more so, the 675 is very frugal on tyres and only requires a 180 size rear - yet another cost saving.

From what I've read about the Street III, and from doing 16,000km now on my own 675, I reckon the 675 naked would have no trouble keeping up with it's big brother and would run rings around it in most places.

Mind you the 08 Speed III in burnt orange is a looker too.

[Chrislost]

they looks cool eh.
miniture or somthing comes to mind!

[CookMySock]

lucky you didn't start it up then. gawd they sound like sex.

DB

[Gubb]

I'd seen the pics before, and thought it was cool, my mates thought it was butt-ugly.

I don't know what it is about it, it just looked SO. DAMNED. GOOD.

With the little Belly Pan and screen, in White. Teh Seks.

Guess it's good to have a goal though huh?

[YellowDog]

I wasn't sure with the Street Tripple if their were trying to compete with Buell or something. It certainly looks mean and meaty.

The 1050 is a great power unit. I should be picking up my Tiger on Thursday or Friday :soon:

[CookMySock]

I wasn't sure with the Street Tripple if their were trying to compete with Buell or something. It certainly looks mean and meaty. Gawd the Buell City is soo tiny innit.

http://www.russtyson.com/images/black_right.jpg

DB

[sAsLEX]

Something worth considering as we break through $2 a litre.

2.079 this morning. Might have to break my boycott of the wankers Mobil who demand prepay as the greedy BP fuckers are just getting ridiculous.

Street Triple is cool.

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[Gubb]

2.079 this morning. Might have to break my boycott of the wankers Mobil who demand prepay as the greedy BP fuckers are just getting ridiculous.

$2.049 for 98 at Mobil on the Shore this morning. After the Price rise.

[nallac]

[QUOTE=sAsLEX;1562171]2.079 this morning. Might have to break my boycott of the wankers Mobil who demand prepay as the greedy BP fuckers are just getting ridiculous.

Street Triple is cool.

QUOTE]

that sure is some sweet bike control,on one damn sexy looking bike!!!!!.

[EJK]

Street Triple is cool.


Its possible on that heavy bike??? :crazy:

[colsan1]

They are such a cool bike and the motors sound awesome.
there have been some reliability questions raised here in the uk
after a couple of test mike ate their top ends but they were being
severly abused so i wouldnt worry about it.
my neighbour wanted one in march and was told there is a waiting list till july.

[Qkchk]

I hope you used a tissue. :drool:

[Swoop]

lucky you didn't start it up then. gawd they sound like sex.
So, sort of squishy, some slapping sounds going on and laughter to be heard?

[phoenixgtr]

Yeah, they're cool. I got the chance to take one for a short blat a month or so ago. Felt so nimble and light. Good brakes and a smooth engine. Much better looking than a speed triple too imo (got to ride one of those too - definately more power there and the brakes were amazing but it didn't seem as friendly as the street triple)

[Mikkel]

I'm soo looking forward to getting my 6F - gonna take one of those for a test ride :yes: ...and a Daytona 675 too I'm sure... :clap:

[007XX]

So, sort of squishy, some slapping sounds going on and laughter to be heard?

Not when you start it up...it's later that the "dirty sex" noises come on, once you open the throttle and start giving her room to breathe...I am told that most of the noises are made by the rider though...

At first, it's a little whirr, then a light grumble and a throaty purr to follow from there :2thumbsup :love:

I get shivers down my spine when I hear it :drool:

[sinfull]

Not too sure about the street 3 but got told that the 675 has it all over the 1050 speed 3 in suspension !
Triumph went all out with the 675 for handling and performance but cut corners on the Speed 3 ! Depending how hard ya ride it/what ya gonna do with it, i guess it will make little difference on the street !
Will see how the 1050 treats me on the track this weekend, sure has it all over the 955 down low (saving heaps on front tyre wear lol) !

[Gubb]

Does the Street Triple use the same engine and running gear as the Daytona?
i.e. Is it just a Daytona with different looks, or is it completely different?

[Owl]

Does the Street Triple use the same engine and running gear as the Daytona?
i.e. Is it just a Daytona with different looks, or is it completely different?

Different setup! I think Street=107hp compared to the Daytona's 123hp. It's also a fraction heavier. It'd be interesting to read an artical on suspension, as it was my understading that the Street was rather budget compared to the S3?

[Renegade]

I rode the daytona 675 and just fell in love with the engine, it was there all the way without any sudden power changes, just a smooth power curve and boy did it sound the part, the riding position however was not for me, i felt like i was hanging over the front fairing with my arse in the air.

im waiting to take a street for a blast to see how it compares, and yip i agree with the white with the belly pan and full screen.

I read a reveiw which said the rear swing arm and frame are stolen from the daytona however they skimped on the brakes and forks which arnt fully adjustable like the daytona, however the instruments have more toys than a two year old.

mmmmm buell of street triple????

[MD]

Does the Street Triple use the same engine and running gear as the Daytona?
i.e. Is it just a Daytona with different looks, or is it completely different?

The Street has lower spec front brakes and suspension than the Daytona. BUT, as nearly every mag review I've read has said, what it does have is spot on for its intended use i.e. the best handling naked bike, while also being the cheapest (or close enough to cheapest. Certainly the cheapest non jappa).

The Street is also tuned more for street use than track, go figure with a name like Street triple!. Clever that. Hence a little less horse power but more torque.

Read the reviews and multi bike comparison tests ..it cleans up ever time.

[Gubb]

Yeah, I kinda like the fact that it's not a track weapon.

I'm looking forward to a few trackdays, but have absolutely zero aspirations to race myself. It seems kinda cool that there's a bike that suits that.

[Pumba]

I rode the street triple last Saturday. The only thing that stopped me handing over my deposit money was the suspension. It was far to soft and all you can adjust is the rear preload on the rear shock. It is a shame really.

However

This Saturday I have a test booked in on the 1050 speed triple and can give you a direct comparison if you like

[Gubb]

That would be awesome.
Cheers mate, i'm about 5 months off being able to test it myself.

[Owl]

I rode the street triple last Saturday. The only thing that stopped me handing over my deposit money was the suspension. It was far to soft and all you can adjust is the rear preload on the rear shock. It is a shame really.

However

This Saturday I have a test booked in on the 1050 speed triple and can give you a direct comparison if you like

I hope you like the big boy!

[Pumba]

Anyone done a comparison between the 675 and the 1050? I thiuk the 1050 would be too big a jump from the 6R.



Ok had a great test ride this morning, as for a direct comparison between the 675 and the 1050.

I cant really compare the engines, both a great. Both have that smooth power delivery with bucket loads of tourque as to be expected from a triple, bu tthe 1050 pulls that bit harder and for a bit longer.

Riding position on of both bike is very relaxed, The 675 is a physically smaller bike when stationary but as soon as you are away rolling it doent really matter.

In terms of the seating, foot peg, handle bar relation ship both bikes felt very simular (no doubt if you were jumping straight from one to the other you would notice a difference but its not huge)

Brakes on both bike are excelent, with braided lines as standard on both. The 1050 brakes would be te better of the two but it is pulling up a larger bike.

The only mayor difference in feel between the two bike (apart from engine of course) is the quality of the suspension components. The 1050 does every thing well and with a little bit of tweaking to suit individual riding style would be a very well suspendered bike, unfortuently the same could not be said of the 675. The suspension on the 675 is just not suited to NZ roads and is limited to peload adjustment on the rear only. I guess it comes down to the best you know is the best you have ridden , and compared to the hyosung it is probally pretty good, but for me to own a 675 I would need to spend another $2K on aftermarket suspension.

I wouldnt consider the 1050 to big a step from from your 6R, dependent on what sort of rider you are. The power delivery is very manageable. I would be more worried about newb getting hold of the K7 GSXR750 I tested after the 1050.