Blackbird vs Street Triple - first impressions

**short-circuit** · 5th November 2009, 20:22

Originally Posted by Hinny

Where did you get those figures from?
Lala land?

Quarter mile / acceleration: 11.93

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bi...Street-Triple/

Fractionally out here but close enough I would have thought: 0-60 Miles per hour in 3.36:

http://www.mcnews.com/mcn/model_eval...gStrtTrplR.pdf

I've seen better figures elsewhere but I won't quibble about hundredths of a second.

As for wheelies in third - short of a test ride, you'll just have to take my word on that one.

**jrandom** · 6th November 2009, 06:03

Originally Posted by Hinny

Where did you get those figures from?
Lala land?

Those numbers sound entirely reasonable.

**short-circuit** · 6th November 2009, 06:26

http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring...eet-triple.htm

**davebullet** · 6th November 2009, 06:52

I'mn guessing 100kph only requires 1 gear change? If the power delivery is as linear as mentioned, then even with a gear change 3 and a 1/3rd seems reasonable

**IdunBrokdItAgin** · 6th November 2009, 08:56

There's a couple of vids on youtube with high top speeds (I think I saw one go upto 252 on the speedo but there are always inaccuracies at that level), and at least one showing a rider/ instument view of the acceleration with pops ups showing the times as they are passed.

Just type in street triple on youtube and you'll find them.

Here is a link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBacM78FRsI

Dodgy music but otherwise quite a good clip.

**Berg** · 11th December 2010, 07:08

I didn't think I could happily buy a St Triple but the more you lot rave about them, the more I realise I have to go ride one. Was thinking of a Z750 or Z1000 but the striple is beginning to sound good too. What made it worse is Mrs Berg sat on one last weekend and the look on her face said "I want one".
What are they like with the standard screen and has anybody tried one with a Givi screen?

**Blackbird** · 11th December 2010, 08:41

Too big a screen will spoil its looks IMHO but I have a Barracuda screen and it works surprisingly well. If you're interested in a longer term local owner review, have a look at this: http://geoffjames.blogspot.com/2010/...revisited.html.

Its only weakness is a a 2-up tourer but heck, that's not its purpose so if that's one of your major criteria, look for something more appropriate.

Owned mine for 14 months and still love it to bits.

**NZsarge** · 11th December 2010, 11:19

Originally Posted by Berg

I didn't think I could happily buy a St Triple but the more you lot rave about them, the more I realise I have to go ride one. Was thinking of a Z750 or Z1000 but the striple is beginning to sound good too. What made it worse is Mrs Berg sat on one last weekend and the look on her face said "I want one".
What are they like with the standard screen and has anybody tried one with a Givi screen?

Just a cautionary note before you make up your mind, I'm not trying to put you off Triumph's mate, got some mates with them and they all seem to be good bikes. The only thing I have in the back of my mind about the is parts are stupid stupid expensive! Hey you may never have the need but just be aware that's all. A mate binned his a while back and I saw the price quote for the parts and honestly it was insane!
I know, no bikes are cheap to fix/repair but Triumph's seem to be outstandingly expensive, there will always be exceptions to the rule with some parts but generally...

**Monkeynz** · 11th December 2010, 11:36

Hi all, I am selling my Street Triple with much regret. I have absolutely loved this bike, especially since I had the Arrow 3 into 1 exhaust system, WOW what a sound. Selling to fund racing 2 bikes and a young son.
Contact me if you're keen. This is a great price.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=318736472

Monkey

**Edbear** · 11th December 2010, 18:09

Originally Posted by Monkeynz

Hi all, I am selling my Street Triple with much regret. I have absolutely loved this bike, especially since I had the Arrow 3 into 1 exhaust system, WOW what a sound. Selling to fund racing 2 bikes and a young son.
Contact me if you're keen. This is a great price.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=318736472

Monkey

You're racing your young son...?