Speed Triple?

[Quasievil]

What happend to ya 2day Q ? me & Ron waited at Moku for ya .

Hi Dude, I had a slight change of plan sorry I had to come down but wasnt feeling to hot (getting over being crook) and I decided to take the car, Pritch hadnt confirmed at this point, sorry about that, next time I wont be such a pussy (not pun intended pussy)

[Quasievil]

'08 up have longer seat unit, and different wheels, brakes, forks, tailight, and fat bars.

Cool sounds like I need a 2008 then, want to find one to check out now

[Renegade]

i really like the triumph 1050 sprint, or even a 1250 abs bandit, im poor though.

[slowpoke]

Yep, a Tiger or maybe even a Sprint, great tourer

i really like the triumph 1050 sprint, or even a 1250 abs bandit, im poor though.

GSX1400 or an XJR1300?

Hmmmm, the guy rides a MOTARD....and is looking at a SPEED TRIPLE.......I think he's after something with a bit more attitude than those things.

[Tank]

Hmmmm, the guy rides a MOTARD....and is looking at a SPEED TRIPLE.......I think he's after something with a bit more attitude than those things.

Hyosung 650 FTW!

[Quasievil]

Hmmmm, the guy rides a MOTARD....and is looking at a SPEED TRIPLE.......I think he's after something with a bit more attitude than those things.

At least someone here knows me lol

[Tank]

also whats you thoughts on these two questions ?
1/ do they still do the 1050?? cant see them on the triumph site
2/ What (in your opinion) do you think they will be like as a two up touring bike (on occasion)

A quick look around the web - and yeah it still looks like they are making them. They are listed under the 210 range on triumph.co.uk


I have the Street - not the Speed - and I would have to think that any Naked bike is never going to make the best touring bike - but on occasions - sure. There is plenty of room on the Speed - but for the love of God - dont add panniers

I have had my son on the back of one and he was more than comfortable.

and finally - Is a bike that will make you feel good each and every time you get on it - grab one!

[Stirts]

unexpected wheelstands galore, and cramped (but thats on on '07, the later models have a lengthened pillion seat unit)

I have lost weight since then!



Mr Evil I think the Speed Triple is awesome! But then I am biased!

Not that I have had vast experience on other bikes, but I love mine! I am a nana on it, I find it comfy and lovely and easy to ride. But you know it has "Jekyll and Hyde" type characteristics and when you want to have some seriously naughty fun on a motorcycle the Speed Triple is the way to go. And in looks department...it is farken sexy!!! (check profile pic)

Pillion wise I thought it was comfy.....albeit a little jerky at times, but that was probably due to the hooligan rider!

Managed to get a few day rides under my belt on the Speedie and don't get sore at all, no pins and kneedles, numb bum nothing!

[Squiggles]

Hmmmm, the guy rides a MOTARD....and is looking at a SPEED TRIPLE.......I think he's after something with a bit more attitude than those things.

Seems it cant be a sportsbike, nor a motard, and probably not japanese... Given he's ditching attitude (ktm) and didnt like gixxer fast, im going to suggest either a Hornet 900 or Vespa Granturismo

[slowpoke]

Here's somethin' outta left field for ya bro: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-275793511.htm

Unusual 160hp naked bike with a bit of attitude that will tour in comfort....but it ain't cheap.

[Bounce001]

GET A SPEED TRIPLE

It is a truly super sexy bike with an attitude to match my own!

You can always change the seat to a gel one - and yes they are super comfy - don't know about for pillion tho!

[Quasievil]

Here's somethin' outta left field for ya bro: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-275793511.htm

Unusual 160hp naked bike with a bit of attitude that will tour in comfort....but it ain't cheap.

lol I sat on this one earler today, if it was black I would be more interested eh, but nice bike for sure
http://www.hamiltonmotorcycles.co.nz/used_bmwstock.htm

[Crazy Steve]

What year is your one, seems from above the pillion seat is a longer one in the last couple of models.
But really I dont want to buy a new one as to much coin, rather get like a 2007 ish

YUCK ! ! ! A 1000cc bike with a top speed of 230ish how boring...SNOORE ! !

Crazy Steve.

[george formby]

They had a 675 & a 1050 at the Suzuki dealers on Barrys Point Road, Takapuna a couple of weeks ago. Give them a tinkle. For some reason the Olson twins kept springing to mind as I pondered their virtues.

[sinned]

I have a Motard now which isnt really doing it for me on the road its a great bike but not what im wanting at this point, I need something better for touring also occasional two up touring so to start the process Last week I rode a ZX14 a Hyabusa and (to make sure im over hi performance Sports machines ) a GSXR1000 ...............none of them really did it for me, all to fast and the big 14 hundys to heavy !!
Where Im at right now (thanks frenchy for sowing the seed) is Im thinking hard out about a triple 1050, but I a couple of questions, Im sure lots of you have these cool bikes so IM keen to get you views on them please
also whats you thoughts on these two questions ?
1/ do they still do the 1050?? cant see them on the triumph site
2/ What (in your opinion) do you think they will be like as a two up touring bike (on occasion)


Cheers !!
What you think ?

I bought a new 1050 in Sept 07. My initial thoughts are here http://hayabusarider.blogspot.com/20...1_archive.html and further comments follow in later posts.
It is a bike I regretted selling but still like what I have now. The S3 is fun and so easy to ride, a fabulous motor etc. However, there are some downsides: The standard seat is horrible and this can be fixed easy as from Macdonalds, mine had a plastic tank and therefore couldn't use my magnetic tank bag, rear shock standard is reported as the reason the seat foam/gel needs upgrading.

I would buy one again but the newer model (2009 I think) with metal tank, longer seat, nicer looks. I would budget to have the rear shock replaced (by an expert). On mine I fitted a Ventura Rack and with an RJs bag had a good bike for touring. Some say the rack doesn't look that good - I didn't care - looked okay to me and was very practical.

When it came to replacing it to get a bike with a fairing I couldn't bring myself to buy a Triumph Sprint - same motor but lacking the thrill you get from the S3. So I bought a Hayabusa. One day I may get another S3.