Speed Triple?

**Quasievil** · 7th April 2010, 07:46

Originally Posted by Owl

I agree mostly, but here's my recommendation for what it's worth Quasi.

Get the latest model you can afford, preferably 08 onward. The 05's like mine are plagued with issues, but were mostly sorted by 07. At least with the 08+, you'll have better brakes, seating, looks, apart from those wheels which look like they belong on a circus amusement ride.

Suspension is an issue, with the worst actually being the front end IMO. Some harshness can be dialed out of the rear, but replacement/upgrade will be a huge improvement.

Thanks mate, yes a 08 onwards is the plan for sure.
Its not conclusive yet .........I need to ride one and scoe out the other options, intrigued about the GSX1400 still , so will suss one of them out to (but it must be blinged with pipes etc to be in the running)

**sinfull** · 7th April 2010, 07:54

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Thanks mate, yes a 08 onwards is the plan for sure.
Its not conclusive yet .........I need to ride one and scoe out the other options, intrigued about the GSX1400 still , so will suss one of them out to (but it must be blinged with pipes etc to be in the running)

Jrandom is a good one to talk to about with the gsx14 he pretty much took his to its limits on the track !

Originally Posted by lanci

Great bike. Buy mine...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-279600661.htm

Good price !!

I have to say i don't have any issues with the standard suspension, sure i have the comp and rebound near maxed out for the track but at 100 kg with gear on i have the sags spot on ! Might be a bit harsh on the road, but i like it rough !

**Owl** · 7th April 2010, 12:14

Originally Posted by sinfull

Good price !!

Shit yeah!

Originally Posted by sinfull

Might be a bit harsh on the road, but i like it rough !

No comment.

**beyond** · 7th April 2010, 20:49

Originally Posted by Sensei

What would one have to have done to get one of these to be well set up ? & what could they be compared to once achieved

The standard suspension setup makes people think the bike is not up to hard tight twisties and is inclined to make the bike "wobble" on high speed sweepers.

Nothing wrong with the standard suspension but once the right settings are dialled in you have a bike that will hold it's own against most other bikes out there even considering the weight.

I've written heaps of reviews on the GSX1400 over the years and are on my second and I can't find a better all around bike.

Fastest 0-100kmh of any bike out there and will top 260kmh in the right conditions.
I've ridden it track and often to it's limit and it goes very well.

**Big Dave** · 7th April 2010, 20:53

I don't know if you are cool enough to own a Speed Triple Quasi.

**beyond** · 7th April 2010, 20:54

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Thanks mate, yes a 08 onwards is the plan for sure.
Its not conclusive yet .........I need to ride one and scoe out the other options, intrigued about the GSX1400 still , so will suss one of them out to (but it must be blinged with pipes etc to be in the running)

Hey Brett,

You are more than welcome to catch up with me and take the 1400 for a test run. I'm happy to swap for a ride so you get the hang of the 14. I have a Scorpion 4 into 1 which sounds nice but other than me dialling in the right settings on the suspenders she is stock standard. I'll give you a couple of tips to get around the slight ground clearance issues and I reckon you will have a ball mate. Oh, 11 litres of underseat storage as well. I've gone away wekends with no back pack needed at all

Give me a PM if you are keen. I reckon you'll love and once bitten you won't bother looking at anything else.

Course, I know you can ride but you break it you pay. BUT.... send me licence details if you go ahead with my offer and I can arrange cover... you pay excess only "IF" you find the power too much

Cheers

Paul

**ckai** · 7th April 2010, 21:10

Originally Posted by Big Dave

I don't know if you are cool enough to own a Speed Triple Quasi.

hahah

I, on the other hand...think of it this way Quasi, if you get a Speed, even though you're not cool enough, I can ride it for you since I tricked them into letting me into the Trumpet club. They asked for my membership card back but I just told them I can't find it...suckers.

I was gonna say, if you were buying new make sure you buy off the floor. Triumph SUCK for bringing in stock (5 months waiting and counting). But since you're buying pre-loved you don't have a problem.

For those that have mentioned the cockpit's cramped, how do they compare with the Stripple? Just wondering.

**Big Dave** · 7th April 2010, 21:21

GSX1400 is a good all rounder fo sho. It doesn't stunt as well as a S3, but it has advantages if a passenger is a consideration and the good things that Suzuki do.

Speed Triple has what I consider to be the best standard engine fitted in a road bike. Ever.

The low down torque of a large vee-twin and the free revving power of an in-line four - in one box. It's the sweetest unit for road and street use I've tested.

**Squiggles** · 7th April 2010, 21:25

Originally Posted by beyond

I reckon you'll love and once bitten you won't bother looking at anything else.

Tis on my 'to own' list, gets really hard to not to when summerfest rolls around

**lanci** · 7th April 2010, 21:33

Originally Posted by sinned

Good price, nice bike. Have you tested it for a tradein price? Plastic or metal petrol tank?
You have include the busa and ZX14 in your list for going 'sporty' - those bikes are faster but not more sporty than a S3 IMO.

Nah haven't check the trade in price, but don't think they'll offer close to what I want for it. Plastic tank, metal tank is only the latest model I believe (the one with the fancy ricer wheels).

**NOID** · 7th April 2010, 21:40

Originally Posted by Big Dave

GSX1400 is a good all rounder fo sho. It doesn't stunt as well as a S3, but it has advantages if a passenger is a consideration and the good things that Suzuki do.

Speed Triple has what I consider to be the best standard engine fitted in a road bike. Ever.

The low down torque of a large vee-twin and the free revving power of an in-line four - in one box. It's the sweetest unit for road and street use I've tested.

DOES IT GIVE YOU A CHUBBY TOOO DAVE. .

GSX1400 is also a very cool bike, but no where as sexi as the Speed Tripple

**beyond** · 7th April 2010, 21:49

Originally Posted by NOID

DOES IT GIVE YOU A CHUBBY TOOO DAVE. .

GSX1400 is also a very cool bike, but no where as sexi as the Speed Tripple

No where near as sexy????

**smoky** · 7th April 2010, 21:52

Originally Posted by Big Dave

I don't know if you are cool enough to own a Speed Triple Quasi.

Well that settles it dude - get a bandit

**smoky** · 7th April 2010, 21:57

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=282375071
but if thats not road enough for you

My next ride would probably be an FZ1 - lovely power and handling, not in that sport bike position or mindset, comfortable, affordable and by all accounts behave well two up

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-221027010.htm