Whats the best value Street Triple?

[nzspokes]

Got a friend looking for a Streety. Ive been asked to help. I only know a bit about em. Is there a model year thats better than the others or is it just newer is better?

And not seen them but can you get a top box mount for them?

[AllanB]

My understanding is they are all great. R model has extra goodness, but costs more.

And tell your friend not to be a knob and forget a bloody top box. Wrong bike - it wants hills and corners and revs not arsey top-boxes stuffing up the handling.

[nzspokes]

My understanding is they are all great. R model has extra goodness, but costs more.

And tell your friend not to be a knob and forget a bloody top box. Wrong bike - it wants hills and corners and revs not arsey top-boxes stuffing up the handling.

Some people need to carry shit, ive got over 100L of storage on mine and often use it.

[BuzzardNZ]

Some people need to carry shit, ive got over 100L of storage on mine and often use it.

for your lunch?

[Blackbird]

I had a 2009 non-R model from new until last year. Sold it at 70,000 km and it was still going like clockwork. Had the mirror stalks replaced under warranty due to rusting, the reg/rec as part of a world-wide recall and replaced the budget standard shock at 40,000 km with a Nitron unit. Apart from those items, just got on and rode it. Did the Rusty Nuts 1600 km/24 hours ride in 2010 and it was the most comfortable bike I've done it on. In terms of personal preference, it was a better all round bike for me than the GSX-S 1000 I have now. I'll probably be looking at the Triple 800 when it comes out next year.

For what it's worth, this is a review I did of the Triple http://geoffjames.blogspot.co.nz/201...revisited.html .

[ellipsis]

...this one by far...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1165024020.htm

[nzspokes]

I had a 2009 non-R model from new until last year. Sold it at 70,000 km and it was still going like clockwork. Had the mirror stalks replaced under warranty due to rusting, the reg/rec as part of a world-wide recall and replaced the budget standard shock at 40,000 km with a Nitron unit. Apart from those items, just got on and rode it. Did the Rusty Nuts 1600 km/24 hours ride in 2010 and it was the most comfortable bike I've done it on. In terms of personal preference, it was a better all round bike for me than the GSX-S 1000 I have now. I'll probably be looking at the Triple 800 when it comes out next year.

For what it's worth, this is a review I did of the Triple http://geoffjames.blogspot.co.nz/201...revisited.html .

Thanks Geoff.

[nzspokes]

This seems ok, http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...?id=1167044843

[jasonu]

...this one by far...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1165024020.htm

But can you get a top box mount for it?

[Owl]

Some people need to carry shit.

Me too, but I use a Navara . Street Triple is not a truck.

[nzspokes]

Me too, but I use a Navara . Street Triple is not a truck.

That's why I didn't bother with the SDR or GT SDR. Luggage is crap.

Im lucky enough to sometimes travel and work from the bike so I need to carry my training gear.

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[HenryDorsetCase]

I own an 09 Street Triple R with some upgrades. I really like it. I don't do a lot of miles in any given year, but I try and enjoy every one. Bike gets taken to work, Sunday blats, trackdays etc.

I seriously considered upgrading mine when the newer model came out. It had 6 more HP and was six kg lighter. (say 2013 or 2014?) Instead I put an arrows pipe on mine which got me back the "missing" 6hp and saved me more than 6 kg. I also have to budget for suspension upgrades for any bike I buy (trust me, best money you will ever spend) and mine already has the Ohlins shock and worked over fork.

At this point mine is worth <$10k. I am going to keep it. I will seriously consider the 800cc one when it comes out but honestly, the 675 is any amount quick enough on the road, and it has what I like in a bike: reliable, robust, great handling.

I bought a mount thing for a topbox for mine, and have a GIVI topbox but never put it on. I would sell the mounts (but not the topbox it is earmarked for another bike).

[nzspokes]

I own an 09 Street Triple R with some upgrades. I really like it. I don't do a lot of miles in any given year, but I try and enjoy every one. Bike gets taken to work, Sunday blats, trackdays etc.

I seriously considered upgrading mine when the newer model came out. It had 6 more HP and was six kg lighter. (say 2013 or 2014?) Instead I put an arrows pipe on mine which got me back the "missing" 6hp and saved me more than 6 kg. I also have to budget for suspension upgrades for any bike I buy (trust me, best money you will ever spend) and mine already has the Ohlins shock and worked over fork.

At this point mine is worth <$10k. I am going to keep it. I will seriously consider the 800cc one when it comes out but honestly, the 675 is any amount quick enough on the road, and it has what I like in a bike: reliable, robust, great handling.

I bought a mount thing for a topbox for mine, and have a GIVI topbox but never put it on. I would sell the mounts (but not the topbox it is earmarked for another bike).

Thanks, I will let them know on the top box mount. Few weeks off buying.

So later ones not much different then? Apart from the low pipe? Oh and funny headlights.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Thanks, I will let them know on the top box mount. Few weeks off buying.

So later ones not much different then? Apart from the low pipe? Oh and funny headlights.

Pretty much sums it up as far as I know. At least functionally. the motors are very similar to the Daytona 675 and it had a redesign (maybe a couple?) which was aimed at racing/performance: shorter stroke and wider bores etc. The crankcase castings are different. Ask me how I know. OK, I'll tell you: I ordered a set of GB racing case protectors and didnt know that there were two fittings for the two different motors.

But like I say functionally equivalent especially in a road bike. Some Triumph 675 anorak will be along shortly to tell me the error of my ways no doubt.

I really dislike the cat eye headlights. Headlights are round. End of story.

If he wants a Speed Triple I still have my mates one taking up shed space.

[Blackbird]

I own an 09 Street Triple R with some upgrades. I really like it. I don't do a lot of miles in any given year, but I try and enjoy every one. Bike gets taken to work, Sunday blats, trackdays etc.

Anyone who hasn't ridden a Street Triple probably doesn't realise what a potent weapon they are, especially in the tighter stuff. Pinpoint handling and a surprisingly good power to weight ratio (very similar to my Blackbird) means that it will hold its own or even embarrass bigger capacity machines. As I mentioned in the review, stepping down from the 1100cc 'bird to a 675 seemed a bit "unmanly" at first, but it didn't take long for that thought to go out the window.