Comments/opinions on Triumph Speed Triple

[The_Dover]

but it still makes you look a bit poofy, doesn't it?

[HenryDorsetCase]

thats OK, I am bisexual anyway, big boy.

my you are looking fiiiiiiine today. mmmm hmmmmmm..

[sp3ed]

I have one and it is bloody fantastic. Previously had the Daytona 600 and SV650, (gradually working up in power.)

Never ridden a Duke, but hear that you have to have another bike to ride for when the duke is broken, and I much prefer the look of the Triple anyway.

Triumph accessories are expensive, but then there are alternatives. On the exhaust front I looked at a number of options but every one seems to use a normal length can which screws the looks of the back end, but I ended up getting these from Red Racing. Ok I had to sort out the import myself but they still good on cost, and they sound great. And if you want to be considerate have an insertable baffle.

http://www.gegbike.com/modelli/trium...eedtriple.html

Only thing I'm not keen on is the fact that the dashboard remembers your maximum speed, which could be a bit embarrassing!

[sels1]

Looking at all factors in my personal opinion, the Triumph is the best value for money comparing power, looks, technology in the bikes, at about 21k with the Ducs ranging from 22k to 27k.
Plus there is a Triumph dealer in my area whereas I'd have to buy out of town for a Ducati, and having a local dealer to buy off, service, warranty seems good to me.

Thats all good reasons to buy the Triumph. Go for it, you wont regret it.
And as BD says, the Triumph owners in your area are good sorts, they have regular rides and social events. (Their last ride was up to watch Kiwibiker Trackday at Taupo last weekend)

[Dooly]

Thanks everyone for the input.
I should add the missus does'nt like the look of the Ducati, so thats a small factor I guess.

I think its fair to say I'm leaning heavily towards the Triumph now.
Very.

[Dooly]

Forgot to ask, is there anything that you can buy to tidy up the rear end where the number plate goes, like to make it smaller, better looking etc?

[MSTRS:Me]

A skilsaw?

[terbang]

Gosh a speed triple thread and ZRXer hasn't been here.. He has one and I have ridden it. For fanging around it is an absolutely awesome bike that looks real nice in a strange, stark naked, sort of way. Its the answer I reckon.

[Dooly]

A skilsaw?

Yeah, that'll do.

[Scouse]

Gosh a speed triple thread and ZRXer hasn't been here.. He has one and I have ridden it. For fanging around it is an absolutely awesome bike that looks real nice in a strange, stark naked, sort of way. Its the answer I reckon.

Thats cos I only just got home Now Dooly do yersel a favour and buy a Speed Triple I've had mine since April and Its the best bike I have ever ownd Fuckin fantastic brakes power is on song from the word go I owned a Kawasaki ZRX1200R before the Speed Triple some one recomened I try one out so I did and from that moment I had to have a Speed Triple everone that I have let ride mine have been Impressed with the way it delivers its power I swaped a ride with a mate that had a 900 hornet I could not wait to get my bike back and Paul promptly sold the hornet there is a reason why they sell for only $12,000 and that is cos they are fuckin depressing to ride

[Nutter34]

I saw a Speed Triple in Nelson with a Zard pipe.... Looked good.

[Scouse]

I'll bet it sounds the biz to

[Big Dave]

I saw a Speed Triple in Nelson with a Zard pipe.... Looked good.

Schwing!!!!

[TONO]

Trumpy raves about his one, im sure he will be along soon
they are a cool bike in my opinion and should be sweet for your height.
I look forward to seeing how you get on

Trumphy has got a speed 4 not a triple, you still on the whisky????

[Motig]

I like them both Dooly, out of my range tho. Only thing that would put me of a Duc is it appears to need a lot of looking after ie servicing regularly and belts done every 2 yrs no matter whether its been used a lot or a little in between. Either way I'd take whatever one you buy me