Triumph - or not? Advice please

[Big Dave]

Thank you for biting Dave. My night is complete.

Off to bed, ready for a 8:30 skoot in the morning. I hope you have a good weekend.

That's not biting. That's reporting.
It's a well discussed topic and I have interviewed some Triumph factory bods lately.

Biting draws blood.

[86GSXR]

I can vouch for Triumph, great bikes. I have one of the last of the 955i Daytona's and it suits me perfectly I've kept an eye on the other models and was lucky enough to get a loaner Bonnie for the night a few weeks back. I loved it. Really comfy, torquey and sounded great! Let me know if you want the details for a great Triumph mechanic

[shafty]

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[AllanB]

Crappy! Ridden one have ya?

Speedmaster is Very enjoyable to ride - and the America is the best selling bonne model in NZ.

Yes I have sir, and they do indeed ride well - I'll define my statement better - to my eye the styling is 'crappy' They remind me of a 80's Jap 'custom' (what they were called before the cruiser tag).

And with bikes the 'look' is a factor, especially with the cruiser range/sector.

Each to their own, if you love the Speedmaster you'll probably think my ride looks like a transformer humping a pair of wheels.

But then I'd think you were wrong........

[Big Dave]

Yes I have sir, and they do indeed ride well - I'll define my statement better - to my eye the styling is 'crappy' They remind me of a 80's Jap 'custom' (what they were called before the cruiser tag).

And with bikes the 'look' is a factor, especially with the cruiser range/sector.

Each to their own, if you love the Speedmaster you'll probably think my ride looks like a transformer humping a pair of wheels.

But then I'd think you were wrong........

Always thought the Hornet was one of the most underrated bikes atchally. Always given them a good write up.

[AllanB]

Always thought the Hornet was one of the most underrated bikes atchally. Always given them a good write up.

One big man-hug coming your way now

[Big Dave]

One big man-hug coming your way now

Not a chance.

JD and coke.

[Bonez]

That's not biting. That's reporting.
It's a well discussed topic and I have interviewed some Triumph factory bods lately.

Biting draws blood.

Looking fwd to the write up.

[laRIKin]

Well if the weather clears more I'm test riding a 2nd hand America because I can not ride the new Speedmaster unless I buy it.

I like my 03 Daytona 955i more and more.
But I want a layed back bike as well, when I want to ride slower in a group.
I like both America and in ways prefer the Speedmaster.

The only thing that puts me off is the size of the motor.
What were they thinking?
Sure it is a good motor and has enough power to do the job.
I just like bigger motors.

[YellowDog]

IMO - The Speedmaster is more of a semi cruiser. It has many classic/conventional style looks about it and is generally more acceptable all round. I haven't ridden one yet, but do like the look.

I won't be getting one for a while as I have finally decided an ABS Tiger, which is by far the easiest 1000cc plus bike on the road to ride in all conditions. At <200Kg, it is also one of the lightest <1000cc plus bikes and has excellent height/visibility. It was the manouverability that did it for me and being able to better tackle the Coromandel dirt roads was a big plus.

Happy hunting. It took me 14 months of research and test rides, which was lots of fun, but also pretty stressful. When you are buying a bike you can barely afford, you don't want to make the wrong decision.

[wofman]

a wise choice to get a triumph.but then i am working for a triumph dealer
make the choice of the modle on what you want the bike to do .
my street triple has some minor mods and puts out 100hp.great if you want a
nimble bike wiht loads of power.mods are easy as changeing the air intake,jets in the carbys and exhaust.the difference is very notacible
but take your time and ride them all .at least half hour so you know if your
ass fits the seat

[laRIKin]

my street triple has some minor mods and puts out 100hp.

When did this happen, when did you get the Triple?
Tell us more why when colour etc.

[YellowDog]

When did this happen, when did you get the Triple?
Tell us more why when colour etc.

As soon as he could get a staff discount!

[trumpy]

Done over 40,000ks in my Speed Four, still runs superbly. No mechanical repairs of any kind have been required (even after I crashed it) just normal servicing.
Just my experience for what its worth.

[trustme]

If ya get a chance chuck a leg over a Scrambler , they look cool & I think both BD & I can vouch thet they go better than they have any right to
Not a cruiser but it will cruise, no sports bike but you can still scratch on a tight road & you dont have to turn around when the gravel starts
Just got to watch out for all the old farts who want to reminisce
Even worse the old dears telling you about their courting days
A mechanic & racer/owner of Jap bikes said to me " Trumps are as reliable as anything else & better than most , the exception being the Bonnievelle motor, those things come , we check em & out they go, never seen inside one."
Bet there will now be a tale of woe from someone but they are bloody reliable