Comments, kawa/triumph?

[AlBundy]

Bearing in mine that the bike you rode was a new demo bike and that the suspension was not exactly tailored to your requirements all speed triples need their rear suspension softening, yes even for big fat yarpie bastards like yersel. my suspension has been softened up at the back and has made a big difference to how it now handles. So Mia go for a Speed Triple they are the bees knees I am on my second one now and will probably upgrade to the next generation triple.

Whaaaa?

Gremlin a Japie?

Man, they coming out the woodwork..... We've just had one start at our work too....

[Gremlin]

Bearing in mine that the bike you rode was a new demo bike and that the suspension was not exactly tailored to your requirements all speed triples need their rear suspension softening, yes even for big fat yarpie bastards like yersel.

Not even my own bikes are perfectly set up for myself. I sort out major issues, like the forks not sliding nicely etc, get the shop to set it up using a rough idea, using their knowledge of issues from factory, and ride it

Most bikes come from factory sprung for 75-85kg (japs are 75, euro etc are more like 85, more realistic), so they should all be undersprung and soft. When it gives me a bone jarring ride, and I weigh 100kg... how the hell are they setting up their bikes?

[AlBundy]

Had a bike a while back that was set up for 68kg's.... According to the owners manual...

[davebullet]

Hi Mia,

I'm facing the same dilemma after a 250.

I haven't ridden either yet. Problem is I need to get the cash, because I know once I ride I will be bitterly disappointed if I cannot buy then and there.

Money no object - between the two I'd choose the Street Triple R. Coming to Motorad very soon (both orange and titanium grey colours). However at $16.5k not the cheapest option! See this link for a summary of differences between the Street Triple and Street Triple R here:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...=street+triple

Kawasaki ER-6N advantages:
Lower seat height by about 25mm (if that is important to you)
Cheaper (by $5k - $6.5k depending on your choice of Street or Street R)

Triple advantages:
50% more horsepower
Torque might be more usable over the rev range. A review I've read said pretty much 60Nm is available from 3,500revs up
For me - looks
Possibly better brakes and suspension - definitely on the R version.

Let us know how you go.... when are you thinking of buying? I know the prices have gone up recently on the Kawasaki stuff with our dollar weakening against asian currencies

Cheers,
David.