Triumph Speed Triple 1050

[vifferman]

What a wonderful story, Mr Hitcher. I immensely enjoyed reading it, and also enjoyed reading it immensely (I tried it both ways).

[beyond]

I would say your tyre pressures weren't right.
I run the Pilot Road 2's on my bike and out of many types and brands "tested" over the years are finding them the best for grip wet and dry and flickability and also wear which is always a consideration on a machine producing lots of low end torque which eats tyres.

Nice write up mate

[vifferman]

I would say your tyre pressures weren't right.

Yeah, that was my initial thought too, but I presumed the shop would've checked those first.

[Scouse]

Your too late Hitcher I've been telling any one that will listen about Speed Triples for a couple of years now. But good write up never the less.

[merv]

Yeah, that was my initial thought too, but I presumed the shop would've checked those first.

Yep we're all saying the same thing so CFWB should've made sure it was right to give the best impression of the bike.

Unlike MD because I ride my bikes occasionally I go down to the local gas station and blow my tyres up before very ride.

[Big Dave]

Not flickable?????

[vifferman]

Not flickable?????

That's wheelieing, not flicking.

[Owl]

That's wheelieing, not flicking.

Run the video to the end and you'll get options to view more videos! I like the Kevin Carmichael video!

[Scouse]

Also to address your comments about the mirrors and fuel consumption, I had previously owned a 2006 Speed Triple and the mirrors and fuel consumption were shit, however I traded the 06 in for a 07 model. Triumph for the 07 model changed the mirrors, so that the mirror element was more oval shaped and the stems were positioned lower and stuck out further than the previous model, also 07 saw Triumph change from Sagem ECU and fuel injection to Keihin, this has substantially changed the bikes fuel thirstiness from memory I used to average 6.8ltr/100Km on the 07 model it is down to 5.2ltr/100Km.

[Owl]

Also to address your comments about the mirrors and fuel consumption, I had previously owned a 2006 Speed Triple and the mirrors and fuel consumption were shit, however I traded the 06 in for a 07 model. Triumph for the 07 model changed the mirrors, so that the mirror element was more oval shaped and the stems were positioned lower and stuck out further than the previous model, also 07 saw Triumph change from Sagem ECU and fuel injection to Keihin, this has substantially changed the bikes fuel thirstiness from memory I used to average 6.8ltr/100Km on the 07 model it is down to 5.2ltr/100Km.

I think you'll find all 1050's use Keihin ECU's. The later one apparently has an increase in memory.

[sinned]

Which model is it - or how is the year defined?

The Speed Triple came out in 2007 with plastic and metal tanks and Al and SS muffler covers. The shop had on display last month a new white bike listed as a 2008 model - it looks the same as a 2007. Triumph has released a new model for 2008 which is a lot different so how can a bike in 2007 be listed as a 2008 model when it is the 2007 design?

So what are the key differences between 2006 and 2007?

[YellowDog]

Nice one Hitcher.

I am buying a 2008 Tiger for the high ride and the 1050 Triple. Smooth as Velvet.

I am 187 tall and I tend to cramp up on small bikes.

[Owl]

Which model is it - or how is the year defined?

The Speed Triple came out in 2007 with plastic and metal tanks and Al and SS muffler covers. The shop had on display last month a new white bike listed as a 2008 model - it looks the same as a 2007. Triumph has released a new model for 2008 which is a lot different so how can a bike in 2007 be listed as a 2008 model when it is the 2007 design?

So what are the key differences between 2006 and 2007?

Upgraded ECU and exhaust I think. Everything else has been a rolling change.

[Scouse]

Upgraded ECU and exhaust I think. Everything else has been a rolling change.

No upgraded exhausts. Just upgraded ECU, Fuel injection, Mirrors, Smaller higher located oil cooler and steel fuel tank. Mine has an upgraded exhaust but it was an extra. The 2008 is definitely different it has different side panels and rear end the front forks have changed to black instead of gold anodised and is fitted with brembo radial front calipers so the shops that are advertising their run out stock as 2008 models are being a bit naughty

[Owl]

No upgraded exhausts. Just upgraded ECU, Fuel injection, Mirrors, Smaller higher located oil cooler and steel fuel tank. Mine has an upgraded exhaust but it was an extra. The 2008 is definitely different it has different side panels and rear end the front forks have changed to black instead of gold anodised and is fitted with brembo radial front calipers so the shops that are advertising their run out stock as 2008 models are being a bit naughty

I meant changed exhaust, but you're right! It seems NZ and Aus kept the old one and the change was for the rest of the world.

Oh, very nice kit you have there zrxer!!!