considering a triumph street triple....

[Guest]

Like the title says, I am thinking about buying a new (to me) Street triple. Anyone have one or have the inside skinny on these? Thanks!

[Jedz123]

I've put some saddle time on a Street Triple RS 2019.

Very fast. Reminds me of well, my Tracer in allot of ways, Very fast and loads of torque throughout the rev range.

Not so comfy though, I felt hunched over on it. Light as heck and the TFT display is well thought out.

I was given it by triumph to lead the demo rides pre COVID... Great bikes but I like the Tracer more as it's similar in power but way more comfy.

Best,

[Redman]

Hey Greg,
My son had occasion to ride a Steet?Speed? Triple. Said he really liked the engine, but not the riding position. He bought a Tiger 1050, and had done a few IronButts and rode to SanDiego& back on it.

[trevor]

Find one of these instead...great reputation...great warranty...and best of all it's a Suzuki!

https://www.cycleworld.com/story/buyers-guide/2020-suzuki-gsx-s1000/

[GS1150Pilot]

Or get the Street Triple and be happy you chose to get something different-with cool heritage all its own. 400 pounds wet, a triple, and a Triumph.

[trevor]

Or get the Street Triple and be happy you chose to get something different-with cool heritage all its own. 400 pounds wet, a triple, and a Triumph.

I see way more street triples on the road around here than gsxs1000's...that's for sure. Lol

[GS1150Pilot]

I don't see many of them. No matter, they have a cachet that is special. Their light weight and that cool motor are compelling points.

[trevor]

I don't see many of them. No matter, they have a cachet that is special. Their light weight and that cool motor are compelling points.

They are indeed very cool.

[GS1150Pilot]

Part of me still wants to buy a '95 Speed Triple in that amazing orange. Nothing near the competency of the Street Triple, but just a gloriously cool machine.

[2BRacing]

My son has a Daytona 675 which has very different riding position than Street Triple, but that motor is just glorious! I try to make any excuse to ride it myself! I am sure you will not be disappointed.

I have not heard of serious problems with that model, but similar to our GS's, the R/R in early models was troublesome and subject to a recall.

[Guest]

Well I'm definitely looking for a smaller displacement. I'd been considering an SV, but was a little concerned I'd want more power. Not even sure I'm going to get anything, I wrecked my ES a year ago and I've been hesitant to get back out there. But a new job means a different commute (and a better paycheck), and spring turns my daydreaming towards bikes, ya know?

[Jedz123]

The Three cylinder is intoxicating... And the torque is just unreal, the likely hood that I'll ever own another flat plane I-4 is pretty much 0 now, after owning both a cross plane I-2 and now an I-3 the torque just is untouchable. My Tracer is is as fast as my FZ1 but it's torquey like a twin. Just ride one, you'll want one afterwards.

[GS1150Pilot]

If you are not sold on the British aspect, Jedz suggestion of the FZ-09 is one HELL of a deal!

[Guest]

Not sold at all on the brit, but def. looking for less than a liter, and definitely getting ABS. It "might" not have made a difference in my crash, but it wouldn't have hurt...

[Jedz123]

The Fj-09 is an upright more sport touring rig, very much reminiscent of the FZ1. It may only be a 849cc bike but it boogies like a liter bike all because of the 116hp combined with reduced weight, 460lbs WET, STOCK! The MT/FZ-09 is even lighter but TCS and ABS wasn't available in earlier years but was available as an option starting in 2017 model years. I personally run my Tracer/FJ-09 with TCS on because the bike will just wheelie all day.

As a guy that has put nearly 81K miles on my 2018 Triumph I can say they are fine machines but they are not even close to being Japanese reliable. I can't trust it now to go further than a day's tow away... Why I'm back on a Yamaha for my touring duties.

Best,