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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!
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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.
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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,
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/
https://www.cycleworld.com/story/buyers-guide/2020-suzuki-gsx-s1000/
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
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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?
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.
If you are not sold on the British aspect, Jedz suggestion of the FZ-09 is one HELL of a deal!
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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...
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.
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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.
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That's interesting, jedz. I would trust the Sportster across country.
It just getting wonky in it's higher mile life. Without the risk of highjacking the thread... IE: the Bonneville's indicators are intermittent as is sometimes they work, sometimes they don't and sometimes they try new things (like turn left and both signal lights in the front will blink but the rear the left light will blink). I'm on the second transmission so the thought when #3 will have to go in is always in the back of my mind.
It's a great bike but is has over 80K miles on it. Just time to ride something with less miles and has a track record.of being allot more reliable.
Cheers,
It's a great bike but is has over 80K miles on it. Just time to ride something with less miles and has a track record.of being allot more reliable.
Cheers,
Check out Doodle on a Motorcycle on YouTube. Yeah, I know, she?s a girl, and a relatively new rider. But this video in particular might give you an idea of what it?s like to own a ride a Triple as a daily. I watch all kinds of motorcycle youtubers, especially if they?re Triumph oriented. I?m increasingly interested in the brand, and will own one. Not sure which model, not sure when. But I will.
Here?s another from Yammie Noob:
Sounds like the Prince of Darkness has returned to town!
