Triumph Street Triple R

[Kitdy]

Enjoy!

What's the word on these triples motorcycle fans? I've heard mixed reviews - the model refreshes on Triumphs are slower than the Japanese 4 and this hurts them when they are later in life.

[TVRs4eva]

From what I've heard, the Speed Triples are exactly what they look like, massively-torqued wheelie machines. Lightweight, raw, and badass, but apparently somewhat unreliable. Parts and service cost a fortune, paint quality is somewhat low, but if you're dedicated enough to strip it down to a track bike and have the funds to handle the parts and any damage you do to it, they're loads of fun.

However, they don't compare to, say, a Yamaha FZ1

[2ndclasscitizen]

Originally Posted by Kitdy

What's the word on these triples motorcycle fans? I've heard mixed reviews - the model refreshes on Triumphs are slower than the Japanese 4 and this hurts them when they are later in life.

They're really good motorcycles, and Triumph has made a good call not getting caught up in the whole new-bike-every-2-years thing the Japs have going on. Making the new Daytona a 675 was a great call and helped make it a great bike.