Street Triple a perfect fit?

[gradus]

I've justified to myself why it's perfect.  Someone needs to snap me out of my lust.    


-Similar power to my VFR, but 150lbs lighter

-I prefer an engine that I can flog a bit.  Let my buddies have the 140hp+ bikes while they chase me - I'd kill, hurt or get myself in trouble with that type of power and don't think it's as fun.  

-300 miles is a typical full day ride    

-I don't ride 2up

-I'm a road snob - only interested in heading to the mountains and riding guaranteed great roads.    

-Living in Charlotte, most rides include 40 miles of interstate, 40 miles of country roads, 100 miles+ of great mountain roads and then back through the first sections of the country and interstate.  

-"touring" is typically 3-4 days playing in the NC, GA, TN mountains on very technical roads.  Tank bag and Tail pack would get the job done.

-At most, interstate stretches are 100 miles.    


Only drawback I can think of is that I'd like to be able to camp, when in reality, I haven't used my camping equipment in years.  I guess you can load up any bike when needed.  



One exactly like this please:

[garry]

Sorry, I'm no help. Sounds like a great fit for what you want.

[ANZAC]

Buy it - you will not regret it    They are outstanding bikes with one exception - the original RR units are failing so have them replace it with the new MOSFET unit.  I had mine replaced and no issues.

To carry stuff, get a Kreiga tailbag or Ventura rack and your golden.  This is a bike that will have you finding ways to extend your rides and always leave you giggling.

[sammyseaman]

You're done, hit, screwed, kapoot. Once you get the Triumph Lust you can't escape it. There's no sense in fighting it. I'm speaking from experience, by the way. So buy the damn thing. Also, I've bungee'd, strapped and rigged all kinds of crap on my naked bikes over the years so don't let luggage deter you.

[gradus]

You're done, hit, screwed, kapoot. Once you get the Triumph Lust you can't escape it.

I have a Street Triple wallpaper on my Blackberry.  I lurk on Triumph boards.  I keep watching the video and going to the Triumph webpage to build the same bike.  I planned to buy one in a year, but I quit smoking yesterday to justify buying in 6 months as a reward.  I started this thread.   ....this isn't healthy.        

[sammyseaman]

I have a Street Triple wallpaper on my Blackberry.  I lurk on Triumph boards.  I keep watching the video and going to the Triumph webpage to build the same bike.  I planned to buy one in a year, but I quit smoking yesterday to justify buying in 6 months as a reward.  I started this thread.   ....this isn't healthy.        

 

[Coro Kid]

I've justified to myself why it's perfect.  Someone needs to snap me out of my lust.    

Sorry, I swapped from 8 years ownership of a CBR1100xx Blackbird to a Triple and I LOVE it to bits.  If you want to see a justification why you SHOULD buy one, here's a couple of blog reports from my perspective after a year of ownership:

http://geoffjames.blogspot.com/2010/01/street-triple-vs-blackbird-some.html
http://geoffjames.blogspot.com/2010/08/triumph-street-triple-review-revisited.html

Cheers,

Geoff

[ANZAC]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRbsToYD1MU

Listen for the giggle from legendary TT racer Richard "Milky" Quayle at 2:16 as he climbs up the mountain and the massive wheelie at the end  

[Rincewind]

Sounds like a plan.  After a year I'm still loving my STR.  Excellent bike and quite the contrast to a VFR.  Prepare for your front wheel getting light a lot more often.  

I'm a practical guy and prefer having an ugly topbox on the back.  Added a center stand, aux outlets, visor/flyscreen, and heated grips.  Just yesterday I received a new Sargent seat which should make long travels easier on the derrière.

[Punchdude]

I test rode one this past weekend. Although I looked like a log on a bump, that bike was just stupid fun. What a great motor.  So nimble, great revving engine, after 8k start holding on. wow. Nothing cooler than the little blue red line lights....

[TBone]

I am obsessed with this bike.    

Someway, somehow, I'm going to make it happen this Spring.  

[Rincewind]

I have a Street Triple wallpaper on my Blackberry.     

I have Striple wallpaper too.



Your buddies on the 140hp bikes may have trouble keeping up when the road is tight.  The Street Triple carves corners so easily.  In straighter runs the bigger bikes will regain their advantage.  I have bumped off the rev limiter keeping up with more powerful bikes - sometimes it takes all it's got!  But that is the fun.

That said, if you keep the revs down a bit it will easily achieve 45-50mpg which can give it reasonable touring range.  And it runs on 87 octane, which is nice.  

Glad to hear Punchdude had the 675 experience!  

[MadOzodi]

Do you guys know of anyone that's used TuneECU to unlock the horses we know are there?  I.E., has anyone tuned their STriple to pump out the power of a Daytona 675?  I know it doesn't *need* it, but that'd be pretty sweet.

Yes, I know..."Shut up and buy the new Speed Triple, MadOzodi!"

[motociclista]

I don't have a Street Triple but I have a Daytona 675 and an older Speed Triple.

That 675cc engine is the sweetest I've ever owned, and as good as any I've ever ridden, and I've ridden many. And with my Speed Triple, I've done all the things you described, including camping (though there was that time my sleeping bag fell off on the highway, but I normally don't mention that). The Street Triple will do everything my old Speedy has done ... only better.

I can see no flaw in your thinking. It appears you need to buy one.

[Fourstring]

I've justified to myself why it's perfect.  Someone needs to snap me out of my lust.    



Only drawback I can think of is that I'd like to be able to camp, when in reality, I haven't used my camping equipment in years.  I guess you can load up any bike when needed.  

Er, paging Shooplick...

He went to the Grand Canyon and back on his last year, with camping gear.

[Dave the slave]

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I hope that helps.  I LOVE my wifes, we're getting a divorce and I'm hoping to keep the bike  

[Tom Herold]

As a Street Triple owner, I could spend hours describing how happy I am with the bike, just like the others here.... but we'll leave it at a simple statement; Buy it!

[ScottB]

Hell, I HAVE a Triumph and I lust for MORE Triumphs!

I'd kill to have a Street Triple R or maybe the new Speedy to get the Tiger company...  

[doublen675]

I love my Street Triple R.  11k miles later I still don't regret the purchase.  It does everything except off road.  I love it.  I cannot recommend anything more than my Triumph

[Jmac_bandit]

.  I planned to buy one in a year, but I quit smoking yesterday to justify buying in 6 months as a reward.  I started this thread.   ....this isn't healthy.        

Actually, as someone who recently quit the habit as well, it is quite healthy.  Anything that forces you to cut ciggys out of your life is a probably a good thing (unless it's crack or something).  I quit when I fell in love with mountain biking and realized that quitting would not only greatly improve my cardiovascular performance it would also give me more money to spend on my mtb goodies.

Good luck man, it sucks for a little but then it gets easier.

edited to add...the street triple is hawt and I want one too