2012 Street Triple R

[McHack]

My local dealer had one in stock!   Sort of a metallic black, w/ gold rims...  Man it was nice,  but...
The riding position had me feeling like i was constantly sliding into the gas tank...  whereas the new SPEED triple,
didn't do that to me.    Hmmm...  

[Rincewind]

I had the same sliding issue with the stock seat.  Techspec Grip pads on the tank helped.  But once I got the Sargent seat, it was solved completely.

I finally saw a new 2012 STR for the first time 2-weeks ago.  The matte finish on the exhaust and chrome bits is nice!  The new headlights aren't that great looking, but aren't a deal breaker for me either.

Then again, the new '12 Speed Triple looks great as well.  I hope to test one in the future.

[mxvet57]

In spring i got a chance to ride the street triple R and it was a hoot. It also had the full arrow exhaust on it and the sound was sweet.

Now i went in thinking I'm to big, I'm going to be cramped, it's underpowered for my weight, and i won't be comfortable. Well when i finished riding i had such a big grin on my face that i had trouble getting my helmet off.

The ergos fit me perfect, the motor surprised me. compared to the S3 i just had to be 1 gear lower and a grand higher and it pulled me with no problem. The handling was lets just say WOW.

Being out of work money is tight but I'm working on getting one.

[falconati]

   GL Ed.  I'll let you know if I see one around Region 4.

Absolutely love this bike.  Hope to own one as well.

[sammyseaman]

   GL Ed.  I'll let you know if I see one around Region 4.

Absolutely love this bike.  Hope to own one as well.

Bike hog  
Yes I'm jealous.

[Rincewind]

In spring i got a chance to ride the street triple R and it was a hoot. It also had the full arrow exhaust on it and the sound was sweet.

Now i went in thinking I'm to big, I'm going to be cramped, it's underpowered for my weight, and i won't be comfortable. Well when i finished riding i had such a big grin on my face that i had trouble getting my helmet off.

The ergos fit me perfect, the motor surprised me. compared to the S3 i just had to be 1 gear lower and a grand higher and it pulled me with no problem. The handling was lets just say WOW.

Being out of work money is tight but I'm working on getting one.

I just turned 17,000 miles on my 2010 STR - and it's still a hoot!  The motor is surprisingly flexible for everyday riding, and still has an exciting top-end rush for when you need it.   Time to trade-in your FJR.  

[MadOzodi]

Being out of work money is tight but I'm working on getting one.

Awesome.  In my quest for a 600cc supersport, I wonder how much I'm going to miss the triple.

Are you going to say goodbye to the FJR Ed?

[sammyseaman]

Awesome.  In my quest for a 600cc supersport, I wonder how much I'm going to miss the triple.

A LOT!

[MadOzodi]

A LOT!

Damnit monkeyboy...that doesn't help in the least!

[sammyseaman]

Damnit monkeyboy...that doesn't help in the least!

Just trying to save yourself from..... well, yourself. Let's look at the facts: Triples are a perfect blend of torque and power. Inline 4's are high revving, high frequency sleep inducers  

You're welcome  

[expatbrit]

I miss my triple. Just sayin'.

[MadOzodi]

Just trying to save yourself from..... well, yourself. Let's look at the facts: Triples are a perfect blend of torque and power. Inline 4's are high revving, high frequency sleep inducers  

You're welcome  

I miss my triple. Just sayin'.

FFS...just when I thought I had decided on a used '08 CBR600RR...

I wonder what insurance on a leftover STriple(R) would be compared to a used Jap 600...

 

[Rincewind]

FFS...just when I thought I had decided on a used '08 CBR600RR...

I wonder what insurance on a leftover STriple(R) would be compared to a used Jap 600...

 

Probably less than a CBR600RR but more than your Sprint.  I was paying around $400/year for my STR (full coverage, above minimum required) before I added a second bike and rider to the account.

Are there many leftover STR's around yet?  I was under the impression they are becoming short supply.  After all, it's the best selling Triumph since it was introduced (rightly so - it's the best bike they make! ).  

[McHack]

I wonder what insurance on a leftover STriple(R) would be compared to a used Jap 600...

 

Good luck finding a leftover...   the only STR I've seen all year,  is the new 2012.

[Rincewind]

There may be some decent deals on leftover Daytona 675 models.  I was just reading that a new 2012 model has been spied - if it's a '12, it will need to break cover soon.  

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2011/July/jul1911-all-new-2012-triumph-daytona-675-spied/

[McHack]

I guess what I want to know is...  at this point,  if $$ isnt the issue,  which would ya buy?  

A Speed or a Street R?

[sammyseaman]

There may be some decent deals on leftover Daytona 675 models.  I was just reading that a new 2012 model has been spied - if it's a '12, it will need to break cover soon.  

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2011/July/jul1911-all-new-2012-triumph-daytona-675-spied/

Hey Rincey, you're a plethora of information.... and I like it  

[Rincewind]

I guess what I want to know is...  at this point,  if $$ isnt the issue,  which would ya buy?   

A Speed or a Street R?

When I bought my Street R, that was my choice.  The dealer offered me leftover 09 Speeds for less money than the 2010 STR.  I had tested the Speed Triple a few times, and I don't regret my choice.

However, today there is a different Speed Triple in town (the 2011+), so I would have to test that one to tell you for sure which I'd buy.  I have a feeling I'd still go with the STR, but I'm not positive.

[Dan K]

Awesome.  In my quest for a 600cc supersport, I wonder how much I'm going to miss the triple.

Are you going to say goodbye to the FJR Ed?

Daytona 675, my friend.  Find one already set up for the track - will be cheaper and likely easily converted back to street if you desire.

- Dan

[MadOzodi]

My brain hurt before...

Hurts even more now.  All I know is that I need something lighter that will still be fun on the backroads and be good fun for a couple of track days during the year.

Oh...and as much as I like the new Speed Triple...I still consider it bigger than what I'm looking for.

[Dan K]

You just described my D675.

- Dan

[mxvet57]

Awesome.  In my quest for a 600cc supersport, I wonder how much I'm going to miss the triple.

Are you going to say goodbye to the FJR Ed?

I would be keeping the FJR. The STR would be more of a weekend play bike but i could see myself doing a trip or two with it.

[McHack]

I would be keeping the FJR. The STR would be more of a weekend play bike but i could see myself doing a trip or two with it.

This is really my dilemma,   planning on a travel/commute bike AND a weekend play bike...   I'm just having a problem, deciding which to consider a priority...   Play bikes = cheaper, but cant really travel well.    Travel Bikes = Can do most of the requirements,  but these arent really play bikes,  are they?

[ccrider]

  How about this  folks; 400 miles and it is already my favorite bike of all times.

[MadOzodi]

   How about this  folks; 400 miles and it is already my favorite bike of all times.

At work and can't see the photos...what am I not seeing?  

[Rincewind]

Looking good!  Welcome Ccrider!  

At work and can't see the photos...what am I not seeing?  

A beautiful, buxom, bikini beauty astride a 2012 white Street Triple R.  

[McHack]

Looking good!  Welcome Ccrider!  



A beautiful, buxom, bikini beauty astride a 2012 white Street Triple R.  

And Gawd is she sexy!

[sammyseaman]

A beautiful, buxom, bikini beauty astride a 2012 white Street Triple R.  

And Gawd is she sexy!

  I can't see it either  

[MadOzodi]

  I can't see it either  

we were so duped, lol.

I've been thinking that I need to own an inline 4...which'll make coming back to the triple that much sweeter!  

[Jeff]

I guess what I want to know is...  at this point,  if $$ isnt the issue,  which would ya buy?  

A Speed or a Street R?

I've only ridden the Speed Triple once a few years ago, and I really liked it. Haven't ridden a 675 of any kind yet. But, at the IMS show, the ST675R was the bike that fit me best, out of everything I sat on. I came back to it three times... so, right now I think that'd be the one.

Jeff

[ANZAC]

Well, whatever you do don't test ride a Streety unless you are ready to buy because that bike will surprise you big time.  This is what you will be doing while riding    

You have been warned  

[mxvet57]

Well, whatever you do don't test ride a Streety unless you are ready to buy because that bike will surprise you big time.  This is what you will be doing while riding    

You have been warned  

That's exactly what happend to me. I'm still jonesing for one.

[howardrichman]

Sat on a street triple, havn't demo'd one yet, just curious, how does this naked bike do on a multi hundred mile trip w/ ocaisional wind and or rain? I'm riding a Ninja 650R which has protection from most elements. Yea; I've demoed the new Sprint, great ride, but a bit heavy for a solo ST bike.

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[Rincewind]

Sat on a street triple, havn't demo'd one yet, just curious, how does this naked bike do on a multi hundred mile trip w/ ocaisional wind and or rain? I'm riding a Ninja 650R which has protection from most elements. Yea; I've demoed the new Sprint, great ride, but a bit heavy for a solo ST bike.

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To me it's fine for all-day riding, but it depends on your tolerance for wind blast.  I strongly dislike the helmet wind buffeting that many fairings can produce, so my preference is short windscreens or none.  Wind/rain comfort is dependent on your gear.  

A Sargent seat made all-day riding on my Street Triple R quite a bit more comfortable.

[MadOzodi]

FYI, I don't miss my Sprint...at all.    

As much as I loved the damned thing, I want to believe it just didn't "fit" me.  When I went to a Triumph demo day recently, I had no overwhelming desire to take any particular model for a spin.

Now, if Triumph released a 3/4 size Sprint with a retuned 800cc mill...

[nevinfs327]

Sat on a street triple, havn't demo'd one yet, just curious, how does this naked bike do on a multi hundred mile trip w/ ocaisional wind and or rain? I'm riding a Ninja 650R which has protection from most elements. Yea; I've demoed the new Sprint, great ride, but a bit heavy for a solo ST bike.

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Have ridden mine on several multi hundred mile trips.  Wind is only an issue if it is a really strong and sustained headwind, as would be the case on any bike.  It also gets tiring riding above 85mph for extended periods of time.  I've only encountered these issues in the plains states and never had a problem in the east.  With crosswinds I find it better not to have any farings for the wind to catch.

As Rincewind noted, for rain or cold you just have to rely a little more on having the right gear.  I'd say the different is marginal though with the limited wind and weather protection you have on the Ninja 650 (which looks similar to what my old Superhawk offered).  It would be very different if you were coming from something like a Concourse.

I also much prefer the smooth air of a naked bike.  

[ANZAC]

I also much prefer the smooth air of a naked bike.  

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Bingo  

You will be surprised at how smooth the airflow is on a Streety.  A fairing just chops things up and buffets your helmet  

[howardrichman]

FYI, I don't miss my Sprint...at all.    

As much as I loved the damned thing, I want to believe it just didn't "fit" me.  When I went to a Triumph demo day recently, I had no overwhelming desire to take any particular model for a spin.

Now, if Triumph released a 3/4 size Sprint with a retuned 800cc mill...

 

[crispiegee1]

FYI, I don't miss my Sprint...at all.    

As much as I loved the damned thing, I want to believe it just didn't "fit" me.  When I went to a Triumph demo day recently, I had no overwhelming desire to take any particular model for a spin.

Now, if Triumph released a 3/4 size Sprint with a retuned 800cc mill...

I said this the very first year they introduced the 675 engine. Why not a 675 Sprint with humane ergonomics?

[crispiegee1]

Sat on a street triple, havn't demo'd one yet, just curious, how does this naked bike do on a multi hundred mile trip w/ ocaisional wind and or rain? I'm riding a Ninja 650R which has protection from most elements. Yea; I've demoed the new Sprint, great ride, but a bit heavy for a solo ST bike.

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I've ridden the Street Triple and it is very small, very light and very fast. Sort of like being on a moped that's attached to an aircraft carrier's steam catapult.

As nice as the big Speed Triple is, I can't imagine needing anything more than the 675... it's just such a great motor.

[Jeff]

I said this the very first year they introduced the 675 engine. Why not a 675 Sprint with humane ergonomics?

The Tiger 800 would basically fit the bill, don't you think?

[1000lbs]

I'm thinkin real hard on pulling a Rincey and selling the Tiger to pick up a Striple.  I went from a Speed III to the Tiger, might aswell go full circle and include the 675 in my triple obsession.

[Rincewind]

pulling a Rincey

 

The Tiger is the better tourer and rough-roads bike, as you surely know.  The Street Triple R is better at about everything else. 

I've ridden the Street Triple and it is very small, very light and very fast. Sort of like being on a moped that's attached to an aircraft carrier's steam catapult.

As nice as the big Speed Triple is, I can't imagine needing anything more than the 675... it's just such a great motor.

Moped?  I realize that's hyperbole, but it's not that small or thin - it's the size of a 600cc naked sportbike, which to me is proportioned about correct.  It's not exceptionally fast either - I can just barely keep up with FJR's at WOT in a straight line.  It's fast, but there are lots of faster bikes.

[crispiegee1]

Moped?  I realize that's hyperbole, but it's not that small or thin - it's the size of a 600cc naked sportbike, which to me is proportioned about correct.  It's not exceptionally fast either - I can just barely keep up with FJR's at WOT in a straight line.  It's fast, but there are lots of faster bikes.

I'm prone to hyperbole.  

Compared to my 465 pound 600, it incredibly compact to me. I love a small bike, so that's a benefit in my book. (Then again, big bikes can be fun to ride, just for the hell of it.)

As for the engine's snort, I may be confusing it with the Daytona, which I've also ridden on demo days. I've ridden 150 horsepower bikes like the R1, but the 675 (though perhaps the Daytona variant) gives me as much or more pleasure to ride. And that mid-range makes it feel like a much bigger engine.

[1000lbs]

Speaking of the striple being better at everything else, what do you estimate the top end on an STr to be?  I ask because I'm thinking of running one on larger tracks once or twice per year.  Is the STr capable of 150+ mph?  This could tip the scales to the 11+ Speed 3 if the 675 taps out sub 140 mph.

[Rincewind]

From the reviews I've read it is good for just over 140mph stock.

[crispiegee1]

Speaking of the striple being better at everything else, what do you estimate the top end on an STr to be?  I ask because I'm thinking of running one on larger tracks once or twice per year.  Is the STr capable of 150+ mph?  This could tip the scales to the 11+ Speed 3 if the 675 taps out sub 140 mph.

I can't imagine that the Speed Triple is must faster than a Street Triple. Being naked bikes, they both have poor aerodynamics.

[gradus]

Speaking of the striple being better at everything else, what do you estimate the top end on an STr to be?  I ask because I'm thinking of running one on larger tracks once or twice per year.  Is the STr capable of 150+ mph?  This could tip the scales to the 11+ Speed 3 if the 675 taps out sub 140 mph.

I was hitting 135 on the front stretch of VIR.  You're likely to top out just above 140, but not much more.  

[Dan K]

Daytona 675 hits 150.

- Dan

[crispiegee1]

Daytona 675 hits 150.

- Dan

I'm 99% certain the Daytona will do a bit over 160.

[Jeff]

I assume Dan is saying 150 on experience. Dan, is that the top you've seen on the track?

Regardless - it's hauling ass.

[crispiegee1]

The Tiger 800 would basically fit the bill, don't you think?

Yeah, but they lopped off all the screaming top end on the Tiger. Plus, it's a much bigger bike than a Street Triple R, and carries at least 60 pounds extra weight. Not that I don't like the Tiger (it's actually on my list of next bikes to consider), but it's no STr.

[Jeff]

Yeah, but they lopped off all the screaming top end on the Tiger. Plus, it's a much bigger bike than a Street Triple R, and carries at least 60 pounds extra weight. Not that I don't like the Tiger (it's actually on my list of next bikes to consider), but it's no STr.

I guess what I'm getting at is that the Tiger 800 would fill the niche that would be a middle weight Sprint. I'd imagine a sport-touring version of the 675/800 would have a mid range plentiful power curve compared to the top end hit of the Daytona. I mean, anything other than the naked STr or Daytona is gonna be heavier. 60 lbs is A LOT, don't get me wrong, but a Sprint would be like that too, IMO.

I've not ridden any middle weight Triumph , so I'm just assuming and not speaking from experience.

That said, if my bills were all paid off and I had a big fat pile of money on my lap, a Street Triple R would be in my garage.

[ferenc]

i wonder if the striple is less desirable than the tiger800 for long hauls?
ferenc

[Rincewind]

i wonder if the striple is less desirable than the tiger800 for long hauls?
ferenc

Depends who's riding it, how much luggage they need, where they are riding, if they have a passenger, etc.  I have not ridden a Tiger 800 to compare, but having owned a Tiger 1050 for 3-years it was more comfortable for very long days.  That said, the Street Triples are otherwise more fun and can still be ridden all day without much discomfort.  

[crispiegee1]

I guess what I'm getting at is that the Tiger 800 would fill the niche that would be a middle weight Sprint. I'd imagine a sport-touring version of the 675/800 would have a mid range plentiful power curve compared to the top end hit of the Daytona. I mean, anything other than the naked STr or Daytona is gonna be heavier. 60 lbs is A LOT, don't get me wrong, but a Sprint would be like that too, IMO.

I've not ridden any middle weight Triumph , so I'm just assuming and not speaking from experience.

That said, if my bills were all paid off and I had a big fat pile of money on my lap, a Street Triple R would be in my garage.

No, I follow you.

I thought it would be nice to have a 675 that was basically a Daytona with higher handlebars, a two-up seat, attachment for hard bags and a more protective fair.... oh, and probably a bigger alternator.  It seems like that stuff - without the bags attached - would only add thirty pounds to the featherweight Daytona.

[ANZAC]

There is a major reason why the Streety has won so many bike comparisons and has been rated 5 stars by Bike magazine.  Ride one and you will see what we are talking about    Never has a bike been so fun to ride - giving the rider maximum grin factor.


Our local Triumph dealer never has them in stock as they sell out so quickly.