2012 Street Triple R

[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.