Introducing: Speed Triple R with Ohlins

[Rincewind]

First was the Street Triple R, then came the Daytona 675R, and now the legendary Speed Triple gets the R treatments.  Ohlins front and back, Brembo monoblock front brakes, lightweight wheels, and a red rear subframe like the Daytona 675R.  NICE!

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2011/October/oct2411-speed-triple-gets-the-r-treatment/

[Rincewind]

Also Carbon Fiber parts standard.  

[Tyrroneous]

THAT is extremely tempting.  

I read that the 675R is not on the menu for 2012.  Perhaps these R versions are single year runs?  If that's the case, the chance of me picking up a used one in a couple of years is  probably pretty slim.

[Rincewind]

THAT is extremely tempting.  

I read that the 675R is not on the menu for 2012.  Perhaps these R versions are single year runs?  If that's the case, the chance of me picking up a used one in a couple of years is  probably pretty slim.

Yes I saw that about the 675R too, but the R-model has not been 1-year with the Street Triples.  

[SVTNate]

What really interests me is the '12 Bonnie Steve McQueen Edition.  Not because Triumph can't stop beating a dead... um.... actor, and not because the side cover sports a genuine replica of a dead guy's signature... but the matte green/black color combo is sah-weet!  I also like the black logo on the tank... subtle.

[Rincewind]

What really interests me is the '12 Bonnie Steve McQueen Edition.  Not because Triumph can't stop beating a dead... um.... actor, and not because the side cover sports a genuine replica of a dead guy's signature... but the matte green/black color combo is sah-weet!  I also like the black logo on the tank... subtle.

I was disappointed that a 1000cc super-Bonnie was not divulged, as was rumored on the 'net.  

[falconati]

The Sonnie?

[Croak]

I was disappointed that a 1000cc super-Bonnie was not divulged, as was rumored on the 'net.  

I think they're calling that the Thunderbird these days.  

Hey, it's 1000cc...plus.

[Rincewind]

I think they're calling that the Thunderbird these days.  

Hey, it's 1000cc...plus.

The Tbirds today are hardly a standard-style roadster like the Bonnie, or the Tbird 900 previously.  

No bother - I'm 10x more excited for the Speed Triple R!  

[Rincewind]

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2011/October/oct3111-2012-triumph-speed-triple-r-gallery/

 

[falconati]

Looks great.  I hope they sell lots.

[ride200mi]

What a beautiful bike.....
Might have to look into getting one of those for around town.

[SVTNate]

What a beautiful bike.....
Might have to look into getting one of those for around town.

If by "around town" you mean Mulholland, Angeles Crest, Highway 33, Ortega, and Palomar, I agree.

I ride a Speed Triple with uprated suspension, and it never struck me as a puttin' around sort of machine.  I'd like to get a Bonnie for that sort of thing.

[R Doug]

a winning motor in a beautiful bike with quality bits.  

 

[Roadscum]

..... if only there was room in the garage for one more.  

Regartds, Paul

[falconati]

There is always room if you want there to be room.

[K2D2]

Saw one in person at Gengras.  Really sharp, I wish the came in that orange color though...

[HipGnosis]

Another review

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2012models/2012-Triumph-SpeedTripleR.htm

[SVTNate]

Another review

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2012models/2012-Triumph-SpeedTripleR.htm

I've read reviews before... they looked different.

That's marketing material + spec sheet!

[Mr Sunshine]

THAT is extremely tempting.  

I read that the 675R is not on the menu for 2012.  Perhaps these R versions are single year runs?  If that's the case, the chance of me picking up a used one in a couple of years is  probably pretty slim.

I know this is alot later but the 675R I just picked up is a 2012.