Triumph's lone entry in the middleweight, do-it-all sector, the Street Triple, has passed us by since its debut in early 2008.
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Triumph Street Triple R review
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abacall
Speedy recovery
Absolutely love this bike, the only downside I see is the low fuel capacity and range.
When the Fizzer finally dies, I'm hoping this will be next.
When the Fizzer finally dies, I'm hoping this will be next.
n1one
RIP Tom Eden
Nice bike...I too want a triple when the fizzer is done...either the speed Triple 1050 or the Sprint St 1050.
Thanks for posting!
Thanks for posting!
JohnTex
Junior Member
Come to the dark side, Bill...:thumbup:
my new sprint replaced the FZ6 2 weeks ago. I love torque
my new sprint replaced the FZ6 2 weeks ago. I love torque
dankatz
Commuter
What I would have loved to have is the triple's engine in the FZ6. I like the half fairing, big tank, center stand, underseat exhaust look, etc...just wish the engine was torquier and the transmission a little smoother in the 1-2 change.
rsw81
Keep it Kosher
I made the switch from FZ6 to Street Triple R, albeit unwillingly since I wrecked my FZ, but in hind-site am really glad that I did. Aside from highway wind, which I've gotten used to, the STriple is a superior bike in every sense of the word. Handling, power, brakes, seating position, gauge cluster, everything. I added a fly screen (OEM Triumph) that has helped with the wind, but the FZ is still more comfortable at highway speed for short trips. I had a Corbin seat on my FZ that helped, but my stock Triumph seat is still even better than that.
My brother still has his FZ6, so we switch occassionally. I still miss my FZ because it's a great bike, but I love my Triumph that much more. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to step up the naked middle weight game.
EDIT: About the fuel range, it's actually a bit longer than they posted in that article. My fuel light usually goes on around 150 miles, which means I have just shy of a gallon left. I think if push came to shove, I could approach 175-190 miles before truly running out of gas.
My brother still has his FZ6, so we switch occassionally. I still miss my FZ because it's a great bike, but I love my Triumph that much more. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to step up the naked middle weight game.
EDIT: About the fuel range, it's actually a bit longer than they posted in that article. My fuel light usually goes on around 150 miles, which means I have just shy of a gallon left. I think if push came to shove, I could approach 175-190 miles before truly running out of gas.
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stryken
Vertically Challenged
How is the Speed Triple reliability as compared to the FZ, anyone know?
abacall
Speedy recovery
A close frind has a Speed and he's had no issues in two years. That's just him though, and I don't know about their general reliability.
However, he does know 3 guys with Speeds that have more than 100K on them.
Pretty nuts.
However, he does know 3 guys with Speeds that have more than 100K on them.
Pretty nuts.
rsw81
Keep it Kosher
Triumph reliability is pretty rock solid. They are by no means the company they used to be in the 70s. The old saying of "If it isn't leaking oil, you're out of oil" doesn't apply anymore. I'd easily put them on par for reliability with Yamaha. The only downside is that maintenance is kind of expensive. I normally do my own anyway, but had the first checkup at the dealer for safety-sake.
Kriswithak
Senior Member
I was really interested in a street triple until I actually saw one in the dealer, they are godawful ugly (IMO) and are almost as tacky as the new ducati 696, the R was a little bit better but the overall quality of the bike always looked ALOT lower in my eyes in comparison to the FZ6N, especially all the anodised parts.... /spews
I didn't bother test riding one because I knew no matter how good it rode I couldn't live with the look, and it was about 40% more than my FZ6 on road.
I've always had a thing for the Yamies though, so I am biased
I didn't bother test riding one because I knew no matter how good it rode I couldn't live with the look, and it was about 40% more than my FZ6 on road.
I've always had a thing for the Yamies though, so I am biased
rsw81
Keep it Kosher
I was really interested in a street triple until I actually saw one in the dealer, they are godawful ugly (IMO) and are almost as tacky as the new ducati 696, the R was a little bit better but the overall quality of the bike always looked ALOT lower in my eyes in comparison to the FZ6N, especially all the anodised parts.... /spews
I didn't bother test riding one because I knew no matter how good it rode I couldn't live with the look, and it was about 40% more than my FZ6 on road.
I've always had a thing for the Yamies though, so I am biased
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, even if yours is wrong:thumbup: Just kidding bro. I really liked the look of the true naked FZ also, but it's not offered here in the US. Very few true naked bikes are offered here, so the Triumph is one of the best options out there.
Seriously? That bad?
Ok that's a Speed Triple with a few mods, but they look like the Street...
stryken
Vertically Challenged
I don't understand how you can dislike this bike... it rocks! :rockon:
Would be on my the top of my list for next bike if I were ready to buy.
Would be on my the top of my list for next bike if I were ready to buy.
rsw81
Keep it Kosher
David, did you buy a new toy?
clcorvina
New Member
Is anyone able to tell me what handle bars are on the street triple pictured?
Cheers.
Cheers.
ghostrider951
Junior Member
DUDE the triumph street triple r is so sick, it is definitely one of my top choices for my next bike:BLAA:
rsw81
Keep it Kosher
Coming from the FZ, you'll be very happy with the STriple R. It's been an amazing bike for me and definitely more capable in most other naked bikes I've ridden.
sniff6
Be nice i am
rsw81
Keep it Kosher
Seriously? That bad?
Ok that's a Speed Triple with a few mods, but they look like the Street...
Actually David, I believe that is a Street Triple. The Speed Triple has a single sided swing arm and this picture shows the double sided swing arm of the Street Triple. However, this is either one of the new black STriple R's or this person did some major upgrades on their own. Notice the radial brakes and fully adjustable suspension.
kyle
Junior Member
I was really interested in a street triple until I actually saw one in the dealer, they are godawful ugly (IMO) and are almost as tacky as the new ducati 696, the R was a little bit better but the overall quality of the bike always looked ALOT lower in my eyes in comparison to the FZ6N, especially all the anodised parts.... /spews
I didn't bother test riding one because I knew no matter how good it rode I couldn't live with the look, and it was about 40% more than my FZ6 on road.
I've always had a thing for the Yamies though, so I am biased
To each his own, I guess. I think they're pure sex.
