Triumph vs Yamaha

Triumph Street Triple vs Yamaha FZ6

  • Replace with new FZ6

    Votes: 51 41.1%
  • Get new Triumph Street Triple

    Votes: 73 58.9%

  • Total voters
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FZyLarry

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Well, I'll probably get banned from the forum but here's what I'm thinking about for my next bike.
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Two coworkers have F800ST's. Nice bike. Not selling very well in the states though. I though BMW finally hit the nail on the head with a 800cc ST.
 

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Wow, this thread is back from the dead! The BMW is a sweet bike, just not what I'm looking for. I like the look and performance of the Triumph Street Triple better.:thumbup:
 

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The Triumph Street Triple is a sweet bike, but if it were my money I'd be getting a Daytona 675:rockon:

Gotta love the sound of a strung out 3 cylinder.

It's the same strung out 3 cylinder motor as the Daytona, just a naked bike. I prefer the naked look. The daytona is a damn good looking bike though.
 

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Im getting rid of my fz6 and picking up an 09 daytona 675. cant wait! Faster 600 out there, now also entered in the moto gp:)
 

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Last year, like yourself, had a totalled FZ6 and was searching for another. I was scouring the web for a good deal on a used FZ. On a whim, I started looking at other bikes, pricing them to see what I could get.
I decided to get something other than the FZ. Since I had the chance and a $5000 check for my totalled bike, It was time to move on.
Long story short, I bought A Triumph Daytona 675. The engine has low-end power like you wouldn't believe. And smooth...there is hardly any engine vibration.
I would definitely take the oppurtunity to get a different bike. Why not?
 

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Last year, like yourself, had a totalled FZ6 and was searching for another. I was scouring the web for a good deal on a used FZ. On a whim, I started looking at other bikes, pricing them to see what I could get.
I decided to get something other than the FZ. Since I had the chance and a $5000 check for my totalled bike, It was time to move on.
Long story short, I bought A Triumph Daytona 675. The engine has low-end power like you wouldn't believe. And smooth...there is hardly any engine vibration.
I would definitely take the oppurtunity to get a different bike. Why not?

Nice, the Street Triple has the exact same motor as the Daytona. I've found a few in my area, it's just a matter of time now.
 

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I googled it...

I found this...

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... and something happened to me that hasn't happened since the age of twelve or so in my cousins shed with the cute blonde from over the road.

If I ever get one of these bikes, I shall be in a state of permanent groin spasm.
 

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Triumph Street Triple was top of my list of bikes I considered before I bought the Fazer, and I was really hoping I'd like the Triumph best as my other half has a Triumph and we were going to join our local Rat Pack together. However......... absolutely hated it! Didn't help that they gave me the R version to test ride, and apparently someone had taken it to a track day and stiffened up the front suspension considerably, but it wasn't just that it tried to throw me off at every little bump in the road...... I just didn't get that feeling that yes, this is the one. No regrets at all at buying the Fazer. And yes, Triumph servicing and accessories are ridiculously expensive.
 

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+1

2 and 1/2 years and 18,500 miles on my FZ when I cashed it.
Yes, good timing indeed.
I'm on
http://triumph675.net/
Not as many people as on this site, but lots on info and even a dedicated Street Triple section.

Nice! Same screen name on there, or a different one? I'll likely use the same one, so keep an eye out for me over the next few months.:thumbup:
 

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I would go for the Triumph speed Triple , saw one Friday in a local bike shop 09 in bright orange ,,,,,super machine , expensive though to buy and maintain , Killer on Insurance here as well.

Not sure what the street triple sounds like , think its a 3 cylinder

my Fz6 N is naked so I like the naked look...Happy hunting:thumbup:
 
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