Triumph Speed Triple

Triumph Speed Triple: Better than $ex (324 words)
by redbites - written on 14.03.03 (Very useful, 4011 readings)
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I've had my current Speed Triple (955cc) for nearly 4 years. I had the original T509 but that bike lacked some speed. I love the new Speed Triple. So far, I have done 18,000 miles with no major problems at all (apart from blown light bulbs, but that is pretty normal apparently). The BIG 18,000 mile service cost £200, which is very reasonable. Reliability wise, it does what you come to expect from a bike; it always starts, is on the same battery and apart from some inconsiderately placed nails on the roads where I live, gone through 4 rear tyres. A bit expensive mind... Insurance (even with 6 years NCB) has suffered. Living in London does not help ...

An Animal for the Urban Jungle (447 words)
by Imrhien - written on 03.04.06 (Useful, 3683 readings)
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I've wanted a british bike since I was a kid, as my Dad had several. I took the Triumph factory tour because I thought I wanted a Sprint ST. But when I saw the Speed Triple I knew it was the bike for me. I love the bug-eyed street fighter look. It looks like it should be a real handful, and it can be...if you want it to. But it is also a great commuter, and very comfortable on longer journeys...for the pilot. The pillion seat, however, is cramped, and my kids refuse to ride with me since I changed bikes. The bike would make a good tourer, except for one small problem - luggage. The tank is plastic, so I can't use my magnetic tank bag, which is ...

Triumph Speed Triple: The "impossible" motorcycle... (158 words)
by LuVi - written on 15.08.00 (Useful, 2824 readings)
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In Italy, this cycle has got a big result in sells. A friend of mine is a lucky driver of a wonderful Speed Triple "Special", he customized his motorbike as like an Harley! Nothing too much excessive, just more aluminium in some points!! I tried to ride with "her".....i had an immediately feeling with drive in all range curves, and in city traffic also. It is a motorcycle suitable for all day and mid range tours, especially in mountain or country ride. I think three cylinders engines has got all advantages of 4 cylinder Jap cycles and some advantage of two cylinder as like as Ducati. A "must ...