After owning a Honda Blackbird for 6 years I wanted something that was special like the bird but didn't have me wondering why everyone else on the road was going so slow (then realising they weren't - I was 'touring' at 3 figure speeds). So I decided on a naked. There's lots of good stuff out there but it's all a bit the same. Then I saw a roulette green 2003 speed triple with colour coded fly screen, belly pan, rad cover and seat hump. It looks like nothing else and, with it's 3 cylinder engine, sounds like nothing else either. A 2 hour test run and I was hooked. When I asked the dealer if the pillion seat was available, he explained that it was (oh and ...  Read the complete review

OK before I start, I'd like to apologise to those avid speed triple followers who've just spat their coffee out at the shock of it not getting the full 5 stars. But before you burn me at the stake, hear me out. Now let me get this out of the way first. The reason behind that menacing 4 star rating for me is this: It just didn't handle like I was expecting. It's not that it's not good at handling, but it reminds me a bit of the Hayabusa in the handling department. Now I liked how the 'busa handles, it's comfortably stable, and chuckable, but when you get to a bumpy corner the suspension's just a little slow to react. It'll still grip like hell, but just ...  Read the complete review

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 ...  Read the complete review

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 ...  Read the complete review

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 ...  Read the complete review