triumph speed triple

[arikam]

I'm looking at a 2008 white triumph speed triple. 17k miles on it. I haven't seen any bad reviews on it. Anybody had any experience with one? Starts great. Runs fine. Looks well maintained.

 

[jl551c]

Maybe you should check the Triumph forum....

 

[arikam]

I like the people here better.

 

[Cooter]

Ah, the guys on TriumphRat aren't so bad. Just remember most of them are Limeys, and like a little ribbing.

LOVE the speed triple. Simple, dependable injection system, no maintenance issues I'm aware of. Great suspension too.

 

[jl551c]

I've read nothing but great things about the Speed and Street Triple but have never ridden one. Yes, the people here are great.

 

[AZmidget91]

My friend has a 2008 speed triple. He likes it, but my bike gets all the looks and the comments.

 

[TPEHAK]

If you are looking for the best looking motorcycle, this is Buell XB.

 

[Cooter]

Most of the M/C world see's Triumph as a fringe motorcycle, but us Buellers see it as mainstream. Perspective I guess, haha.

I like the way they look.

 

[arikam]

It does look good. Sounds good too. I'm possibly trading in my Harley street 750 on it. I realized I'm not a cruiser type of guy. I was going to buy an 1190sx but was told by multiple people here that is not a good commuter. I also considered a Tuono but no one near me has one. This triumph would be a good in between bike.

 

[Cooter]

You're the guy that bought the one Harley street 750 they sold? Cool!

JK The Triumph Street Triple would be a great commuter, but whats wrong with a Lightning? It's my first choice to throw my leg over for a comfortable, but super fun, daily ride. Bar, peg, and seat changes are all very easy for the exact riding position you want.

 

[yellowcarbon]

I was looking for a Triumph S3 (as well as a SuperDuke & Tuono) when I bought my XB12S. The Buell offered more value as it was priced at half the money. But I still have my eye on a S3 and will eventually get one.

If the S3 appeals to you, get it. Everything I have read states that it has near Japanese build quality/reliability, which is nice. It has more character than most of the bikes out of Japan. I personally think it rivals the Buell as one of the more interesting bikes out there.

 

[djs2k2]

Robs wife had a nice triumph at the Buell meet last year!

 

[arikam]

Yep. I'm that 1 guy. It's a good bike. I just don't like cruisers. I thought I would. Maybe a new Vmax would of been the better choice. I'll find out Monday if i get the triumph or not. I appreciate the comments.

 

[heagachongoose]

The magnas were mean back in the day!

Triumphs are pretty cool bikes. Love me some triples. I have a friend with a speed triple 675. I find the riding experience entirely underwhelming... the 1050 is fun though. The moment they come out with a 1050 or so Daytona, I will have one, I still prefer my Buell though. The triple is a great commuter. Not better than an xb, but still a great bike.

 

[stamen]

the speed triple looks great and would make a great commuter, it does have more power than the xb but also tends to cost more, and I think insurance is more (but I could be wrong). I think it comes down to money and visual appeal preferences both are awesome commuters, corner shredders, and even not so bad distance bikes (relatively speaking). Or you could get a 2012 and up Tuono... man that v4 sound