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Originally Posted by Adam Ef
A street Triple would be a great fun bike for a few hours out and decent for commuting too. I test rode one yesterday and loved it, but felt like I did last time I sat on one that I kept sliding forwards into the tank and felt cramped unless I pushed myself back up the seat, which caused me to tense my arms to hold myself back (even with knees gripping the tank). Someone mentioned an option of sorting out that seat problem a while ago on here and I wish I could remember what it was. Apart from that the position was good. The bars could be very slightly wider (every time I moved my hand and then put it back I kept nearly missing the end of the grip, but that may be because I've got used to the very wide Tracer bars). Difficult to judge from a half hour test ride as I think the suspension was set way off for me (hyperpro spring on the rear which I think was uprated for a heavy rider). The blue lights that keep flashing when you up the revs were a bit annoying too. As a simpler honest, smaller bike I could see it being fun though. Not sure how it would be on longer journeys.
I'd definitely have one if I could sort out the seat problem and get a tourer to live alongside it though. 
I'll do some more research on the BMW.
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I will commute on mine, have a fun ride on back roads and have done the NC500 twice with Kriega US 20's and 10's on the pillion seat. First time with a tent, second stopping at B&B's so distance can be covered. Also a couple of slow track days (BMW club) where it held it's own and claimed some scalps.
I'm 5' 10" by the way.
Other than relatively minor issues it has been great and doesn't use any oil.
Although I've had it since new and currently trying to decide if I want to sell and try something else.