Triumph Speed Triples? - SV650.org

26-11-10, 05:59 PM

Tell me about em. Anyone have any experience with these dainty machines? Any huge differences between the 955 and 1050 versions? Anything to look out for? Any particular problems?

I'm basically umming and ahhing about new bike options in the early spring and I'm seriously thinking about one of these.

26-11-10, 06:34 PM

The new ones are fugly, but they take off well.

26-11-10, 06:41 PM

I know a guy with one of these, it`s got an electrical problem with it and is "tempremental" when it wants to start - he`s had it into main dealers and no one can find anything wrong with it -. I think he may be toying with the idea of getting rid of it when he`s done with his "classic bike phase", he said he would seriously consider buying one again as this was his first speed triple. He bought it brand new and it`s a 1050 - 2008 model, could be 2009 - I think

Rgds

rictus01 · 26-11-10, 06:55 PM

just off out, but will give you my thoughts later.

26-11-10, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amplimator

The new ones are fugly, but they take off well.

what the f

how did he manage that

must of kicked him off because of his KTM leathers

26-11-10, 07:04 PM

If I'm honest, I love mine - much better than a racing crouch for longer rides, although it isn't too practical when it comes to sticking luggage on. Most people don't buy theirs for that though, so I'm probably in the minority.

Whyte25: What sort of misbehaviour is it up to - I've had most things wrong with mine, so I might be able to help

27-11-10, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holdup

what the f

how did he manage that

must of kicked him off because of his KTM leathers

+1, possibly the worst rider to grace one of them bikes?
If you watch that a few times, he makes no effort to change whats about to happen, no clutch in, no roll off, no weight shift over the front, nothing.

BTW, i test rode a street and thought it was amazing, very entertaining bike, loved it.
I have a sprint 1050 and love the engine, its brilliant.

27-11-10, 11:40 AM

Weird, apart from the guy in the video being a bit crap I actually like the look of the headlights there. Not going to be an issue as I wont buy a new one anyway.

steveg · 27-11-10, 12:02 PM

Loving the triple engine in my sprint st1050

Only had bike for 2 weeks so early days

Cheers Steveg

27-11-10, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McK

Weird, apart from the guy in the video being a bit crap I actually like the look of the headlights there. Not going to be an issue as I wont buy a new one anyway.

I think the bike looks wicked, people who think its ugly dont have a mirror in their house

26-11-10, 05:59 PM	#1
McK Guest Posts: n/a	Triumph Speed Triples? Tell me about em. Anyone have any experience with these dainty machines? Any huge differences between the 955 and 1050 versions? Anything to look out for? Any particular problems? I'm basically umming and ahhing about new bike options in the early spring and I'm seriously thinking about one of these.

26-11-10, 06:34 PM	#2
Amplimator Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Triumph Speed Triples? The new ones are fugly, but they take off well.

26-11-10, 06:41 PM	#3
Whyte25 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Triumph Speed Triples? I know a guy with one of these, it`s got an electrical problem with it and is "tempremental" when it wants to start - he`s had it into main dealers and no one can find anything wrong with it -. I think he may be toying with the idea of getting rid of it when he`s done with his "classic bike phase", he said he would seriously consider buying one again as this was his first speed triple. He bought it brand new and it`s a 1050 - 2008 model, could be 2009 - I think Rgds

26-11-10, 06:55 PM	#4
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Triumph Speed Triples? just off out, but will give you my thoughts later. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

26-11-10, 07:04 PM	#6
orose Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Triumph Speed Triples? If I'm honest, I love mine - much better than a racing crouch for longer rides, although it isn't too practical when it comes to sticking luggage on. Most people don't buy theirs for that though, so I'm probably in the minority. Whyte25: What sort of misbehaviour is it up to - I've had most things wrong with mine, so I might be able to help

27-11-10, 11:40 AM	#8
McK Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Triumph Speed Triples? Weird, apart from the guy in the video being a bit crap I actually like the look of the headlights there. Not going to be an issue as I wont buy a new one anyway.

27-11-10, 12:02 PM	#9
steveg Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Midlands Posts: 892	Re: Triumph Speed Triples? Loving the triple engine in my sprint st1050 Only had bike for 2 weeks so early days Cheers Steveg __________________ ex - red sv650s 06 reg Now Triumph sprint 1050 ABS 05 Reg AKA Papa Smurf

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