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13-08-10, 07:26 AM

Rob, Great write ups.

You didn't happen to check whether the bikes were on their standard suspension settings did you? Its not unknown for demo bikes to have the rider fiddle and then not unfiddle. The initial Street' could have been way off standard settings (likewise the other bikes too).

C

Bri w · 13-08-10, 08:10 AM

Nice write up Rob. Where you on local roads?

Tried a Standard Street a couple of weeks back, albeit with an after market shocker and the forks dropped thro' about 1/2". Seat height was at 775mm, as opposed to 800mm. Steering was sharp and forgiving if you had taken an iffy line. It coped well with the 16.5st, and ripples on the road but I'd put that down to the very good after market shock.

Had a very brief go of the R on Wednesday but had arrived late due to a meeting over running. TBH I preferred the the first ride but it wasn't a fair test on the 2nd one. I'm back on the R this afternoon with time to give it a proper try out, weather permitting.

Personally, I've only ever had two bikes with plastic, and sporty-ish bars, a Moto Guzzi and the VFR. In both cases I thought there was more buffeting from them than naked bikes. Maybe someone with a greater understanding could explain the fluid dynamics of wind compression as it rises up the fairing. Looking forward to going naked, with straight bars again.

13-08-10, 09:38 AM

Carl, the standard Street doesnt have any settings. Theyre unadjustable bikes whereas the R I believe is fully adjustable. The R pitches you further forward than the standard bike tipping it on its nose slightly.

Bri, it was Triumph North East in Newcastle where I tried this one. I'm waiting on the new Tiger to be announced before making a decision (I dont know whether I could afford the new one anyway).

13-08-10, 09:45 AM

I freakin love my standard street tho i do agree the high rev's take some getting used too. Its basically a detuned daytona motor so revving it hard all the way wont hurt it a bit

Buy one.

13-08-10, 10:02 AM

Coming off the sv ive had to learn to rev high, my TT doesnt get going til 8k then its an animal!!

Interesting reviews guys, thanks x

13-08-10, 07:26 AM	#11
Berlin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Triumph Street Triple R - Ridden Rob, Great write ups. You didn't happen to check whether the bikes were on their standard suspension settings did you? Its not unknown for demo bikes to have the rider fiddle and then not unfiddle. The initial Street' could have been way off standard settings (likewise the other bikes too). C

13-08-10, 08:10 AM	#12
Bri w Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turre, Almeria Posts: 668	Re: Triumph Street Triple R - Ridden Nice write up Rob. Where you on local roads? Tried a Standard Street a couple of weeks back, albeit with an after market shocker and the forks dropped thro' about 1/2". Seat height was at 775mm, as opposed to 800mm. Steering was sharp and forgiving if you had taken an iffy line. It coped well with the 16.5st, and ripples on the road but I'd put that down to the very good after market shock. Had a very brief go of the R on Wednesday but had arrived late due to a meeting over running. TBH I preferred the the first ride but it wasn't a fair test on the 2nd one. I'm back on the R this afternoon with time to give it a proper try out, weather permitting. Personally, I've only ever had two bikes with plastic, and sporty-ish bars, a Moto Guzzi and the VFR. In both cases I thought there was more buffeting from them than naked bikes. Maybe someone with a greater understanding could explain the fluid dynamics of wind compression as it rises up the fairing. Looking forward to going naked, with straight bars again. __________________ *"It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years."* Currently - Fighting the urge... seen a nice Triumph America Previously - Honda CB125, Honda CB400-4 & BSA B40, Moto Guzzi 850, Yamaha RD250, Suzuki GT380, Kawasaki Z1B, Kawasaki Z650, Honda VFR, Triumph Street Triple R.

13-08-10, 09:38 AM	#13
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Triumph Street Triple R - Ridden Carl, the standard Street doesnt have any settings. Theyre unadjustable bikes whereas the R I believe is fully adjustable. The R pitches you further forward than the standard bike tipping it on its nose slightly. Bri, it was Triumph North East in Newcastle where I tried this one. I'm waiting on the new Tiger to be announced before making a decision (I dont know whether I could afford the new one anyway).

13-08-10, 09:45 AM	#14
Amplimator Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Triumph Street Triple R - Ridden I freakin love my standard street tho i do agree the high rev's take some getting used too. Its basically a detuned daytona motor so revving it hard all the way wont hurt it a bit Buy one.

13-08-10, 10:02 AM	#15
kellyjo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Triumph Street Triple R - Ridden Coming off the sv ive had to learn to rev high, my TT doesnt get going til 8k then its an animal!! Interesting reviews guys, thanks x

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