Speed Triple vs Street Triple, which one would you pick

[rsw81]

Mileage was one thing I am having a hard time adjusting to on my Street. My FZ6 I could push 200 miles before a fill up. My street I need to start looking for gas at 100 miles. Kind of cramps my style since it's not uncommon for me to do 100 miles without stopping.



I told myself this before purchasing. But it is a bit irritating to have to stop all the fucking time. Especially 4 times in one day. Then again, I only have my right hand to blame for this.

We don't want to know what you do with your right hand...

My Street gas light will turn on around 140, run it to 155-160 before filling up. If I'm doing all city driving, it'll turn on around 130 or so.

[soofle616]

Yeah, not so much... I can't think of a single person who has purchased a performance oriented motorcycle and then regretted it because it consumes too much fuel.

I actually can point you towards a bunch. Pretty much all the wannabe hot shot squids riding tuono v4's are bitching about the fuel economy and range. Then again, I think most of them live in their parent's basements and can't afford anything but ramen noodles while they pay off the bike so...

[obsolete]

Sounds like a lot of torque envy going on here...

[ZX-12R]

Have you ever been on a 300-500 mile day with a Ducati owner.

I can't say I've run into any unhappy Ducati owners though. Add RC-51s to the sub 100 mile club too.

I actually can point you towards a bunch. Pretty much all the wannabe hot shot squids riding tuono v4's are bitching about the fuel economy and range. Then again, I think most of them live in their parent's basements and can't afford anything but ramen noodles while they pay off the bike so...

Squids don't count as real riders and they make it more difficult to generalize the legitimate ones.

[SRTie4k]

I can't say I've run into any unhappy Ducati owners though. Add RC-51s to the sub 100 mile club too.

And TL1000S riders, sadly.

[SVRACER01]

ive seen as high as 70mpgs on the KTM. i was riding with a bunch of slow HDs though.

[Daytona440]

Wirelessly posted (HTC EVO "DROID" )

The only issue that I see is that neither of your choices has an R after it

Agreed.

Personally I'd go with the Street Triple R...

[Karate.Snoopy]

Agreed.

Personally I'd go with the Street Triple R...

When did Triumph start making the Street Triple R's? I think that those would be 2010 and over, correct me if I am wrong.
I can find a bucket load of Street's big brother Speedy, but the Street + R (Used) is very rarely spotted on sale (may be its a testament to the bike), and the ones that are available are priced almost the same as the Speedy of the same year.

[SRTie4k]

http://nh.craigslist.org/mcd/3440974234.html

http://nh.craigslist.org/mcd/3438427253.html

http://burlington.craigslist.org/mcy/3337067978.html

[rsw81]

When did Triumph start making the Street Triple R's? I think that those would be 2010 and over, correct me if I am wrong.
I can find a bucket load of Street's big brother Speedy, but the Street + R (Used) is very rarely spotted on sale (may be its a testament to the bike), and the ones that are available are priced almost the same as the Speedy of the same year.

Started in 2009, same as my year.

[Kenn157]

If you buy a middle-weight with good range, you find yourself faced with a challenge of trying to find an out of the way place to park every-other 150 mile gas stop while everyone else fills up.

On that particular stop for gas I was on the Explorer and it ran ok I think. I didn't need gas but on DucDave rides we fuel up because if you don't then later when you need gas and we don't it'll be a pain in the ass to stop the train for one rider... Plus when you ride like an " old lady" hahaha the fuel lasts longer.

[G21forme]

Haha yeah you guys/gals have to stop before my 90 mile range runs out.

[mojobreakfast]

I have a 2011 Street Triple R and the low fuel light comes on at 120, fwiw.

If I only could have 1 bike, between a Street and a Speed, I would probably take a Speed. If only to eat some miles getting out of dodge. In my case, I have another bike for that. So the Street makes a perfect commuter hooligan for me.

[nhbubba]

On that particular stop for gas I was on the Explorer and it ran ok I think. I didn't need gas but on DucDave rides we fuel up because if you don't then later when you need gas and we don't it'll be a pain in the ass to stop the train for one rider... Plus when you ride like an " old lady" hahaha the fuel lasts longer.

Yes, that was the day you attempted to mow down the WMNF with the Ex.

I'll let you claim that I'm a pussy and not willing to do triple digits the entire way up the Kanc. ('Cause I am. Paranoid about that whole arrest thing.) But I won't let you claim I don't wring the bike out on a regular basis.

And FWIW, that was the fuel stop where you told me I just had to fill up as we were going all the way over to Lincoln... we were in Conway. That's what, 35 miles... And TLRMan took on fuel at both stops!!!

[e30addict]

That's what, 35 miles... And TLRMan took on fuel at both stops!!!

If you were up front with us you'd understand why it NEEDED gas again

[Karate.Snoopy]

How does the Speed Triple(2006 through 2008) compare to the FZ6 in handling?

[rsw81]

How does the Speed Triple(2006 through 2008) compare to the FZ6 in handling?

No comparison... the Speed handles much better. I had an FZ6 and it's suspension was the biggest downfall of that bike. If you did the R6 front fork and brake conversion, it makes the FZ6 a much better bike. Even so, the FZ6 steers very heavy in comparison to the Street or the Speed and has much more relaxed ergo's. With either Triumph, you think to turn and it's already doing it.

I'm not sure I'd be comparing the FZ6 to a Speed Triple though. It's more like FZ6:Street Triple :: FZ1:Speed Triple

[Karate.Snoopy]

No comparison... the Speed handles much better. I had an FZ6 and it's suspension was the biggest downfall of that bike. If you did the R6 front fork and brake conversion, it makes the FZ6 a much better bike. Even so, the FZ6 steers very heavy in comparison to the Street or the Speed and has much more relaxed ergo's. With either Triumph, you think to turn and it's already doing it.

I'm not sure I'd be comparing the FZ6 to a Speed Triple though. It's more like FZ6:Street Triple :: FZ1:Speed Triple

Thanks dude, I only asked since I have a FZ6 and having not tried either trumpet's I was curious to know how it would handle in comparison to what I am familiar with.

[rsw81]

Thanks dude, I only asked since I have a FZ6 and having not tried either trumpet's I was curious to know how it would handle in comparison to what I am familiar with.

Yeah, when I went to test drive the Street Triple R, I couldn't believe how easy it was to ride. I loved my FZ6, but the Trumpet is in a different league.

[Karate.Snoopy]

I went over to the dealers to check out the Speed and Street 3's.
Man I have to say I loved the feel of the Street, it feels light, the size felt right, the seat height is about 32.1 inches which is alright for some one my height 5'8". The bike looked great. Too bad they weren't allowing demos especially since it was raining out.
The 2012 Speed felt a bit bulky, couldn't flat foot this fella, I did learn from the dealer that the 2012 is higher(32.5) than earlier models (32.1).The seat felt a bit wider and not as comfortable as the Street.
But other than that both the bikes felt pretty good.

While watching motorcycle porn on CL, I saw a tonne of Speedy's but a decent Street for around 6k wasn't to be found.
There is one Speed 3 that I have come across. It is a 2006 model with about 9k miles,aftermarket exhaust and some other mods price at around 5k.
Given my budget of 6k I am conflicted. After the FZ6 the Street seems to be the logical choice but since there aren't any available in the market as of now, would I be better off waiting till Spring OR do you think the Speed at the price of around 5k is a good deal and I should get go for it?

My paramount concern is moving up to a liter bike, I have 2 years of riding experience. 1st year on the ex500 and now the FZ6. I consider myself a rather moderate to safe rider. Most of my riding is a fun commute to work and a few excursions every now and then. Would I be in over my head getting a big bike like this one?
I guess what I am trying to frame is , how radical of a jump would it be for an adolescent rider from a FZ6 to a Speed 3.

[nhbubba]

Everyone has to try owning a liter bike at least once. Some of us get it out of our systems and go back to smaller, cheaper metal. Others find they prefer it.

Are you 'ready'?! Got me. That's your call, not mine.

[SprintPoser]

Everyone has to try owning a liter bike at least once. Some of us get it out of our systems and go back to smaller, cheaper metal. Others find they prefer it.

Are you 'ready'?! Got me. That's your call, not mine.

Exactly what I've done, and no regrets. Of course none of my three 955icc bikes exceeded 105HP, so perhaps I'm not a good judge of such things. I simply discovered that the lighter the bike, the more I like it.

[01xj]

I went over to the dealers to check out the Speed and Street 3's.
Man I have to say I loved the feel of the Street, it feels light, the size felt right, the seat height is about 32.1 inches which is alright for some one my height 5'8". The bike looked great. Too bad they weren't allowing demos especially since it was raining out.
The 2012 Speed felt a bit bulky, couldn't flat foot this fella, I did learn from the dealer that the 2012 is higher(32.5) than earlier models (32.1).The seat felt a bit wider and not as comfortable as the Street.
But other than that both the bikes felt pretty good.

While watching motorcycle porn on CL, I saw a tonne of Speedy's but a decent Street for around 6k wasn't to be found.
There is one Speed 3 that I have come across. It is a 2006 model with about 9k miles,aftermarket exhaust and some other mods price at around 5k.
Given my budget of 6k I am conflicted. After the FZ6 the Street seems to be the logical choice but since there aren't any available in the market as of now, would I be better off waiting till Spring OR do you think the Speed at the price of around 5k is a good deal and I should get go for it?

My paramount concern is moving up to a liter bike, I have 2 years of riding experience. 1st year on the ex500 and now the FZ6. I consider myself a rather moderate to safe rider. Most of my riding is a fun commute to work and a few excursions every now and then. Would I be in over my head getting a big bike like this one?
I guess what I am trying to frame is , how radical of a jump would it be for an adolescent rider from a FZ6 to a Speed 3.

FZ6 to a speed triple is a big jump, but I don't think it's unheard of.

I know we are getting into kind of the "dead" of winter but if you ever wanted to take a ride down here, you could take my Street out for a rip.

[Ituen]

Get the Speed Triple and enjoy.

[nhbubba]

FWIW: I went from a 30-something HP, 20 year old CB400 to a brand new ~100 HP Bandit 1200 one afternoon when I was in my early 20's. I lived.

I have always been a pretty conservative rider.

Although I will say that highway on-ramps suddenly got one helluva lot more fun and front wheels got a lot lighter.