Triumph Triples: Speed vs. Street

[DesmoTull]

I love the torque of the speed, but the ST3R makes for a more nimble, track-worthy package.

I'd say so.

I'll take one of the bikes from the Street Triple Race Series

["Dangerous" Dan K]

wait, haven't you heard?

What have we not heard?

[DesmoTull]

[quote="Dangerous" Dan K;958683]What have we not heard?[/quote]

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WNrx2jq184"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WNrx2jq184[/url]

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[quote="Dangerous" Dan K;958683]What have we not heard?[/quote]

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WNrx2jq184"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WNrx2jq184[/url]

["Dangerous" Dan K]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WNrx2jq184

Concept: A+
Execution: F

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WNrx2jq184

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WNrx2jq184

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Concept: A+
Execution: F

the forum just exploded. also i apparently was able to post as DesmoTull. that might come in handy someday.

[DesmoTull]

No, I tried to post it as well, but

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

I love the torque of the speed, but the ST3R makes for a more nimble, track-worthy package.

And what are we basing this incredible insight on?

The suspension on the Speed triple is fully adjustable and it has far better brakes, as does the daytona 675. The street triple is not adjustable and the brakes are not as good

[NobodySpecific]

And what are we basing this incredible insight on?

The suspension on the Speed triple is fully adjustable and it has far better brakes, as does the daytona 675. The street triple is not adjustable and the brakes are not as good

Except the Street Triple R has the suspension and brakes from the Daytona

[sveesix]

And what are we basing this incredible insight on?

The suspension on the Speed triple is fully adjustable and it has far better brakes, as does the daytona 675. The street triple is not adjustable and the brakes are not as good

The suspension is adjustable on the ST3R, and has the same brakes as the Daytona. Couple that with being less top-heavy, about 40lbs lighter, with only a bit less torque..and there is your answer.

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

The suspension is adjustable on the ST3R, and has the same brakes as the Daytona. Couple that with being less top-heavy, about 40lbs lighter, with only a bit less torque..and there is your answer.

Have you ridden it on the track?

[sveesix]

Have you ridden it on the track?

No, but plenty of people over at triumphrat.net and triumph675.net have..and teh general concensus is that the Speed is better suited for road use with the occasional track day, while the ST3R is better suited for a nimble track day bike. I am not here to argue with you, JMHO, so GTFOMB.

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

No, but plenty of people over at triumphrat.net and triumph675.net have..and teh general concensus is that the Speed is better suited for road use with the occasional track day, while the ST3R is better suited for a nimble track day bike. I am not here to argue with you, JMHO, so GTFOMB.

So you read it on the internet.

["Dangerous" Dan K]

So you read it on the internet.

I read on the internet that some guy named "the butcher" can do 1:10s on an EX500 @ Loudon.

[sveesix]

So you read it on the internet.

Do you have first hand experience? Like most, I do research on things before I open my mouth. My opinions are not based on pure shit. What may work for some may be inadequate for others. Period.

An opinion is an opinion, and you have the right to your own.

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

I read on the internet that some guy named "the butcher" can do 1:10s on an EX500 @ Loudon.

I read on the internet that the Butchers leathers are made from sasquatch,

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

Do you have first hand experience? Like most, I do research on things before I open my mouth. My opinions are not based on pure shit. What may work for some may be inadequate for others. Period.

An opinion is an opinion, and you have the right to your own.

Yep Did 3 trackday sessions and 400 street miles on A Speed triple and found it was awesome. Have ridden the street triple and it felt nice But the motor is nowhere near the 1050.

Your post just sounded like ad copy,

[fjrrider RI]

I believe a speed triple ran in my heats all day one track day. Must be the street version as the lights were not bug eye like those pics. I was impressed with the preformance as he was passing me!! lol and he rode it to work in Boston. If there was a local dealer I would look at buying one. Had a triumhp classic back in the day.

[sveesix]

Yep Did 3 trackday sessions and 400 street miles on A Speed triple and found it was awesome. Have ridden the street triple and it felt nice But the motor is nowhere near the 1050.

Your post just sounded like ad copy,

Did not mean for it to sound like that - now I know someone who thinks otherwise from first-hand experience.

[DesmoTull]

I appreciate all the comments. A Street/Speed Triple is on the short list for the next bike come next year. I want to try something different from the Desmo twin!

[KawiSmurf]

...with only a bit less torque...

I'd say a 25-30 ft-lb difference is a pretty significant torque advantage. My butt-dyno pretty much confirmed that.

[Nate Dawg]

I owned a 06 Speed for about 3 years. It was an awesome bike. One of my fellow riders always wanted to trade his bike (07 gsxr750) for mine for the day. It's unique looking, sounding, and a great performing street machine. I personally didn't like it all that much on the track. Maybe since it was my street bike, I was a little more nervous about pushing it on the track. Either way, I'd buy another one in a heart beat!!!

[DesmoTull]

I personally didn't like it all that much on the track. Maybe since it was my street bike, I was a little more nervous about pushing it on the track. Either way, I'd buy another one in a heart beat!!!

That's a thought too. Mine would be pulling double duty.

I'd also look at a Speed Four. They are supposed to be pretty good trackbikes too...

[wiggeywackyo]

My only experience with triples is my 675 and wow is all I can say. I never thought I would buy a non-Jap anything but I lucked upon this thing and it's been simply amazing. I will say that it spent some time sitting due to a loose pin on the harness but don't let that scare you. The handling is razor sharp and the motor . And the motor.


Oh yea, the motor is awesome.


Motor.