Featured 2018 Speed Triple Rs – Ownership Thread

Jesus, I just can’t keep up . Very nice.

 

Hey, did you ever find the aluminum grips you were looking for?

 

No, going to talk with the dealer when I take it in towards the end of this month to see what options rizoma has.

 

Stupid iphone autocorrect doesn't know what a hugGer is I guess. Yea, my hugger is huger than yours I'm compensating for you guys and your new exhausts since I'm sticking with the arrows.

 

My word, I currently have 3 bikes insured for that amount my rs, thunderbird and a street 675.
Maybe it's time to move to county Durham Mrtriple

 

New owner in the club - have picked up my Speed Triple RS yesterday at my Triumph dealer here in Düsseldorf, Germany. Unfortunately it's pouring down the whole day.

Installed the Evotech tail tidy and waiting for a small Shin Yo reflector which I will attach with a third screw at the number plate holder. The Evotech radiator guards will be installed in a minute. Can't wait for a ride out with my very first Streetfighter. Hopefully the weather will become better during the week.

After playing around with the bike setup, display settings and so one I gave here an energy shot - ready to race...

Some lousy smartphone shootings in my cave...

 

Welcome Stue,very Nice bike! Hope you’ll have some sunshine soon to take her out.

 

What year is the Street Triple and how does it compare with the RS? I have a 2016 Street but have not even started up the RS yet, and it’s killing me. Maybe soon as the weather has finally improved.

 

Welcome Stue, looking forward to see what mods yo do to her.

 

Hi Steve
I've Got a 2008 street triple, that is a hard question my man, performance wise the rs is an absolute animal I'd say it has way too much power for the road, the street on the other is quick but more friendly.
Handling wise, the rs feels great but the street just feels better straight out the box, I have done some seriously long rides on it, the rs I think it needs to setup properly, which I've not done yet.
I love the street triple and fell in love with it's charm and character.
The speed on the other hand I've not bonded with it yet and being such a bloody expensive bike to buy the fear of breaking it to find out it's capabilities is kinda putting me off doing it.
I hope the weather your end improves and I'd love to hear your thoughts of both bikes.

 

I agree on how easy the Street is to ride right from the get go. It handles very well and so light. I just wanted more torque than it offers, and I think the Speed RS will deliver. I do a lot of highway riding so I think the Speed is a better choice. If I was only city and back roads I’d keep the Street as it’s probably a better bike for that. Cheers.

 

Follow up re CarbonFBR hugger. Lovely finish in it but definitely not a straight forward fit. Managed to get all fixings in with. A little hole enlarging but it twists when tightened as the new hugger mounting faces are not parallel with the faces on the swingarm. Also RH mount about 5mm gap ! ... Need to make some bushes and use shoulder screws etc. Shame really as it's a very nicely finished item . Maybe the mould is getting worn.
My RS is good for me performance wise . My fireblade (954) too much to thrash on the road. Also I found the Street RS to encourage you to rev it for the top end so Speed better in that respect as it's grunty without reving up too high .. each to their own of course

 

Definetly get the suspension set up for you. It makes a huge difference, the suspension is brilliant and setting up really changes it

 

I agree. I’ve been reading and watching everything I can on suspension set up. Dave Moss Tuning is a great resource. I have sag settings front and back complete at 40mm. I’m going to start there and cut it back if needed. Compression and rebound are set to comfort for the break in period. The spring (34/100) in the rear shock seems like it will work for my weight (13 stones).

 

Hi Andy
I'm definitely going to get it looked at soon, once the weather changes anyway.