New owner.............well soon!

Hi Clarkey Welcome to the forum, i also had a 955 and always fancied the speed triple too, i bought a used speed triple about 3 months ago and i find it comfortable i have done 3k on it, the majority has been on twisty roads, the longest run I've done on it has been about 300 miles without any aches and pains,the longest Ive been on a motorway is about 50 miles and that was fine, but maybe 200 miles of motorway might be different..I'm not in any hurry to find out!,you can get a comfort seat for it and bar risers which would help on long journeys.I'm just over 6ft and about the same weight as you and i find the riding position really good, the speed triple is more upright than the blade and the 955 and like i say you do get bar risers to make it even more upright if need be.I'm sure you would be very happy with a speed triple

 

Welcome Dave.

I chopped my Monster 1100s in for my current s3 94r for the same reason. Three times in a week it left me stranded and my faith was gone.

The speed is comfier than the monster, but not as comfy as my old air cooled multi. But it's comfy enough. Put a gel seat on it and that definitely makes a difference.

Nowt wrong with the brand, they make great bikes.

Atb

Bob

 

Hi and welcome to the forum

 

Welcome Dave,
I was in exactly the same position as you last year, after a number of Triumphs I bought a new Multistrada S in 2013 and that spent an awful lot of time at the dealers having warranty issues fixed (search my user name on our sister Ducati forum for the full sorry tale). Living way down Cornwall meant a 150ml - 3hr round trip to Plymouth each time so I cried enough after 2 years and went back to Triumph (a Speed94R), and not regretted a minute of it.
Although the Multi was pretty comfy I did find I got bum ache after an hour or so due to the upright riding position and all your weight being there, I don't get that at all on the Speedie. First reaction was that the pegs are high and knees more bent but quickly got used to that and have had no knee problems. For spirited riding I'm finding the Speedie nigh on perfect for position and feel much more connected to the front wheel. If doing a lot of slow bumpy roads it does start to get to my wrists a little, but nothing too bad. On bad road surfaces I do miss the semi-active/long travel suspension of the Multi (the Speedie is a quite firm ride - more weight on the pegs is now my semi-active ), and 3 figure speeds are shorter/less frequent due to the lack of wind protection.
The Speedie's a very different bike to the Multi but I'm loving it, for me - loads more character and fun, and after nearly a year completely faultless (touch wood).
Down side - I've always toured Europe with wife on pillion duty, not a sensible proposition on the Speedie (we're in our 60's), so this year we're hiring a BMW for a week in Austria. Will still be doing a bit of touring in the UK though (wife rides a Daytona 675)

 

Hello Dave and welcome in to the Triumph Asylum - Asylum? you may ask? All in good time Dave

Triumph Speed Triple? Probably the most character-packed bike on the market. You might need make minor adjustments to bar height etc, but it's so worth it. Just a fabulous fun tool.

 

Completely agree, freedom is chucking a few things in a bag and off !!!!

 

Hello , just bought a new speed and covered 650 miles in 2 days around Scotland at a fairly frantic pace with all my mates on Blades and r1s. Got off bike both days with nothing more than a slightly numb backside! Most of the mates needed physio . The only slight other discomfort I had was a slightly sore neck when speeds were silly on straights keeping up with them however I bought this with the intention of keeping top speeds lower as my fireblade I traded for this made high licence speeds too easy . I think its a fantastic road tool but like others mentioned Motorways are not too much fun above 85 . Don't know if a screen would make much difference .The bike will keep with anything on the twisty roads and handles superbly . Mine is the standard s model and I think the suspension is even fantastic on the basic model.

 

I think I saw you out on it, black leathers?

Are you going for one?

 

you was at the countess weir roundabout.

Whats wrong with the multi? new or used? I've had exactly the same thoughts about the power.

 

what did they say at bridge?

I'd like to buy from them but I've found some good deals not too far away.