Hi all, I've been reading through the threads and this looks to be an enthusiastic and helpful group of riders. Although I've been riding for 46 years I've never owned a Triumph. I have bad memories of them dropping oil in the showrooms in the 70's. I've been looking for another bike recently and have ridden quite a few of the top shelf nakeds but haven't quite found what I've been looking for. Then the other day the idea of a Speed Triple R came up. So I went to get a test ride but the dealer didn't have one, so not wanting to waist the trip I took a Street Triple out for a ride. I was really amazed by this little bike, if it had an extra 200cc it could have been a candidate. So I'm now eagerly looking forward to a test ride on the Speed Triple next Wednesday - 4th. If it's like a more powerful, slightly heavier version of the Street Triple then I'm sold. The only question, concern I have is that I'm 6'2" and worried it's a little small for me. My last bike was a BMW Megamoto. If there are a few taller riders out there I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Cheers, Graham
Welcome to the forum Graham I'm sure there will be plenty of advice coming your way from the big bike owners.
Hi n welcome, i am sure you will fit the R as at 5' 8" i can only just touch the floor lol. If you liked the street then the new R will emptying your bank acc
Welcome buddy You say 6"+ .....I just wish I am that tall. I'm seriously vertically challenged but I'm adapting rather well with my S3. I'm sure you will find her to your liking. All the best buddy
Happy New Year to you all and thank you very much for such a warm welcome. It was more than I was expecting given that I am not yet a owner! Regarding half ton's suggestion that I wait until the 10/1/17 for the Triumph announcement, it sounds like good advice. In Australia they are running out the 16 model at good prices. As it is now 2017 and there is no news on the 17 model I am thinking that it may be more than just a cosmetic change, we will have to see. I have a question regarding exhausts Firstly, the question: I've read through many of the threads and haven't found specifically the information I'm after. So, I'm interested in a single low pipe and am interested in finding out what options are available for a 2016 model, pictures would be great. The reason for the single low choice is firstly reducing weight and moving weight to lower on the bike. Secondly, I think a short stubby low pipe looks great. Thirdly sound and finally power. Thanks for your help with this. Cheers, Graham
Hello TriumphForever, I have just ordered my Speed Triple R 2016 (Grey) and should have it on Saturday! I've electected to get the power shifter installed and a power jack for my heated vest! Haven't decided on which low pipe I'm going to get or what brand on tail tidy. Still very much looking forward to playing with it. Welcome to the forum. Graham
Well there you go Graham!! You've blown it. Whilst we're facing frosts, snow, ice and salt on the roads your fellow country men have been posting pics of their bikes out and about in gorgeous weather implying it's an all year round thing and then you had to go and post this!!!! Makes me feel a lot better
Hi crispey, I was expecting someone telling him to tuffen up ,or suck it up. It was 46 degrees celcius here yesterday (Northam WA) and up north that was the norm several towns 46+, It doesn't get below minus 5 c here in Australia, except in the mountain area's over east. I lived in Sydney for 5 yrs in the mid 80's. Rode my Laverda to work throughout the winter's, my round trip was around 65 klms , never froze ,no heated grips, no heated vest's, just wore couple of jumpers under a good insulated wet weather jacket. Mick (capt.)
Well well well, I didn't think the simply mention of a heated vest could trigger such vitriol! It would appear there are two main camps, those who just won't ride if it a bit chilly and others who want to dress up like a Michelin man. My personal preference is to wear lightish clothing all year round and so during the cooler months it is rather practical to slip on a heated vest, turn it on high and head out on an early morning ride. As the day warms up, as it inevitably does, one simply progressively turns the vest down and the eventually off all together, thus maintaining the optimal core body temperature which it turns reduces the chances of fatigue. So it short it is a comfort and safety issue! But the most compelling reason for using it is... I like it!