Driving Position Sensation Speed Rs ? On Or Inside ?

I’m sure everyone has a different opinion, easiest way to satisfy your curiosity is to ride one.

 

It's like making love to a beautiful woman.

 

I would say more on top than inside. It’s an absolute brilliant bike to ride. You can cruise comfortably as well as ferociously attack corners. I feel is an all rounder for sure.

 

All over very quickly

 

Speak for yourself!
My last ride lasted easily 30 seconds as was epic, yes I know, I’m a god

 

It's great . You are on the bike but on a very good way perfect bike for the road .

 

On, not in. I feel in would imply a considerably aggressive ride. That said it isn’t upright so you do feel you could rip corners and the balance is very good. The rear saddle is higher so if you let her rip you’ll get caught my the rear of the saddle!

I’ve ridden a lot of bikes and this thing corners like a dream and feels lighter than it is. The weight is surprising low compared to other bikes in this class. For example the BMW S1000R didn’t feel that great to me in comparison.

 

Well, you are asking people who own the bike in a Speed Triple forum.

 

In all honesty it’s truly an amazing bike. For the street I wouldn’t trade it for anything. With more than enough power and all the modern electronics, it really is a complete package. But, you will have to see for yourself. One new owner recently bought the bike then sold it very quickly, as it didn’t have enough power for him. The list of his previous bikes were high performing super sports for the most part. So if that’s your cup of tea, then maybe look elsewhere.

 

Good luck, oh and welcome to the forum.

 

On...but tipped forward in a more aggressive stance, assisted by the peg position that brings your feet up and back. Knees are quite bent, and I don't get any wrist or back ache. I'd place it half way towards a typical sports bike position.

I've tried sitting on pretty much all the other naked offerings (erm...motorcycles) at the last few MCN shows, and nothing feels quite like the Speed Triple.

For reference: 179cm 75kg (me...not the bike)

 

I've come from a super sports background, and wish I'd bought my Speed Triple years ago. It never fails to put a grin on my face.

 

How’s the seating position compared to the Tuono? I’ve never had the opportunity to sit on a Tuono. They look like a similar position but possibly a little more on the tucked up side.

 

The Tuono didn't feel as comfortable to me, but it's very close - Aprilia weren't at the last show I went to, so it's been a while since I saw one.

The likes of the Superduke, MT-10, S1000R, Monster etc all felt more upright (IMHO) - even if they go like stink .

The Speed just feels so solid - like it's hewn out of granite. I'm very familiar with my son's MT-10, which is a lovely bike, but we both refer to it as 'shonky' compared to the Triumph...there are a lot of very bendy plastic bits and the metal parts don't have a quality feel.

I try not to be a fan-boy and I honestly keep an open mind...but there's nothing else that I'd replace it with. If I were to change, I love the new S1000RR - it look's gorgeous and the riding position doesn't feel too extreme...except I don't want a sports bike.

Dream bike? A Norton Dominator 'Naked' with matt aluminium tank and matt carbon and megaphone exhausts. I'd love one (to keep next to my Speed Triple). I managed to secure planning permission from Mrs T, but cannot raise the funds without selling her car (and some of her other belongings)