Featured Speed Triple - Collection Day

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  1. dainesefreak

    dainesefreak Well-Known Member

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    #1 dainesefreak, Mar 20, 2020
    So I managed to get over and pick the new bike up today and I've spent the last hour sticking the tank protectors on, figuring out where to thread the chain through the swingarm for the ground anchor and wiping down and sealing the paintwork.

    I have to say, now that it's home and I've managed to give it a proper look over, the build and quality of the components are lovely, I'm really impressed. I wasn't originally convinced by the Speed when I compared it to the Street, but you can see where the extra cash has gone. It feels more substantial and grounded, where the Street felt really light and bit flighty. Both are really enjoyable to ride, but as someone who's owned quite a few Blades the grunt from the 1050 triple is ace.

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  2. Linx

    Linx Well-Known Member

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    #2 Linx, Mar 20, 2020
    Looks lovely. Congratulations!
     
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  3. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    #3 SteveRS, Mar 20, 2020
    Congrats mate. I must say the white is the better choice for sure. Yes the build quality is top notch. I owned a 675 street and have ridden the new 765. When I set out to upgrade the 675 I thought that maybe the 765 might be the way to go. I found that it wasn’t much different than the 675. I wanted a much more torquey bike and a more planted bike as well. The speedy is perfect imo. Enjoy!
     
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  4. neilb

    neilb Active Member

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    #4 neilb, Mar 20, 2020
    A lovely looking bike, my friend. The white is certainly the best looker imo. Concur with you on the quality, probably one of the best built and best finished bikes I have owned. Enjoy it :)
     
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  5. MadMrB

    MadMrB Elite Member

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    #5 MadMrB, Mar 20, 2020
    Congratulations! Superb bike! :cool:
     
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  6. dilligaf

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    #6 dilligaf, Mar 20, 2020
    Ooooh that’s nice :cool:
     
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  7. joe mc donald

    joe mc donald Joe
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    #7 joe mc donald, Mar 20, 2020
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    Welcome to the family. Great intro and even better picture I do like that steed. The peeps here in the asylum will welcome you in for sure now with your efforts. How's the big grin factor.
    Regards & Ride Safe
    Joe
     
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  8. SuperHans

    SuperHans Senior Member

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    #8 SuperHans, Mar 20, 2020
    I do love the new wheels on the Speed Triple RS. Looks great.
    And I like the mix of carbon details and white.

    Gorgeous bike, congrats
     
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  9. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    #9 Sandi T, Mar 21, 2020
    From one Speed Triple owner to another, welcome to a terrific forum, @dainesefreak, and congratulations on your new bike. It's gorgeous! Thanks for posting a photo of it. More of those, please! :)
     
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  10. dainesefreak

    dainesefreak Well-Known Member

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    #10 dainesefreak, Mar 21, 2020
    @joe mc donald it was so cold after hanging around chatting and taking pics of the Daytona I literally rode the 10 miles home and got it into the garage. The next hour was spent warming up and tarting up (the bike that is).;)

    Having ridden Blades for almost 20 years I missed the grunt of a litre bike. The Street was a quality bit of kit, but the Speed feels so much more.

    I'm hoping to get some time again over the next couple of days to get past the 100 miles mark.
     
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  11. joe mc donald

    joe mc donald Joe
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    #11 joe mc donald, Mar 21, 2020
    Dainesefreak.
    Yes it is coming mate and the roads are almost empty so its worth the wait. For now just keep the steed shiny and tart yourself up all you want.
    Regards
    Joe.
     
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  12. Wishy

    Wishy New Member

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    #12 Wishy, Mar 21, 2020
    Great great looking bike, I have a 2018 Speed RS - you will not be disappointed and that was me changing from a GSXR 750 to the RS, same horsepower but the grunt of the Triumph is way more. Enjoy your new bike:)
     
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  13. Hippo-Drones

    Hippo-Drones Noble Member

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    #13 Hippo-Drones, Mar 21, 2020
    Luverly jubberly <3 Looks ace that, especially in white! :)
     
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  14. Foxy1

    Foxy1 Crème de la Crème

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    #14 Foxy1, Mar 23, 2020
    Eyup mate, welcome to t'forum. Grand lookin bike.
     
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