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  1. Speed Triple

    18.7%
  2. Street Triple

    6.8%
  3. Daytona

    6.0%
  4. Sprint & Trophy

    9.6%
  5. Tiger / Explorer

    15.5%
  6. Bonnie

    29.1%
  7. Thruxton / Scrambler / Trident

    12.7%
  8. America / Speedmaster / Rocket

    9.6%
  9. Thunderbird

    6.8%
  10. Classics

    6.4%
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  1. freck

    freck Elite Member

    May 4, 2017
    1,718
    750
    Preston, Lancs, UK
    I bought my 2001 Daytona after recovering from a bad accident in 2015 which saw my 2 week old 1299 Panigale destroyed. :sob:
    I was looking for a cheap bike to see whether I would be able to ride again after months of rehabilitation, and liked the look of the Triumph, being a bit bigger and less radical than more modern bikes.
    It turned out to be cheap for a reason and so began an extensive programme of repair and refurbishment. :confused: She’s a keeper now after all the work, plus I’d never get back what I’ve put into her
     
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  2. Don the Don

    Don the Don Bigger Than The Average Bear

    Nov 5, 2019
    2,947
    800
    MORAY UK
    2007 Speedmaster, return to Triumph after many years on various bikes and my first Hinkley type I chose the speedmaster for its low seat height and I loved the colour
     
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  3. Erling

    Erling Elite Member

    Dec 12, 2017
    1,120
    943
    Norway
    My '97 Thunderbird 900 was put together in Britain by people who took pride in their work. The build quality is superb, the looks are great and I love to ride it.

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  4. Bad Billy

    Bad Billy Baddest Member

    Jun 1, 2017
    6,799
    1,000
    Southern Softyville
    A 1999 Sprint ST, because it needed rescuing from 12 years in storage & I didn't have much money to spend!

    Although I have had other bikes at the same time as well as in between, this is my 8th Triumph;

    1996 Trident Sprint 900
    1998 Sprint ST
    1999 Sprint RS
    2000 Daytona 955
    2000 Speed Triple 955
    2012 Street Triple 675R
    2017 Street Triple 765RS
    1999 Sprint RS

    My favorite .... probably the Street 675R, although the 765RS was a better bike, I just loved that 675 :heart:
     
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  5. freck

    freck Elite Member

    May 4, 2017
    1,718
    750
    Preston, Lancs, UK
    Forgot to mention I also have a 93 Trophy 1200 which has sat neglected at the back of the garage for years. :eek:
    The plan is, when I get my workshop/garage extended, to convert it into something like this :grinning:

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  6. Hobnail

    Hobnail Senior Member

    Jan 4, 2020
    1,245
    243
    USA
    I asked the motorcycle store to send me a new bike:
    They sent me a Honda, but it was too bland. I sent it back.
    They sent me a Harley, but it was too loud. I sent it back.
    They sent me a Moto Guzzi, but it wouldn't start. I pushed it back.
    They sent me a Ducati, but it was too dangerous. I sent it back.
    They sent me a BMW, but it was too German. I sent it back.
    Then, they asked me what I wanted. I told them I wanted a friendly motorcycle that would go just fast enough and had class.
    They sent me a TRIUMPH: The best bike in the world.
    The End...
     
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  7. JtC

    JtC Elite Member

    Apr 20, 2020
    2,720
    750
    New Mexico
    I got the Bonnie because I wanted something for short trips and zipping around town so I didn't have to use the Goldwing for that (OK, the Goldwing is fun no matter what. That's just an excuse.:p) I also wanted something with a history, classic looks and mechanics, and fun to ride.

    I knew I was going to get either an RE, Guzzi, Duc, or Triumph but wasn't sure which. After studying up I learned the Triumphs are the most reliable of the lot (the Duc is too high maintenance). I am happy the bike is carbureted and choked because it takes me back to the days when I first started riding.:)

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  8. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
    Subscriber

    Dec 3, 2018
    22,317
    1,000
    Tucson Arizona
    I do have to confess that some of the MV Augusta’s make me drool. They’re like jewelry you can ride.
     
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  9. Streetgirl675

    Streetgirl675 ...otherwise known as Streetgirl765

    Dec 19, 2019
    1,075
    643
    Cheshire
    My Street triple makes me feel alive! Its as simple as that. B6F3D145-9BA1-4A01-AB22-6DE15F43459E.jpeg
     
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  10. Streetgirl675

    Streetgirl675 ...otherwise known as Streetgirl765

    Dec 19, 2019
    1,075
    643
    Cheshire
    I know what you mean Sandi T. Always loved the brutale 800. Work of art. Was always my dream bike...and then I sat on one. Most uncomfortable projection near the tank that jabbed in the knee. Really put me off ever riding one. (Although I would still have one as an ornament if I could:grinning:)
     
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  11. Streetgirl675

    Streetgirl675 ...otherwise known as Streetgirl765

    Dec 19, 2019
    1,075
    643
    Cheshire
    Totally agree :)
     
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  12. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

    Nov 6, 2014
    7,225
    1,000
    Uk
    The best one
     
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  13. capt

    capt Elite Member

    May 8, 2016
    3,049
    750
    western Australia
    Like you @Wire-Wheels I have the outer two currently in my shed , I would have bought the T bird in the middle when they came out new ! But the Wife (SWMBO) chose the Trident ! British Racing Green with pearl inlay on the tank !! I've owned five or is it six Triumphs.
     
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  14. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

    Mar 29, 2014
    2,617
    800
    Holmfirth West Yorkshire
    Bonneville cos I always wanted a simple looking traditional bike that had soul
     
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  15. Stramasher

    Stramasher Senior Member

    Jun 10, 2020
    475
    113
    ex-0141
    Same as Tigcraft. I missed having summit simple (GSX1400 for many years) but this thing is half the size but still got a good bit of dig. Reminds me of my BROS650mk2. But with double the punch. A wee sleeper. Always liked the look of the Bonnies too, which helps getting the sheckles out the pocket.
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  16. Wassers

    Wassers Active Member

    May 27, 2016
    135
    43
    Berkshire
    I've had 3 Trumpets:

    Tiger 800 XRX
    Thruxton R
    Speed Twin

    Loved the Thruxton R, but it just wasn't comfortable enough for me, hence the transition to a Speed Twin, which is very similar, but just more comfortable.

    Also got a Ducati Multistrada 950s which is an awesome bike and great for touring.
     
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  17. Bryf

    Bryf Guest

    #37 Bryf, Jul 23, 2020
    Last edited by a moderator: Jul 23, 2020
    This was/is my first ever Triumph in around 40 odd years biking, always had Japanese or Italian bikes, ranging from normal naked's to sport's to muscle bikes, I did try and test ride many Triumph's over the years but nothing ever really floated my boat until the Speed Twin came along and I immediately fell in love with it's old school looks combined with it's modern day performance! hopefully might have a few more Triumph's over my remaining years
     
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  18. Wire-Wheels

    Wire-Wheels Elite Member

    Apr 26, 2019
    2,497
    800
    California - USA
    #38 Wire-Wheels, Jul 23, 2020
    Last edited: Jul 23, 2020
    The T-Bird is.actually a 2000 Legend Deluxe. They only made the Legend a few years. It came from the factory with the blacked out engine, 17" wheels, and a lower seat. Mine has the king & queen seat option. This one is a "Deluxe" instead of the "TT" model. The Deluxe came with the tank graphics, and a center stand included [optional on the TT]. Don't know how many.of these they made. Only one I have ever seen. The 1/4 fairing is aftermarket.
    ...J.D.
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  19. glassbacken

    glassbacken Well-Known Member

    Oct 15, 2014
    85
    68
    Had a Speed Twin for two weeks ,previously had three Tiger 800 a Bonneville Black, an air cooled Bonneville, street triple, Speed triple x2,
    1200 Trophy the early one, Thunderbird the early Hinckley one not the cruiser. Phew! I loved them all!
     
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  20. Big Sandy

    Big Sandy WOOF! WOOF!

    Nov 14, 2018
    2,369
    800
    Fuck off you nosy cunt
    Triumph Sprint 900, 1997....

    Why? It was the right place, the right price and the right time... And, cos I can!
     
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