Considering Speed Triple

[moosejuice]

Well, Im considering selling my 2008 FZ6 and possibly upgrading to a new Triumph Speed Triple. The FZ6 is a great bike, and I have a blast on it, but it really lacks some zip when riding 2 up, especially up here at 5-10k feet in elevation. Does anyone have any experience with these bikes? Reliability? Maintenance?

Do it or don't do it?

 

[red_rock_beetle]

All I know is they are sexy

 

[Kazza]

Mike had the 09 Speed 3. Didn't like it. Sold it. Suspension settings weren't adjustable enough and the gearbox sucked.
The new Speed 3 has a new gearbox so that should be better. Don't know how adjustable the new suspension is though.


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[CBRF3RIDER]

Seems a bit pricey for what you get. I was quoted over 21k OTD for a brand new Speed Triple R. Likewise, a brand new Street Triple R was 12k OTD with a full Arrow exhaust. Almost 10,000 more for the bigger engine is quite a bit IMO. I know your looking for more power so my observations a little irrelevant but I thought I'd share.


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[Dave.TX]

I'd like to have one. That 1050cc would not be a problem with a pillion. Comfort would be the issue. The newer Triumphs are far better in quality than the old pre-2007 models, from what I understand.

The same 1050cc in a Tiger XC is good for 2 up, according to someone I know that has done it. And his wife isn't small, either.

I just looked up the local dealer here in Austin: Speed Triple for $12,000 and the Triple R for $16,000 USD. Street Triples are cheaper, have the 675cc motor. I'd get one of those over the FZ8.

 

[CBRF3RIDER]

I should add the dealer I was at as well- Life Cycle Ducati/Triumph in Kalamazoo, MI
Pricing was OTD

I'd buy the Speed Triple R in a heartbeat if I had the money, but realistically I could see myself on the Street Triple R down the road. Especially if my dealer is still willing to give it to me for that price in a few years!

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[Goop]

My answer would be biased for sure.

The Speed Triple R is dead sexy, but man, I don't know about the price.

 

[moosejuice]

I am considering the non-ABS standard Speed Triple, not the "R" version.

Goop - how has reliability/maintenece been with your Triple? Any concerns? How is the wind?

 

[ebster1085]

Those bike are sweet, but not a fan of the new headlight design. Looks like someone removed the double light from a faired bike and then just haphazardly mounted it up.

If I was you I would look for a used 2011 model with low mileage.

 

[Goop]

Goop - how has reliability/maintenece been with your Triple? Any concerns? How is the wind?

So far it's been rock-solid. I've had no mechanical or electrical issues with it. I bought a dealer maintenance plan and they take care of the scheduled maintenance for me, including valve checks and whatnot.

I've had it for about a year and have put about 6500 miles on it. The 2010 was the last year of the classic round chrome headlights. The 2011+ models have new engine designs in them, so I can't speak for the reliability on these. The new headlamps had a cracking problem that they fixed. The Speed Triple forum over at Triumph RAT forum has some info you may find useful: Speed Triple Forum - Triumph Forum: Triumph Rat Motorcycle Forums

Yes, you are going to feel the wind. My first few rides on the bike it took some getting used to, but now I don't even notice, even at 70+ MPH. So for me, it's not an issue.

 

[Traf001]

Love mine and so far no issues. 2011 black and coming up on 1000 miles. I'm keeping my FZ-6 for long trips and just because it was my first bike and I still love it. No getting the S3 to 14k RPM but boy does it have torque.

 

[H8 PVMT]

All I know is they are sexy

Truth!:rockon::rockon: