April 20th, 2013, 07:55 PM | #1 |
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Name: S
Location: SW Ohio
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Flew home: sold bike bought bike
Well today I did the unexpected, I sold my ninja 250. Its been a great 3 years I have had with the bike. I did so much and learned so much on this bike. This bike took me from an inexperienced new rider to a rider ready to drag knee on every corner on the track without a second thought. I was planning to keep the bike and make it track only at some point but at this point in time its unfeasible to do so and probably will remain that way for a few years. I haven't really been logging on here in quite awhile mostly because of being constantly disappointed (most recently being hired and then the job falling through resulting in me staying in Ohio for a couple months) trying to get an engineering position and sending resumes and networking left and right.
In any case I had been really eying the new triumph bikes, in particular I really got interested in the new street triple r. I took an 09 for a test ride at the dealer, and man, that was an amazing ride. When the 13's came out I was really invested into getting one. I never thought I'd get interested in a naked bike but the looks of that triumph just kept me saying dayum that is a sweet looking bike. So I walk into a dealer a few days ago and tell them I'm interested in a 2013 triumph street triple r. I'm told there is only one left in the state until the 2014 models come out. At that point I left and pondered whether I should go for it, which I did. So I called the next day put a deposit on it and 3 days later I pick it up this morning and drop off my 250. So allow me to present to you my new 2013 Triumph Street Triple R: IMG_20130420_104440.jpg IMG_20130420_104503.jpg Better pics to come. So far this thing is awesome, its more advanced than my car (and a lot faster too lol). The induction sound it makes is friggen musical, one of the reasons I had to get a Triumph triple. It came with 6 miles on it (because they went to fill it up and run a check on it they say) and now its at 83. Clutch is a lot heavier than the 250 so I'm going to have to get used to that. Going to be adding a flyscreen, belly pan, and a host of other stuff as I save the money to do so. When I first bought the 250 it was all I wanted and I felt satisfied when I got it. But then the motorcycle community that I was never fully aware of really got me started looking at all sorts of bikes. At the time I bought the 250 the thought of getting something else never crossed my mind but now, well, I done gots me somethin' else. Anyways thanks for reading and checking it out. I'll be sticking around, or continue lurking as I have been haha.
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April 20th, 2013, 08:29 PM | #2 |
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Cool Triple! I like those, very interesting design with the engine and look.
I bet you'll buy another 250 as a stable mate someday. I have owned 2 250s so far. Probably always either have one or miss one and want another! Enjoy your new bike. I love the headlights on it the most. |
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April 20th, 2013, 08:40 PM | #3 |
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I usually don't care for the naked look, but that one is certainly a beauty.
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April 20th, 2013, 08:55 PM | #4 |
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Great bike.
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April 20th, 2013, 09:01 PM | #5 |
I hate driving...
Name: S
Location: SW Ohio
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Thanks guys! Some people would rather have the round ones. But I like these more, and once you add the flyscreen it looks fantastic. I probably will get another 250 at some point. I loved it on the track especially when I'm overtaking the liter bikes in the corner, ahhh priceless lol.
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April 20th, 2013, 10:13 PM | #6 |
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I've been jonesing for a street triple myself lately. Congrats on the new bike!
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April 20th, 2013, 10:35 PM | #7 |
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Very unique looking and parts / specs list
675cc from a 3 cylinder / KYB shocks / naked look / abs etc... I should start paying more attention to this brand Nice buy!
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April 20th, 2013, 10:55 PM | #8 |
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Great looking bike. I'm wondering about a 675 triple or a 300 for my next bike. You going to be in Ohio anymore or are you back to Colorado?
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April 20th, 2013, 11:29 PM | #9 |
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Nice bike! I've always had a thing for the street triples.
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April 20th, 2013, 11:31 PM | #10 |
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That's a swet ass ride man... Congratulations!!!!
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April 20th, 2013, 11:41 PM | #11 |
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Daytona 675R FTW baby!!! Buy it and drool all over the ohlins...
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April 21st, 2013, 05:24 AM | #12 |
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Nice bike
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April 21st, 2013, 08:26 AM | #13 |
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Great bike -- you won't be disappointed! And good choice to go with the R spec. Mine was standard, and the suspension was total crap. Literally, it was worse than the 300's. And those Brembos really bite. You, my friend, are going to have the time of your life.
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April 21st, 2013, 08:32 AM | #14 |
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April 21st, 2013, 10:27 AM | #15 |
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They do, but it's also a blast owning one... Well worth it me thinks... And you guys have them soooo much cheaper there, as opposed to india... Lol. Anyways, I'm putting money down on a green 300 come Tuesday.
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April 21st, 2013, 11:07 AM | #16 | |
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@choneofakind I'm not sure yet if I'm coming back to Ohio as a permanent move. I'm still waiting for this company to call me back on the position I interviewed for at wright patterson AFB. I'll probably call them Monday but I'm getting tired of leaving voice mails for them that they neglect to check. I will be coming back for a week or so to finish fixing up an 85 mazda rx7 for a client. I was excited to move but I got screwed over. One of the reasons I went with a street triple over a daytona is its cheaper than a daytona, still as much fun as a daytona, and much cheaper to insure than the daytona. Plus I don't know why but I'm just not feeling supersports at the moment. @Bob2010 thanks!, this bike has a lot of standard equipment its really well equipped for the price. Has a lot a gadgets I've never had before too. I'd probably have to make a long video just to go through it all.
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April 22nd, 2013, 02:54 PM | #17 |
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Congrats in the New Bike!
So, how different is it from the 250 in terms of Body positioning? How hard is the transition to 675cc? |
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April 22nd, 2013, 03:16 PM | #18 |
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Google has plenty of new rider comparisons.
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April 22nd, 2013, 04:27 PM | #20 |
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The 300 isn't going anywhere, don't worry.
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April 22nd, 2013, 05:08 PM | #21 | |
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But keep in mind I rode the 250 for nearly 17,000 miles and did plenty of track days, canyon rides, etc. Probably would have been up past 20k if I had the normal amount of summer free time. I'm the kind of person that likes to pursue riding or driving something at its limit so I am fully knowledgeable of its characteristics, so I was always asking about what I could improve on riding the 250 during track days. That way when I'm on the street I am able to recognize the performance of the bike better and avoid situations. I'll be doing the same with the new bike as time goes on. But back to the Stiple haha. The Striple has a rather smooth power band and builds power pretty linearly. I'm still breaking it in though and keeping the revs under 6.5k. Still has enough pull down low to make you hold on for dear life. The clutch is a lot heavier than the 250 so I'm conditioning my hand to the heavy pull. This year's striple has a longer first gear too which makes it harder to wheelie it, which is fine with me since I don't want to do wheelies. The longer first also makes it a little harder to get launches from a stop just right. Its not too much heavier than the 250 either and feels great taking corners at a fast pace. Very flick-able and easy to ride like the 250. The handling reminds me of the zx6r.
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April 22nd, 2013, 05:29 PM | #22 |
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I hear fantastic things about those bikes! Wouldn't mind owning one myself.
Although, I would like to own a 09 Striple R because I am a fan of the round headlights and undertail exhaust. Unfortunately I am a poor college student so I am gonna have to wait a little while. |
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That's interesting about them making it harder to wheelie; I'd be surprised if it's all that hard. They just loaded so much torque down low on a bike where you're sitting so upright. That front wheel wanted to lift all the damn time! That triple mill really is an amazing thing. I'll have another one -- whether 675 or 1050 or whatever -- some day. But the sound, the torque spread, the character: it's a beautiful machine. Have fun, my friend! |
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@Jono that is the exact model I test rode a few months before getting this model, except it had an arrow lowboy on it. Once I was done with the ride I knew I had to get one.
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April 24th, 2013, 01:04 AM | #25 |
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This was one of the bikes I was considering when I decided to sell the 250r.
I love the color scheme! I know a few people who swear by these bikes and refuse to even try anything else lol. Stay safe and enjoy!
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Oh wait... you meant that it looks stupid? How about we say that then. Nothing on you Hans, I like you. That's just one of my pet peeves. |
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April 24th, 2013, 06:15 AM | #28 |
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Atta' boy Chone.
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April 24th, 2013, 10:34 AM | #30 |
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April 24th, 2013, 10:48 AM | #31 |
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I'm so jealous!! That's going to be my next bike, I had my heart set on a ZX6R for the longest time but then I saw the insurance rates on naked bikes. The Triumph is the second best looking IMO (I love the headlights, they give it an ugly Subaru sort of character). I'm hoping to pick one up sometime within the next year.
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April 24th, 2013, 11:14 AM | #32 |
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I'm curious, how come my cousin's bike has a single sided swingarm and the other bikes don't?
*edit* I need to do that to myself... My cousin's bike is a speed triple, not a street triple... What a noob... |
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April 25th, 2013, 07:09 AM | #33 |
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Don't feel bad it took me about a week till I realized the Speedy is the one with the single sided swingarm.
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April 25th, 2013, 12:50 PM | #34 |
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You won't regret it its a pretty sweet ride. Insurance was also one of the reason I bought it. The price to insure this or a ninja 650 are equal and much less than a supersport, and this bike is basically a naked supersport with a more up right riding position.
@NathanUc Thanks! I think Triumph has definitely won my permanent attention just like Kawasaki.
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April 27th, 2013, 10:46 PM | #35 |
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Some better pics from my ride today:
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April 28th, 2013, 12:34 AM | #36 |
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I dig them. neat bike.
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April 28th, 2013, 07:01 AM | #37 |
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Looking sweet!!!
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April 28th, 2013, 07:22 AM | #38 |
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Congrats on the purchase but as much as I like the Triple if I was buying a naked it would def have to be the Z1000
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Or more homosexual looking bikes... If @choneofakind likes that better. My pet peeve is hyper sensitivity. He wasn't saying it looked stupid. But it looks imassculine.... OP good looking bike although I also am a fan of the older style. Better start working that grip out for your clutch hand. Lol
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April 28th, 2013, 11:52 AM | #40 |
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Meh... It's all good... I was never known to be politically correct, why start now...
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