Please Tell Me NOT to Buy a Triumph Street Triple R

kremtok · September 14th, 2013, 11:56 PM

I love my Ninja. It's a fantastic bike, I ride it every day, and it does everything that I want it to exceedingly well. I hope to ride it for years to come, and I have no plans to be rid of it any time soon.

But the 2013 Triumph Street Triple R is a beautiful machine, and that's something that my Ninja simply is not. Where the Ninja is utilitarian and practical, the STR is brutal and daring. Where the Ninja is tame and sensible, the STR is ravaging and provocative. I know that I don't need an STR, especially not with my perfectly reasonable Ninja as my primary means of transport, but goddammit, I. Want. One.

What would I do with such a thing? It's art, and to ruin it would be murder, but to let it sit would be shameful. Should I ride it on weekends, with my Ninja keeping its duties as commuter? Impossible. Should I put it in my garage to be admired by only me and only me? Ridiculous.

Try ignoring the sexiest woman or man, as is your preference, within the nearest 10 miles. Especially when she or he exists only to please you.

Please people, help me to avoid this devilish temptation. Tell me NOT to buy a Triumph Street Triple R.

tfkrocks · September 15th, 2013, 12:37 AM

I want one too. Get it for weekend funsies and keep the Ninja 250 for commuting. You can totally rack up tons of miles just doing weekend rides haha. No I'm totally not helping

Boosted139 · September 15th, 2013, 04:24 AM

Get it. Love my Triumph, although it's a Daytona and strictly for track duty. Still, just get it!

Alex · September 15th, 2013, 04:33 AM

I'm a fan as well. Almost pulled the trigger on one just a short while ago, but ended up getting some dirtbikes instead, so it will have to wait for awhile.

beazy411 · September 15th, 2013, 08:06 AM

I think you're asking the wrong group to tell you not to get a new bike.

Lemme try though.

If you can't easily afford the payments, insurance and repairs DON'T GET IT.

On the other hand, if you can figure out a way to pay for everything, DO IT!

subxero · September 15th, 2013, 08:12 AM

@tnr4

might be able to give you some info i believe he had one at one point

JohnnyBravo · September 15th, 2013, 08:21 AM

They have one with a better lookin headlight? Maybe some fairing?

Felipe the Ant · September 15th, 2013, 08:39 AM

ugly exhaust, ugly fish turd thing. expensive. don't do it

plus it only has 3 cylinders, freak bike

duncan929 · September 15th, 2013, 09:11 AM

I have the 2013 Street Triple R. Love the bike get one you will be very happy. Keep the 250 and turn it into a track bike.

tnr4 · September 15th, 2013, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

@tnr4

might be able to give you some info i believe he had one at one point

Yup, even though I sold mine for a 300, I can't tell you not to buy one. You have it down exactly right: you'll lose the utilitarian bike, and pick up a sexy, ridiculous, overpowered, undertame, rather unreasonable, but fun-as-hell bike. Since you already know that, I've got nothin', lol.

Panda · September 15th, 2013, 09:54 AM

I love everything about the bike except the headlight.

Whiskey · September 15th, 2013, 11:07 AM

The biggest problem with Street Triples is their suspension, the R has better suspension.

If you really don't want it I'll happily mind it for you...

Boosted139 · September 15th, 2013, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

The biggest problem with Street Triples is their suspension, the R has better suspension.

If you really don't want it I'll happily mind it for you...

While the R does have better suspension and brakes (and is cheaper than doing the upgrades separately), curious why you think the stock suspension is a "problem"?

koenigcitizen · September 15th, 2013, 11:25 AM

Let me warn you:

Don't test ride the StripleR. You will buy it! You will not care what the payments will be!

It is an awesome machine, I love everything about it.

Whiskey · September 15th, 2013, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boosted139

While the R does have better suspension and brakes (and is cheaper than doing the upgrades separately), curious why you think the stock suspension is a "problem"?

A few owners have told me it's like a pogo stick at the front, there's no adjustment & to look for one with a Daytona's front end put on.

The streets around here were originally cobblelock, they're not much smoother now.

Put 105bhp, cheap suspension & bad road surfaces together & it's a problem

Every bike has a 'problem' something the owners would like to change, on the 250 it's the lack of overtaking power on tap.

I could probably assemble what I'd consider my 'perfect' bike, but it would cost the same as a house in some of the dodgier parts of the country

Boosted139 · September 15th, 2013, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

A few owners have told me it's like a pogo stick at the front, there's no adjustment & to look for one with a Daytona's front end put on.

The streets around here were originally cobblelock, they're not much smoother now.

Put 105bhp, cheap suspension & bad road surfaces together & it's a problem

Every bike has a 'problem' something the owners would like to change, on the 250 it's the lack of overtaking power on tap.

I could probably assemble what I'd consider my 'perfect' bike, but it would cost the same as a house in some of the dodgier parts of the country

I could have swore that they actually changed that in 2013 with adjustable bits, but alas I was wrong and am quite disappointed.

Joshorilla · September 15th, 2013, 12:23 PM

Buy it, great british bike, much better than those harley noise makers :P

Whiskey · September 15th, 2013, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boosted139

I could have swore that they actually changed that in 2013 with adjustable bits, but alas I was wrong and am quite disappointed.

stock one has no adjustment, the R has

ST specs

ST-R specs

crazymadbastard · September 15th, 2013, 04:57 PM

DO IT!!!

MagicMike · September 15th, 2013, 11:08 PM

Much prefer the daytona personally. Have a semi just thinking about them

csmith12 · September 16th, 2013, 04:56 AM

adouglas · September 16th, 2013, 06:09 AM

Gary, you're asking a bunch of motorcycle-obsessed Internet denizens to talk you out of buying a bike -- a sweet, sexy wonderful machine with an engine that sounds like angels singing?

You are a silly, silly man.

Toly · September 16th, 2013, 07:56 AM

Buy it if you like it. I rode an older model and loved it, but to my eyes, they messed up the new design bad enough that I decided against it. BTW, their KYB suspension sucks, R-spec or not... You might as well cough up another $1K and put an Ohlins on it.

Regardless, to me, MV Agusta Brutale is a much better looking machine, with more character.

Brother Michigan · September 16th, 2013, 10:33 AM

I'd wait for the Yamaha FZ-09 to come out and compare the two. Throw the Brutale in there, too (if you can find one.)

Chuffmonkey · September 16th, 2013, 12:06 PM

Just do it - I have a '12 Streety R and I love everything about it, including the headlights. And the noise - oh god, the noise. This is me every day on my commute (well, this isn't actually me, but I giggle just like this guy):

Link to original page on YouTube.

*edit - fast forward to 3:45

kremtok · September 16th, 2013, 06:52 PM

I don't know what I expected.

250rr · September 18th, 2013, 12:08 PM

Don't buy a Triumph Street Triple R.

Reswob · September 18th, 2013, 02:53 PM

DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Buy a 2012! The '13s are fugly as hell!

Jono · September 18th, 2013, 03:21 PM

Get two! One for me and one for you!!!

IF13 · September 23rd, 2013, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felipe the Ant

ugly exhaust, ugly fish turd thing. expensive. don't do it

plus it only has 3 cylinders, freak bike

You did well, you tried. Lol

MrChau · September 23rd, 2013, 06:34 PM

Am I the only one waiting for the OP to get the street triple? No pressure bro lol

but oh yeah, don't get it...

00NissanNinja · September 26th, 2013, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koenigcitizen

Let me warn you:

Don't test ride the StripleR. You will buy it! You will not care what the payments will be!

It is an awesome machine, I love everything about it.

He's not kidding seriously don't take a test ride lol. I couldn't help but order a brand new 13' shortly after the ride. Don't ask me to dissuade you,the bike is shear awesome can't make myself say anything negative about them lol.

adouglas · September 26th, 2013, 03:35 PM

JohnnyBravo · September 26th, 2013, 05:59 PM

Have ya done it???

kremtok · September 27th, 2013, 07:54 PM

Still resisting mightily...

Got a call from the Stealership a couple of days ago. Still haven't called them back...

Klondike1020 · September 27th, 2013, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Why deny yourself.

Speed triple = Satisfaction

Without it you are incomplete. Empty

Ninja = recreational drugs Speed triple = the hard ****

your addiction bro , take it as far as you want

JohnnyBravo · September 27th, 2013, 11:49 PM

I love my 300... I dun need no stinkin triump

tfkrocks · September 28th, 2013, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

I love my 300... I dun need no stinkin triump

You need both. Duhhh

JohnnyBravo · September 28th, 2013, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

You need both. Duhhh

I'd have to build or buy some kinda body work for it

KawiKid860 · September 28th, 2013, 12:09 PM

Hey the new FZ-09 is out and more affordable so you can get one of those instead!

September 14th, 2013, 11:56 PM	#1
kremtok ninjette.org member Name: Gary Location: Homer, AK Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2016 Triumph Street Triple RX Posts: 54	Please Tell Me NOT to Buy a Triumph Street Triple R I love my Ninja. It's a fantastic bike, I ride it every day, and it does everything that I want it to exceedingly well. I hope to ride it for years to come, and I have no plans to be rid of it any time soon. But the 2013 Triumph Street Triple R is a beautiful machine, and that's something that my Ninja simply is not. Where the Ninja is utilitarian and practical, the STR is brutal and daring. Where the Ninja is tame and sensible, the STR is ravaging and provocative. I know that I don't need an STR, especially not with my perfectly reasonable Ninja as my primary means of transport, but goddammit, I. Want. One. What would I do with such a thing? It's art, and to ruin it would be murder, but to let it sit would be shameful. Should I ride it on weekends, with my Ninja keeping its duties as commuter? Impossible. Should I put it in my garage to be admired by only me and only me? Ridiculous. Try ignoring the sexiest woman or man, as is your preference, within the nearest 10 miles. Especially when she or he exists only to please you. Please people, help me to avoid this devilish temptation. Tell me NOT to buy a Triumph Street Triple R. __________________________________________________ We do what we must because we can.

September 15th, 2013, 04:33 AM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I'm a fan as well. Almost pulled the trigger on one just a short while ago, but ended up getting some dirtbikes instead, so it will have to wait for awhile. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 15th, 2013, 08:06 AM	#5
beazy411 ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: New Orleans Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 159	I think you're asking the wrong group to tell you not to get a new bike. Lemme try though. If you can't easily afford the payments, insurance and repairs DON'T GET IT. On the other hand, if you can figure out a way to pay for everything, DO IT! __________________________________________________ ~B.

September 15th, 2013, 08:12 AM	#6
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	@tnr4 might be able to give you some info i believe he had one at one point __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

September 15th, 2013, 08:21 AM	#7
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	They have one with a better lookin headlight? Maybe some fairing? __________________________________________________

September 15th, 2013, 12:37 AM	#2
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	I want one too. Get it for weekend funsies and keep the Ninja 250 for commuting. You can totally rack up tons of miles just doing weekend rides haha. No I'm totally not helping

September 15th, 2013, 04:24 AM	#3
Boosted139 ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Central NJ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2009 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 334	Get it. Love my Triumph, although it's a Daytona and strictly for track duty. Still, just get it!

September 15th, 2013, 08:39 AM	#8
Felipe the Ant ninjette.org sage Name: . Location: . Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE GREEN! Posts: 562	ugly exhaust, ugly fish turd thing. expensive. don't do it plus it only has 3 cylinders, freak bike __________________________________________________ Trust me, I'm a banana!

September 15th, 2013, 09:11 AM	#9
duncan929 ninjette.org newbie Name: Troy Location: Sonoma County , CA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Track). 1975 RD 125B . 2013 Triumph Street Triple R . 1999 YZ400F . 1975 Honda XL250(Zambie) Posts: 1	I have the 2013 Street Triple R. Love the bike get one you will be very happy. Keep the 250 and turn it into a track bike.

September 15th, 2013, 09:54 AM	#11
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I love everything about the bike except the headlight.

September 15th, 2013, 11:07 AM	#12
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	The biggest problem with Street Triples is their suspension, the R has better suspension. If you really don't want it I'll happily mind it for you...

September 15th, 2013, 11:25 AM	#14
koenigcitizen Russian Ninja :) Name: Andrei Location: Ocean City, MD Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2009 Yamaha FZ6, 2010 Kawi 250r (sold) Posts: 335	Let me warn you: Don't test ride the StripleR. You will buy it! You will not care what the payments will be! It is an awesome machine, I love everything about it. __________________________________________________ 2009 Fazer (2009 Yamaha FZ6), 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

September 15th, 2013, 12:23 PM	#17
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Buy it, great british bike, much better than those harley noise makers :P

September 15th, 2013, 04:57 PM	#19
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	DO IT!!! __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

September 15th, 2013, 11:08 PM	#20
MagicMike ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Brisbane Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250J Posts: 126	Much prefer the daytona personally. Have a semi just thinking about them

September 16th, 2013, 04:56 AM	#21
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 16th, 2013, 06:09 AM	#22
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Gary, you're asking a bunch of motorcycle-obsessed Internet denizens to talk you out of buying a bike -- a sweet, sexy wonderful machine with an engine that sounds like angels singing? You are a silly, silly man. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.
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September 16th, 2013, 07:56 AM	#23
Toly ninjette.org guru Name: Toly Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): KTM 390 Duke Posts: 428	Buy it if you like it. I rode an older model and loved it, but to my eyes, they messed up the new design bad enough that I decided against it. BTW, their KYB suspension sucks, R-spec or not... You might as well cough up another $1K and put an Ohlins on it. Regardless, to me, MV Agusta Brutale is a much better looking machine, with more character.

September 16th, 2013, 10:33 AM	#24
Brother Michigan ninjette.org sage Name: Aaron Location: Winder, GA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 718	I'd wait for the Yamaha FZ-09 to come out and compare the two. Throw the Brutale in there, too (if you can find one.)

September 16th, 2013, 12:06 PM	#25
Chuffmonkey ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Salt Lake City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2011 250R SE (sold 5/8/13) Posts: 128	Just do it - I have a '12 Streety R and I love everything about it, including the headlights. And the noise - oh god, the noise. This is me every day on my commute (well, this isn't actually me, but I giggle just like this guy): Link to original page on YouTube. *edit - fast forward to 3:45

September 16th, 2013, 06:52 PM	#26
kremtok ninjette.org member Name: Gary Location: Homer, AK Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2016 Triumph Street Triple RX Posts: 54	I don't know what I expected. __________________________________________________ We do what we must because we can.

September 18th, 2013, 12:08 PM	#27
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Don't buy a Triumph Street Triple R.

September 18th, 2013, 02:53 PM	#28
Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Buy a 2012! The '13s are fugly as hell! __________________________________________________ '08 Bonneville Black sold->'08 Ninja 250R \| OES Swingarm Spools \| EBC HH brake pads \| reflector delete \| no-cut brake light modulator \| DIY fender eliminator

September 18th, 2013, 03:21 PM	#29
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Get two! One for me and one for you!!!

September 23rd, 2013, 06:34 PM	#31
MrChau ninjette.org member Name: Bill Location: Boston Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 20	Am I the only one waiting for the OP to get the street triple? No pressure bro lol but oh yeah, don't get it...

September 26th, 2013, 03:35 PM	#33
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	__________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

September 26th, 2013, 05:59 PM	#34
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Have ya done it??? __________________________________________________

September 27th, 2013, 07:54 PM	#35
kremtok ninjette.org member Name: Gary Location: Homer, AK Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2016 Triumph Street Triple RX Posts: 54	Still resisting mightily... Got a call from the Stealership a couple of days ago. Still haven't called them back... __________________________________________________ We do what we must because we can.

September 27th, 2013, 11:49 PM	#37
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I love my 300... I dun need no stinkin triump __________________________________________________

September 28th, 2013, 12:09 PM	#40
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Hey the new FZ-09 is out and more affordable so you can get one of those instead!

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