Please Tell Me NOT to Buy a Triumph Street Triple R - Page 2

tfkrocks · September 28th, 2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

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

But it's so sexy how naked they are!

JohnnyBravo · September 28th, 2013, 04:40 PM

Not even gonna mess with that comment @tfkrocks

SMman · September 28th, 2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

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

No, you'd have to buy a Triumph 675 Daytona instead

tfkrocks · September 28th, 2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Not even gonna mess with that comment

Couldn't help myself

Thorgrim · September 29th, 2013, 12:22 PM

How's the wind at, say, 75mph or so on the StripleR? Man, that video has me hooked, and I know where one's sitting on a dealer's showroom floor, all lonely & s***. I guess I'm just a big softhearted fool, I feel sorry for all those bikes...especially the pretty ones.

mtbang · September 29th, 2013, 12:50 PM

I have a striple in matte grey. I love that bike, and if I had one complaint it would be the lack of wind protection. If you ride it on the highway for any length of time, it is fatiguing. Other than that, the bike is so much fun and when I go from the 250 to the striple I have to remind myself not to roll on the throttle. It has a lot of punch. Every bike has it's purpose, that's why you can't have just one.

Chuffmonkey · October 3rd, 2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Thorgrim

How's the wind at, say, 75mph or so on the StripleR? Man, that video has me hooked, and I know where one's sitting on a dealer's showroom floor, all lonely & s***. I guess I'm just a big softhearted fool, I feel sorry for all those bikes...especially the pretty ones.

I really don't recall what Triumph calls the parts but I have the small screen with a smoke color visor on top of that. I'm not a huge fan of the look, but as far as wind protection goes I find it pretty serviceable at 75+. When I'm in really dirty air (think windy, or lots of large semis) then I feel more buffeting than I remember on my Ninja - but in smoother air I don't have any issues.

JBizzle · October 27th, 2013, 11:28 AM

Don't buy the Street Triple, go with the Speed Triple instead!

anacron · October 27th, 2013, 11:14 PM

Nope... buy one of these instead.

adouglas · October 28th, 2013, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

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

... and wind up with a Daytona 675.

JohnnyBravo · October 28th, 2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by adouglas

... and wind up with a Daytona 675.

I don't really keep up triumphs :/ or many other bikes,

just mine

The neon bike up there looks good, but I'd ditch the monster sticker

iplante · November 3rd, 2013, 09:22 AM

YOLO LOLZ! DO IT!

I'm kidding (of course). I'd say don't do it!

kremtok · May 10th, 2014, 02:41 AM

None of you convinced me, but this fella did:

Klondike1020 · May 10th, 2014, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kremtok

None of you convinced me, but this fella did:

I am thinking that is some sort of sloppy bargaining on that paper

The real question is - new bike???
If so .... Got pic?

And congrats + hell yeah!

kremtok · May 10th, 2014, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Klondike1020

I am thinking that is some sort of sloppy bargaining on that paper

The real question is - new bike???
If so .... Got pic?

And congrats + hell yeah!

Somehow that was a legitimate sale offer. 40% over MSRP and $1700 on my 2010 EX250J with 123XX miles on it. Good thing the new bike is something that I want, not something that I need.

I haven't been back.

Klondike1020 · May 10th, 2014, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kremtok

Somehow that was a legitimate sale offer. 40% over MSRP and $1700 on my 2010 EX250J with 123XX miles on it. Good thing the new bike is something that I want, not something that I need.

I haven't been back.

Haha I am glad you didn't bite on that offer
If a dealer does the whole take my info then start writing numbers I just walk away. I cannot stand Somone who cannot just openly discuss w me what we can do.

Haha upgrading should not mean taking a bath.

Stupid salesman

KawiKid860 · May 26th, 2014, 10:46 AM

Dang I was hoping to see this thread eventually end up with you getting the bike haha

JasonJ · June 25th, 2014, 10:50 AM

the $7990.00 Yamaha FZ-09 would have been a better buy anyhow... but the Triumph is a nice bike.. but not $14,000 nice.. not $12,000 nice either.

Sirref · June 25th, 2014, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonJ

the $7990.00 Yamaha FZ-09 would have been a better buy anyhow... but the Triumph is a nice bike.. but not $14,000 nice.. not $12,000 nice either.

agreed, I can get one brand new for ~$7500.00 so long as I buy in the winter, my local dealership doesn't really move triumphs very well so they tend to be a bit more aggressive with their price discounts. You'd be hard pressed to get the same luck with the daytona 675 though lol

csmith12 · June 25th, 2014, 11:04 AM

I wanna daytona 675 sooooo bad.....

Sirref · June 25th, 2014, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

I wanna daytona 675 sooooo bad.....

I'm personally torn between getting a cbr600rr/r6/daytona675 this winter/next season as a street/track supersport so I can go fast in the straights as well as the corners

csmith12 · June 25th, 2014, 11:25 AM

You can't go wrong either way with those choices. Though... imho, out of those the r6 is the hardest to ride and take advantage of. I know I say alotta good stuff about r6's, but the truth is, they are not all that and a bag of chips, but if you can ride them "in the zone"..... ya gunna be hard to beat. Like I said in another thread, you have to take advantage of where they are great, late braking and keeping the rpms up, ect... ect.. much like the 250.

The cbr is a fantastic 600 machine, does everything pretty good and with the right rider, it does a few things fantastically. Even though I want one, I need more seat time on a 675 at pace to make a formal decision. Right now, I want it just for a street bike. It must prove itself to me on the track.

In due time..... in due time....

subxero · June 25th, 2014, 12:18 PM

so many bikes, so little money

I'm dying right now, there are a couple really cool bikes for sale locally that I would love to snag up but even if I have the money to buy them, I don't have the money to put into them

I used to get all horned up over the Daytona 675r but it is wearing off, still think they are cool but not "I neeeeed it" cool

kremtok · July 11th, 2014, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirref

agreed, I can get one brand new for ~$7500.00 so long as I buy in the winter, my local dealership doesn't really move triumphs very well so they tend to be a bit more aggressive with their price discounts. You'd be hard pressed to get the same luck with the daytona 675 though lol

Are you serious about that? My brother lives in MD and I've got some friends there, too. What's your dealership?

Sirref · July 11th, 2014, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kremtok

Are you serious about that? My brother lives in MD and I've got some friends there, too. What's your dealership?

Petes Cycle in baltimore. I saw a 2012 street triple r going for $7,499 last winter. It may have helped that there was a model update in 2013 but the bikes all get cheaper in winter already anyway. Generally the models that they're trying to clear out before the year ends are the cheaper ones (i.e. if there's a 2012 lying around in december they'll try to push it)

they actually have a pretty good condition newgen ninja 250 (in green) going for $3200 right now with something like 4xxx miles

psych0hans · July 12th, 2014, 03:39 AM

Don't buy it, buy a daytona 675r instead

ds650rida · July 12th, 2014, 03:11 PM

Cheap insurance. Reasonably priced. Unreliable as all hell.

kremtok · July 3rd, 2016, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KawiKid860

Dang I was hoping to see this thread eventually end up with you getting the bike haha

You got your wish! It's been some time but I moved back to Alaska, and after selling the 250 in Hawaii I rode this home:

tfkrocks · July 3rd, 2016, 06:41 PM

The RX is extra sexy

kremtok · July 3rd, 2016, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tfkrocks

The RX is extra sexy

Fully agreed!

Wife asked why the paint isn't shiny...I had to admit that I paid extra for it. She said it looks good. Dodged a bullet there!

algs26 · July 3rd, 2016, 08:02 PM

Sweet ride. Does that have the quickshifter up?

It's probably a good thing that I haven't gotten a chance to test ride one. I've resisted buying everything so far.

kremtok · July 3rd, 2016, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by algs26

Sweet ride. Does that have the quickshifter up?

It's probably a good thing that I haven't gotten a chance to test ride one. I've resisted buying everything so far.

Aye, that it does. I thought it would be hard to get used to but now it's second nature to kick it up without the clutch. Still getting used to it though; used inexpertly it clunks quite a bit.

cadd · July 3rd, 2016, 08:57 PM

Beautiful!! Mind telling us how much the dealership charged?

kremtok · July 3rd, 2016, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cadd

Beautiful!! Mind telling us how much the dealership charged?

It was $12,300 out the door.

Hellmutt · July 4th, 2016, 10:10 AM

Congrats! I bought my first Triumph triple last fall in a Sprint 1050GT. Love the triple cyl. It's torquey like a twin, but the power is linear like an inline 4. Best of both worlds.

cadd · July 4th, 2016, 10:35 AM

What does the X get that the R doesn't?

From the posts above and from the picture, I see:
Quick shifter
Windscreen
Header fairing
Rear seat cowl

Am I missing anything else? It looks absolutely amazing. I want the Street R, but don't want to get rid of the 300.

Keep us updated from time to time once you rack on more mileage!

I don't know if anyone heard 800cc rumors for the next street triple? I hope they to bump it to 800. This way I can pick up the 675 generation for a discount!!

kremtok · July 4th, 2016, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cadd

What does the X get that the R doesn't?

From the posts above and from the picture, I see:
Quick shifter
Windscreen
Header fairing
Rear seat cowl

Am I missing anything else? It looks absolutely amazing. I want the Street R, but don't want to get rid of the 300.

Keep us updated from time to time once you rack on more mileage!

I don't know if anyone heard 800cc rumors for the next street triple? I hope they to bump it to 800. This way I can pick up the 675 generation for a discount!!

Add the matte silver color and red wheels and your list is complete!

They didn't have a white one and weren't getting another until next year so I really lucked out. I'd probably have gotten most of those accessories anyway so it saved me a few bucks, and this is the only 2016 STRX sold in the state.

VaFish · July 5th, 2016, 04:56 AM

Don't buy a Triumph Street Triple.

There did that help any?

September 28th, 2013, 04:40 PM	#42
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	Not even gonna mess with that comment @tfkrocks __________________________________________________

October 27th, 2013, 11:28 AM	#48
JBizzle Squid Hunter Name: Alex Location: Florida Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R and '13 ZX-6R Posts: 117	Don't buy the Street Triple, go with the Speed Triple instead! __________________________________________________ My Gear Reviews (more coming soon) Icon Airmada Helmet
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October 27th, 2013, 11:14 PM	#49
anacron ninjette.org guru Name: Adi Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): Triumph Street Triple R Posts: 380	Nope... buy one of these instead. __________________________________________________ Here's my Youtube Channel. Here's my Flickr Photostream.
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November 3rd, 2013, 09:22 AM	#52
iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	YOLO LOLZ! DO IT! I'm kidding (of course). I'd say don't do it! __________________________________________________ WANTED for 88-07 Ninja 250: Corbin Gunfighter & Lady seat

June 25th, 2014, 11:04 AM	#60
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	I wanna daytona 675 sooooo bad..... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 29th, 2013, 12:22 PM	#45
Thorgrim War Hippie Name: Bob Location: upper east Tennessee Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): CB500F Posts: 156	How's the wind at, say, 75mph or so on the StripleR? Man, that video has me hooked, and I know where one's sitting on a dealer's showroom floor, all lonely & s***. I guess I'm just a big softhearted fool, I feel sorry for all those bikes...especially the pretty ones.

September 29th, 2013, 12:50 PM	#46
mtbang ninjette.org newbie Name: Angie Location: St. Charles, MO Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE, 2011 Triumph Street Triple R, 2013 BMW F800GT, 2005 Honda CRF230F Posts: 9	I have a striple in matte grey. I love that bike, and if I had one complaint it would be the lack of wind protection. If you ride it on the highway for any length of time, it is fatiguing. Other than that, the bike is so much fun and when I go from the 250 to the striple I have to remind myself not to roll on the throttle. It has a lot of punch. Every bike has it's purpose, that's why you can't have just one.

May 26th, 2014, 10:46 AM	#57
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.	Dang I was hoping to see this thread eventually end up with you getting the bike haha

June 25th, 2014, 10:50 AM	#58
JasonJ ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Bay City, MI Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1980 Yamaha XS850G Midnight Special, 32k Miles; 2000 EX250F, <5000 Orig Miles Posts: 98	the $7990.00 Yamaha FZ-09 would have been a better buy anyhow... but the Triumph is a nice bike.. but not $14,000 nice.. not $12,000 nice either.

June 25th, 2014, 11:25 AM	#62
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	You can't go wrong either way with those choices. Though... imho, out of those the r6 is the hardest to ride and take advantage of. I know I say alotta good stuff about r6's, but the truth is, they are not all that and a bag of chips, but if you can ride them "in the zone"..... ya gunna be hard to beat. Like I said in another thread, you have to take advantage of where they are great, late braking and keeping the rpms up, ect... ect.. much like the 250. The cbr is a fantastic 600 machine, does everything pretty good and with the right rider, it does a few things fantastically. Even though I want one, I need more seat time on a 675 at pace to make a formal decision. Right now, I want it just for a street bike. It must prove itself to me on the track. In due time..... in due time.... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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June 25th, 2014, 12:18 PM	#63
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	so many bikes, so little money I'm dying right now, there are a couple really cool bikes for sale locally that I would love to snag up but even if I have the money to buy them, I don't have the money to put into them I used to get all horned up over the Daytona 675r but it is wearing off, still think they are cool but not "I neeeeed it" cool __________________________________________________ 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.

July 12th, 2014, 03:39 AM	#66
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Don't buy it, buy a daytona 675r instead __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

July 12th, 2014, 03:11 PM	#67
ds650rida ninjette.org member Name: rich Location: new jersey Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 636 250r Posts: 183	Cheap insurance. Reasonably priced. Unreliable as all hell.

July 3rd, 2016, 06:41 PM	#69
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	The RX is extra sexy __________________________________________________ My Ninja 300

July 3rd, 2016, 08:02 PM	#71
algs26 ninjette.org guru Name: al Location: NorCal Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): ex300, gave up looking for a 250 Posts: 435	Sweet ride. Does that have the quickshifter up? It's probably a good thing that I haven't gotten a chance to test ride one. I've resisted buying everything so far.

July 3rd, 2016, 08:57 PM	#73
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Beautiful!! Mind telling us how much the dealership charged? __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

July 4th, 2016, 10:10 AM	#75
Hellmutt Vanilla Gorilla Name: Jason Location: Western Ohio Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): '11 Triumph Sprint GT & '06 625SMC Posts: 79	Congrats! I bought my first Triumph triple last fall in a Sprint 1050GT. Love the triple cyl. It's torquey like a twin, but the power is linear like an inline 4. Best of both worlds.

July 4th, 2016, 10:35 AM	#76
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	What does the X get that the R doesn't? From the posts above and from the picture, I see: Quick shifter Windscreen Header fairing Rear seat cowl Am I missing anything else? It looks absolutely amazing. I want the Street R, but don't want to get rid of the 300. Keep us updated from time to time once you rack on more mileage! I don't know if anyone heard 800cc rumors for the next street triple? I hope they to bump it to 800. This way I can pick up the 675 generation for a discount!! __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

July 5th, 2016, 04:56 AM	#78
VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	Don't buy a Triumph Street Triple. There did that help any?

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